LET EM PRAY
NF Lyrics
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I've seen it take a toll and be harmful
I've seen what it can do when I got both of my arms full
But still to continue to pile more on my back though
I learned at a young age if you wanna do something impactful
Then you gotta be willing to sacra-
-Fice and really go after it
With everything that you have'Cause if you don't it ain't never gon' happen
Listen
Gotta prevail
Gotta excel
Think I hit my peak? Nah, I just started climbin' the hill
Kill or be killed
Well if that's the way that you feel
I hope you know you 'bout to get the raw end of the deal
I need to meditate
I ain't got no room to grow, I would never say
Conversations with the Lord should be everyday
Reconnectin' with my core get my head on straight
Prayin' on my downfall, let 'em
Pray
Resumé
Check the resumé
Set the pace, I don't hesitate
Yeah just get it done let me demonstrate
Demonstrate, demonstrate
Let it soak in, let it resonate
Blood, sweat, and tears on the 808s
See 'em prayin' on my downfall
Let 'em pray
Let 'em, let 'em pray
See 'em prayin' on my downfall
Ay, let 'em pray
Yeah let 'em, let 'em pray
Let 'em, let 'em pray
See 'em prayin' on my downfall
Let 'em pray
Sentimental
Influential
Every step I've ever taken in the wrong direction
Helped me get to where I am today
And led to monumental moments in my life
That I would not have got to Experience
If I'da let the mi-
-Stakes that I made
Rob me of my full potential
Life will test you
Don't forget to
Remember the fundamentals
I gotta get back to those
Be surprised what you find when you climb out your comfort zone
I get uncomfortable
When I get too comfortable
You corner me and that's all she wrote
I'm in a headspace I ain't never been before
You don't bring nothin' to my life then I exit yours
Let's get right to it, yeah, I ain't with the back and forth
You either with me or against me, a easy choice
The momentum buildin'
I can feel it
My resilience cannot hide it, can't conceal it
Made me suffer some but also made me brilliant
Pass my brilliance down and teach my children
Life is precious, life is treacherous, life is filled with
Dead-end roads, keep on pushin'
Keep on healin'
See you prayin' on my downfall
Go on, keep on prayin'
God ain't listenin' to ya
Resumé
Check the resumé
Set the pace, I don't hesitate
Yeah just get it done, let me demonstrate
Demonstrate, demonstrate
Let it soak in, let it resonate
Blood, sweat, and tears on the 808s
See 'em prayin' on my downfall
Let 'em pray
Let 'em pray
Let 'em, let 'em pray
See 'em prayin' on my downfall
Ay, let 'em pray
Let 'em, let 'em pray, yeah
Let 'em, let 'em pray, aye
See 'em prayin' on my downfall
Let 'em pray
In the song "Let Em Pray," NF talks about focusing on his goals and not allowing anyone to verbally bring him down. The opening lines of the song convey a sense of responsibility as NF reflects on the challenges of delegating work and the potential harm that it could cause. He emphasizes the need to be willing to make sacrifices and go after what you want with everything that you have. He uses climbing a hill as a metaphor for personal growth and success, saying that he has not reached his peak yet and anyone wishing for his downfall will end up with a raw end of the deal.
NF then reflects on his past mistakes and the lessons he learned from them. He suggests that his past mistakes led to monumental moments in his life that he would have otherwise missed. The song reinforces the idea that life will test you, but it's important to remember the fundamentals and keep pushing forward. Despite anyone praying for his downfall, NF turns to God and lets him handle the negativity, indicating that he will not be swayed by the words of critics. The song's repetition of the phrase "let 'em pray" reinforces the message of not paying attention to others' negativity and focusing on one's own goals.
Overall, "Let Em Pray" is a song of determination and resilience. NF motivates his listeners to work hard and ignore anyone wishing for their failure.
