Should?ve been long gone now, yeah
Shouldn?t been living
Time after time
I chose wrong after right
I deserve what I?ve been getting
You think I?d learn my lesson
I?ve been playing with fire
Get burned every time
Night after night
Oh I tried and I tried
Didn?t know what I was missing
Somebody?s praying
Praying
Praying for me
Momma on her knees at night
Hoping God?ll save my life
Preacher looked me in the eye
Saying ?Son, you?re gon be alright?
This ain?t bout flesh and blood
Help me Lord, help me Lord
Somebody?s praying
Praying
Praying for me
Holy Father
Up in Heaven
Hallowed be thy name
Kingdom come
Will be done
Lord, won?t you help him
Somebody?s praying
Praying
Praying for me
Somebody must be praying
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Somebody's Praying
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Aug 31, 2026 updated
Verified editorial review
Bay Turner's song 'Somebody's Praying' is a heartfelt country-gospel track about redemption and the power of intercessory prayer. The narrator reflects on a life of repeated mistakes and near-destruction, acknowledging that he deserves the consequences he faces. Yet, he recognizes that someone—likely his mother and his preacher—has been praying for him, interceding on his behalf. The lyrics weave in the Lord's Prayer, emphasizing dependence on God's will and mercy. The song conveys gratitude for the prayers that sustain him and a plea for divine help, ultimately celebrating the transformative impact of faithful intercession.
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