praying
Malinda Kathleen Reese Lyrics
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Told me that I was nothing without you
Oh, but after everything you′ve done
I can thank you for how strong I have become
'Cause you brought the flames and you put me through hell
I had to learn how to fight for myself
And we both know all the truth I could tell
I hope you're somewhere prayin', prayin′
I hope your soul is changin′, changin'
I hope you find your peace
Falling on your knees, prayin′
I'm proud of who I am
No more monsters, I can breathe again
And you said that I was done
Well, you were wrong and now the best is yet to come
′Cause I can make it on my own, oh
And I don't need you, I found a strength I′ve never known
I'll bring thunder, I'll bring rain, oh
When I′m finished, they won′t even know your name
You brought the flames and you put me through hell
I had to learn how to fight for myself
And we both know all the truth I could tell
I'll just say this is "I wish you farewell"
I hope you′re somewhere prayin', prayin′
I hope your soul is changin', changin′
I hope you find your peace
Falling on your knees, prayin'
Ah sometimes, I pray for you at night, oh
Someday, maybe you'll see the light
Whoa oh oh oh, some say, in life, you′re gonna get what you give
But some things only God can forgive
Yeah! (I hope you′re somewhere prayin', prayin′)
I hope your soul is changin', changin′
I hope you find your peace
Falling on your knees, prayin'
The lyrics to Malinda Kathleen Reese's song "Praying" convey a message of empowerment and resilience in the face of adversity, particularly in the context of a toxic relationship. The song tells the story of someone who was deceived and made to feel worthless by their partner, but who has now found inner strength and is no longer dependent on them. The opening lines, "Well, you almost had me fooled, told me that I was nothing without you," highlight the manipulation and emotional control the singer experienced. However, as the song progresses, the tone shifts to one of defiance and determination.
The chorus, "I hope you're somewhere prayin', prayin', I hope your soul is changin', changin', I hope you find your peace, falling on your knees, prayin'" suggests that the singer's primary wish for their former partner is personal growth and redemption. While the singer acknowledges the pain they were put through, they choose to move forward and focus on their own healing and personal development. By expressing that they "hope you find your peace," the singer demonstrates empathy and a desire for the other person to change their ways.
The bridge of the song, "Ah sometimes, I pray for you at night, oh, someday, maybe you'll see the light," reveals that despite everything, the singer still has a compassionate side and wishes for their ex-partner's enlightenment. The line "some say, in life, you're gonna get what you give, but some things only God can forgive" encapsulates the idea that while consequences for one's actions are inevitable, there are certain transgressions that only a higher power can truly absolve.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, you almost had me fooled
You came close to deceiving me
Told me that I was nothing without you
Said I had no worth without you
Oh, but after everything you've done
However, despite all you've put me through
I can thank you for how strong I have become
I'm grateful for the strength I've developed because of you
'Cause you brought the flames and you put me through hell
You ignited a fire and subjected me to misery
I had to learn how to fight for myself
I had to discover how to defend myself
And we both know all the truth I could tell
We both acknowledge the honesty I could reveal
I'll just say this is 'I wish you farewell'
I will simply bid you goodbye
I hope you're somewhere prayin', prayin'
I wish for you to find solace through prayer
I hope your soul is changin', changin'
I desire for your inner self to transform
I hope you find your peace
I hope you discover tranquility
Falling on your knees, prayin'
Kneeling and seeking divine guidance
I'm proud of who I am
I take pride in my identity
No more monsters, I can breathe again
No more intimidating figures, I can finally breathe freely
And you said that I was done
You claimed that I was finished
Well, you were wrong and now the best is yet to come
But you were mistaken, as the greatest moments are still ahead
'Cause I can make it on my own, oh
Because I am capable of succeeding independently
And I don't need you, I found a strength I've never known
I don't rely on you anymore, I discovered unprecedented resilience
I'll bring thunder, I'll bring rain, oh
I will bring power and intensity
When I'm finished, they won't even know your name
Once I'm done, your name will be forgotten
Ah sometimes, I pray for you at night, oh
Sometimes, I offer prayers for you during the night
Someday, maybe you'll see the light
Perhaps one day you will comprehend the truth
Whoa oh oh oh, some say, in life, you're gonna get what you give
Some argue that in life, you receive what you distribute
But some things only God can forgive
However, certain acts can only be pardoned by God
Yeah! (I hope you're somewhere prayin', prayin')
Yes! (I hope you're engaged in prayers somewhere)
I hope your soul is changin', changin'
I hope your inner being undergoes transformation
I hope you find your peace
I hope you discover tranquility
Falling on your knees, prayin'
Kneeling and seeking divine guidance
Writer(s): Kesha Sebert, Ben Abraham, Ryan Lewis, Andrew Joslyn
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