Pray – English Lyrics

• By: Sam Smith

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into Sam Smith's "Pray," a deeply moving song that beautifully blends R&B, gospel, and soul. Through its raw and honest lyrics, you'll explore themes of global awareness, spiritual questioning, and the universal search for hope. Learning the language of this song offers insights into expressions of vulnerability, desperation, and unexpected faith, making it special for its profound emotional depth and relatable message about navigating a complex world.

[English]

They never knew my struggle

Rose above the rubble

Rather live inside their bubble

Than go through the trouble

Of having their double double vision corrected

They just neglect it, and

I've been thinking lately

Will the Devil take me, or will God protect me?

I know I ain't perfect, but you should respect me

They don't want me happy

They don't wanna let me live

I'm young and I'm foolish

I make bad decisions

I block out the news

Turn my back on religion

Don't have no degree

I'm somewhat naïve

I have made it this far on my own

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

I lift up my head and the world is on fire

There's dread in my heart

And fear in my bones

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

...

I am me, I'm a man

I'm a sinner but understand

Aren't we all?

So when it comes to passing judgments

I don't think that you're the one to make the call

Heaven want to cast me out for being me

I know there's others like me there to break the fall

I know you hater motherfuckers just can't relate at all

If I'm the first one to the line, that's fine, I'll take it all

But Logic, he gon' let 'em know

I ain't perfect, but I'm worth it

I'm alive, I deserve it

I've been praying, I ain't playing

I don't think you hear the words that I'm saying

I don't think you know the weight on my shoulders

That gets heavier as I get older

Calling anybody

Calling anybody, can you hear me?

I pray that you hear me

I pray that you hear me

Maybe I'll pray (Lord)

Pray

Maybe I'll pray (Lord)

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

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
struggle /ˈstrʌg.əl/ B1	noun - a difficult effort to do something verb - to try hard to do or achieve something
bubble /ˈbʌb.əl/ B2	noun - a thin sphere of liquid that floats in the air verb - to form bubbles or to swell up
vision /ˈvɪʒ.ən/ B1	noun - the ability to see
trust /trʌst/ B1	noun - confidence in the honesty or ability of someone or something verb - to believe someone or something to be reliable or truthful
protect /prəˈtɛkt/ A2	verb - to keep safe from harm or danger
respect /rɪˈspɛkt/ A2	noun - a feeling of admiration for someone or something because of their qualities or achievements verb - to admire or hold in high regard
foolish /ˈfuː.lɪʃ/ B2	adjective - lacking good sense or judgment
decision /dɪˈsɪʒ.ən/ B1	noun - a choice that has been made after consideration
religion /rɪˈlɪʒ.ən/ A2	noun - a system of faith and worship
degree /dɪˈɡriː/ B1	noun - a qualification awarded to students upon successful completion of a course
naïve /naɪˈiːv/ B2	adjective - lacking experience or judgment
world /wɜːrld/ A2	noun - the earth and all its inhabitants
fire /faɪər/ A2	noun - flame or burning combustion