Prayer Hands Lyrics – DJ Premier, Roc Marciano

Prayer Hands Lyrics Meaning

[Hook: Roc Marciano]
Roc starts off by talking about prayer and keeping his faith strong. He’s thankful to God and thinks back on his younger days, probably when things were tougher or more innocent. The vibe is spiritual but calm—like he’s finding strength in looking back and staying connected to his roots while still moving forward.

[Verse 1: Roc Marciano]
Roc opens this verse with swagger, saying even just his voice has an effect on women—it’s all confidence. He calls himself and his crew real players, the kind who know the game inside out. There’s a cheeky reference to point-shaving in college basketball, like they were so smooth it felt like they were cheating the system. He uses pop culture references like jumping into a car like Bo Duke from *Dukes of Hazzard*, and compares his skills to Magic Johnson—capable of scoring or assisting, always impactful. He says his music is timeless and powerful, and when he says he “shoots,” he’s playing with the double meaning of rapping and weapons. Then he throws in style—he shops at high-end stores, doesn’t mess with cheap fur, and says that most people can’t touch his level. He wears expensive jewelry (VV diamonds), speaks openly, and rides in luxury with a chauffeur, even joking about not spilling his drink like Pinky from *Friday*. Throughout, he’s flexing his lifestyle, skill, and self-made confidence.

[Hook: Roc Marciano]
He comes back to that quiet, spiritual reflection—thanking God, holding onto his faith, and remembering his youth. It’s like a personal ritual to keep him grounded in the middle of his flashy lifestyle.

[Verse 2: Roc Marciano]
Here, Roc’s showing off again, but in a smooth, classy way. He says he’s not driving a regular Jaguar—he’s got an Aston Martin Vanquish, a much rarer luxury car. His jacket is designer too, Kris Van Assche. He mentions how he’s already moved past brands like Moncler—they were trendy once, but he’s beyond that now. When he says “the rags get the Mutombo finger wag,” he’s saying cheap stuff gets rejected like a blocked shot. Even though it’s not basketball season, he’s still dominating, cleaning up the court without needing help. The line about not being Jordan brand or Swingman means what he’s doing isn’t average—it’s exclusive. Then he paints a picture of luxury: sipping fancy champagne with his pinky up, but still packing a big weapon. He’s careful and smart, not reckless, and stays connected with DJ Premier like trusted teammates. The line about Puerto Rican hair is about being smooth and polished. His sneakers are worth over a thousand dollars, and everything he does feels unfair to regular people because he’s just operating on another level. He wraps it up saying he gets paid well, looks good doing it, and if you pray, he might just be the one who makes it happen—again tying in that mix of power, faith, and ego.