Pray For The Soul of Betty was fronted by Constantine Maroulis of American … Read Full Bio ↴Pray For The Soul of Betty was fronted by Constantine Maroulis of American Idol fame. Other member of the band include bassist Taylor C.R., guitarist Joao Joya, and Hamboussi on drums. The band was born long before Constantine tried out for American Idol. Ultimately, Constantine decided to pursue solo interests and left the band in early 2006.

SUICIDE
Pray for the Soul of Betty Lyrics

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Hey whatcha' say,
An empty day
Won't you be brave
You're everywhere
Oh you disappeared though

A grave mistake
For Heaven's sake

Ya did it all for Jesus
Did ya think it all would please us?

If you step outside
I'll warn you from your suicide
This pain in your eyes
Don't do anything
Just pray for something better
There's always something better

Oooooh, take you home
Hear me
Trespassing

Hey, whatcha say (what you say)
Do ya think you could stay (it's a beautiful day)
Did you do it all for Jesus?
Did ya think it all would please us?

If you step outside
I'll warn you from your suicide
This pain in your eyes
Don't do anything
Just pray for something better
There's always something better

Well I can feel it inside
You got charm and we both know why
Don't turn your back to the sun,
Cause baby babe your gonna burn
My baby's gonna burn down yeah

She tried to tell me... you know
Its kinda weird she's got her mom's...
Thinking back I don't know if it was the right thing to do,
But...
It wasn't enough to hold her hand
It's freaked up

If you step outside
I'll warm you from your suicide
This pain in your eyes
Don't do anything
Just pray for something better
There's always something better
[repeat]

Take you on ...

I can feel it inside
You've got time to make up your mind

Turn your back to the sun
'Cause baby, babe you're gonna burn....

Overall Meaning

The song "Suicide" by Pray for the Soul of Betty is a powerful plea for someone struggling with thoughts of ending their own life to seek help and believe that things can get better. The lyrics convey a sense of urgency to intervene and to prevent the person from making a grave mistake. The song begins with a sense of loneliness and emptiness, but it quickly picks up pace as the lead singer calls on the person to be brave and stay alive.

The lyrics point out that the person may have thought they were doing everything right by dedicating their life to Jesus or trying to please others, but ultimately that should not be the reason to stay alive. The chorus is a poignant statement that life is precious and there is always hope for a better tomorrow, but it requires taking that first step towards seeking help and not giving up. The bridge of the song has a spoken-word interlude where someone is reflecting on a loved one's struggle with mental health, which adds an extra layer of personal connection to the message of the song.

Overall, "Suicide" sends a powerful message of empathy, hope, and the importance of seeking help. It is a reminder that no one should have to suffer alone or consider taking their own life as an option.

Line by Line Meaning

Hey whatcha' say, An empty day Won't you be brave You're everywhere Oh you disappeared though
The singer is asking if the person is okay and is telling that they are brave and noticed everywhere. But the person is gone despite being everywhere.

A grave mistake For Heaven's sake Ya did it all for Jesus Did ya think it all would please us?
They are saying that the person made a grave mistake and they believed that doing everything for Jesus would make others happy.

If you step outside I'll warn you from your suicide This pain in your eyes Don't do anything Just pray for something better There's always something better
Trying to save the person by telling them that there's always a chance for something better if they just pray for it and not act on their suicidal thoughts.

Oooooh, take you home Hear me Trespassing
These lines do not have a clear meaning, but they may be suggesting that the singer is willing to help the person and is pleading with them to listen.

Hey, whatcha say (what you say) Do ya think you could stay (it's a beautiful day) Did you do it all for Jesus? Did ya think it all would please us?
The singer is asking if the person is okay to stay and questioning them about their motivations behind doing everything for Jesus.

Well I can feel it inside You got charm and we both know why Don't turn your back to the sun, Cause baby babe your gonna burn My baby's gonna burn down yeah
The person is charismatic, but the singer warns them that turning away from the light and doing something harmful will burn them and those around them.

She tried to tell me... you know Its kinda weird she's got her mom's... Thinking back I don't know if it was the right thing to do, But... It wasn't enough to hold her hand It's freaked up
The singer reflects on a conversation where someone tried to warn them about the person's mental state, but they didn't listen. They feel guilty for not doing more to help the person.

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