PRAYERS
Eternal Vigilance: ShelbyLocoMotive's Prayers for Strength
Lyrics
As I lay myself to sleep pray to lord my soul keep
Expressing a nightly prayer for the safety of the soul during sleep.
Keep them demons off me yea yea
Seeking protection from negative influences or struggles.
If I die before I wake promise not to hesitate
Expressing a willingness to accept death if it occurs during sleep.
Take me straight to the grave yea yea
Desiring a direct journey to the afterlife in case of death.
As I lay myself to sleep pray to lord my soul keep
Reiteration of the nightly prayer for the soul's protection.
Keep them demons off me yea yea
Reemphasizing the need to ward off negative forces.
If I die before I wake promise not to hesitate
Reiterating the acceptance of death with promptness if it happens.
Take me straight to the grave yea yea
Reaffirming the desire for a direct journey to the grave in case of death.
Lay myself to sleep pray to lord my soul to keep
Repetition of the prayer for the safety of the soul during sleep.
If I was dead up in the streets bet then you would notice me
Expressing a sense of being overlooked and undervalued while alive.
I'm so fed up I cant breathe this ain't how it's suppose to be
Conveying frustration and difficulty breathing, indicating a challenging life.
Never expected you to leave stilll see you in my dreams
Acknowledging the unexpected departure of someone significant.
Gotchu tatted on my sleeve so you always roll with me
Symbolizing a permanent connection with the departed through a tattoo.
From the bottom of lows to the new goals that we reach
Reflecting on shared experiences and achievements with the departed.
Help guide us Down the road feel you watchin over me
Feeling a sense of guidance and protection from the departed's spirit.
Long live Jeffro... hear ya spirit thru this beat
Paying tribute to someone named Jeffro, feeling their presence in the music.
Come Straight up out da mud I got Cleets on my feet
Highlighting resilience and overcoming challenges, wearing cleats as a symbol.
When push comes to shove we erase our enemy's
Emphasizing the ability to eliminate enemies during tough times.
Always raising above to our best ability
Striving to rise above challenges to the best of one's ability.
Catch me raising my cup for my loss of family
Raising a cup in honor of lost family members.
Tell my momma Imma straight if I die before I wake
Assuring one's mother of being at peace if death occurs.
Life's harder everyday but I keep finding a way
Acknowledging life's difficulties but persisting in finding a way forward.
Heading farther than the greats really wish you coulda stayed
Expressing a desire for a departed individual to have stayed longer.
Heavenly Father when I pray lords here's my soul to take
Presenting one's soul to a higher power in prayer.
Growin smarter from mistakes as jeffery use to say
Learning and growing from mistakes, inspired by someone named Jeffery.
Set apart from the fakes no I won't neva change
Remaining authentic and true to oneself, resisting change.
Showin love will getchu played tote that metal on my waist
Being cautious about trust, carrying a weapon for protection.
Ain't got no time to waste I'm just tryna get paid
Focused on pursuing financial success, avoiding unnecessary distractions.
They say life's a game but that really ain't the case
Challenging the notion that life is merely a game, emphasizing its seriousness.
Ones that smile in ya face turn out to be snakes
Warning about the deceitful nature of people who pretend to be friendly.
Running out of space loss people start to fade
Feeling the loss of people and running out of emotional space.
Rest In Peace Jeffro glad ya found ya resting place
Paying respects to someone named Jeffro, expressing relief in their resting place.
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