Prayer Changes Things
Kim Burrell Lyrics


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Can I sing like I'm feelin'?

I'm tellin' you prayer, oh, prayer
Prayer, it changes things
I know that prayer, oh, prayer
It changes things, yes, it changes things

Listen y'all
There was a mother crying all night long
Because of her daughter that ran away from home
She said why should I be cryin' when I know how to pray
Surely my God will make a way

When she got down on her knees and began to talk to the Lord
She heard a knockin', a knockin' at her door
And when she answered, she said " Who could it be?"
It was her daughter sayin', "Momma, please forgive me"
I'm telling you that

Prayer, oh prayer
Prayer, it changes things, I know that prayer
Oh prayer, it changes things
Yes, it changes things

Well the doctor said, that he wouldn't make it through
So he called the family in to give them the bad news
But the family said, "No, we ain't gonna let him go
'Cause we believe in God, we believe in miracles?"

So the family joined hands and they began to pray
And called on the name that's above every name
Just a few minutes later the Doctor came runnin' in
He said, "I got good news, your brother is gonna live"
Somebody needs to do

Prayer, oh prayer
Prayer, it changes things
I know that prayer, oh, prayer
It changes things, yes, it changes things

Much prayer, much power
No prayer, no power
Get in a hurry, to get home
You need some prayin', God will deliver

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Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Prayer Changes Things" by Kim Burrell speak to the transformative power of prayer in bringing about change in one's life. The song opens with a rhetorical question, "Can I sing like I'm feelin'?" which sets the tone for the emotional and heartfelt delivery of the message. Burrell then introduces the central theme of the song: prayer as a catalyst for change. The phrase "Prayer, oh prayer" is repeated multiple times, emphasizing the importance of its transformative power.


The song then moves to two specific examples of prayer's impact on life changes. The first tells the story of a mother whose daughter has run away from home. The mother, instead of giving up hope, turns to prayer and believes that God will make a way. Soon after, her daughter returns home, asking for forgiveness. The second example involves a family whose doctor has given them bad news about a loved one's survival. Through their collective prayer, the family believes in a miracle and ultimately receives good news from the doctor about the loved one's survival.


The chorus repeats throughout the song, underscoring the message that prayer is a powerful tool for change. Burrell reinforces this idea by saying, "Much prayer, much power, no prayer, no power." In the end, the song inspires listeners not to give up hope, but to turn to prayer in times of trouble, for it can truly change things.


Line by Line Meaning

Can I sing like I'm feelin'?
Can I express myself freely through song?


Prayer, oh prayer
Prayer is essential


Prayer, it changes things
Prayer has the power to bring about change


I know that prayer, oh, prayer
I have experienced firsthand the transformative power of prayer


It changes things, yes, it changes things
Prayer is not just a comforting thought, but an agent of real, tangible change


There was a mother crying all night long
An anecdote about a mother in distress


Because of her daughter that ran away from home
Her daughter was the source of her anguish


She said why should I be cryin' when I know how to pray
She turned to prayer as a source of hope in her distress


Surely my God will make a way
She trusted in God's care and provision


When she got down on her knees and began to talk to the Lord
She engaged in prayer


She heard a knockin', a knockin' at her door
A sign of unexpected hope


And when she answered, she said "Who could it be?"
Her surprise turned to curiosity


It was her daughter sayin', "Momma, please forgive me"
Her prayer was answered in a way she could not have anticipated


Well the doctor said, that he wouldn't make it through
A patient is critically ill


So he called the family in to give them the bad news
The family was informed of their loved one's dire condition


But the family said, "No, we ain't gonna let him go
The family had faith and hope against all odds


'Cause we believe in God, we believe in miracles?"
They clung to spiritual beliefs in the face of uncertainty


So the family joined hands and they began to pray
The family engaged in collective prayer


And called on the name that's above every name
Their faith rested in God's power and sovereignty


Just a few minutes later the Doctor came runnin' in
A sudden and positive turn of events


He said, "I got good news, your brother is gonna live"
Their prayer was answered in a miraculous way


Much prayer, much power
The more one prays, the more power they possess


No prayer, no power
Without prayer, one is powerless


Get in a hurry, to get home
Hurry to get back to one's prayerful state


You need some prayin', God will deliver
Prayer is the key to experiencing God's deliverance


It changes things
Reiteration of the transformative power of prayer


It changes things
Reiteration of the transformative power of prayer


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Reiteration of the transformative power of prayer


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Reiteration of the transformative power of prayer


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Reiteration of the transformative power of prayer


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Reiteration of the transformative power of prayer


It changes things
Reiteration of the transformative power of prayer


It changes things
Reiteration of the transformative power of prayer




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