Listen: Raquel Liane – “Work Hard, Pray Harder“
New Jersey-based singer/songwriter Raquel Liane has officially dropped a new single today titled “Work Hard, Pray Harder.” The song seemingly comes in time for the summer as it possesses a lively afrobeat and jazz feel. In closing, the components of this record are bound to give you goosebumps.
Lyrically, the “Circles” songstress is open about the self-doubt she comes across at times while chasing her dream. Raquel Liane is tired of listening to others’ opinions and instead wants to follow her heart. The only thing she’s wary of is letting her loved ones down. Although the journey gets tricky at times, she’s all smiles.
Using an ethereal-like register, she sings with passion:
“Won’t disappoint my family that’s not an option/Emotions get the best of me it’s hard to stop them, ay/Tell me why I let people take control of how I live my life.”
The optimistic spirit she carries is also displayed through the song’s tempo: It’s light, peppy, and warm.
In the chorus, the songbird even says:
“I gotta know what’s best for me/It’s what I need to make my dreams come true/and I gotta work hard pray, pray harder.”
As the song continues, she admits to having days where she feels uninspired or discouraged. But, instead of sulking or giving up, she pushes through.
She lists what steps she’ll take to prosper in every area of her life. And she will do what’s ultimately best for her. By believing in herself, she creates her own destiny.
“I wish I had a crystal ball just to see things clearly/Maybe that would help me push harder mentally /I’ve lost track of that compass in my soul that’s meant to lead me back to that place where I call home/One small step, and I’m closer to the woman I know I can be/The answers all in me.”
Toward the end, Raquel Liane also concludes that she’ll give it all to God. By having faith, she’s confident that “the blessings will find their way in.“
“Feeling uninspired still, I gotta keep praying/Even if I lose the game, know I gotta keep playing.”
“Work Hard, Pray Harder” resonates with those struggling to keep hope alive. Because of Raquel Liane’s outlook on life, “Work Hard, Pray Harder” sparks inspiration in everyone who takes a listen.
Written by Natalee Gilbert
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