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Aaron Watson The Prayer Lyrics
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The Prayer
Aaron Watson
Aaron Watson
AARON WATSON
- The Prayer LyricsMy mountain is a mole hill
My throne's a busted chair
This crown has turn to rust
And it's all tangled in my hair
This high horse that I ride on
Is gonna buckle at the knee
Upon my castle made of sand
I cannot be the king of me
There's the man in white
His words are painted red
There's power in his blood
And only truth in what he said
There's the man in black
With a needle in his vein
Lyin' flat upon his back
This is the prayer that he once prayed
He said, "My mountain is a mole hill
My throne's a busted chair
This crown has turn to rust
And it's all tangled in my hair
This high horse that I ride on
Is gonna buckle at the knee
On my castle made of sand
I cannot be the king of me"
And this harem in my heart is filled
With hot metal and fool's gold
Watch your statue turns to dirt
All that's left in the end is your soul
God save your soul
So he said, "Shout out of control
With all your heart and soul
Though this cold world
May tear you apart
Let the whole world know"
My mountain is a mole hill
My throne's a busted chair
This crown has turn to rust
And it's all tangled in my hair
This high horse that I ride on
Is gonna buckle at the knee
Upon my castle made of sand
I cannot be the king of me
My mountain is a mole hill
My throne's a busted chair
This crown has turn to rust
And it's all tangled in my hair
This high horse that I ride on
Is gonna buckle at the knee
Upon my castle made of sand
I cannot be the king of me
Lord I'm just a man
I cannot be the King of me
My throne's a busted chair
This crown has turn to rust
And it's all tangled in my hair
This high horse that I ride on
Is gonna buckle at the knee
Upon my castle made of sand
I cannot be the king of me
There's the man in white
His words are painted red
There's power in his blood
And only truth in what he said
There's the man in black
With a needle in his vein
Lyin' flat upon his back
This is the prayer that he once prayed
He said, "My mountain is a mole hill
My throne's a busted chair
This crown has turn to rust
And it's all tangled in my hair
This high horse that I ride on
Is gonna buckle at the knee
On my castle made of sand
I cannot be the king of me"
And this harem in my heart is filled
With hot metal and fool's gold
All that's left in the end is your soul
God save your soul
So he said, "Shout out of control
With all your heart and soul
Though this cold world
May tear you apart
Let the whole world know"
My mountain is a mole hill
My throne's a busted chair
This crown has turn to rust
And it's all tangled in my hair
This high horse that I ride on
Is gonna buckle at the knee
Upon my castle made of sand
I cannot be the king of me
My mountain is a mole hill
My throne's a busted chair
This crown has turn to rust
And it's all tangled in my hair
This high horse that I ride on
Is gonna buckle at the knee
Upon my castle made of sand
I cannot be the king of me
Lord I'm just a man
I cannot be the King of me
Facts about The Prayer
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The Prayer is written by James Watson.
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It is first released on February 17, 2015 as part of Aaron Watson's album "The Underdog" which includes 14 tracks in total. This song is the opening track on this album.
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When we dive into the story the lyrics are telling, in the lyrics of the song 'The Prayer', Aaron Watson expresses a sense of humility and vulnerability, which is represented by the throne and castle made of sand that are crumbling, thus signifying the frailty of one’s imagined power and control. The mentions of the 'white man' and the 'black man' refer to the conflicts within oneself and the pressures from outside, thus showing the dichotomy of truth and lie, power and weakness. The chorus that has been sung repeatedly brings forth the idea of limitation acceptance and human nature acknowledgment that one is not able to entirely rule his destiny. Most the prayer lyrics reflect, angst, solitude, empowerment, and despair. Apart from this, the song also highlights the significance of identity struggle, the transience of power, and the quest for truth. The lyrics indeed deal with some adult matters and present-day images which might not be proper for very young kids, for example, references to the search for identity and philosophical thoughts. But at the same time, there is no swearing, no violence, and no drugs, which makes it suitable for a general audience, though, parental guidance is advised.
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The Prayer falls under the genre Country.
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The Prayer song length is 3 minutes and 06 seconds.
Who wrote The Prayer lyrics?
The Prayer is written by James Watson.
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When was The Prayer released?
It is first released on February 17, 2015 as part of Aaron Watson's album "The Underdog" which includes 14 tracks in total. This song is the opening track on this album.
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What is the meaning behind The Prayer lyrics?
When we dive into the story the lyrics are telling, in the lyrics of the song 'The Prayer', Aaron Watson expresses a sense of humility and vulnerability, which is represented by the throne and castle made of sand that are crumbling, thus signifying the frailty of one’s imagined power and control. The mentions of the 'white man' and the 'black man' refer to the conflicts within oneself and the pressures from outside, thus showing the dichotomy of truth and lie, power and weakness. The chorus that has been sung repeatedly brings forth the idea of limitation acceptance and human nature acknowledgment that one is not able to entirely rule his destiny. Most the prayer lyrics reflect, angst, solitude, empowerment, and despair. Apart from this, the song also highlights the significance of identity struggle, the transience of power, and the quest for truth. The lyrics indeed deal with some adult matters and present-day images which might not be proper for very young kids, for example, references to the search for identity and philosophical thoughts. But at the same time, there is no swearing, no violence, and no drugs, which makes it suitable for a general audience, though, parental guidance is advised.
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Which genre is The Prayer?
The Prayer falls under the genre Country.
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How long is the song The Prayer?
The Prayer song length is 3 minutes and 06 seconds.
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Songwriter(s): James Watson
Record Label(s): 2015 BIG Label Records
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