Text: W. Merziger, A. Kammermeier, P. Hayo, N'XT UP  Music: W. Merziger, A. Kammermeier, P. Hayo  I need to pray for redemption  to stop my sorrow and pain  I need to pray for redemption  the tears wash away my shame  hit rock bottom failed in defeat (8x)  my guest for a higher elevation is a nuisance  in a world of confusion and stress  compiled wit' my daily sinin'  is a burdon on my chest  release me, from the evil that lurks inside me  all I ask is that you to guide me  down the road of a righteous path  maybe then I can surpass  my oppressors, aggressors  placed obstacles before me I couldn't master  backstabbors, played me for a fool  friends I thought I knew, who were untrue  misguided me, lied to me, blinded me  to the point I couldn't see the forrest for the trees  hit rock bottom failed in defeat  Chorus:  I need to pray for redemption  and start all over again  I need to pray for redemption  the tears wash away my shame  I need to pray for redemption  to stop my sorrow and pain  I need to pray for redemption  the tears wash away my shame  hit rock bottom failed in defeat (8x)  faith, one should never give up  hold your head up high you must live up  to expectations large or small  individuality's the key to conquer all  mischief, followed me like a shadow  lost battles, left me shallow  still I kept pressin' on  bullets that grazed me made me strong  I knew if I believed in me  I would achieve great things and be redeemed  dreams deferred, end in dark alleys  pessimists, tend to dilly dally  perceive if you will a thought  can a leader be great who has no heart  never ending opportunity awaits  keep the faith  Chorus