Prayin'
Plan B
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Lord Above, I just killed a man, Let somebody take the blame, Lord above, I'm knelling down, My pray take away this pain all up in here. I'm prayin', Lord I'm prayin' to you, Take away this guilt all up in my head I'm pleading, lord I'm pleading with you, We got some dealings to do before the day I'm dead. He came for me just like I knew he would, But this time I was ready and I killed him good. But we weren't alone, there was one more left He took my weapon from me, put it to the test. When this angel appeared out of the dark, With the devil in his eyes but god in his heart. He slayed him down, Saved me from a sudden death, But I've still done wrong, so now I'm prayin', Lord I'm prayin' to you, Take away this guilt all up in my head I'm pleading, lord I'm pleading with you, We got some dealings to do before the day im dead. So there we are, An angel and a man, Both just standing there, With blood on our hands. What we gonna to do now, This what I thought. But before I could say it the angel talked. He said im in here for life, anyway, Your only in here for five ill take the blame. So go right now don't feel ashamed, But 'o lord I do that's why I pray! I'm prayin', O' Lord I'm prayin' to you, Save me from these sins weighing down on my soul. I'm pleading, lord I'm pleading to you, Got some healing to do inside I'm feeling low. I'm prayin', Lord I'm prayin' to you, Take away this guilt all up in my head I'm pleading, lord I'm pleading with you, We got some dealings to do before the day im dead. I'm prayin', O' Lord I'm prayin' to you, Save me from these sins weighing down on my soul. I'm pleading, lord I'm pleading to you, Got some healing to do inside I'm feeling low.
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Written by: ERIC APPAPOULAY, TOM WRIGHT-GOSS, RICHARD CASSELL, BENJAMIN PAUL BALANCE-DREW
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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10 facts about this song
Song Background"Prayin'" is a song by Plan B, the stage name for British musician and actor Benjamin Paul Ballance-Drew. The track was the third single from his second studio album, "The Defamation of Strickland Banks."
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Album ThemeWhile Plan B is known for his hip hop roots, "Prayin'" and the album it comes from are inspired by soul and rhythm and blues music.
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Release DateThe song was released on June 29, 2010, by record label Atlantic.
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Chart Performance"Prayin'" achieved notable chart success in the UK, peaking at number 16 on the UK Singles Chart.
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Music VideoInterestingly, Plan B not only performed in the music video for "Prayin'" but also directed it, showcasing his creativity beyond his musical talents.
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Concept of the SongThe song runs along a narrative arc that borders on grim. Speaking about it, Plan B said, "Prayin' is when Strickland (the character in the album) is in jail and he's going through the realization of what he's lost."
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Live PerformancesThe song was performed live at Radio 1's Hackney Weekend on 24th June 2012.
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Song Awards"Prayin'" was nominated for Best British Single at the 2011 BRIT Awards.
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Song RemixThe track was remixed by Breakage, who is a British electronic producer known for his bass-centric approach to beats.
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InspirationPlan B has cited his appreciation for classic soul artists, such as Otis Redding and Smokey Robinson, as inspirations for the album that "Prayin'" is featured on.
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