Pray – English Lyrics

• By: Sam Smith, Logic

Lyrics & Translation

Embark on a soulful journey with Sam Smith and Logic's "Pray." This powerful track offers a unique blend of R&B and gospel, rich with profound lyrics that delve into themes of self-reflection, global awareness, and the universal human search for hope. Learning the language through this song will expose you to deeply emotional vocabulary and expressions, as well as a more nuanced understanding of contemporary English used to discuss complex feelings and societal observations. Its compelling narrative and evocative language make it a truly special piece for language learners.

[English]

I'm young and I'm foolish, I've made bad decisions

I block out the news, turn my back on religion

Don't have no degree, I'm somewhat naïve

I've made it this far on my own

But lately, that shit ain't been gettin' me higher

I lift up my head and the world is on fire

There's dread in my heart and fear in my bones

And I just don't know what to say

Maybe I'll pray, pray

...

Maybe I'll pray

I have never believed in you, no

...

But I'm gonna pray

...

You won't find me in church (no) reading the Bible (no)

I am still here and I'm still your disciple

I'm down on my knees, I'm beggin' you, please

I'm broken, alone, and afraid

I'm not a saint, I'm more of a sinner

I don't wanna lose, but I fear for the winners

When I tried to explain, the words ran away

That's why I am stood here today

And I'm gonna pray (Lord)

Pray (Lord), maybe I'll pray

Pray for a glimmer of hope

...

Maybe I'll pray (Lord), pray (Lord), maybe I'll pray

I've never believed in you, no, but I'm gonna

...

Won't you call me?

Can we have a one-on-one, please?

Let's talk about freedom

Everyone prays in the end

Everyone prays in the end

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Oh, won't you call me?

Can we have a one-on-one, please?

Let's talk about freedom

Everyone prays in the end

Everyone prays in the end

Oh, I'm gonna pray, I'm gonna pray

I'm gonna pray

Pray for a glimmer of hope

...

Maybe I'll pray, pray, maybe I'll pray

...

I've never believed in you, no, but I'm gonna pray

...

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
foolish /ˈfuː.lɪʃ/ B1	adjective - lacking good sense or judgment
decisions /dɪˈsɪʒ.ənz/ B1	noun - conclusions or judgments reached after consideration
religion /rɪˈlɪ.dʒən/ B2	noun - system of faith and worship
naïve /naɪˈiːv/ B2	adjective - having a simple and trusting nature
higher /ˈhaɪər/ B2	adjective - more advanced or elevated
dread /dred/ B2	noun - a strong fear or anxiety
favor /ˈfeɪ.vər/ B2	noun - approval or support
believe /bɪˈliːv/ B1	verb - to accept as true
prayer /ˈpreə.rər/ B2	noun - a solemn request for help or guidance
believed /bɪˈliːvd/ B1	verb - past tense of believe, accepted as true
calling /ˈkɔː.lɪŋ/ B2	noun - official request or summons
hope /hoʊp/ B1	noun - a feeling of expectation and desire for a certain thing to happen
freedom /ˈfriː.dəm/ B2	noun - the state of being free

Key Grammar Structures

• I'm young and I'm foolish, I've made bad decisions.

  ➔ Present Simple and Present Perfect Tense

  ➔ The phrase "I'm young" uses the present simple to describe a current state, while "I've made bad decisions" uses the present perfect to indicate past actions with relevance to the present.

• I lift up my head and the world is on fire.

  ➔ Present Simple Tense

  ➔ The phrase "the world is on fire" uses the present simple to describe a current situation.

• I'm broken, alone, and afraid.

  ➔ Adjectives and Conjunctions

  ➔ The adjectives "broken," "alone," and "afraid" describe the subject, and they are connected by the conjunction "and."

• I don't wanna lose, but I fear for the winners.

  ➔ Negative Form and Conjunctions

  ➔ The phrase "I don't wanna lose" uses the negative form, while "but" is a conjunction that connects two contrasting ideas.

• Everyone prays in the end.

  ➔ Universal Statements

  ➔ The phrase "Everyone prays in the end" is a universal statement that applies to all people.

• I've never believed in you, no, but I'm gonna pray.

  ➔ Present Perfect Tense and Future Intent

  ➔ The phrase "I've never believed in you" uses the present perfect to indicate a past experience, while "I'm gonna pray" expresses a future intention.