A song by jelly roll about a man who only talks to god when he needs a favor I only talk to god when i need a favor / and i only pray when i ain't got a prayer / so, who the hell am i, who the hell am i to expect a savior? The lyrics express his regret, guilt and desperation as he prays for his daughter's health in the hospital.
Need a favor is a country rock song [2] which centers on a man being on the verge of losing himself and praying for god to do him a favor, but also admitting he does not deserve it and hoping to repent for his past actions Jelly roll, need a favor lyrics [3][4] jelly roll sings in the chorus, i only talk to god when i need a favor / and i only pray when i ain't got a prayer / so, who the hell am i, who the hell am i / to.