Two different bands have used this name.

1) Pray for Rain is a San F… Read Full Bio ↴Two different bands have used this name.

1) Pray for Rain is a San Francisco, California-based band specializing in film soundtracks, led by St. Louis, Missouri musician Dan Wool. Other members of Pray for Rain are Gary Brown, Paul Trupin (1958-1992) and James Woody. Among their soundtracks are the scores to several Alex Cox films, including Sid and Nancy, Straight to Hell, The Winner, Death and the Compass, and Three Businessmen.

2) PFR are a Christian Rock band that were originally known as Pray for Rain. The band changed their name to PFR in 1992, shortly after the release of their debut self-titled album, due to the name conflict with the above group.

On and On
Pray For Rain Lyrics

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Father above
look upon me now
how i've come this far
only You know how
You've changed my life
made me whole
all i am now
to You i owe it all

You are reality
You alone are life
You take a heart so dull
and make it shine so bright
to burn for You
and all You are
a Light in the night
a Guiding star
You are

here are all my burdens
i lift them up to You
Your words they easy my mind
Your gentleness shines through
giving us hope
when hope is all gone

never retreating
sending us on and on

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Pray for Rain's song On and On are a reflection of the artist's deep connection with God. This connection is evident through lines like "Father above, look upon me now," and "You alone are life." The song expresses gratitude to God for the blessings that have been bestowed upon the artist's life, as seen in the line "all I am now, to You I owe it all." The artist acknowledges that God has brought light into their life and that they have been made whole through their faith.

The lyrics also speak to the power of prayer and the comfort that comes from giving one's burdens up to God. Lines like "here are all my burdens, I lift them up to You," and "Your words they ease my mind, your gentleness shines through" depict a sense of spiritual surrender and confidence in God's power. The final lines of the song provide a message of hope and encouragement, as the artist acknowledges that even in times of despair, God does not retreat and sends us on and on.

Line by Line Meaning

Father above
Addressing the God, creator and supreme power

look upon me now
Requesting divine attention and presence

how i've come this far
Acknowledging progression while bearing in mind divine influence

only You know how
The acknowledgement of the unknown and emphasizing divine knowledge

You've changed my life
Personal testimony of transformation

made me whole
Personal growth and wholeness achieved through God

all i am now
Completion through God's grace

to You i owe it all
Expression of gratitude and humility through acknowledging the dominance of God in achievement

You are reality
The supreme God is the only reality

You alone are life
Acknowledging God's place as the only source of all life

You take a heart so dull
God's transformative power and taking away emotional pain and dullness

and make it shine so bright
God's capacity as a transformative tool for brightness and growth

to burn for You
A desire to serve God and become passionate

and all You are
Acknowledging the magnitude of God's character and nature

a Light in the night
Representation of God's presence as hope in darkness and difficulty

a Guiding star
God's goodness as a direction pointer in life

Here are all my burdens
A confession of worries and the acceptance of vulnerability

i lift them up to You
A willingness to release all worries and burdens from a heartfelt place

Your words they easy my mind
The alleviation of burdens through God's Word

Your gentleness shines through
God's capacity as a calming force through displaying love and compassion

giving us hope
An acknowledgement of the provision of comfort even in the most trying situations

when hope is all gone
Alluding to the overwhelming nature of negativity

never retreating
The assurance of God's immovable nature regardless of what happens

sending us on and on
A lifelong journey of unceasing growth and enlightenment

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Comments from YouTube:

@jelnahoward9441

I can hear my sister Jada Hite King singing the song "" I Still Trust You Lord'' n I mention this because I've said this very prayer "" I've asked you for sunshine but you sent a rain , I've cried for healing but I only got pain, but I knw your lord will still see me thru. N its like god spoke to me, n said you jus been prayin for the wrong things. N again my sister Jada let me watch David n Nicole DVD n this song has jus now spoke out to me n now this whole song is my prayer. I PRAY FOR RAIN!!!! I listen to this on Utube everyday, when I say my prayer every night... I PRAY FOR RAIN!!!!!

@libby2367

What an anointed couple. Love 'em both.

@alexdavis9442

12y↑2

My God! We need the spirit to rain on the church...Bless you guys!

@paulwilfridhunt

When the land is dry and parched ask God to quench its thirst. When the grass is burnt and brown, thou must pray for rain to be found. For, will it be good for you to gain the sunshine that's another man's pain. If ye bless the farmers with thy prayers then surely in thy time of need God will hear thy cry.