Line by Line Meaning
Delegating isn't one of my strong suits
I struggle with giving tasks to other people
I've seen it take a toll and be harmful
I have personally witnessed the negative effects of delegation
I've seen what it can do when I got both of my arms full
I have experienced the consequences of taking on too much
But still to continue to pile more on my back though
Despite knowing the risks, I have a tendency to overextend myself
I learned at a young age if you wanna do something impactful
From a young age, I knew that achieving something significant requires effort
Then you gotta be willing to sacra-
You must be willing to make sacrifices
-Fice and really go after it
And put forth your best effort
With everything that you have
Devote all your energy and resources
'Cause if you don't it ain't never gon' happen
If you don't give it your all, you will never achieve your goal
Gotta prevail
I must succeed
Gotta excel
I must exceed expectations
Think I hit my peak? Nah, I just started climbin' the hill
I am still growing and achieving
Kill or be killed
A survival of the fittest mentality
Well if that's the way that you feel
If you believe in that mindset
I hope you know you 'bout to get the raw end of the deal
You will suffer the negative consequences of that belief
I need to meditate
I need some quiet reflection time
I ain't got no room to grow, I would never say
I acknowledge that I still have room for personal growth
Conversations with the Lord should be everyday
It is important for me to regularly connect with my faith
Reconnectin' with my core get my head on straight
Focusing on my beliefs helps me regain my clarity
Prayin' on my downfall, let 'em
Those hoping for my failure can continue to do so
Sentimental
Emotional
Influential
Having impact or influence
Every step I've ever taken in the wrong direction
Every mistake I've made
Helped me get to where I am today
Has contributed to my current position and knowledge
And led to monumental moments in my life
Has also resulted in significant events and experiences
That I would not have got to Experience
That I would not have had the opportunity to encounter
If I'da let the mi-
If I had let my mistakes
-Stakes that I made
Deter me from taking further action
Rob me of my full potential
Prevent me from fulfilling my true capabilities
Life will test you
Challenges and obstacles are inevitable
Don't forget to
Remember
Remember the fundamentals
Remember the basic principles or rules
I gotta get back to those
I must refocus on the basics
Be surprised what you find when you climb out your comfort zone
Growth and new opportunities can be found outside one's comfort zone
I get uncomfortable
I feel uneasy
When I get too comfortable
When I become too complacent
You corner me and that's all she wrote
Once I am trapped, there is no option to escape
I'm in a headspace I ain't never been before
I am in a new and unfamiliar mental state
You don't bring nothin' to my life then I exit yours
I prioritize relationships with people who add value to my life
Let's get right to it, yeah, I ain't with the back and forth
I prefer direct communication with no unnecessary dialogue
You either with me or against me, an easy choice
There is no middle ground in my personal or professional relationships
The momentum buildin'
My progress and success is accelerating
I can feel it
I am confident in my abilities and progress
My resilience cannot hide it, can't conceal it
My perseverance is evident and undeniable
Made me suffer some but also made me brilliant
My struggles have taught me valuable lessons and improved my skills
Pass my brilliance down and teach my children
I hope to share my knowledge and abilities with future generations
Life is precious, life is treacherous, life is filled with
Life is both valuable and challenging
Dead-end roads, keep on pushin'
Despite obstacles, persistence is key
Keep on healin'
Work on personal growth and healing
Go on, keep on prayin'
Those hoping for my downfall can continue to do so
God ain't listenin' to ya
However, their negative thoughts and wishes will not affect me
Set the pace, I don't hesitate
I am assertive and confident in my actions
Yeah, just get it done, let me demonstrate
I would rather demonstrate my ability than explain it
Let it soak in, let it resonate
Take time to absorb the message and understand it fully
Blood, sweat, and tears on the 808s
Putting in hard work and dedication into the music
