Pride
Billy J. Kramer & The Dakotas Lyrics


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There's such a sad love
Deep in your eyes, a kind of pale jewel
Open and closed within your eyes
I'll place the sky within your eyes

There's such a fooled heart
Beating so fast in search of new dreams
A love that will last within your heart
I'll place the moon within your heart

As the pain sweeps through
Makes no sense for you
Every thrill has gone
Wasn't too much fun at all
But I'll be there for you-oo-oo
As the world falls down

Falling
(As the world) falling down
Falling in love

I'll paint you mornings of gold
I'll spin you Valentine evenings
Though we're strangers till now
We're choosing the path between the stars
I'll leave my love between the stars

As the pain sweeps through
Makes no sense for you
Every thrill has gone
Wasn't too much fun at all
But I'll be there for you-oo-oo
As the world falls down

Falling (as the world)
Falling down
Falling
As the world falls down
Falling
Falling
Falling
Falling in love
As the world falls down (down)
Falling
Falling
Falling
Falling in love
As the world falls down

Falling
Falling
Falling

Makes no sense at all
Makes no sense to fall
Falling
As the world falls down
Falling
Falling
Falling in love
As the world falls down (down)
Falling
Falling
Falling in love
Falling in love (love)
Falling in love




Falling in love
Falling in love

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Billy J. Kramer & The Dakotas's "Pride" can be divided into two parts. The first part describes the singer's admiration for someone's eyes, which are described as a "pale jewel" and a vessel for the sky. The second part portrays someone with a "fooled heart," craving something new and long-lasting that will make sense of the pain they are feeling. The singer expresses their willingness to be there for this person as the world around them falls apart.


On one interpretation, the song could be about someone who has experienced a recent heartbreak, with the singer trying to console them by saying that they will be there with them no matter what. The repeated phrase "Falling in love" can be interpreted as the singer being willing to fall in love with this person no matter what they are going through, and showing them that there are still good things to be found in the world.


However, another interpretation could be that the song is about a person who is entering a new relationship, and the singer is showing them all the beauty that can be found in the world. The repeated phrase "Falling in love" could be interpreted as the singer expressing their eagerness to fall in love with this person as they explore the world together and find new experiences.


Overall, the lyrics of "Pride" are open to interpretation, but they describe someone who is experiencing pain and confusion, with the singer showing them kindness and offering to be there for them no matter what.


Line by Line Meaning

There's such a sad love
The love being spoken of has a sadness attached to it.


Deep in your eyes, a kind of pale jewel
The sadness of the love can be seen in the person's eyes, which appear as a pale but valuable jewel.


Open and closed within your eyes
The sadness is sometimes expressive and sometimes held back.


I'll place the sky within your eyes
The singer promises to bring brightness and hope to this sad love by making it as vast and beautiful as the sky.


There's such a fooled heart
The singer realizes that the love being spoken of is naive and vulnerable.


Beating so fast in search of new dreams
The heart is restless and eager for something new.


A love that will last within your heart
The singer promises to give this heart a love that will not fade or disappoint.


I'll place the moon within your heart
The singer promises to give a love that will inspire and fill the heart, just as the moon inspires and fills the night sky.


As the pain sweeps through / Makes no sense for you / Every thrill has gone / Wasn't too much fun at all / But I'll be there for you-oo-oo / As the world falls down
The singer acknowledges that the sadness that was seen in the person's eyes might come from past pain and disappointments. The world may feel like it's falling apart, but the singer promises to stick around and be a source of comfort.


Falling / (As the world) falling down / Falling in love
The singer is acknowledging that even though the world feels like it's falling apart, love can still happen and bring people together.


I'll paint you mornings of gold
The singer will bring a new brightness and positivity to this person's life, making every morning feel like it's made of gold.


I'll spin you Valentine evenings
The singer will create special, romantic moments for this person, like a Valentine's Day evening.


Though we're strangers till now
This person and the singer may have been strangers until this point, but now that they've come together, the singer promises to create intimacy and closeness.


We're choosing the path between the stars
The singer and this person are looking for a path forward that feels as vast and full of possibilities as the stars in the sky.


I'll leave my love between the stars
The singer promises that even if their time together is brief, their love will last forever and be felt in the stars above.


Makes no sense at all / Makes no sense to fall
The singer admits that sometimes love can feel senseless and irrational.


Falling / As the world falls down / Falling / Falling in love / As the world falls down
This chorus repeats the earlier point about how love can still happen even when everything else feels like it's falling apart.


Falling in love (love) / Falling in love / Falling in love / Falling in love
This repetition emphasizes that despite the difficulties and uncertainty, this song is about the hope and joy of falling in love.




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MARK STEPHEN N CAMPBELL, STEVE JOHN N HUNTER, CHARLIE MIDNIGHT, JACK N WHITE

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Comments from YouTube:

@MikeBlitzMag

The three albums that he released on Imperial in the States are full of such gems. This has always been one of the highlights, and the good news is that there is plenty more from where that came.

@SuperMikecarp

This was covered in Australia in 1965 by Ray Brown and the Whispers who had a big hit with it. Thanks to Youtube I'm finally hearing the original version.

@Rockage1960

This is a great track - by Bill & the Dakotas.

@fernald10

This is not in fact the original version. The first recording was by Brent Edwards. You can find it on You Tube.

@josebelindo1641

GUITAR SOLO 1:18

@darrenbennett1968

a ggod dance tune robin McDonald can play a mean guitar

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