Discover the story of the song > I Was A Prayer – Alkaline Trio

The protagonist in the song is feeling empty and like he is just a prayer, only existing as breath. He is worn down and only skin and bones. He experiences apathy and shame, but chooses to stay where he is. Someone took advantage of him and he feels like words are being forced out of his lungs. He feels like he sold his soul for a hopeless cause. In the end, he opens up, but ruins everything with a quick look. He settles down but doesn't know how far he will go. The person who took advantage of him made him pay a price and feel wrath, but he had a good life until they twisted his arm.