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Template:Infobox single“Pray” is a song written and performed by Justin Bieber. This song is on My Worlds Acoustic and on the deluxe version of Under the Mistletoe. The song was released dually with "Never Say Never (Acoustic)" as a double A-side single.

Trivia

The song was written in Hawaii.
The hospital in "Pray" is the same hospital where Justin was born in.

Music video

The music video is directed by Alfredo Flores.

Justin Bieber - Pray

Lyrics

[Intro]
Oh oh oh, woah
Oh oh oh, woah
Oh oh oh, woah
And I 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 beyond that pain
Hey, can you tell me
How I can make a change?

[Chorus]
I close my eyes and I can see a better day
I close my eyes and pray
I close my eyes and I can see a better day
I close my eyes and pray

[Verse 2]
I lose my appetite, knowing kids starve tonight
Am I a sinner 'cause some of my dinner
Is still there on my plate?
Oh 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 beyond that pain
Heaven, tell me
How I can make a change?

[Chorus]
I close my eyes and I can see a better day
I close my eyes and pray
I close my eyes and I can see a better day
I close my eyes and

[Bridge]
I pray for the broken hearted
I pray for the life not started
I pray for all the lungs not breathing
I pray for all the souls that need a breath
Can you give 'em one today?
I just can't sleep tonight
Can someone tell me
How to make a change?

[Chorus]
I close my eyes and I can see a better day
I close my eyes and pray (and I pray)
I close my eyes and I can see a better day
I close my eyes and I pray

I pray, I pray (and I pray)
I pray
I close my eyes and pray

Credits

Credits adapted from Tidal.^[1]

Producer: The Messengers
Composer: Adam Messinger / Justin Bieber / Nasri Atweh / O. Martinez
Lyricst: Adam Messinger / Justin Bieber / Nasri Atweh / O. Martinez
Assistant Mixer: Jesus Garnica
Associated Performer: Deanna DellaCioppa / Nasri / The Messengers
Asst. Recording Engineer: Christian Mochizuki / Gaylord Holomalia / Tallon Patrocinio / Tucker Robinson
Background Vocalist: Deanna DellaCioppa / Nasri
Mixer: Jaycen Joshua
Studio Personnel: Chrstiain Mochizuki / Gaylord Holomalia / Jaycen Joshua / Jesus Garnica / Tallon Patrocinio / Tucket Robinson
Vocal Arranger: The Messengers

References

↑ Bieber, Justin. "Credits / Pray Aoucsitc Version) / Justin Bieber – TIDAL". Tidal.

[1] Bieber, Justin. "Credits / Pray Aoucsitc Version) / Justin Bieber – TIDAL". Tidal.

