PRIDE
Christopher P. Bragg Lyrics

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Here are the photos that I keep
Here's the empty bed where I lay my hair to sleep
I dream about you but my dreams are not come true
Till I swallow my pride and get back home to you.

I tell myself I'm in the ride,
That don't keep me warm through another lonely night,
Carely without you, even though you break me blue

Got to swallow my pride and get back home to you.

I know your love for you is deep,
But I'm the man who makes you cry yourself to sleep,
Oh how can a man be strong?
He can't even lift up telephone and say he's wrong
If I want you back again
Then I know what I must do

Got to swallow my pride and get back home to you.
Swallow my pride and get back home to you.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics in Christopher P. Bragg's song "Pride" describe a man who is separated from his partner, who he deeply loves and misses. Through the use of imagery, the lyrics reflect the man's sense of loneliness and emptiness. The photos that he keeps serve as a constant reminder of his partner, while the empty bed represents the void that is left behind when they are apart. The man admits that he has dreams about his partner, but they are not able to come true until he is able to overcome his pride and make amends. The repetition of the phrase "swallow my pride and get back home to you" emphasizes the importance of humility and vulnerability in repairing a relationship.

The lyrics go on to describe the man's struggle with being apart from his partner. Despite trying to convince himself that he is able to cope without them, he is unable to shake the feeling of loneliness. He is aware of the pain that he has caused his partner, but feels powerless to make things right. The line "Oh how can a man be strong? He can't even lift up telephone and say he's wrong" illustrates the man's realization that true strength lies in admitting one's mistakes and being willing to apologize. Ultimately, the lyrics express a feeling of desperation and a longing to be reunited with one's beloved.

Line by Line Meaning

Here are the photos that I keep
I have pictures of you that I cherish and keep close

Here's the empty bed where I lay my hair to sleep
I sleep alone without you next to me, and it's a constant reminder of your absence

I dream about you but my dreams are not come true
I often dream of being with you, but the reality is that I am still without you

Till I swallow my pride and get back home to you.
The only way for me to be with you is to admit my mistakes and come home to you

I tell myself I'm in the ride,
I try to convince myself that I'm okay without you and in control of my life

That don't keep me warm through another lonely night,
Despite my efforts, I still feel lonely and miss you deeply

Carely without you, even though you break me blue
I struggle to function without you, even though being with you can also bring pain

Got to swallow my pride and get back home to you.
The only way to overcome my issues and reunite with you is to admit my mistakes and come home

I know your love for you is deep,
I recognize the depth of your love for me

But I'm the man who makes you cry yourself to sleep,
I acknowledge that my actions have hurt you and caused you pain

Oh how can a man be strong?
I question how I can consider myself strong when I can't even admit fault

He can't even lift up telephone and say he's wrong
I struggle to even take responsibility and apologize for my actions

If I want you back again
I recognize that I need to make changes and show you that I am committed to making things right

Then I know what I must do
I understand that I need to swallow my pride and take action to make things right with you

Got to swallow my pride and get back home to you.
The only way to rebuild our relationship is for me to admit fault and come home to you

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BILLY BRAGG

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Comments from YouTube:

Darlene Scott

9y↑3

I can almost hear Requiem of a Dream in this, I love it!

Augur04

10y

Epic... simply epic.

eevie

10y

Thank you, Mortifer! =)

Lady K'Tsune

10y↑2

Great music as always :) But...unfortunately far too slow paced for my taste during the last couple of weeks...I'm always waiting for a new track that may start slow and then...BAM you know? ;)