[Verse 1]
You came in hard
boots on the boards
jaw set like a fence line
after forty days of storms
I saw that fire
behind your eyes
like you were wrestling heaven
and heaven wouldn’t move on time
You said, “I’m tired”
with your hands in your hair
I said, “Baby, sit right here”
and let me take it there
[Pre-Chorus]
I folded my hands
you dropped your guard
I told the dark in you
God knows your scars
[Chorus]
Mama, pray for us
Mama, pray for us
Hold that storm in your chest
and let it turn to trust
Mama, pray for us
Mama, pray for us
God can reach a broken man
right where it hurts the most
[Verse 2]
Your words hit hard
like hail on tin
but I knew there was a boy in you
tryin’ to get back in
You spat out fear
like it burned your tongue
then your voice broke low
when you said, “What have I become?”
So I pulled you near
to the kitchen door
said, “Ain’t no shame in kneeling down
when you can’t stand anymore”
[Pre-Chorus]
I folded my hands
you dropped your guard
I told the dark in you
God knows your scars
[Chorus]
Mama, pray for us
Mama, pray for us
Hold that storm in your chest
and let it turn to trust
Mama, pray for us
Mama, pray for us
God can reach a broken man
right where it hurts the most
[Bridge]
We don’t need clean words
just an honest soul
just a little bit of mercy
where the anger stole
And if your voice shakes
let it shake right here
there’s a Father in the shadows
who can cut right through the fear
[Final Chorus]
Mama, pray for us
Mama, pray for us
Hold that storm in your chest
and let it turn to trust
Mama, pray for us
Mama, pray for us
God can reach a broken man
right where it hurts the most
Mama, pray for us
Mama, pray for us
Lay that burden at His feet
and let the healing grow