Sam Smith - Pray (Official Video) ft. Logic Lyrics & Download Music Logic:They never knew my struggleRose above the rubbleRather live inside they bubbleThen go trough the troubleOf having they double double vision correctedThey just neglected andI’ve been thinking latelyWill the devil take meOr will God protect meI know I ain’t perfectBut you should respect meThey don’t want me happyThey don’t wanna let me liveSam Smith:Im young and Im foolishMade bad decisionsI block out the newsTurn my back on religionDon’t have no degreeFrom someone like meI’ve made it this far on my ownLately that shit ain’t been getting me higherI lift up my head and the world is on fireDread in my heartFear in my boneI just don’t know what to sayMaybe I pray, prayMaybe I prayI never believe and you knowThat Im gonna prayLogic:I am meIm a manIm a sinnerBut understandAren't we allSo when it comes to passing judgementsI don’t think that your the one to make that callHeaven wanna cast me out for being meI know theres others there like me to break the fallI know you hate em mother fuckersJust can't relate it allIf Im the first one to the lineThat’s fine I’ll take it allBut logic gon let em knowI ain’t perfectBut Im worth itIm aliveI deserve itI’ve been prayingI ain’t playingI don’t think you hear the words that Im sayingI don’t think you know the weight on my shouldersThat gets heavier as I get olderCall it anybodyCall it anybody can you hear meI pray that you hear meI pray that you hear meMaybe I pray, prayMaybe I prayNever believed and you knowThat Im gonnaWon’t you hold meCan’t we have one to one pleaseLet’s talk about freedomEveryone prays in the endEveryone prays in the endOh won’t you hold meCan we have a one to one pleaseLet’s talk about freedomEveryone prays in the endEveryone prays in the endOh prayIm gonna prayIm gonna prayPray for a glimmer of hopeMaybe I pray, prayMaybe I prayNever believed and you knowIm gonna pray

