1. Delirious is a thrash metal band from Germany formed in 1990. It consists of band members Andreas Supplie (Guitar), Markus Keller (Drums), Markus "Betty" Bednarek (Vocals), Christian "Spletty" Splettstößer (Bass), Alex Cwiertnia (Guitar) and have their beginnings from Testament, Forbidden and Heathen and melodic elements from Blind Guardian and Gamma Ray.
Official website of Delirious:
http://www.delirious.de/
2. Avi Harush (a.k.a DJ Tshompi) and Arik Mimone are from the south of Israel and since 1998 they run the ‘Delirious’ project. With three full albums, many collaborations and remixes, and a good deal of live acts at some of the biggest open-air festivals, they have gained a steady ground for their act.
Released albums:
- Tales From the Unknown (2001 - Agitato Records)
- Break Point (2005 - Hom-Mega Productions)
- Fast Forward To Rewind (2007 - Hom-Mega Productions)
- To The Limit (2010 - Hom-Mega Productions)
PRIDE
Delirious Lyrics
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One man come and go.
One man come he to justify
One man to overthrow.
In the name of love
What more in the name of love.
In the name of love
One man caught on a barbed wire fence
One man he resist
One man washed up on an empty beach
One man betrayed with a kiss.
In the name of love
What more in the name of love.
In the name of love
What more in the name of love.
Early morning, April four
Shot rings out in the Memphis sky.
Free at last, they took your life
They could not take your pride.
In the name of love
What more in the name of love.
In the name of love
What more in the name of love.
In the name of love
What more in the name of love.
In the name of love
What more in the name of love.
The lyrics of the song "Pride" by Delirious are a call for justice and a tribute to those who have suffered for love and freedom. The song begins with the idea of one man coming in the name of love, possibly referring to Jesus coming to Earth to save mankind. However, the following lines express the idea that this is not a solitary event, as other men have come and gone in the name of love, with different motives and results.
The message of the song becomes clearer in the second verse, where the lyrics describe the suffering and sacrifice of those who have resisted oppression and injustice. The image of a man caught on a barbed wire fence symbolizes the pain and danger of standing up for one's beliefs, while the image of a betrayed man reflects the idea of Judas betraying Jesus with a kiss. Despite these setbacks, the song keeps repeating the phrase "in the name of love", suggesting that love is the only true motive for these sacrifices and that it will ultimately prevail.
The final verse of the song brings the message to a specific event, the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. on April 4, 1968. The lyrics celebrate King's legacy and his resistance to racial discrimination, with the phrase "free at last" invoking his famous speech. The song ends on a positive note, stating that King's assassins could not take his pride, meaning that he died with his head held high and his spirit unbroken.
Line by Line Meaning
One man come in the name of love
A man arrives, claiming to act in the name of love.
One man come and go.
The man comes and goes, leaving an impression on those around him.
One man come he to justify
The man arrives with the intention of justifying his actions.
One man to overthrow.
He also seeks to overthrow something or someone.
In the name of love
This is all being done in the supposed name of love.
What more in the name of love.
What further actions will be justified in the name of love?
One man caught on a barbed wire fence
Another man encounters danger, getting caught on a barbed wire fence.
One man he resist
He resists whatever it is that threatens him.
One man washed up on an empty beach
Yet another man washes up on the shore of an empty beach.
One man betrayed with a kiss.
This man is betrayed by someone close to him.
Early morning, April four
The day is April 4th, early in the morning.
Shot rings out in the Memphis sky.
A gunshot is heard in the sky over Memphis.
Free at last, they took your life
Despite being killed, the person is now free.
They could not take your pride.
The person's pride remains unbroken even in death.
In the name of love
Once again, all of this is done in the name of love.
What more in the name of love.
What further actions will be taken in the supposed name of love?
In the name of love
Again, all the actions are claimed to be done out of love.
What more in the name of love.
Yet again, what more will be done in the name of love?
Contributed by Samuel S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.