Pray 4 Kaya
Sway Lyrics


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As far as girls go she was my best friend, I go to pick her up but she ain't dressed yet.
I told her that I've cancelled so she ain't prepped yet.
Just so I could surprise you,
Never forget get.
Three days before it happened, we're in the West End.
We're bout to catch a movie, after we just eat.
See we would talk for hours, it's like we just met.
We had a thing before, but now we're just friends.
I told her everything,
She showed me everything,
She told me anything,
I would give anything.
Just to see her smile at me, or just to see her smile at least,
Wake up from her sleep and I expect to see her whine at me.
Because I wasn't there, to tell her not to go into that car that day,
And end up on the road, where that car would crash, but she never lost her soul.
She's in a coma hanging on but she don't wanna go, cause she's a star out here, and yeah she's on a role.
Everybody's praying for her, she ain't on her own.
I just wish that I coulda called her on the phone that day and caused her not to go that day,
And I just wanna know why god would make them, when he knew that he would take 'em young.
Four girls, one died on the scene, her name was patience.
And the rest of them were patient, had everybody pacing up and down the hospital hallways, praying and saying god don't you take them please.

I don't wanna leave, but they won't let me stay.
I wish I had the powers, to take the pain away.
Wipe away the tears, and take the rain away.
Wanna be together forever so I get down and pray.
I don't wanna leave, but they won't let me stay.
I wish I had the powers, to take the pain away.
Wipe away the tears, and take the rain away.
Wanna be together forever so I get down and pray.

The next day, a second girl passes away and her face is pasted all over the myspaces to make it worse.
I didn't know her, but I know her name was D-Crystal.
I know your family miss you, and I can't say the words
To describe this whole scenario, how to say it hurts, is an understatement.
Yeah I'm trying to pray but will the prayers work.
Because we prayed for puff, but god still took him.
But I'm a keep on praying, cause gods still looking.

And Kaya's still sleeping, I wanna wake her up.
But gods still peeping he wants to take her up.
One of the few girls I know that really ain't corrupt,
She called her self the queen of clubs, I call her the queen of hearts.
Tryna reassure her friends, but deep inside my heart would brace.
Don't wanna ask her sister questions or look into her fathers face.
Because I knew there could be news that would be hard to take.
After days of hanging on, sadly Kaya past away.

I don't wanna leave, but they won't let me stay.
I wish I had the powers, to take the pain away.
Wipe away the tears, and take the rain away.
Wanna be together forever so I get down and pray.
I don't wanna leave, but they won't let me stay.
I wish I had the powers, to take the pain away.
Wipe away the tears, and take the rain away.
Wanna be together forever so I get down and pray.

If you got a bit of fire in you, listen.
That means you've got a bit of Kaya in you.
You need to use it to search for something for something higher in you.
And you need to realise there's something higher then you.
If you aim for the stars, they'll start admiring you.
And life's to short to live without the fighter in you.
Prayer moves mountains, so hold up your hands.
Prayer can change your life, but not gods plans.

So I don't wanna leave, but they won't let me stay.
I wish I had the powers, to take the pain away.
Wipe away the tears, and take the rain away.
Wanna be together forever so I get down and pray.

Cause I don't wanna leave, but they won't let me stay.
I really wanna breath but any day could be the day.
When it's your time to go, it's your time to go.




So live your life like you know,
Get on your knees and pray.

Overall Meaning

"Pray 4 Kaya" by Sway is a heart-wrenching tribute to a friend who passed away. The song recounts a personal relationship with a girl named Kaya who was involved in a fatal car accident. Sway starts by explaining that Kaya was his best friend and he had planned a surprise for her but canceled it at the last minute. He then details how, a few days before the accident, they had hung out, watched a movie, and talked for hours, just like old times. He reveals that they were more than just friends in the past but had decided to remain just friends. Meanwhile, Kaya is hanging on in a coma, and everyone is praying for her to pull through.


The chorus of the song is a plea to have the power to take away the pain, wipe away the tears, and make the rain go away. Sway wishes to be together with Kaya forever and hence, he prays. The second verse is a bit more emotional as it narrates how another girl dies, and Kaya is still in a coma. Sway continues to pray for Kaya even though he had prayed for another person before, but God still took him. He calls Kaya one of the few girls he knows who ain't corrupt and desperately wants her to wake up. Unfortunately, Kaya eventually passes away, and Sway is devastated. The final verse encourages listeners not to waste their lives and to pray that they live life to the fullest before it's their time to go.


