Pray For Me
the weeknd Lyrics


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I'm always ready for a war again (a war again)
Go down that road again (that road again)
It's all the same (it's all the same)
I'm always ready to take a life again
You know I'll ride again
It's all the same (ooh, ooh, ooh)

Tell me who's gon' save me from myself
When this life is all I know
Tell me who's gon' save me from this hell
Without you, I'm all alone

Who gon' pray for me? (Who gon' pray for me?)
Take my pain for me? (Take my pain for me?)
Save my soul for me? (Save my soul for me?)
'Cause I'm alone, you see (I'm alone, you see)
If I'm gon' die for you (if I'm gon' die for you)
If I'm gon' kill for you (if I'm gon' kill for you)
Then I'll spill this blood for you, hey

I fight the world, I fight you, I fight myself
I fight God, just tell me how many burdens left
I fight pain and hurricanes, today I wept
I'm tryna fight back tears, flood on my doorsteps
Life a livin' hell, puddles of blood in the streets
Shooters on top of the building, government aid ain't relief
Earthquake, the body drop, the ground breaks
The poor run with smoke lungs and Scarface
Who need a hero? (Hero)
You need a hero, look in the mirror, there go your hero
Who on the front lines at ground zero? (Hero)
My heart don't skip a beat, even when hard times bumps the needle
Mass destruction and mass corruption
The souls of sufferin' men
Clutchin' on deaf ears again, rapture is comin'
It's all prophecy and if I gotta be sacrificed for the greater good
Then that's what it gotta be

Who gon' pray for me? (Who gon' pray for me?)
Take my pain for me? (Take my pain for me?)
Save my soul for me? (Save my soul for me?)
'Cause I'm alone, you see (I'm alone, you see)
If I'm gon' die for you (if I'm gon' die for you)
If I'm gon' kill for you (if I'm gon' kill for you)
Then I'll spill this blood for you, hey

Hey, hey
Hey, hey
Hey, hey
Hey, hey

Who gon' pray for me? (Who gon' pray for me?)
Take my pain for me? (Take my pain for me?)
Save my soul for me? (Save my soul for me?)
'Cause I'm alone, you see (I'm alone, you see)
If I'm gon' die for you (if I'm gon' die for you)
If I'm gon' kill for you (if I'm gon' kill for you)
Then I'll spill this blood for you, hey

Just in case my faith go
I live by my own law
I live by my own law
I live by my own
Just in case my faith go
I live by my own law




I live by my own law
I live by my own

Overall Meaning

The Weeknd's song Pray For Me, featuring Kendrick Lamar, is a powerful and emotional track that touches on themes of sacrifice, heroism, and the struggle to find faith and hope in the face of overwhelming darkness. The opening lines of the song, "I'm always ready for a war again, go down that road again, it's all the same, I'm always ready to take a life again, you know I'll ride again," set a tone of intensity and determination that runs throughout the track. The Weeknd seems to be saying that he's been down this road before, that he's fought these battles before, and that he's always ready to fight them again - no matter what it costs him.


The chorus of the song, which features the lyrics "who gon' pray for me, take my pain for me, save my soul for me, 'cause I'm alone, you see," is a cry for help and support - a recognition that even the strongest among us need someone to lean on when the weight of the world becomes too much to bear. The verses of the song, delivered by both The Weeknd and Lamar, are packed with powerful imagery and vivid descriptions of the pain, suffering, and despair that can be found in the world, and the need for someone - anyone - to step up and be a hero in the face of such overwhelming darkness.


Overall, Pray For Me is a deeply emotional and thought-provoking track that touches on themes and issues that are relevant to people all around the world. It's a call to action, a warning, and a plea for help all rolled up into one powerful and unforgettable song.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm always ready for a war again (a war again)
The singer is always prepared to face struggles and hardships again.


Go down that road again (that road again)
The singer is willing to revisit tough situations that they have encountered previously.


It's all the same (it's all the same)
The singer feels that they are trapped in repetitive cycles of hardship and struggle.


I'm always ready to take a life again
The artist is prepared to engage in harmful, desperate behavior in order to survive.


You know I'll ride again
The artist will face challenges with resilience and determination.


It's all the same (ooh, ooh, ooh)
Despite challenges and hardships, the singer feels stuck in a cycle of struggle.


Tell me who's gon' save me from myself
The singer is struggling with inner demons and is in need of help and guidance.


When this life is all I know
The artist feels trapped in their current circumstances and has no hope for change.


Tell me who's gon' save me from this hell
The artist is in a dark, difficult situation and is reaching out for help.


Without you, I'm all alone
The artist feels that they cannot face their challenges alone and needs support.


Who gon' pray for me? (Who gon' pray for me?)
The singer is desperate for someone to pray for them in their time of need.


Take my pain for me? (Take my pain for me?)
The artist wants someone to help them carry the burdens and hardships that they face.


Save my soul for me? (Save my soul for me?)
The singer is in desperate need of salvation and is reaching out for help.


'Cause I'm alone, you see (I'm alone, you see)
The singer feels isolated and in need of companionship and support.


