Pray for Us

by @paul_pedersen · @kahlo2013

Pray for Us
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Liner Notes

There are several lyricists that I keep an eye on in the interest of making a (hopefully) good song. Elizabeth Petty is always on my list and this post is the result of another find from the creative mind of Liz.

Liz says: I’m also so grateful when Paul picks up one of my lyrics - his musical sensibility and warm vocals bring these words to life beautifully.

Lyrics

Families living with poverty
Children with no next meal
Bruised and broken souls
Those who cannot heal

Innocent victims of war
People who have been raped
Children who know abuse
Recipients of hate

They might say pray - pray for us
Pray if you want, if you must
They might say pray - for us
Pray to your god up above

Families living with poverty
Children with no next meal
Bruised and broken souls
Those who cannot heal

Innocent victims of war
People who have been raped
Children who know abuse
Recipients of hate

They might say pray - pray for us
Pray if you want, if you must
They might say pray - for us
Pray to your god up above

Comments

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For some inexplicable reason, I haven't caught up with Liz's excellent lyrical authorship this season. So, this alliance of words and music was a welcome find.
Liz doesn't flinch from telling it like it is and Paul brings commendable empathy and gravitas to underscore the message...
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Thanks, @yewnorker, for giving a thumbs-up to "Pray for Us".
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Really well done, both of you! A very good collab for sure!
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A great musical interpretation of Liz's fine words. Great guitar work on this Paul and it fits the mood (hymnal) so nicely. Ace job
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Very moving song snd collaborating. Important factors in lyrics and very poignant both lyrics and music. Beautifuland meaningful work, performance and production. You are a great and solid team.
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Lovely collaboration. I always enjoy Liz's lyrics and I PARTICULARLY like your vocal treatmenbt on this one--you are really "into it"!
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@sbs
Lovely vocals emoting powerful lyrics! Well done!
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Super strong lyrics, wow! And the vocals have a timeless quality despite the obviously very modern instrumental. The vocal evokes current and past centuries of injustice and inequality…to my ear, anyway!
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