"When I Pray" is a profoundly emotional acoustic ballad that delves into the raw and painful journey of a parent watching their child struggle with addiction. Told through honest and heartfelt lyrics, the song captures the fear, guilt, and deep longing for redemption, while also reflecting on the solace found in prayer. The chorus serves as a powerful anchor, emphasizing the comfort and strength that come from laying everything at God’s feet. With its stripped-down arrangement, the song’s vulnerability takes center stage, offering a deeply relatable and poignant message about hope, faith, and the enduring power of a parent’s love. This track is a testament to the unbreakable bond between parent and child, even in the midst of life’s greatest struggles.
Lyrics
Verse 1:
I got the call at 6am
It don’t look good you’d better hurry in
They said you’re fighting for your life
Scared to death I won’t get back in time
Pre-Chorus:
I pray that God won’t take you home
Cause I don’t know if you belong
The only thing that comforts me is
When I pray
Verse 2:
Sitting by your bed I cry
I cling to hope that you will open your eyes
Addictions taken hold again
I’ve got to find a way to get Faith in
Pre-Chorus:
I pray that God won’t take you home
Cause I don’t know if you belong
And the only thing that comforts me is
Chorus:
When I pray (It’s at His feet I lay it all)
When I pray (I feel His tender mercies fall)
Bridge:
We’ve been down this road
So many times, before
I don’t know what else I can say
I think that I’m to blame
For the misery and the pain
Wish I could take it all away
But all I can do is
Verse 3:
Sit beside your bed and cry
I cling to hope that you will open your eyes
I need to know that if you go
You found salvation somewhere along the road
Pre-Chorus:
I pray That God won’t take you home
Cause I don’t know if you belong
The only thing that comforts me is when
Chorus:
When I pray (It’s at His feet I lay it all)
When I pray (I feel His tender mercies fall)
When I pray (He gives me strength that I can’t see)
When I pray (The only thing that comforts me is)
When I pray