Pray
T.I.L.A.N. Lyrics

You couldn’t walk a mile in my shoe
You don't have the experiences or perspective to understand my life

You don’t know half the shit I went through
You are unaware of a significant portion of the difficulties I've faced

All of the trials I was put through
I have faced many obstacles in my life

Praying to god for the day to come through
I rely on my faith to see me through difficult times

You made a sacrifice, I made one too
We have both given up something important to achieve our goals

Matter of fact had to make more than a few
In fact, I have had to make many sacrifices to get to where I am

Been through the phases and I still kept it true
Despite going through various stages in life, I have remained authentic to myself

Cause People been changing so I’m gripping the tool
Because people can be unpredictable and untrustworthy, I am being cautious and protective

Every night, Every day I say my grace, I gotta pray
Every day and night, I express gratitude for what I have and ask for guidance and protection

Pray for the real, Pray for my sake Pray for the ones who ain’t make it today Pray I accomplish the dreams that I chase
I pray for authenticity, personal success, and for those who have not succeeded

Pray cause my family got food on the plates I Pray to God to keep my family safe I pray that we never run out of this cake
I pray for my family's well-being and security, as well as financial stability

I roll me some gas I pour up a drank I mix it both It eases the pain
I use marijuana and alcohol to cope with my pain and stress

I came to ball Go hard in the paint One up on y’all I’m feeling like James
I am striving for success and superiority like LeBron James in basketball

I play for keeps The Fuck did you think Me and you others we is not the same
I am playing to win and I am not like those who aren't as determined as me

I had to live through the hardaway Made me the man that I am today
My difficult experiences have shaped who I am as a person

If there’s a will then there must be a way Ima take all of the chance today
Where there's a determination to succeed, there will always be a path forward

I’m stacking up on the Benjamin’s Counting this cash put a smile on my face
I am accumulating wealth and it makes me happy

Nights in the studio I overstayed Prayin we ball til end of days
I am working hard in the studio and hoping for continued success

Every night, Every day I say my grace, I gotta pray Pray for the real, Pray for my sake Pray for the ones who ain’t make it today Pray I accomplish the dreams that I chase Pray cause my family got food on the plates I Pray to God to keep my family safe I pray that we never run out of this cake
Repeated emphasis on praying for authenticity, success, and family well-being

Every night, Every day I pray the lord my soul to take I give my grace Cause I am awake Then get to the money no time to waste
I pray for salvation and express gratitude for being alive, then get to work earning money

Hungry for more then what I just made How can I stop when there’s more to make How can I stop when I got no brakes
I am driven to earn more and will not stop when there are still opportunities to earn

An empire to build I Got limits to break Accomplish the mission before it’s too late
I am seeking to build my own empire and break through any barriers in my way

Deposit my check before the delay Hustle till I own a crib by the bay
I am determined to earn and save enough money to own a house by the beach

When I’m in my city I ball like d-wade The series all black, I feel like Bruce Wayne Boxing the whip while I'm switching the lanes
When I am in my city, I live extravagantly like Dwyane Wade, feeling powerful and invincible like Bruce Wayne, and drive my car quickly and aggressively

Fuck a new bitch they gon switch by the days Latinas to Asians expanding my taste Take her to 4th base Put her in 4s when we at my place
I have casual sexual relationships with multiple women of various ethnicities and take them to my home for sex

When you got money you gon beat the case But when you determined you gon beat the race
Having money can help you get out of legal trouble, but having determination is more important in achieving success

Ain’t talking money get out of my face I’m only concerned bout the digits I make Doubling up I’m raising the stakes
I am only interested in making money and not wasting time on non-financial matters

Cause you don’t know shit bout the pain that I’ve faced You couldn’t walk a mile in my shoe You don’t know half the shit I went through All of the trials I was put through Praying to god for the day to come through You made a sacrifice, I made one too Matter of fact had to make more than a few Been through the phases and I still kept it true Cause People been changing so I’m gripping the tool
Reiterated reflection on how others cannot understand the pain and difficulty I have faced, and that I have had to make significant sacrifices to achieve my goals