Pray - Justin Bieber Song Lyrics

"Pray" is a song performed by Canadian singer Justin Bieber. The song was written by Bieber along with Omar Martinez, and Adam Messinger and Nasri of The Messengers, with the latter duo producing the track. The song is taken as a single in several European countries from his first compilation album, My Worlds: The Collection. In the United States and Canada, the song is included on My Worlds Acoustic. According to Bieber, he was inspired by Michael Jackson's "Man in the Mirror" (1988) when writing the song. The song is a contemporary Christian song, using a world music backdrop. It primarily features acoustic instruments, but it does make minor usage of electronic sounds.

Lyrics of Pray

[Verse 1]

I just can't sleep tonight

Knowing that things ain't right

It's in the papers, it's on the TV, it's everywhere that I go

Children are crying, soldiers are dying, some people don't have a home

[Pre-Chorus]

But I know there's sunshine behind that rain

I know there's good times behind that pain, hey

Can you tell me how I can make a change?

[Chorus]

I close my eyes and I can see a brighter day

I close my eyes and pray (and pray)

I close my eyes and I can see a better day

I close my eyes and pray (and pray)

[Verse 2]

I lose my appetite

Knowing kids starve tonight

Am I a sinner, 'cause my dinner is still on my plate?

I got a vision, to make a difference, and it's starting today

[Pre-Chorus]

'Cause I know there's sunshine behind that rain

I know there's good times behind that pain, hey

Can you tell me how I can make a change?

[Chorus]

I close my eyes and I can see a brighter day

I close my eyes and pray (and pray)

I close my eyes and I can see a better day

I close my eyes and pray

[Bridge]

I pray for the broken-hearted

I pray for the life not started

I pray for all the ones not breathing

I pray for all the souls in need, I pray

Can you give them one today?

[Pre-Chorus]

I just can't sleep tonight

Can someone tell how to make a change?

[Chorus]

I close my eyes and I can see a better day

I close my eyes and pray (and pray)

I close my eyes and I can see a better day

I close my eyes and pray (and pray)

[Outro]

I pray

I pray

I pray

I close my eyes and pray (and pray)