Pray
St. Scarecrow Lyrics
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Before whiskey brought my knees down to the floor
Before the heaven dust lifted me high
I would lift my pain up to the sky
Now my soul cries out cuz I don't believe anymore
I finally found my voice, something worth fighting for
But my words backfired, oh they were ignored
They told me I should go to therapy
But I don't pray to the lord cuz I don't believe anymore
Mmm mmm mmm mmm mmm mmm mmm
Mmm mmm mmm mmm mmm mmm mmm
Mmm mmm mmm mmm mmm mmm mmm
Mmm mmm mmm mmm mmm mmm mmm
When things ain't work I'd close my eyes and say
"The lord must have something better on the way"
Instead of facing the hard truth
Oh, I'd numb it down with a prayer or two
But I don't believe anymore and I got nothing to ease my pain
I don't believe anymore and I need something to ease my pain
I guess I'll pray to the lord, drink whiskey and bleed cocaine
The song "Pray" by St. Scarecrow is a powerful and emotional plea to Jesus for healing and forgiveness. The lyrics express a sense of brokenness and desperation as the singer lays everything down before God and begs for wholeness. The refrain, "For you say if I will come and will pray to You, there's forgiveness when I turn to You and pray," is a reminder of the loving promise of God to forgive and heal those who come to Him with a contrite heart.
The first verse sets the tone for the rest of the song as the singer acknowledges their brokenness and need for God. The phrase "I cry out from the ashes boundless and unchained" suggests a sense of hopelessness and despair, but also a glimmer of faith that there is something greater than themselves that can help them. The second verse expresses a desire to align with God's ways and to be made whole by Him. The image of melting away until only God remains is a beautiful and poignant metaphor for surrendering oneself completely to Him.
Overall, "Pray" is a raw and honest expression of faith and vulnerability. It acknowledges the pain and struggle of life, but ultimately points to the hope and healing that is available through God.
Line by Line Meaning
Jesus, I am broken now
I am admitting to Jesus that I am broken and in need of help.
before You I fall
I am acknowledging Jesus as my Savior and submitting myself to Him.
I lay me down what I want is You my all
I am surrendering everything to Jesus and asking for His complete control and presence in my life.
I cry out from the ashes boundless and unchained
I am calling out to Jesus from a place of desperation and brokenness, seeking freedom and redemption.
I ask You Lord to make me whole again
I am pleading with Jesus to heal me and restore me to a place of wholeness.
For you say if I will come and will pray to You there's forgiveness when I turn from me and pray
I believe that Jesus will forgive me when I confess my sins and turn away from them in prayer.
For You say if I will come and will pray to You You hear me and heal me when I pray
I believe that Jesus will hear and answer my prayers when I come to Him in faith and humility.
Your ways are not my own but I long for them to be
I recognize that my ways are flawed and I desire to follow Jesus' ways instead.
So this is what I pray one with You You'll make me, melt me away ‘Til only You remain.
I am asking Jesus to transform me so that I become more like Him and less focused on myself.
Jesus I am broken now before You Take me, I am Yours
I am reaffirming my submission to Jesus and declaring that He has ownership over my life.
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Shannon Winant
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