" Praying " received universal acclaim , with music critics praising Kesha 's vocals , finding the song powerful and noting it as a departure from the singer 's previous efforts . Commentators offered conflicting interpretations of the song 's message ; some felt that " Praying " was about forgiveness , while others thought that Kesha displayed anger on the track . Commercially , " Praying " has reached number six in Australia as well as the top 20 in Canada , Hungary and Scotland , and the top 30 in Ireland , Spain , the United Kingdom , and the United States . It was also certified at least Platinum in the latter , Australia and Canada . " Praying " was nominated for Best Pop Solo Performance at the 60th Annual Grammy Awards
60th Annual Grammy Awards
60th Annual Grammy Awards
Praying (song)