Friday Prayer Lyrics – AJ Tracey

Friday Prayer Lyrics Meaning

[Verse 1: AJ Tracey]
AJ Tracey starts off by talking about how far he and his friends have come. From a rough upbringing, they’ve made serious progress. He mentions getting a haircut at Mo Better Cutz, a spot where he’s still surrounded by the hustle, but now it’s more refined—low fades and fresh cane rows. Calling himself a “stepper” shows he’s someone who always stays moving and grinding. He had a short window to make something of himself, so he jumped into action, chasing dreams and sending out messages to make moves. Back then, it wasn’t about awards or fame; it was more about chasing girls and collecting nice sneakers. He recalls dating a girl from his area and flexing a clean pair of Air 1s. He gives a funny shoutout to his babysitter who let him get away with everything, showing how carefree and cheeky he was as a kid. Even though he dreamt of big things like owning a mountain property, he had to settle for small pleasures like a burger. He also hints that he still keeps something sharp for protection, but now his lifestyle is more luxurious. A girl says he’s too moody, but he jokes that she could fix that by getting undressed. He’s confident in his skills, saying he could live in the studio and make magic with no budget, just talent. He compares himself to Cole Palmer taking a penalty—cool, precise, and cold under pressure. If you like what he does, he’s all in.

[Chorus: AJ Tracey]
AJ’s saying wherever his people are from—the “ends”—he’s always present. He’s been putting in work, moving from place to place. The journey hasn’t been easy; he had to face a lot of struggles, like fighting metaphorical monsters. He’s grateful his crew stayed strong and fearless. They came from tough situations with little guidance, since older folks didn’t really look out for them. He talks about relying on just his bike to get around, keeping it working, and being cautious because his real ones are making Friday prayer, staying grounded in faith.

[Verse 2: Headie One]
Headie One jumps in talking about how no matter where you put him—his ends or somewhere far—he’s always active and on the move. He laughs at how life changed: he went from rough, inner-city areas (“the stick”) to peaceful countryside living (“the sticks”), surrounded by deer. He mentions starting with small-time hustles, which brought police attention. He remembers crying over friends lost to violence, and now he’s got a massive sneaker collection as a sign of how far he’s come. He’s got a girl who wants to be in the studio with him, dancing and having fun. Now it’s all about winning—his wardrobe is full of wins, and he left the losses behind. He’s into high-end fashion like Loewe and Louis Vuitton and makes his style look effortless. He can create one-of-a-kind looks and still top the charts. Life has changed: he used to be cooking up illegal stuff, now he’s driving big cars. He even upgraded weapons for protection and put money back into his people, like how big companies invest in teams. They used to grind for just a few pounds, now they’re making serious money and don’t have to stress. And he throws in a line saying that real ones don’t need to prove they’re real—he knows he’s authentic.

[Verse 3: Aitch]
Aitch joins in, saying he’s always ready to pull up to the ends, showing he’s still connected to his roots. He mentions having a designer AJ bag and cruising in a Benz, showing off his lifestyle now. He’s flown out girls, spending big money on trips and vibes. He’s got a massive six-bedroom house but keeps the location quiet, probably for privacy or security. Even though he’s trying to stay away from jail, he still has boys locked up inside. He talks about his flashy lifestyle—his Rolex is brand new, but the shotgun he keeps around is worn out from past use. He jokes about how someone’s girl keeps staring at him, hinting she’s interested, even if he’s not saying anything directly. Then he cheekily adds that his girlfriend has a girlfriend, and he’s just going along with it. If another girl finds out, he’ll just deny everything. He reflects on how he came from humble beginnings—playing football with goalposts made from jumpers—to now constantly being on camera and living large. The grind has been intense, and now he’s all about making money and heading home. He’s been busy all year with tours and projects, involved in everything. He’s been throwing up his local sign since 2015, and he’s still repping it hard today.

[Chorus: AJ Tracey]
AJ brings it back, saying again that he’s always there for the ends, putting in the work and racking up miles. He’s had to battle through some serious struggles, and he’s thankful his people stayed brave. They didn’t have much growing up and lacked proper role models, so they had to figure things out on their own. He paints this image of being out on his bike, just making it through day by day, while his close ones are staying grounded and spiritual, making time for Friday prayer.