The song is very clearly about religious guilt, most likely stemming from a homosexual relationship. Both homosexuality and premarital sex are considered sins in many organized religions, and because of this the singer is in turmoil, they blame themselves and everyone else for the “mistake” of lovin...
[Verse 1]
I have made
A terrible mistake
You should leave
Before I go insane
I felt your breath
Underneath the rain
I want to die
I've never felt this way
[Chorus]
Let me pray
Let me pray
[Verse 2]
I don't think
My father would approve
Of you and me
Doing what we do
Unclothed and sick
It's all because of you
The priest is pissed
It's all because of you
[Chorus]
Let me pray
Let me pray