Praying (Kesha song)
"Praying" is a song recorded by American singer-songwriter Kesha, for her third studio album, Rainbow. The song was written by Kesha along with Andrew Joslyn, Ben Abraham, and Ryan Lewis,[1] known for his work with rapper Macklemore.[2] The song is different from her other songs. Instead of having the dance-pop and electropop styles that Kesha is known for, "Praying" is a ballad.
| "Praying" | ||||
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| Song by Kesha | ||||
| from Rainbow" | ||||
| Released | July 6, 2017 | |||
| Genre | Pop ballad | |||
| Length | 3:50 | |||
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| Producer(s) | Ryan Lewis | |||
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| "Praying" at YouTube | ||||
The lyrics talk about an abuser, and the main character states, "I hope you're somewhere praying." Some critics have said that the song is directed towards Dr. Luke, Kesha's former producer and former owner of Kemosabe Records.
The song entered the top 20 of the charts in Australia and Canada and the top 30 in the UK and US.
Music video
The video was directed by Jonas Åkerlund.
Praying (Kesha Song) Media
Ryan Lewis (pictured) co-wrote and produced "Praying".
According to several critics, the lyrics to "Praying" are about Dr. Luke (pictured).
The music video for "Praying" was partially shot at Salvation Mountain.
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References
- ↑ "Kesha - Praying". Discogs. Retrieved 2017-07-19.
- ↑ Aswad, Jem (2017-07-06) (in en-US). Kesha Drops 'Praying,' Her First Solo Song in Four Years; New Album Due August 11. https://variety.com/2017/music/news/kesha-drops-praying-her-first-solo-song-in-four-years-new-album-due-august-11-1202488501/. Retrieved 2017-07-19.