I Pray is the tenth track from Mariah's eight compilation album, The Rarities.
The song was written by Mariah Carey and Kenneth Crouch and was released on October 2, 2020 through Columbia and Legacy Records.
Background[]
On September 9, 2020 Mariah revealed the track-listing for compilation album, The Rarities.[1] On the album, "I Pray" was listed as the tenth track.
I Pray was penned by Crouch Kenneth Scott and Carey. The song was performed by Paul Robbins on the Oprah Winfrey show, where it is said that Mariah Carey (present for the show) wrote this song especially for Paul.
Lyrics[]
Lord I pray
That in my lifetime there will come a day
When the world will wake up with unclouded eyes and
There'll be no more need to cry
Won’t you bring that dream to life
[Verse 1]
Oh Lord I pray
Deliver us from bigotry and hate
Please give shelter to the wayward children
Comfort them and keep them safe
[Verse 2]
Oh Lord I pray
For a world with no weapons one day
Please give wisdom to the ones who lead us
Jesus help them find their way
[Bridge]
Oh I'm praying that thе love you shower down on us
Will lift us up and we will livе as one
I know there'll come a day
I know you’ll make a way
Please listen as I pray
[Chorus]
Lord I pray
That in my lifetime there will come a day
When the world will wake up with unclouded eyes and
There'll be no more need to cry
Won't you bring that dream to life
[Outro]
We all can open up our hearts and minds
You know, we're all the same inside
Won't you bring that dream to life
Thank you Jesus
References[]
- ↑ The Rarities tracklist reveal @MariahCarey - Twitter - retrieved 9/9/20
The Rarities | |
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October 2, 2020 • 2:16:25 • Columbia & Legacy Records | |
Songs | |
Released | All I Live For • Can You Hear Me • Close My Eyes • Cool on You • Do You Think Of Me • Everything Fades Away • Here We Go Around Again • I Pray • Loverboy (Firecracker Original Version) • Lullaby of Birdland • Mesmerized • One Night • Out Here on My Own • Save The Day • Slipping Away |
Artists | |
Mariah Carey • Lauryn Hill |