On this song dedicated to his late father Token speaks about his love for his dad and how hard it is for him to cope with his recent death.
On August 8, 2022 Token posted a seven year old video of him and his dad performing, with the caption saying:
Father’s Day 7 years ago, I asked my dad to perf...
[Verse 1]
Everyone tellin' me I'm just runnin' from the truth still
I ain't runnin' from nothin', I know the truth kill
I don't want pictures of you, I want the real one
I gotta sing it to feel it 'cause I don't feel none
They tellin' me I'm over-obsessin' about you
Thinking that I'm just grieving and it'll pass soon
But I don't want it to pass, I don't want it to rest
I just want it to last, I don't want to forget
[Pre-Chorus 1]
Why do I feel like it's someone trying to pull a cord on me?
Why do I feel like your girlfriend knew you more than me?
Why do I feel like when you left I was brought with you?
Why do I feel like any moment I'll get a call from you?
[Chorus]
I wrap my hand around that thing you got me
It made me strong without you
You put your arm around me, I put my arm around you
I hit that stage and they all watched me say a prayer about you
I said a prayer about you
I said a prayer about you
[Verse 2]
Everyone tellin' me I'm just runnin' from the truth still
I ain't runnin' from nothin', I know the truth kill
I got so much regret and I don't know where I'm at
I don't know where to start and I rather fade to black
I see you in the mirror each time I look in there
Did I miss it before or did you just put it there?
I kept thinkin' about that guitar you played for me
And all the songs you wrote and what you were saying to me
[Pre-Chorus 2]
Why do I feel like I'm so cold I don't even wanna move?
Why do I feel like it's your mom look at me like I'm you?
Why do I feel like I just lost my number one fan?
I wanna just talk about it but you're the only one who'd understand
[Chorus]
I wrap my hand around that thing you got me
It made me strong without you
You put your arm around me, I put my arm around you
I hit that stage and they all watched me say a prayer about you
I said a prayer about you
I said a prayer about you
[Verse 3]
Everyone tellin' me I'm just runnin' from the truth still
I don't wanna run anymore, but I prolly will
If I move like I don't believe it, I won't believe it
So if you see me by his apartment you know the reason
I wanna meet with your girl again but I can't, pop
'Cause she gon' tell me another story, she don't stop
I know she hopin' to help but it make it hurt more
'Cause it just remind me of what I wasn't present for
[Pre-Chorus 3]
Why do I feel like you never knew how much I'm just like you?
You performin' for the holiday, I do it just like you
Why do I feel like I gotta carry you wherever I'm seen?
You better be up there sayin': "My son love me, he love me"
[Chorus]
I wrap my hand around that thing you got me
It made me strong without you
You put your arm around me, I put my arm around you
I hit that stage and they all watched me say a prayer about you (Prayer)
I said a prayer about you
I said a prayer about you
[Outro]
Happy birthday dear Benji
Happy birthday dear Benji
Happy birthday dear Benji
Bye, bye sweetheart
I'm very happy and grateful you're my son
Bye, bye
A Prayer was written by Token.
A Prayer was produced by Seraphin Prat & Nox Beatz.
On the day of the song’s release Token wrote in an Instagram story:
My most important song… at least for me… out now. I hope y'all love it and I encourage y'all to share your stories in the comments ‘cause it’s a whole lot of people with a lot of love to give on there. Thank you for making me feel...