Pray
Spoo and Nick Lyrics

Police siren everyday
The constant sound of police sirens is heard in the city every day, indicating that there's a lot of law and order problems.

People die everyday
The death toll in the city is so high that people are dying every single day.

Mommas cry everyday
The loss of their loved ones has resulted in countless mothers crying every day for their deceased children.

Fathers tryin' everyday
Despite the chaos in the city, fathers are trying every day to provide for their families and get through the difficult situations.

Tryna get my head straight
This line refers to the struggle that the artist is going through to keep his mindset focused and positive amidst all the negativity.

This the city of Chi-Raq, get your bed made
This line refers to the artist's hometown, which is also known as 'Chi-Raq.' It speaks to the violence that is so prevalent in the city that people have to be prepared for the worst at all times.

See death around the corner, boy I dodge him like I owe him
This line refers to how shootings and deaths can happen anywhere at any time. The artist is saying he has learned to be alert and cautious so that he can avoid such situations.

I don't talk if I don't know 'em
The artist implies that he is very skeptical of strangers and doesn't engage with them unless he has a good reason to. This is likely due to the danger that comes with meeting someone in a crime-ridden city.

Niggas plotting, niggas on me
This line refers to how the artist feels as though he is constantly being targeted by dangerous people who could do him harm.

Boy I lost homies
The artist has lost friends due to the violence in the city.

Some died, some crossed on me
Some of his friends have died, and some have simply turned their backs on him.

I love the niggas that's down for me
Despite his losses, the artist remains loyal to his friends who have supported him throughout everything.

Fuck the ones that send shots on me
The artist expresses his anger and frustration towards those who have tried to harm him.

The bill's late, they rob me just to get the bills paid
This line suggests that even the artist's financial stability is under threat as people may target him for robbery in order to get quick cash to pay their own bills.

Niggas working for payout
This line refers to how some people feel as though they have to turn to crime in order to make money (payout).

Everyday looking for a way out
The artist feels as though he and others are constantly struggling to find a way out of their difficult situations in the city.

Released from jail, I'm tryna stay out
This line suggests that the artist is trying to turn his life around after being released from prison and avoid going back.

Pray to God, see how it play out
The artist chooses to turn to a higher power for guidance and support, hoping that their situation will improve.

But maybe God tryna test me
The artist is unsure of why he is going through such difficult times, but he wonders if it is a test ordered by a higher power.

This life that I'm living so stressful
The artist finds the daily stress and struggle of living in the city difficult to manage.

In one second, I'ma let loose and everybody in here gonna catch it
The artist is so overwhelmed with his anger and frustrations that he feels as though he may lash out and hurt those around him.

Cause right now I can't take it
The artist is feeling extremely overwhelmed and cannot cope with the extreme levels of violence and loss he is experiencing in the city.

Lord, when I'm gon' make it
The artist is desperate for a break in his situation and a hope for a better future.

Cause it's Chi-Raq and my city's lost, I can't fall victim to Satan
The artist recognizes the plight of living in Chi-Raq, but he doesn't want to be consumed or harmed by the evil that is ever-present in the city.

Please pray for my city, hurry up
The artist is requesting that others pray for the struggling, violent city he calls home and that they do so with urgency.

Real talk, I lost plenty
The artist addresses how much he has lost throughout his life in the violent city.

But I'm still out here gettin' it
Despite the continual losses, the artist is still working hard and trying to improve his life and those around him.

On the block with my brothers
The artist speaks of the community he has built around him in the face of chaos and danger in the city.

Tryna eat cause we all hungry
The artist and his community are just trying to survive and do what is necessary in order to live day-to-day.

Walkin' up the wrong block and get your head up
This line points out how easy it is to turn down the wrong street in a dangerous town and how this mistake can immediately put someone in danger.

Cause I gotta keep some on me
This line refers to the need to carry a weapon for protection in certain parts of the city.

Can't trust none, can't be him, he ain't done nothin'
The artist has learned to be careful and skeptical of people he does not know.

I hustle hard for my loved ones
The artist is working hard to provide for and support his family and those that he cares for in his life.

Some was and then some was but I don't judge
Despite any negative opinions or past mistakes made by those around him, the artist does not judge them and works to support them regardless.

Go hard for my city, cause my city got it
The artist speaks of a sense of loyalty and duty he feels towards his city, which has given him and his community both hardships and opportunities.

They ain't wanna see my city have it
Others outside of his community may not have faith or belief in the artist's city, but he and his community are still striving to make something of it.

I ain't have it so I went and got it
The artist took matters into his own hands and worked hard to achieve what he has, rather than being handed success or opportunities.

They talk down on my city but my city matter
Despite the negative reputation of his city, the artist still values and defends the people and community of Chi-Raq.

I'm from where forties get clapped
The artist speaks to the prevalence of gun violence in his city and how it has become a normal part of everyday life.

The story of fact
The artist confirms that the violence and danger in Chi-Raq is not just hearsay, but a true and unfortunate reality.

Niggas can't shoot so babies get whacked
The artist points out how innocent children have become victims of gun violence due to the fact that some people cannot aim or control their weapons effectively.

That's how it is in Chi-Raq
This line is a statement of fact that reinforces the idea that Chi-Raq is a place rampant with gun violence and death.

And y'all mad cause I don't call it Chicago
The artist recognizes that some people take offense to the use of the nickname Chi-Raq to refer to Chicago, but he continues to use it anyway.

I don't live in no fuckin' Chicago, boy I live in Chi-Raq
The artist defends his use of the term Chi-Raq, emphasizing that he feels a difference between this name and the more familiar Chicago.