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"Pray" (CD single)
- By Justin Bieber
- Genre: Pop
Common Sense Media says
Prince of pop urges positive activism to change the world.
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that "Pray" is another exceptionally positive song by Justin Bieber that's filled with messages about appreciating what you have and trying to improve the situations of those who aren't as lucky. Save for one line about "soldiers dying," there's no swearing or adult content, making it a great choice for tweens.
What's the story?
"PRAY" is the only new single on the album My Worlds Acoustic by teen singing sensation Justin Bieber (the rest of the record includes acoustic versions of his previously released tunes). The song contains very positive messages about appreciating what you have, noting problems and issues in the world around you, and taking action to improve them. Despite one line about "soldiers dying," the song is a great option for listeners of any age, with lots of encouraging lyrics like "I know there's sunshine behind that rain / I know there's good times behind that pain / Hey can you tell me how I can make a change / I close my eyes and I can see a better day."
Is it any good?
Bieber puts his golden pipes to good use in this positive song, backed by a mellow, piano-based beat. The simple arrangements aren't much different than those in many of his other songs, but the formula once again works well for Bieber in this radio-friendly single.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about how songs like this one can motivate a listener to become a better person. What can you do to make a difference in your community?
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Great :)
This is a great song with positive messages about making a difference. Clean and good role models. I'd reccommend this one.
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Horrible
This is horrible! How dare this 6 year old girl send these horrible messages of sex, drugs and violence to my child!
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My favorite song of all time!
This is an amazing song! It has to be my favorite. I have every single line memorized, and it always makes me cry. In fact, I have YouTube pulled up in another tab and I'm listening to it right now- and there are literally tears in my eyes. I don't think it matters if you're a "Belieber" or not for this song. There's just no way you can't like this song. There's nothing not to like about it! This song shows you that Justin Bieber isn't anything short of a great guy. He's not a player, or a girl, or anything. He's a great guy that you will instantly love with this song.
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cool song
good role model, good song..although I think even 3 year olds can hear this stuff. And "soldiers dying" isn't really "violence" so...
I would rate it 5 stars though, cause he's trying to make a difference. I'm starting a charity from inspiration from this song and many others.
JB is also a good role model
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Oh my gosh! I've never been a huge Bieber fan (I thought he was a girl the first time I heard "one time") but this song made me love him! Compare it to the Black Eyed Peas' Where Is The Love. It's a really positive song with great role models and great messages. Download it today!
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February 9, 2011
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pray is the best song i call it justin bieber is trying to make a diffrents
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Very Good. :-)
Justin Bieber is not my favorite singer, but this song is powerful. I really like it. I almost made me a Bieber fan. Almost, but not quite.
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Finally, some good, clean music with a real message.
@Puflwiz and @Tarman Really? Wow, you would review this as horrible. If you really did hate Justin Bieber, you wouldn't bother to review it
Anyway, this song is great. And yes, I do have Bieber fever, but at least he doesn't swear every five seconds, like the crap you listen to, like Soulja Boy. You don't have to be a perverted ganstah to be good. HE"S SIXTEEN PEOPLE GIVE THE GUY A BREAK. Would you like it if this was your kid and all pepole did was make fun of him? Yeah, I didn't think so. What can your kids do? Sit and watch tv? Yeah, real talent . I LOVE YOU JB DON'T LISTEN TO THE HATERS THEY'RE IDIOTS
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I love the song
So much inspiration and I'm sure people just dislike it because they don't like Justin Bieber
I have to admit, it's better than his love songs too.
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| Artist: | Justin Bieber |
| Release date: | November 27, 2010 |
| Label: | Disney |
| Genre: | Pop |
| Parental advisory: | No |
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