See 'em prayin' on my downfall
Others are hoping for me to fail
Let 'em pray
They can continue to hope for my failure
Ay, let 'em pray
I am unbothered by their negative thoughts
Let 'em, let 'em pray, yeah
They can keep praying even if it won't affect me
Let 'em, let 'em pray, aye
I will not be deterred by their negativity
See 'em prayin' on my downfall
Others are hoping for me to fail
Let 'em pray
They can continue to hope for my failure
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Capitol CMG Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Cole Walowac, Nate Feuerstein, Tommee Profitt
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Virgil06
"LET EM PRAY" lyrics
NF Lyrics
Delegating isn't one of my strong suits
I've seen it take a toll and be harmful
I've seen what it can do when I got both of my arms full
But still to continue to pile more on my back though
I learned at a young age if you wanna do something impactful
Then you gotta be willing to sacra-
-Fice and really go after it
With everything that you have
'Cause if you don't it ain't never gon' happen
Listen
Gotta prevail
Gotta excel
Think I hit my peak? Nah, I just started climbin' the hill
Kill or be killed
Well if that's the way that you feel
I hope you know you 'bout to get the raw end of the deal
I need to meditate
I ain't got no room to grow, I would never say
Conversations with the Lord should be everyday
Reconnectin' with my core get my head on straight
Prayin' on my downfall, let 'em
Pray
Resumé
Check the resumé
Set the pace, I don't hesitate
Yeah
Just get it done let me demonstrate
Demonstrate, demonstrate
Let it soak in, let it resonate
Blood, sweat, and tears on the 808s
See 'em prayin' on my downfall
Let 'em pray
Let 'em pray
Let 'em, let 'em pray
See 'em prayin' on my downfall
Ay, let 'em pray
Yeah
Let 'em, let 'em pray
Let 'em, let 'em pray
See 'em prayin' on my downfall
Let 'em pray
Sentimental
Influential
Every step
I've ever taken in the wrong direction
Helped me get to
Where I am today
And led to monumental
Moments in my life
That I would not have got to
Experience
If I'da let the mi-
-stakes that I made
Rob me of my
Full potential
Life will test you
Don't forget to
Remember the fundamentals
I gotta get back to those
Be surprised what you find when you climb out your comfort zone
I get uncomfortable
When I get too comfortable
You corner me and that's all she wrote
I'm in a headspace mind state I ain't never been before
You don't bring nothin' to my life then I exit yours
Let's get right to it, yeah, I ain't with the back and forth
You either with me or against me, a easy choice
The momentum buildin'
I can feel it
My resilience
Cannot hide it, can't conceal it
Made me suffer some but also made me brilliant
Pass my brilliance down and teach my children
Life is precious, life is treacherous, life is filled with
Dead-end roads, keep on pushin'
Keep on healin'
See you prayin' on my downfall
Go on, keep on prayin'
God ain't listenin' to ya
Resumé
Check the resumé
Set the pace, I don't hesitate
Yeah
Just get it done, let me demonstrate
Demonstrate, demonstrate
Let it soak in, let it resonate
Blood, sweat, and tears on the 808s
See 'em prayin' on my downfall
Let 'em pray
Let 'em pray
Let 'em, let 'em pray
See 'em prayin' on my downfall
Ay, let 'em pray
Let 'em, let 'em pray
Let 'em, let 'em pray
See 'em prayin' on my downfall
Let 'em pray
@hwk_9
'Gotta prevail, gotta excel
Think I hit my peak?
No, I just started climbing the Hill,
Kill or be KILLED,
Well that's the the way that you feel?
I hope you know you're about to get the raw end of the DEAL'.
NF is CØLD.
@ZeekeOG
"Listen... Gotta prevail. Gotta excel. Think I hit my peak? Nah I just started climbing the hill " 🔥🔥🔥 Too hard.. NF really in his bag now..
@BeanDip24
There was a snippet of that, and we finally got to hear it in a song
@xdrawesome314x4
Love his flows, Reminds me of tech 9
@j-edgemusicpromotion
New Hard Rap Record: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XzciNCMxObo
@MrCooliocod
Speak normally
@UrAverageKCGuy
Was listening to these exact lines while reading this
@kylieshepherd4815
Love how God is introduced into the most latest song a lot more... really needing songs like these in my life. Stay amazing NF.
@FoxFacade
amen brother/sister
@tylerwester6588
Facts
@andersensplob9082
tbh though as a Christian the Oh God chorus on Motto is a little bit unnecessary