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Need a Favor Lyrics

Lyricist: Jelly Roll

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Need a Favor Lyrics

[Chorus] I only talk to God when I need a favor And I only pray when I ain't got a prayer So who the hell am I, who the hell am I to expect a savior, oh If I only talk to God when I need a favor? But, God, I need a favor [Verse 1] I know amazin' grace, but I ain't been livin' them words Swear I spend most Sundays Drunk off my ass than I have at church Hard cover King James Only been savin' dust on the nightstand And I don't know what to say By the time I fold my hands [Chorus] I only talk to God when I need a favor And I only pray when I ain't got a prayer So who the hell am I, who the hell am I to expect a savior, oh If I only talk to God when I need a favor? But, God, I need a favor [Post-Chorus] Amen, amen You might also like Dial Drunk Noah Kahan Seek & Destroy SZA No Complaints Noah Kahan [Verse 2] Yeah, I owe you more than one And beggars can't be choosers But I'll pay for all I've done Just pleasе don't let me lose hеr [Chorus] I only talk to God when I need a favor And I only pray when I ain't got a prayer So who the hell am I, who the hell am I to expect a savior, oh If I only talk to God when I need a favor? But, God, I need a favor [Post-Chorus] Amen, amen Amen, amen [Bridge] Hangin' in there just barely Throwin' up prayers like Hail Marys If You're still there, Lord, spare me Oh, my God, oh, my God, Hail Mary Hangin' in there just barely Throwin' up prayers like Hail Marys If You're still there, Lord, spare me Oh, my God, oh, my God, Hail Mary [Chorus] I only talk to God when I need a favor And I only pray when I ain't got a prayer So tell me, who the hell am I to expect a savior When I only talk to God if I need a favor? And, God, I need a favor [Post-Chorus] Amen God, I need a favor Woah Amen

Meaning of Need a Favor

The song is a raw and honest reflection on the narrator's conflicted relationship with faith. He confesses to only seeking God’s help when he's in trouble, admitting a lack of consistent spiritual practice or genuine belief. There's a sense of shame and doubt about expecting salvation, coupled with a desperate plea for assistance – a 'favor.' The lyrics reveal struggles with addiction, regret, and a yearning for redemption while acknowledging the hypocrisy inherent in only seeking divine intervention when it suits him.

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Jelly RollCountry MusicAmericanaFaithAddictionRegretSouthern RockVulnerabilityPrayerRedemption

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