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 {{Infobox single
-|image = Justin-Bieber-Pray-Official-Single-Cover.jpg
+| image    = <tabber>Single=[[File:Pray.jpg|250px]]
-|album = ''[[My Worlds Acoustic]]''<br>
+|-|Album=[[File:My Worlds The Collection.jpg|250px]]
+</tabber>
-''[[Under The Mistletoe]]''
+| album    = ''[[My Worlds Acoustic]]''<br>
-|released = December 3, 2010
+'[[Under the Mistletoe]]'' <small>(deluxe)</small>
-|format = CD single
+| B-side   = [[Never Say Never (Acoustic)]]
-|recorded = 2010
+| released = December 3, 2010
-|length = 3:32
+| format   = CD single
-|label = Island, RBMG
+| recorded = October 2010;
-|writers = [[Adam Messinger]], [[Nasri Atweh]], Omar Martinez
+<small>at Avex Recording Studios, Honolulu, HI<br>
-|producer = [[The Messengers]]
+NH Studios , North Hollywood, CA<br>
-|bgv = Deanna DellaCioppa<ref>[https://twitter.com/deannabombchica/status/3244615897448449 ''Twitter'' - I sang background vocals on the new @justinbieber single “Pray” written by the incredible Messengers !]</ref>
+Westlake Recording Studios, Los Angeles, CA</small>
-|previous = "[[Never Say Never (Acoustic) (featuring Jaden Smith)]]"
+| genre    = Pop / Gospel
-|next = "[[That Should Be Me (featuring Rascal Flatts)]]"
+| length   = 3:32
-|bside = [[Never Say Never (Acoustic) (featuring Jaden Smith)]]
+| label = Island / Teen Island / RBMG / Schoolboy
-}}
+| writers  = [[Nasri Atweh]] / [[Adam Messinger]] / Omar Martinez / [[Justin Bieber]]
-"'''Pray'''" is a song written and performed by [[Justin Bieber]]. This song is on [[My Worlds Acoustic (2010)|My Worlds Acoustic]] and on [[Under The Mistletoe]] as bonus track. The song was released dually with "[[Never Say Never (Acoustic) (featuring Jaden Smith)|Never Say Never (Acoustic) [featuring Jaden Smith]]]" as a double A-side single.
+| producer = [[The Messengers]]
+| engineer = Gaylord Holomalia <small>(assistant)</small> / Christian Mochizuki <small>(assistant)</small> / Tallon Patrocinio <small>(assistant)</small> / Tucker Robinson <small>(assistant)</small>
+| mixed    = [[Jaycen Joshua]] / Jesus Garnica <small>(assistant)</small>
+| bgv      = [[Nasri Atweh|Nasri]] / [[Deanna DellaCioppa]]
+| instruments = [[Adam Messinger]]
+| previous = “[[U Smile]]”
+| next     = “[[That Should Be Me (Remix)]]”
+}}“'''Pray'''” is a song written and performed by [[Justin Bieber]]. This song is on ''[[My Worlds Acoustic]]'' and on the deluxe version of ''[[Under the Mistletoe]]''. The song was released dually with "[[Never Say Never (Acoustic)]]" as a double A-side single.
 == Trivia ==
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 * The hospital in "Pray" is the same hospital where Justin was born in.
-== Music video==
+== Music video ==
+{{Music video
+| video          =
+| recorded       =
+| released       =
+| director       = [[Alfredo Flores]] / [[Scooter Braun]]
+| length         =
+| cinematography =
+| editor         =
+| producer       = Roy LaManna
+| choreographer  =
+| location       =
+}}
 The music video is directed by [[Alfredo Flores]].
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 {{Scrollbox |content=
 <poem>
+[Intro]
-Ohh Ohh Ohh .. and I pray
+Oh oh oh, woah
-I just cant sleep tonight.
+Oh oh oh, woah
-Knowing that things aint right.
+Oh oh oh, woah
-Its in the papers, its on the tv, its everywhere that I go.
+And I pray
-Children are crying.
-Soldiers are dying
+[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
+I know there's good times beyond that pain
-Can you tell me how I can make a change
+Hey, can you tell me
+How I can make a change?
+[Chorus]
 I close my eyes and I can see a better day
 I close my eyes and pray
@@ Line 45: / Line 77: @@
 I close my eyes and pray
+[Verse 2]
-I lose my appetite, knowing kids starve tonight.
+I lose my appetite, knowing kids starve tonight
-And when I sit up, cause my dinner is still on my plate.
+Am I a sinner 'cause some of my dinner
-Ooo I got a vision, to make a difference.
+Is still there on my plate?
-And its starting today.
+Oh 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
+'Cause I know there's sunshine behind that rain
+I know there's good times beyond that pain
-Haven`t tell me how I can make a change
+Heaven, tell me
+How I can make a change?
+[Chorus]
 I close my eyes and I can see a better day
 I close my eyes and pray
-I close my eyes and...
+I close my eyes and I can see a better day
+I close my eyes and
+[Bridge]
-I pray for or the broken-hearted.
+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 lungs not breathing
-I pray for all the souls in need.
+I pray for all the souls that need a breath
-I pray. Can you give em one today.
+Can you give 'em one today?
-I just cant sleep tonight
+I just can't sleep tonight
-Can someone tell how to make a change?
+Can someone tell me
+How to make a change?
+[Chorus]
 I close my eyes and I can see a better day
-I close my eyes and pray
+I close my eyes and pray (and I pray)
 I close my eyes and I can see a better day
 I close my eyes and I pray
-I pray...
-I close my eyes and pray...
+I pray, I pray (and I pray)
+I pray
+I close my eyes and pray
 </poem>}}
+== Credits ==
+Credits adapted from Tidal.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://listen.tidal.com/album/91430864/credits|title=Credits / Pray Aoucsitc Version) / Justin Bieber – TIDAL|last=Bieber|first=Justin|work=Tidal}}</ref>
+* Producer: [[The Messengers]]
+* Composer: [[Adam Messinger]] / [[Justin Bieber]] / [[Nasri Atweh]] / O. Martinez
+* Lyricst: [[Adam Messinger]] / [[Justin Bieber]] / [[Nasri Atweh]] / O. Martinez
+* Assistant Mixer: Jesus Garnica
+* Associated Performer: Deanna DellaCioppa / [[Nasri Atweh|Nasri]] / [[ The Messengers]]
+* Asst. Recording Engineer: Christian Mochizuki / Gaylord Holomalia / Tallon Patrocinio / Tucker Robinson
+* Background Vocalist: Deanna DellaCioppa / [[Nasri Atweh|Nasri]]
+* Mixer: [[Jaycen Joshua]]
+* Studio Personnel: Chrstiain Mochizuki / Gaylord Holomalia / [[Jaycen Joshua]] / Jesus Garnica / Tallon Patrocinio / Tucket Robinson
+* Vocal Arranger: [[The Messengers]]
 == References ==
+<references/>
-{{Reflist}}
 [[Category:Songs]]
+[[Category:Pop songs]]
+[[Category:Gospel songs]]
 [[Category:Singles]]
-[[Category:My Worlds Acoustic Songs]]
+[[Category:My Worlds Acoustic songs]]
-[[Category:My Worlds Acoustic Singles]]
+[[Category:Under the Mistletoe songs]]
-[[Category:Under The Mistletoe songs]]
+[[Category:Bonus songs]]
-[[Category:Bonus Tracks]]