Pentatonix formed in 2011 and came to prominence the same year by winning the third season of "The Sing-Off" on NBC, their victory earning them $200,000 and a recording contract with Sony. Their debut EP "PTX, Volume 1" was released in 2012, followed by "PTXmas" the same year, with their third release "PTX, Vol. II", debuting at number 1 on Billboard's Independent Albums chart in 2013. 2014 saw the release of "PTX, Vol. III", and their two first full-length albums "PTX, Vols. 1 & 2" (a compilation of Vol. 1 and Vol. II) and "That's Christmas to Me". Their second holiday release, That's Christmas to Me, with the album certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), platinum on December 24, 2014, and double platinum on February 11, 2016, becoming the highest-charting holiday album by a group since 1962, and the fourth-best-selling album in the United States in 2014. The following year, Pentatonix released their album, their first consisting mostly of original material, which debuted atop the US Billboard 200 chart for the first time in their career, followed by a third Christmas album, A Pentatonix Christmas, in 2016, and a new EP, PTX, Vol. IV – Classics, the following year. In May 2017, Kaplan announced that he would leave Pentatonix due to his inability to keep up with the touring demands of the group; he left after the completion of the tour in September, and was replaced by Matt Sallee the following month.
Pentatonix has won three Grammy Awards: they were the first a cappella act to win Best Arrangement, Instrumental or A Cappella, doing so in 2015 and 2016, and Best Country Duo/Group Performance in 2017.
Pentatonix started their popular YouTube channel back in 2012 to promote themselves after the Sing-Off (Season 3, 2011) when they were dropped by their record label, according to a recent November 2014 interview. They also made effective use of social media to interact with their fan base. They have eclipsed almost 15 million subscribers and more than 2.7 billion cumulative views. Their music video for "Daft Punk" recently surpassed 273 million views.
The group's website is: www.ptxofficial.com.
Pentatonix official youtube channel: www.youtube.com/PTXofficial.
Praying
Pentatonix Lyrics
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Tell me that I was nothing without you
And 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
You were wrong and now the best is yet to come
I can make it on my own
And I don't need you, I found a strength I've never known
I'll bring thunder, I'll bring rain
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'
And sometimes, I pray for you at night
Someday, maybe you'll see the light
Whoa, 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 song "Praying" by Pentatonix is a powerful ballad about strength, forgiveness, and moving on. The lyrics suggest that the singer has been through a difficult time, possibly a toxic or abusive relationship, where she was made to feel small and powerless. However, now she has found her strength and is proud of who she is. She thanks her abuser for making her strong and acknowledges the pain they caused: "you brought the flames and put me through hell."
The chorus is a strong message of hope and forgiveness. The singer hopes that her abuser is "prayin'," possibly for forgiveness, and that their soul is "changin'" for the better. She wishes them peace and hopes that they can find redemption, even though it may be difficult. The singer also prays for her abuser and hopes that one day they too will see the light and find a way to move on from their past hurt.
The final verse reinforces the idea that forgiveness is essential in order to move forward. Although some people believe that you will only get what you deserve in life, the singer believes that there are some things that only God can forgive. This suggests that forgiveness and redemption are essential, even when faced with the worst kind of pain and hurt.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, you almost had me fooled
You almost succeeded in making me believe that I was nothing without you
Tell me that I was nothing without you
Convince me that my self-worth was dependent on you
And after everything you've done
Despite all the harm you caused me
I can thank you for how strong I have become
I appreciate that your actions helped me become resilient
'Cause you brought the flames and you put me through hell
Your hurtful words and actions caused me immense pain and suffering
I had to learn how to fight for myself
I had to develop the strength to stand up for myself
And we both know all the truth I could tell
There are unsavory truths about you that can be exposed
I'll just say this is "I wish you farewell"
I'm choosing to move on from this toxic relationship
I hope you're somewhere prayin', prayin'
I hope you're reflecting on your actions and seeking redemption
I hope your soul is changin', changin'
I hope you're experiencing inner transformation and growth
I hope you find your peace
I hope you can find inner peace and stop causing pain to others
Falling on your knees, prayin'
Suggesting that the person ought to confess their sins and repent
I'm proud of who I am
I'm confident in my identity and my self-worth
No more monsters, I can breathe again
I no longer have to deal with oppressive and harmful people, I can finally relax
And you said that I was done
You believed that I was finished and wouldn't succeed without you
You were wrong and now the best is yet to come
I've proven you wrong and I have great things in store for my future
I can make it on my own
I have the strength and ability to succeed without you
And I don't need you, I found a strength I've never known
I no longer need your validation or approval, I've developed an inner sense of strength and worth
I'll bring thunder, I'll bring rain
I will make my mark and leave an impact on the world
When I'm finished, they won't even know your name
I will become so successful and well-known that your name will be irrelevant
And sometimes, I pray for you at night
Although I've moved on, I still have compassion for you and hope you can change
Someday, maybe you'll see the light
Perhaps one day you'll realize the error of your ways and change for the better
Whoa, some say, in life, you're gonna get what you give
Many believe that you will receive in life what you put out
But some things only God can forgive
There are certain wrongs that only a higher power can forgive
Yeah (I hope you're somewhere prayin', prayin')
Reiterating the hope that the person is reflecting on their actions and seeking redemption
I hope your soul is changin', changin'
Continuing the hope that the person is undergoing growth and transformation
I hope you find your peace
Repeating the aspiration that the person can find inner peace and stop causing pain to others
Falling on your knees, prayin'
Repeating the suggestion that the person ought to confess their sins and repent
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Andrew Joslyn, Ben Abraham, Kesha Sebert, Ryan S. Lewis
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