Jay-Z - Pray Lyrics
[Beyonce talking]
Delivery me from my enemies oh god
Defend me from those that rise up against me
Deliver me from the work of inequities
the savior from the blood of me
[Jay-Z - Verse one]
look, mind state of a gangster from the 40's
meet the vicious mind of Motown's Berry Gordy
turn crack rocks into a chain of 40/40's
sorry my jewelery so gordy
slid into the party with my new pair of Maury's
America meet the gangsta Shawn Corey
hey young world wanna hear a story?
close your eyes and you could pretend your me
a cut from the cloth of the Kennedy's
this is the genesis of a nemesis
mother America's not witnessing
the Harlem renaissance birthed black businesses
this is the tale of lost innocences as the incents burn
and the turn tables turn and that Al Greens plays
i see my mother's afro as momma taps her toes as she rolls her jays
and my poppa just left the house, in search of the killer of my Uncle Ray
and she's trying to calm my nerves, as i observe this is just one day
and what tomorrow has in store we could never be sure so all we can do is
Pray
[Beyonce Talking]
Because of your strength
while i walked upon the
for god is my defense
[Jay-Z]
as i head towards my home room I observe the rooms though needles on the ground
I hear a car go vrooom drug dealer in the BM with the top down
as the girls start to giggle I ask why you laugh they say "you too little"
one day you'll understand when you become a man 'bout things you have to get you
fast forward freeze frame on my pistol
fist full of dollars ignorance is so blissful
I didn't choose this life this life chose me
around here is the shit that you just do
I just left school, the same BM is pulled over by the boys dressed blue
they had they guns drawn screaming just move
unless there something else you suggest we can do
he made his way to the trunk, opened it like a huh
a treasure chest was removed
cops said he'll be back next month
what we call corrupt he called paying dues
now when the rules is blurred as they hears a what am I to do
but pray, pray the lord forgive me
pray guys goodbye for what I'm about go through
Pray
[Beyonce Talking]
Delivery me in thy righteousness
it cause me to escape and climb thy air until i am
Save me lord
[Jay-Z]
anyway there's oppression the drug profession
flourishes like beverages refreshing
sweet taste of sin everything I've seen made me everything I am
bad drug dealer or I victim I beg
what came first moving chickens or the egg
this is why I be so fresh I'm trying to beat life
because I can't cheat death
the truth is the shamelessness ain't stainless is that aim this is
you know who's game this is
move coke like Pepsi it don't matter what the brand name is
I stand behind mine everything I do I'm a man behind mine
I'm not a angel I'm sure but every night before I lay
I drop my knees to the floor and I pray
[Beyonce Talking]
The name shall endure forever
The name shall continue as long as the sun will
Men shall be blessed in him
All nations shall call him blessed
In your name I pray
For you blessings
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Jay-Z Pray Comments
Bad drug dealer or victim I beg, witch came first the chicken or the egg!! Genius lyric!!!
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Motivation in 2020!! PRAY
Happy belated Hov!
This would of been a perfect song to use as a score in the movie "Queen and Slim"!
Im fittin too to 2 sign wit rock nation
Do the damn thing!
Do Not Test Me MI O MY MAY O MAY MY
Any one got the beatgees version, more soulful beat
I see you! Man this on a whole new level!!
Красивыми всем надо быть а не прыщавыми )))))
America super ))
without a doubt this is one of Jay Z classic tracks, his lyrical game, message, flow and everything else so fucking fine.
Why is this song so underrated 😩
R.I.P Frank Lucas🔥🎩
Rockafella in the house. papa Jigga.
awesome
"I stand behind mines, everything i do im a man behind mines".
Bo Bo *Mine
I wish this was on Spotify
Now it is
One of the best hip hop tunes around.
Lipsync!!!
One of the best songs on the album. See that big ass security guard in that suit overlooking the crowd like hawk? Jay-Z is royalty, and if any of them fans at that concert try to jump the stage that's they ass.
hit like if mile 22 brought you here
Jay-Z bought me here!
Classic shit
This sounds too clean to me like the studio recording has been overlaid over the live performance. Am I right?
yes this cant be livr
He really can do it live.
Looks like we all came here because of Mile 22.
fresh song.
Not me, I don't even know what no Mile 22 is. I came here I because I bought this album and I wanted to see a live performance of the song.
Miles 22 Trailer... and i'm like what song is this..so i google "Pray..Jay Z.". and here i am...
Soundtrack Iko Uwais new movie "MILE 22"
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Come from i watch miles 22 trailer.
Bruhhh
This one of his top 5 joints of all time
I had it on repeat for 2 hours :))
Mile 22 brought me here
I love it!
Mile 22 brought me here
kdovedesigns lol same
Jay-Z is the reason I'm here.
Coming from New Mark Wahlberg movie :)
Subhan Jamalli yesss. Lol. Mile 22
I love this song. So fkn raw and gritty. And every bar is a classic quotable.
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American gangster, American gangster, American gangster
This song is the définition of à hit
This Is Why I Be So Fresh,
I'm Tryna Beat Life Cause I
Can't Cheat Death!
24 people didn’t have audio!
I didn't choose this life. This life chose me.
💯🔫🙏👌👌
Around here is the shit you just do!
People Need To Know About This
G.O.A.T
#NICEP0ST^&
#bestjayzs0ngeVeR67
In my opinion this some of jay z best music!! Classic 💽💿📀
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By far Jay-Z best album. The imagery and lyrical content was incredible
its my favorite album by him
@123doomdoom 💯💯
I'm a little late what album is this on? I've been looking for years and I've just found it on a datpiff playlist
@Alex McCoppin American Gangster
Thank you...
If anyone every had a doubt b4 that J was a Freemason, let this cast no doubts.
Anyone have this verson instrumental?
lmfao at he's lip singing.
it's just an audio track over the vid.
jay-z is the last dude to be lip singing
HE DONT EVEN USE BACK VOCALS..
it's Hova's crew ofcourse she's sexy
Lol, hell yeah i noticed her too lol
Not as good as this
He always does...
that back singer (blonde) is hot :)
nikka you just thirsty
@MultiBillionHeir 🤦🏻♂️🤦🏻♂️🤣🤣🤣😂😆😂
He flows well with the beat on this one.
that is beyonce .. ya'll are sad for even asking such a retarded question.
Does anyone know who the background singer (white girl) is? Or what her name is? Jay Z is great, but the girl on the movie is superb, who is she? :O
at about 50 seconds u can hear the live voice in the background
the speakers on your pc must be exquisite for you to hear his voice in the background.
too close to the speaker