Question: who wrote the lyrics to praying by kesha

title: Praying (song)
text: `` Praying '' is a song recorded by American singer Kesha for her third studio album Rainbow ( 2017 ) . It was made available for digital download by Kemosabe Records on July 6 , 2017 as the record 's lead single . The track originates from Ryan Lewis , who contacted Kesha and offered her the song . `` Praying '' was written by the singer with Ben Abraham , Andrew Joslyn , and its producer , Lewis . Musically , the song is a gospel and soul - influenced pop piano ballad that features minimal production and accompaniment from violins , backing vocals and drums . Inspired by suicidal thoughts she has had in the past , Kesha said that `` Praying '' is about `` hoping everyone , even someone who hurt you , can heal '' . `` Praying '' was written to showcase the singer 's vocal range and to represent her as a person , and also features her nearly screaming at the top of her register . Various reviewers suggested that the song is about Dr. Luke , whom Kesha accused of sexual assault and emotional abuse in a lawsuit , although Luke is never mentioned in the song by name . 

Answer: answer: ``Praying'' was written by the singer Kesha with Ben Abraham, Andrew Joslyn, and its producer, Lewis.