Pray for Me
Mobb Deep
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Pray for me, pray for me Pray for me, pray for me (yeah) Pray for me, just pray for me (It's over nigga) Living life with all this thugness, destruction this violence My projects I'm a rep to the fullness You know it (yeah, you know, understand this) I'm always gon' be infamous (it's over, it's over) until the day he layin' me down to rest (you dead, you dead) When I'm in this world Just pray for me (you can't stop it) The invicible infamous Mobb Deep nigga f*ck you If you touch one of my dunns I'll buck you You ain't got nuts enough to come through And get back at my niggas for them gun wounds You a punk bitch ass nigga you soft duke I'm a young rich ass nigga who love to Show you how a nigga get his lights blew Teach you the mystery God and murk you Burry you mother fuckers in the ce-ment Miss a post of that nigga in the pre-cent Should of known my niggas don't play with stunts Should of shot back but you got your dome cut While party with the pretty little see you-ties You'll be fertilizing the dirt for new trees Fucking with the mobbsters out in Q.B Nigga you get hung for that shit that your mouth speak Bitch ass nigga Just pray for me (when I'm out in the world) Just pray for me (and if you down for whatever) {You'll wait for me, I got these cowards out tryin to lay for me) {And they makin me so just pray for me) (And I can see it in their eyes they afraid of me) (Homeboy I ain't the one, you mistaken me) (While you ratting and snaking me) (They making me, so just pray for me) We them niggas that pull them things out Niggas talk too much need to shut mouth A lose lip will sink a niggas ship for real Then act all surprise when they get killed Got two fellonies, but take a chance still My life comes first f*ck a record deal Move that crowd, direct with steel For a medicine when niggas act ill The H-A-V the O the see Be easy the way that you approach me Didn't see it coming but he got his plug pulled That chicks shiesty don't go by what looks good We in the ear, trust she heard that Why you loving 'eml my niggas tap that Fake gangstas I can see right through them Cross that line and get your life ruined Living life with all this thuggness, destrction this violence My projects I'm a rep to the fullness You know it I'm always gon' be infamous until the day he layin' me down to rest When I'm in this world Just pray for me When I'm out in the world Just pray for me And if you down for whatever You'll wait for me I got these cowards out tryin to lay for me And they making me So just pray for me And I can see it in their eyes their affraid of me Homeboy I ain't the one you mistaken me While you ratting and think your snaking me They making me, so just pray for me
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Written by: ALBERT JOHNSON, CYNTHIA LOVING, KEJUAN WALIEK MUCHITA, C. STONE, K. MUCHITA
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network
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13 facts about this song
Album Classification"Pray for Me" is a track off Mobb Deep's fourth studio album, "Murda Muzik."
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Featured ArtistThe song features vocalist Lil' Mo, who is known for her work in the R&B genre.
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Release Date"Pray for Me" was released as part of the "Murda Muzik" album in August 1999.
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LyricsThe song's lyrics revolve around the themes of repentance and seeking redemption, which is relatively deep and introspective for a primarily hardcore rap group.
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Song LengthThe track runs for 5 minutes and 16 seconds, a lengthier piece compared to standard songs which usually last 3 to 4 minutes.
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Producers"Pray for Me" was produced by Mobb Deep member Havoc, who handled most of the group's production work.
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Billboard ChartThe album "Murda Muzik" peaked at #3 on the Billboard 200 and #1 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart.
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Platinum StatusWithin two months of its release, "Murda Muzik" was certified Platinum by the RIAA, marking over one million copies sold, which is indicative of the popularity of "Pray for Me" and the other songs on the album.
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Cover ArtThe album cover, with "Pray for Me" in its tracklist, features Mobb Deep's Havoc and Prodigy in a gritty, urban setting, reinforcing their hardcore image.
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Music StyleAs with much of the album, "Pray for Me" features dark, grimy beats typical of Mobb Deep's East Coast hip hop style.
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Personal TouchHavoc, one half of Mobb Deep, reportedly plays the piano line in the song, adding a personal touch to "Pray for Me".
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Inspirational ImpactThe song is noted for Mobb Deep's insightful lyrics about their personal struggles and life in the projects, making it a source of inspiration for many listeners.
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Critical Acclaim"Pray for Me" has been highlighted by critics as a standout track on the album its powerful lyrics and soulful vocals by Lil' Mo.
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