Prayer For You (Interlude)
Usher · Here I Stand [2008]
You gunna say something to the people
Prayer for you, a prayer to you
Do I sound that bad?
Just the simple thought of you means everything
To my life you give meaning, you're the best thing
So precious my gift for life
That's why I send you up this prayer
I pray for your protection, your covering
That everything intended for you, you'll receive
And I believe He'll guide you
Lord, honor my prayer
Prayer for you, a prayer to you
I pray for you, pray for you
I'll do my best to be there for you everyday
To be what my father wished he was to me
Baby, I got you
Daddy, you'll be there
I'll be there
To encourage you to be the best you can be
You carry my name, I pray that you're better than me
I ain't going nowhere
Even when I get on your nerves
?Cause I'm your daddy
My prayer for you
Son I pray for you
Prayer for you, a prayer to you
Do I sound that bad?
Just the simple thought of you means everything
To my life you give meaning, you're the best thing
So precious my gift for life
That's why I send you up this prayer
I pray for your protection, your covering
That everything intended for you, you'll receive
And I believe He'll guide you
Lord, honor my prayer
Prayer for you, a prayer to you
I pray for you, pray for you
I'll do my best to be there for you everyday
To be what my father wished he was to me
Baby, I got you
Daddy, you'll be there
I'll be there
To encourage you to be the best you can be
You carry my name, I pray that you're better than me
I ain't going nowhere
Even when I get on your nerves
?Cause I'm your daddy
My prayer for you
Son I pray for you
Prayer For You (Interlude)
This track serves as an interlude on Usher's 2008 album Here I Stand, marking a shift in his musical direction toward a more mature, soulful sound. Released during a period where Usher was redefining R&B for a new generation, the song features a smooth production style characteristic of his work in the late 2000s. It complements the broader themes of his discography from that era, which often explored personal growth and emotional depth. The recording reflects his continued evolution as a vocalist and songwriter, blending traditional R&B elements with contemporary influences that would define his subsequent catalog.