In 2003, he signed to Capitol Nashville and released his eponymous debut album. Both it and its follow-up, 2005's Modern Day Drifter, are certified platinum in the United States. A third album, 2006's Long Trip Alone, is certified gold. It was followed in mid-2008 by a greatest hits package. His fourth album, Feel That Fire was released in February 2009. A bluegrass album, Up on the Ridge, was released on June 8, 2010; a sixth album, Home, followed in February 2012, as did a seventh one, Riser, in 2014. Bentley's eighth album, entitled Black, was released in May 2016. His ninth and most recent studio album, The Mountain, was released on June 8, 2018.
PRIDE
Dierks Bentley Lyrics
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One man come and go
One man come here 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 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 4
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 Dierks Bentley's song "Pride" are actually a tribute to the classic U2 song "Pride (In the Name of Love)." The lyrics describe the assassinations of three iconic figures who fought for social justice – Martin Luther King Jr., Mahatma Gandhi, and Jesus Christ. The first verse describes how these men came into the world with a purpose, either to bring about change or to fight it. The second verse refers to their struggles, such as being caught on a barbed wire fence or being betrayed by a kiss. The last verse is a direct reference to Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassination on April 4, 1968. Despite his death, his message of equality and justice lived on and inspired others to continue the fight.
The repetition of "What more in the name of love" throughout the song suggests that all of these men were motivated by love and a desire for a better world, and that their sacrifices were made with love as the driving force. This song is not only a tribute to these figures, but also a call to action for listeners to continue their legacies by working towards a more just society. It reminds us that even when the fight seems difficult or futile, it is always worth continuing in the name of love.
Line by Line Meaning
One man come in the name of love
A person who embodies the power of love enters
One man come and go
This person comes and goes whenever they are needed
One man come here to justify
This person has come to defend the right cause
One man to overthrow
This person has come to bring down the unjust
In the name of love
This person is driven by love as their motivation
What more in the name of love
What stronger purpose is there than love?
One man caught on a barbed wire fence
One person was trapped and trying to escape
One man he resist
One person did not give up and fought back
One man washed on an empty beach
One person was lost and alone in a deserted place
One man betrayed with a kiss
One person was deceived by someone they trusted
Early morning, April 4
The date and time of a significant event
Shot rings out in the Memphis sky
A loud gunshot was heard in Memphis
Free at last, they took your life
Someone sacrificed their life for freedom
They could not take your pride
Despite everything, this person retained their dignity and self-respect
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CHRISTOPHER ROBIN EVANS, TREVOR JACKSON, LAWRENCE KNOPF, RICHARD GRAHAM THOMAS NORRIS
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