If I'm gon' die for you (if I'm gon' die for you )
The singer is willing to make great sacrifices for someone they care about.


If I'm gon' kill for you (if I'm gon' kill for you)
The artist is desperate enough to engage in violent behavior in order to survive or protect someone they care about.


Then I'll spill this blood for you, hey
The artist is willing to make significant sacrifices for the sake of someone they care about.


I fight the world, I fight you, I fight myself
The singer feels that they are constantly battling with external and internal struggles.


I fight God, just tell me how many burdens left
The singer is questioning their faith and is desperate for relief from their struggles.


I fight pain and hurricanes, today I wept
The artist has faced significant physical and emotional pain and is feeling overwhelmed and defeated.


I'm tryna fight back tears, flood on my doorsteps
The artist is struggling to hold back their emotions and is feeling overwhelmed.


Life a livin' hell, puddles of blood in the streets
The artist is living in a difficult, dangerous environment, filled with violence and suffering.


Shooters on top of the building, government aid ain't relief
The singer is in a situation where there is violence and no real help available.


Earthquake, the body drop, the ground breaks
The artist is witnessing the devastation and destruction caused by violent events.


The poor run with smoke lungs and Scarface
The singer describes the suffering and desperation of those who are most affected by violent events.


Who need a hero? (Hero)
The singer recognizes that there is a need for someone to step up and provide help and support.


You need a hero, look in the mirror, there go your hero
The singer suggests that we all have the potential to be the hero that someone else needs.


Who on the front lines at ground zero? (Hero)
The artist is questioning who is willing to step up and help in difficult, dangerous situations.


My heart don't skip a beat, even when hard times bumps the needle
The artist is resilient and strong even when faced with significant challenges.


Mass destruction and mass corruption
The singer is seeing large-scale devastation and corruption in their environment.


The souls are sufferin' men
The singer recognizes the suffering of those around them.


Clutchin' on deaf ears again, rapture is comin'
The artist feels that their cries for help are going unanswered and believes that there will be a reckoning or judgment day.


It's all prophecy and if I gotta be sacrificed for the greater good
The artist believes that their struggles and hardships are part of a larger plan, and if their sacrifice can help others, it is worth it.


Then that's what it gotta be
The artist is willing to make great sacrifices for the greater good.


Just in case my faith go
The singer is acknowledging that their faith may be challenged or tested.


I live by my own law
The artist is living according to their own values and beliefs.


I live by my own law
The singer is living according to their own values and beliefs.


I live by my own
The singer is independent and self-sufficient.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Anthem Entertainment, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Abel Tesfaye, Adam King Feeney, Kendrick Lamar, Martin McKinney

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@anelahemmitt2708

I'm always ready for a war again (a war again)
Go down that road again (that road again)
It's all the same (it's all the same)
I'm always ready to take a life again
You know I'll ride again
It's all the same (ooh, ooh, ooh)
Tell me who's gon' save me from myself
When this life is all I know
Tell me who's gon' save me from this hell
Without you, I'm all alone
Who gon' pray for me? (Who gon' pray for me?)
Take my pain for me? (Take my pain for me?)
Save my soul for me? (Save my soul for me?)
'Cause I'm alone, you see (I'm alone, you see)
If I'm gon' die for you (if I'm gon' die for you )
If I'm gon' kill for you (if I'm gon' kill for you)
Then I'll spill this blood for you, hey
I fight the world, I fight you, I fight myself
I fight God, just tell me how many burdens left
I fight pain and hurricanes, today I wept
I'm tryna fight back tears, flood on my doorsteps
Life a livin' hell, puddles of blood in the streets
Shooters on top of the building, government aid ain't relief
Earthquake, the body drop, the ground breaks
The poor run with smoke lungs and Scarface
Who need a hero? (Hero)
You need a hero, look in the mirror, there go your hero
Who on the front lines at ground zero? (Hero)
My heart don't skip a beat, even when hard times bumps the needle
Mass destruction and mass corruption
The souls are sufferin' men
Clutchin' on deaf ears again, rapture is comin'
It's all prophecy and if I gotta be sacrificed for the greater good
Then that's what it gotta be
Who gon' pray for me? (Who gon' pray for me?)
Take my pain for me? (Take my pain for me?)
Save my soul for me? (Save my soul for me?)
'Cause I'm alone, you see (I'm alone, you see)
If I'm gon' die for you (if I'm gon' die for you )
If I'm gon' kill for you (if I'm gon' kill for you)
Then I'll spill this blood for you, hey
Hey, hey
Hey, hey
Hey, hey
Hey, hey
Who gon' pray for me? (Who gon' pray for me?)
Take my pain for me? (Take my pain for me?)
Save my soul for me? (Save my soul for me?)
'Cause I'm alone, you see (I'm alone, you see)
If I'm gon' die for you (if I'm gon' die for you )
If I'm gon' kill for you (if I'm gon' kill for you)
Then I'll spill this blood for you, hey
Just in case my faith go
I live by my own law
I live by my own law
I live by my own
Just in case my faith go
I live by my own law
I live by my own law
I live by my own



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Hey maybe he then listened to it as a motivator

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