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Pray

by M'Balia

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You don't even know how lucky you are
If you caught me on another day, you'd be on the hood of my car
You knew you was wrong when you ran that light
I'da hitcha and ran over you just for spite
But not today
Because I prayed

You don't even know that you're fortunate
Cuz if you caught me on another day, you'd be full of woe and regret
With all that drama and disrespect
I'da cussed you out like something you'd never forget
But not today
Because I prayed

I prayed for peace and understanding
Not to be so damn demanding
To be gracious when I lose
To put myself in your two shoes
I prayed to not be full of rage
To tell the truth when I feel afraid
Lord knows I pray
Everyday

I guess I'm pretty lucky too
You could've really let me have it after what I just said to you
Instead you still treated me like a queen
If I was you I'da been real extra nasty and mean
But did I overhear you say you prayed today?

I pray when plans get rearranged
To accept what I cannot change
To not put my mess on you
To not obsess about what you do
I pray for forgiveness and gratitude
Lord help me fix my attitude
Lord knows I pray
Everyday

I pray for the world
I pray for Obama
I pray for my daddy and I pray for my mama
For my two babies and my man
And I'll pray for you
Did you know you can
Also pray no matter what you believe
It may sound cliche but maybe we can achieve
A little love, peace, and harmony

Everyday....

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released April 2, 2013
lyrics and music by M'Balia Singley
gtr & vox- M'Balia
recorded live and direct from the House of Beauty

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M'Balia Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

M'Balia is a Philly-bred singer/songwriter and jazz singer trying to tell the truth through music. She can be heard on backing vocals for John Legend's Grammy-nominated single, "Stay With You, " and she has performed at the World Cafe Live in Philly, the Hotel Cafe in L.A., the Living Room and Smoke Jazz in NYC, and Paris Bistro and Jazz Cafe. ... more

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