Overall, "Pray 4 Kaya" is a poignant song that captures the heartbreak and devastation caused by a sudden loss. Sway's lyrics are personal and emotive, allowing listeners to connect with his grief on a deeper level.


Line by Line Meaning

As far as girls go she was my best friend, I go to pick her up but she ain't dressed yet.
The singer had a close relationship with Kaya, but when he went to pick her up, she wasn't ready because she wasn't expecting to go out.


I told her that I've cancelled so she ain't prepped yet.
The singer lied to Kaya about cancelling their plans so he could surprise her later on.


Just so I could surprise you, Never forget get.
The singer wanted to create a special memory with Kaya that she would never forget.


Three days before it happened, we're in the West End.
The artist reflects on the last time he spent with Kaya in the West End, three days before the event that would change their lives forever.


We're bout to catch a movie, after we just eat.
The artist and Kaya were planning to watch a movie after having a meal together.


See we would talk for hours, it's like we just met.
The singer had a deep, genuine connection with Kaya, and they would always have long conversations as if they just met and had much to talk about.


We had a thing before, but now we're just friends.
The singer and Kaya used to be romantically involved but had since become just friends.


I told her everything, She showed me everything, She told me anything, I would give anything.
The artist and Kaya had a relationship built on trust, and they would share everything with each other.


Just to see her smile at me, or just to see her smile at least, Wake up from her sleep and I expect to see her whine at me.
The artist hopes to see Kaya smile at him again and hear her teasing him like usual when she wakes up from her coma.


Because I wasn't there, to tell her not to go into that car that day,
The artist feels guilty for not being there to warn Kaya not to get into the car that would ultimately lead to her accident.


And end up on the road, where that car would crash, but she never lost her soul.
Despite the car accident resulting in Kaya's coma, she remains strong and holds onto her soul with willpower.


She's in a coma hanging on but she don't wanna go, cause she's a star out here, and yeah she's on a role.
Kaya is in a coma fighting to stay alive because she has a bright future ahead of her and many people who care about her.


Everybody's praying for her, she ain't on her own.
Kaya has the support of many people praying for her recovery.


I just wish that I coulda called her on the phone that day and caused her not to go that day,
The singer regrets not being able to warn Kaya about the danger that led to her accident and wishes he could have prevented it.


And I just wanna know why god would make them, when he knew that he would take 'em young.
The singer questions why God would create people only to take them away at a young age, like Kaya and others who have died.


Four girls, one died on the scene, her name was patience.
Four girls were involved in the accident, one of whom died on the scene and whose name was Patience.


And the rest of them were patient, had everybody pacing up and down the hospital hallways, praying and saying god don't you take them please.
The other girls involved in the accident were in the hospital, and everyone was praying for their recovery, hoping that God wouldn't take them too.


I don't wanna leave, but they won't let me stay.
The singer wants to stay with Kaya, but he is not allowed to stay in the hospital indefinitely.


I wish I had the powers, to take the pain away.
The singer wishes he had the ability to ease Kaya's pain and that of her loved ones who are suffering.


Wipe away the tears, and take the rain away.
The artist wishes he could remove the sadness and grief felt by everyone affected by Kaya's accident.


Wanna be together forever so I get down and pray.
The artist wants to be with Kaya forever, so he prays for her and holds onto the hope of an afterlife.


The next day, a second girl passes away and her face is pasted all over the myspaces to make it worse.
The day after Kaya's accident, another girl involved in the accident passes away, and her loved ones post her picture on social media to mourn.


I didn't know her, but I know her name was D-Crystal.
The singer did not personally know the girl who passed away, but he knew her name, which was D-Crystal.


I know your family miss you, and I can't say the words To describe this whole scenario, how to say it hurts, is an understatement.
The artist acknowledges that even though he didn't know D-Crystal, her family misses her deeply. He feels that no words can express the pain that everyone affected by the accident feels.


Yeah I'm trying to pray but will the prayers work. Because we prayed for puff, but god still took him.
The singer questions whether praying for Kaya will be effective, as he has seen in the past when prayers for a friend named Puff failed to save him from death.