R&B, pop, and soul songwriter Sam Smith is not a Christian. He became active in 2007 and released three albums, including: In the Lonely Hour (2014) The Thrill of It All (2017) To Die For (2020) As of this writing, he received 29 awards and 74 nominations for his work, including a Golden Globe and Academy Award for “Best Original Song” for his song Writing’s on the Wall, co-written with Jimmy Napes and the featured theme on the 2015 James Bond film Spectre. WARNING: This song contains one instance of cursing. Since it’s not excessive, I’ll review it. Lyrics can be found at Note to new users: This is a different kind of review site! Read About the Berean Test and Evaluation Criteria prior to reading this review. 1. What message does the song communicate? I admire Smith’s forwardness in admitting his self-reliance failed him, that he’s acted foolishly; However, I get the sense that his sorrow is more worldly than Godly. He’s in a bind and looking for a way out, turning to prayer out of desperation. Smith doesn’t intend to attend church or read Scripture, yet, claims to be a disciple of God. These statements contradict each other. By the time we get to Bridge, his statements become less coherent, though he gets the “one-on-one” part right. That is how prayer is typically done: alone with God. But, which god is it? Smith doesn’t know. Neither do I. Score: 5/10 2. How much of the lyrics line up with Scripture? Given that Smith is not a Christian, it should come as little surprise that his song is mostly contrary to Scripture. He gets three things right, that he’s a sinner, he’s fearful of successful people, and that prayer can be done in private. [Verse 1] Lines 1-8: Though I appreciate Smith’s honesty in admitting his faults, as we will find out later, this is worldly sorrow and not guilt that leads to repentance (2 Corinthians 7:10). His self-reliance shines through in line 4, showing his arrogance and the destruction that will befall him (Proverbs 12:15, Proverbs 16:5, Proverbs 16:18, Proverbs 21:24, Proverbs 26:12, and Galatians 5:19-21). On the plus side, Smith recognizes that his method is failing him. [Chorus 1] Lines 1-4: Smith has doubts about religion and has never believed in God; However, he is desperate. He is at his low point, willing to try anything that will improve his situation. He intends to pray to God, taking a small step of faith. The jury’s out if it will stick or not after he’s out of his mess. I could speculate that it will not, but that’s a mere man judging his outward appearance based on his fruits (Matthew 7:20). Ultimately, only God can judge his heart (1 Samuel 16:7). [Verse 2] Lines 1-3: Smith doesn’t talk about his personal experience with organized religion; However, it has become clear to me that he’s had some bad experiences with those who call themselves Christians, coloring his view of Christianity. He refuses to go to church and will not read God’s Word, not realizing that the Bible stands on its own, despite his treatment from self-professed believers. Christianity is true or false based on its own merits. I sympathize with his plight, but he cannot call himself a disciple of God and reject the church and the Bible. The church brings forth the Gospel to the world and in that sense, it has become a pillar of the faith (Timothy 3:15). The Bible is God’s inspired Word and is useful for teaching, rebuke, correction, and training in righteousness to equip and perfect believers (2 Timothy 3:16-17). Finally, a disciple is someone who follows someone else. How can Smith follow God if he doesn’t believe God exists? Lines 4 and 5: Further evidence that Smith is desperate. Line 6: For once in this song, Smith gets something right! Yes, he has broken God’s law. We all have (Romans 3:23). But, is that how Smith defines “sin”? Probably not. But, I’ll give him the benefit of the doubt. Line 7-9: Make that twice! Successful people tend to be tainted by their fortune and not care for the less fortunate. He’s probably well aware of what that’s like, not wanting them to end up like him. He finds himself unable to explain. [Chorus 2] Lines 1-4: Essentially a repackaging of Chorus, lines 3 and 4. [Bridge] Line 1: God already has. It’s called the Bible, the very thing Smith refuses to read! Line 2: That is, Smith wants alone time with God. That is how Jesus did it (Matthew 14:23, Matthew 26:36-44, Mark 6:46, Mark 14:32-39, Luke 6:12, and Luke 9:18). Line 3: Worldly freedom or freedom from the grip of sin (Romans 6:1-11, Romans 7:4-6, Galatians 2:19-20, 2 Timothy 2:11, and 1 Peter 2:24)? Certainly the former. Lines 4 and 5: This is incorrect. Judas hung himself at the end (Matthew 27:1-5). Lines 6-10: Repeats lines 1-5. Score: 3/10 3. How would an outsider interpret the song? Unbelievers will interpret this as I have: a plea by a desperate man to an unknown god. The message may not be Christian or Biblical, but it comes loud and clear to unbelievers. Unfortunately, it gives those outside the camp of Christ much misinformation about the purpose of prayer and what it means to follow Jesus. Smith is essentially the blind leading the blind (Matthew 15:14). Score: 4/10 4. What does this song glorify? God is somewhat glorified that Smith prays, but only if he prays to the correct God. He is not glorified when Smith chooses to reject His people and His church. Score: 4/10 Closing Comments Sam Smith’s Pray is not Christian. It is the honest thoughts of a man who claims to be a disciple of God, not understanding what that means. The evidence is his lack of engagement with the church, ignorance of the Bible, and statements that contradict Scripture. Though I appreciate his honest look at his life, it is filled with worldly sorrow that does not lead to repentance nor does it glorify God. His message will lead unbelievers astray if they follow his path. I cannot recommend this for corporate worship. Final Score: 4/10 Artist Info Track: Pray (listen to the song [clean version]) Artist: Sam Smith (Feat. Logic) Album: The Thrill Of It All Genre: Hip Hop/Rap, R&B Release Year: 2017 Duration: 3:41 Agree? Disagree? Don’t be shy or have a cow! Calmly and politely state your case in a comment, below. Updates: 03/25/2021 – Updated per repetition announcement.

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(feat. Logic) [Verse 1: Logic] They never knew my struggle Rose above the rubble Rather live inside they bubble Than go through the trouble Of having they double-double vision corrected They just neglect it and— I've been thinkin' 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 want to let me live [Verse 2: Sam Smith] I'm young and I'm foolish, I 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 [Chorus: Sam Smith] Maybe I'll pray, pray Maybe I'll pray I have never believed in you, no But I'm gonna pray [Verse 3: Logic] I am me I'm a man, I'm a sinner But understand, aren't we all? So when it comes to passin' judgements 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 that'll 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 Well Logic, He gon' let 'em know I ain't perfect, but I'm worth it I'm alive, I deserve it I been praying, I ain't playin' I don't think you hear the words that I'm sayin' I don't think you know the weight on my shoulders That gets heavier as I get older Callin' anybody, callin' anybody "Can you hear me?" I pray that you hear me I pray that you hear me [Chorus: Sam Smith] Maybe I'll pray (Lord), pray (Lord), maybe I'll pray I've never believed in you, no, but I'm gonna... [Bridge: Sam Smith] 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 [Outro: Sam Smith] 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 ·Stay With Me ·How Do You Sleep? ·Fire On Fire ·How Will I Know ·Like I Can ·When It's Alright ·My Funny Valentine ·HIM ·I've Told You Now ·One Day At A Time

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