Better Days
Lisa Lyrics


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Prayin' for some better days
I'm prayin' for some wetter days
Footsteps marchin' 'roun' us
We can't take this pain to these graves
Made us soldiers, when they made us slaves

Made us soldiers when they made us slaves,
Pray we get it for we take the grave
Preyin' on me put you in that grave
So I pray that you get mercy from that GOD who saves
Take the pain away
GOD can you hear me
No we not okay
I just wanna know if you gon' make a way
Just like they say (just like they say)
Guide us through this pain
'cause all this death we cannot take
Can you feel our pain
Burying souls and snatching bodies
Self-inflicted scars, erase the pain
Should be strung out on your spirit
But I like when the strong got me incoherent
Inebriated off that juice savage
Tell the Devil he better fear it
GOD I know you ever wit' us
Ain't got no room for fearing
Dry up all these tears and replenish our wells
Extra blessings for the family of Davion Lamon Wells
Know yo' family love you, gone at almost 30
Hate we gotta tell you rest well
Pray you find your Heaven, get delivered from this hell
(Pray you find your Heaven, get delivered from this hell)

Prayin' for some better days
I'm prayin' for some wetter days
Footsteps marchin' 'roun' us
We can't take this pain to these graves
Made us soldiers, when they made us slaves

Finally celebrating Black History, this ain't for sale
18 years they locked my brother in that cell
Chains got a lil' bit smaller, building prisons just for sale
Battery, beating us until we pale
Finally decided to call me a month and a half after you made bail again
Did you ever wonder how it made me feel when I had to say my big brother is a felon
Let the family come between us, epic failing
How our Pops gave us the world, you still became another statistic
Regardless of whether you're guilty or innocent
Know this ain't never no diss
I just knew would listen
Never let another break our bond
Loyalty from you I'm missing
Crazy I was the only one that went hard for you, that's siblings
Try to be sympathetic 'cause I know that this shit hard for you
Funny how them past hurts still bleeding in this pen, that's scars for you
Ain't what it seems, no stitching
Wonder what life coulda been, that's different
Contusions of the heart, trauma-sent
Confusion how we still up on the block with them same friends, air quotes
Change your surroundings when they change when the wind
Blows Gorilla Glue, that's' GG4, helped me write this true
Story, if we talkin' how high, that's the penthouse
Make my money whiter than the president house
Just keep it racking up so I never miss count
Government put it in me, so you know it's a white out
If I was a real nigga, talk about flipping bricks
Keep that glizzy on me, keep up with the baddest bitch
Like time, Patek on my wrist, VVS's rolling, off the shits
Gotta use these platforms to feel something real
Give a fuck, about what another feel
Them fucks waning if you ain't talking deals
Wake and bake up to a bowl of super, that Brady and the Buccaneers
They say it's healing in tears, if you gotta cry go ahead
But racism won't disappear, that's why we praying
for some better days

Prayin' for some better days
I'm prayin' for some wetter days
Footsteps marchin' 'roun' us




We can't take this pain to these graves
Made us soldiers, when they made us slaves

Overall Meaning

The song "Better Days" by Lisa is a powerful outcry for justice and relief from the pain inflicted on the black community due to systemic racism and police brutality. The lyrics express a deep longing for better days, wetter days that can wash away the bloodshed on the streets. The song acknowledges the history of slavery and how it has made the black community soldiers, but still, they continue to die at the hands of their oppressors. Lisa prays for mercy from the God who saves, asking him to guide them through the pain and death they cannot take anymore. The song also touches on the personal struggles of the artist and her brother's experiences with the prison system and how it has affected their relationship. The artist implores the black community to keep fighting, no matter how hard it gets, to change their surroundings, mend their relationships and be the change they want to see in the world.


Line by Line Meaning

Prayin' for some better days
Asking for a brighter future.


I'm prayin' for some wetter days
Requesting a change in circumstances for the better.


Footsteps marchin' 'roun' us
Signs of trouble, danger, or conflict nearby.


We can't take this pain to these graves
The suffering and hardship we are experiencing cannot continue indefinitely.


Made us soldiers, when they made us slaves
Our ancestors were forced into a life of servitude and oppression, but their strength and resilience made them into fighters.


Made us soldiers when they made us slaves,
Despite being put in bondage, we refused to bow down and became warriors.


Pray we get it for we take the grave
We will continue to fight for our freedom and survival until the very end.


Preyin' on me put you in that grave
If you try to harm us, it may backfire and cause your own downfall.


So I pray that you get mercy from that GOD who saves
I hope that you will be spared by a higher power.


Take the pain away
I wish to be relieved of the suffering I am experiencing.