But I'm a keep on praying, cause gods still looking.
Despite the singer's doubts about the effectiveness of prayer, he still continues to pray because he has faith that God is watching over them.


And Kaya's still sleeping, I wanna wake her up.
Kaya is still in a coma, and the singer wishes she could wake up and return to her life.


But gods still peeping he wants to take her up.
However, the artist understands that God may have other plans for Kaya and may choose to take her to the afterlife.


One of the few girls I know that really ain't corrupt, She called her self the queen of clubs, I call her the queen of hearts.
The artist speaks fondly of Kaya, describing her as one of the few people he knew who was not corrupt. He refers to her as the 'queen of hearts', a title she gave herself to represent positivity and goodness.


Tryna reassure her friends, but deep inside my heart would brace.
The singer tries to comfort Kaya's friends during this difficult time, but deep down, he is also struggling emotionally.


Don't wanna ask her sister questions or look into her fathers face.
The singer feels uncomfortable asking Kaya's family members about her situation or acknowledging their pain, as he knows it must be difficult for them.


Because I knew there could be news that would be hard to take.
The artist is aware that there could be bad news about Kaya, and he does not want to face it.


After days of hanging on, sadly Kaya past away.
Despite everyone's prayers and efforts, Kaya eventually passes away after being in a coma for several days.


If you got a bit of fire in you, listen.
The artist addresses the listener, encouraging them to pay attention.


That means you've got a bit of Kaya in you.
The singer believes that having a passion or a spark inside oneself means that one has a bit of Kaya's energy within them.


You need to use it to search for something higher in you.
The artist inspires the listener to use their passion to search for a higher purpose or something greater within themselves.


And you need to realise there's something higher then you.
The singer emphasizes the importance of realizing that there is something greater than oneself.


If you aim for the stars, they'll start admiring you.
The singer encourages the listener to aim high and work hard, knowing that others will start to admire them for their achievements.


And life's to short to live without the fighter in you.
The singer reminds the listener that life is short and that they should live with passion and energy, just as Kaya did.


Prayer moves mountains, so hold up your hands.
The artist recognizes the power of prayer and encourages the listener to raise their hands in prayer.


Prayer can change your life, but not gods plans.
The artist acknowledges that prayer can have an impact on one's life, but ultimately, God has already set a path for everyone to follow.


I really wanna breath but any day could be the day.
The singer feels that life is unpredictable and that any day could be their last.


When it's your time to go, it's your time to go.
The singer believes that everyone has a predetermined time to leave this world.


So live your life like you know, Get on your knees and pray.
The artist encourages the listener to live their life to the fullest and to pray for strength and guidance when faced with uncertainty.




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@billionaire7778

Kaya would have been another pioneer of todays entertainment industry if she was still alive man R.I.P 💔🙏🏿

@sysabeffox

One of my all time favorites

@omar_1999_x

well sik make me wnna cry but i luv it at da same time sway u da best rapper in the NITED KINGDOM show america whos da boss its da UK amazing song keep it up peace =D

@amy-annebartholomew9401

R.I.P my beautiful cousin Kaya Bousquet. Its been 6 years now since you died and everyone misses you so much. Whenever im sad i listen to this song just because it makes me feel you're there with me helping me through everything. I love and miss you so much, and so does the rest of the family and all your friends, I hope this song makes you realise how much we all love you, sleep tight beautiful keep watching over us.xxxx

@alyssajordansnow543

Amy-Anne bartholomew ...think she might have been my cousin,sadly one I never met....may she continue resting in peace

@chayleanneebert9630

My sister passed oct 25th 2008, this song gave me strength RIP April Ruthann

@joesigley1

Omg I'm in the car and just lissen to this song for the 1st time and I'm in bits Omg sooo sad 😭this song is insane lots of love ❤️❤️❤️🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹Long this song but have not stopped listening to it, with tears running down my face ❤️❤️😭

@muley

beuatiful song

@massontim

love this song, got me thru hard times when my brother was i a coma. i was lucky and he came through, but still listen to this to remind me how lucky i am that he did. carpe diem!

@oranbuckley3254

Always brings a tear to my eye even 12 years later now, if you aim for the stars they'll start admiring you and lifes too short to live without the fighter in you ☝️

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