Pray You Catch Me
Beyoncé
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You can taste the dishonesty It's all over your breath as you pass it off so cavalier But even that's a test Constantly aware of it all My lonely ear Pressed against the walls of your world Prayin' to catch you whispering I'm prayin' you catch me listening I'm prayin' to catch you whispering I'm prayin' you catch me I'm prayin' to catch you whispering I'm prayin' you catch me listening I'm prayin' you catch me Nothing else ever seems to hurt like the smile on your face When it's only in my memory It don't hit me quite the same Maybe it's a cause for concern But I'm not at ease Keeping my head to the curb Prayin' to catch you whispering I'm prayin' you catch me listening I'm prayin' to catch you whispering I'm prayin' you catch me
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Written by: James Blake Litherland, Beyonce Giselle Knowles, Kevin Garrett
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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11 facts about this song
Album Classification"Pray You Catch Me" is the opening track of Beyonce's sixth studio album, titled "Lemonade," which was released on April 23, 2016.
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Song CompositionThe song was co-written by Beyoncé alongside James Blake (British singer-songwriter), and Kevin Garrett (American singer-songwriter).
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Genre ClassificationThe song is characterized as a piano ballad, fitting into the genres of Contemporary R&B and Pop.
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Lyric AnalysisThe emotionally charged ballad is widely interpreted as Beyoncé's heartfelt expression about infidelity, hinting at issues of unfaithfulness in her own relationship.
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Track Length"Pray You Catch Me" is the shortest track on the album, running for just 3 minutes and 16 seconds.
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Production TeamThe co-producers of the song are Kevin Garrett and Beyonce herself.
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Critical AcclaimThe song received positive reviews from critics, with praise directed at Beyonce's emotionally poignant vocals and the song's introspective lyrics.
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Album ConceptWithin the framework of the "Lemonade" visual album, "Pray You Catch Me" sets the stage for the themes of marital strife, betrayal, and reconciliation that are tackled over the course of the record.
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Influence and InspirationJames Blake’s avant-garde electronic music style is said to have heavily influenced the production of the song.
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Cinematic Connection"Pray You Catch Me" serves as the opening to the hour-long film that is presented with the album, with Beyonce singing the song in a field.
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Chart PerformanceWhile the song did not separately chart in official music charts due to it not being released as a single, the album "Lemonade" debuted at No.1 on US Billboard 200.
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