Pray
Lauren Platt Lyrics

I just can’t sleep tonight.
I'm restless and troubled about the state of the world.

Knowing that things ain't right.
I'm aware that there are many problems and injustices in the world.

It’s in the papers, it’s on the TV, it’s everywhere that I go.
I'm constantly bombarded with news of the suffering and hardships experienced by people all over.

Children are crying.
The most vulnerable among us are suffering and it's heartbreaking.

Soldiers are dying.
Brave men and women who serve their country are losing their lives.

Some people don’t have a home.
There are people who lack the basic necessities of life, like shelter, and that's just not right.

But I know there’s sunshine beyond that rain
Despite all the darkness and sadness, I believe there's hope for the future.

I know there's good times behind that pain
I believe there are better days ahead, even for those who are suffering now.

Hey, can you tell me how I can make a change?
I'm asking for guidance on how to help make the world a better place.

I close my eyes and I can see a better day
I use visualization to imagine a brighter future and find comfort in that.

I close my eyes and pray
I turn to my faith to help cope with the overwhelming sense of despair.

I lose my appetite
The suffering of others is concerning to the point of affecting my physical wellbeing.

Knowing kids starve tonight.
The thought of young, innocent children going without food is distressing.

Am I a sinner 'cause half my dinner is still there on my plate?
I feel a sense of guilt that I have more than I need while others are struggling to survive.

Ooh, I got a vision to make a difference.
I have a strong desire to help improve the world and make it a better place.

And it's starting today.
I am committed to taking action and making a positive impact, starting now.

Heaven, tell me I can make a change.
I am asking for divine intervention and guidance as I work to create a better world.

I pray for the broken-hearted
I am praying for those who have suffered emotional pain and trauma.

I pray for the life not started
I am praying for the lives of unborn children who will never get the chance to experience the world.

I pray for all the lungs not breathing.
I am praying for those who have lost their lives to illness or other circumstances.

I pray for all the souls that need a break.
I am praying for those who are struggling and need a break from their hardships.

Can you give 'em one today?
I am asking for divine intervention to help those in need and bring relief to their suffering.

Can someone tell me how to make a change?
I am asking for practical advice and guidance on how to effect change in the world.

I pray
I rely on my faith to help me cope with the difficulties of life and to find comfort and strength in troubling times.

I close my eyes and pray
I turn to prayer to find solace and to help me navigate the complexities of the world around me.