GOD can you hear me
Asking God if they are listening.


No we not okay
We are not doing well.


I just wanna know if you gon' make a way
I am searching for hope and guidance.


Just like they say (just like they say)
As others have said before.


Guide us through this pain
Please lead us to healthier, happier times.


'cause all this death we cannot take
The loss of life is too much for us to endure.


Can you feel our pain
We are asking for empathy and understanding.


Burying souls and snatching bodies
The high number of casualties is heartbreaking.


Self-inflicted scars, erase the pain
Harmful actions we take to cope with our pain only make the situation worse.


Should be strung out on your spirit
We should be relying on faith to overcome our struggles.


But I like when the strong got me incoherent
I appreciate the feeling of being taken care of by someone stronger than me.


Inebriated off that juice savage
Feeling a high from a type of alcohol or drug.


Tell the Devil he better fear it
Not afraid to confront evil.


GOD I know you ever wit' us
We trust that God is always with us.


Ain't got no room for fearing
We cannot afford to be afraid.


Dry up all these tears and replenish our wells
We need our sorrow and grief to end, and joy to return.


Extra blessings for the family of Davion Lamon Wells
Hope for comfort and support for Davion Lamon Wells' loved ones.


Know yo' family love you, gone at almost 30
Acknowledging that Davion Lamon Wells was deeply loved by his family.


Hate we gotta tell you rest well
Sadness that Davion Lamon Wells' life ended so soon.


Pray you find your Heaven, get delivered from this hell
Hope that Davion Lamon Wells is at peace and free from suffering.


Finally celebrating Black History, this ain't for sale
Recognition of the importance of Black History, and a rejection of commercial exploitation.


18 years they locked my brother in that cell
A family member served a long prison sentence.


Chains got a lil' bit smaller, building prisons just for sale
Prisons are being constructed to make money.


Battery, beating us until we pale
Evidence of physical abuse.


Finally decided to call me a month and a half after you made bail again
Re-establishing contact after a period of imprisonment.


Did you ever wonder how it made me feel when I had to say my big brother is a felon
Expressing how the artist felt about their family member's criminal status.


Let the family come between us, epic failing
The relationship between siblings has been damaged.


How our Pops gave us the world, you still became another statistic
Despite having supportive parents, the family member became ensnared in the prison system.


Regardless of whether you're guilty or innocent
The singer does not judge their family member's guilt or innocence.


Know this ain't never no diss
The artist is not trying to insult anyone.


I just knew would listen
Believing that someone would be understanding.


Never let another break our bond
Commitment to maintaining a close relationship.


Loyalty from you I'm missing
Laments the loss of trust and support.


Crazy I was the only one that went hard for you, that's siblings
The artist believes they have been the only one to truly support their sibling.


Try to be sympathetic 'cause I know that this shit hard for you
Attempting to be compassionate towards a struggling loved one.


Funny how them past hurts still bleeding in this pen, that's scars for you
Old emotional wounds never truly heal.


Ain't what it seems, no stitching
Things are not as they appear.


Wonder what life coulda been, that's different
Reflecting on a different path.


Contusions of the heart, trauma-sent
The pain is deep and long lasting.


Confusion how we still up on the block with them same friends, air quotes
Doubt about whether the current situation is healthy or wise.


Change your surroundings when they change when the wind
Adapt according to the circumstances.


Blows Gorilla Glue, that's' GG4, helped me write this true
Gorilla Glue helped the artist concentrate.


Story, if we talkin' how high, that's the penthouse
The highest success.


Make my money whiter than the president house
A comment on the racial inequities in the distribution of wealth.


Just keep it racking up so I never miss count
A desire to keep accumulating wealth.


Government put it in me, so you know it's a white out
The government plays a significant role in shaping our lives and experiences.


If I was a real nigga, talk about flipping bricks
If I was really gangster, I would talk about selling drugs.


Keep that glizzy on me, keep up with the baddest bitch
Keeping a gun on hand.


Like time, Patek on my wrist, VVS's rolling, off the shits
Showing off one's wealth and status.


Gotta use these platforms to feel something real
Feeling a need to find a sense of meaning and purpose.


Give a fuck, about what another feel
Not caring about others' opinions.


Them fucks waning if you ain't talking deals
People will only respect you if you talk about money.


Wake and bake up to a bowl of super, that Brady and the Buccaneers
Smoking weed.


They say it's healing in tears, if you gotta cry go ahead
It can be therapeutic to cry.


But racism won't disappear, that's why we praying for some better days
A lamentation on the continuing issue of racism, and a hope for improvement.




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Written by: Jalisa Diggs

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