(excerpt from official biography)
Pray I Don't Die
P.J. Olsson Lyrics
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And me with my lamb
You by the water
And me as your hand
Reach inside
If you believe me
This hold will last
Just as long as I can handle
And I pray
Pray I don't die
Why me, why you
Everybody's turning blue
I never asked him
To help me at all
He's never been there
While I watched the world fall
If you're left with nothing
You can call yourself true
But by the time that you are cool
There will be nothing left for you
And I pray
Pray I don't die
Why me, why you
Everybody's turning blue
Why me, why you
Everybody's turning blue
Why me, why you
Everybody's turning blue
Everybody's turning blue
And I pray
Pray I don't die
In P.J. Olsson's song "Pray I Don't Die," the lyrics describe a relationship between two individuals who represent different things. One of these individuals is represented by a wagon while the other is represented by a lamb. These two individuals are in close proximity, with one by the water and the other as their hand, creating a sense of proximity and dependence on each other. The lyrics describe how this close dependence on each other can be emotionally taxing with phrases like, "This emotional harassment."
The lyrics also make references to struggles with personal identity and a sense of belonging. The phrase "If you're left with nothing, you can call yourself true" suggests that one's sense of self is tied to their material possessions, and if you are stripped of everything you own, you can only rely on your true self. This theme of identity is further emphasized with the line, "By the time that you are cool, there will be nothing left for you," suggesting that a person's identity is ever-evolving and only lasts for a limited time.
Overall, the lyrics of "Pray I Don't Die" evoke a sense of desperation to hold onto something or someone in a world that seems unsteady and where identity is fleeting. The repetition of the phrase "Pray I don't die" highlights this sense of desperation with a plea against losing what little control there is in life.
Line by Line Meaning
You with your wagon
You have everything you need, and are heading in a clear direction.
And me with my lamb
I have something pure and innocent that I am fiercely protective of.
You by the water
You have a source of nourishment, both physical and spiritual.
And me as your hand
I am here to support you, to offer help when you need it.
Reach inside
Take a moment to connect with yourself, to find strength within.
If you believe me
Trust that I have your best interests at heart.
This hold will last
Our bond is strong, and will endure whatever hardships come our way.
Just as long as I can handle
I will do my best to support you, until it becomes too much to bear.
This emotional harassment
The strain of constantly being there for you, of feeling your pain, is taking its toll on me.
Why me, why you
Why do we have to suffer through these hardships together?
Everybody's turning blue
Everyone is suffocating under the weight of their own struggles.
I never asked him
I never expected anyone to come and save me.
To help me at all
I have always relied on myself to get through tough times.
He's never been there
I have never felt the presence of a higher power in my life.
While I watched the world fall
As everything around me crumbled, I was left to fend for myself.
If you're left with nothing
When everything else has been taken away, all you have is your integrity.
You can call yourself true
At the end of the day, being honest with yourself is the most important thing.
But by the time that you are cool
Once you have attained some measure of success, you will realize that it is not all it's cracked up to be.
There will be nothing left for you
When you have achieved your goals, you will find that you have lost something along the way.
And I pray
I hope and wish with all my heart.
Pray I don't die
That I can continue to bear the weight of my own struggles, and be there for others as well.
Contributed by Gianna S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.