Ordinary prayer

**(Verse 1)**  
They say, "The holy water's watered down,  
And this town's lost its faith,  
I'm young and I'm foolish, I've made bad decisions,  
But lately, that ain't been getting me higher."

**(Chorus)**  
Maybe I'll pray for a glimmer of hope,  
In this world on fire, I'm learning to cope,  
With the weight of the past and the dreams that we chase,  
Through the ups and downs, I’ll find my place to overcome.

**(Verse 2)**  
So if our time is running out,  
Day after day,  
I block out the news, turn my back on religion,  
We'll make the world our masterpiece.

**(Chorus)**  
Maybe I'll pray for a glimmer of hope,  
In this world on fire, I'm learning to cope,  
With the weight of the past and the dreams that we chase,  
Through the ups and downs , I’ll find my place to overcome.

**(Verse 3)**  
Oh my, my,  
Oh my, my love,  
I take one look at you,  
You're taking me out of the ordinary,  
But there's dread in my heart and fear in my bones.

**(Verse 4)**  
I want you laying me down 'til we're dead and buried,  
On the edge of your knife, staying drunk on your vine,  
Maybe I'll pray, pray,  
I have never believed in you, no,  
But I’m gonna pray.

**(Chorus)**  
Maybe I'll pray for a shining of hope,  
In this world on fire, I'm learning to cope,  
With the weight of the past and the dreams that we chase,  
Through the ups and downs, I’ll find my place to overcome.

**(Bridge)**  
The angels up in the clouds are jealous, knowing we found  
Something so out of the ordinary,  
You got me kissing the ground of your sanctuary,  
I’m broken, alone, and afraid.

**(Verse 5)**  
Shatter me with your touch, oh Lord, return me to dust,  
At your altar, I will pray,  
I'm not a saint, I'm more of a sinner,  
And I just don't know what to say.

**(Chorus)**  
Maybe I'll pray for a glimmer of hope,  
In this world on fire, I'm learning to cope,  
With the weight of the past and the dreams that we chase,  
Through the ups and downs, I’ll find my place to overcome.

**(Outro)**  
Oh my life, how do ya breathe,  
Take my breath away?  
Everyone prays in the end,  
So let's talk about freedom, my friend.  
Oh, I'm gonna pray,  
Pray for a shining of hope,  
Whenever you're next to me, oh my, my,  
I want you laying me down 'til we're dead and buried.

Piano, keyboard, guitar, bass guitar, drums, percussion, horns, vocals, choir background, soul, r&b, male