Dirtie Blonde has and is touring with Teddy Geiger until the tour switches over with Nick Lachey.
Ensemble:
* Amie Miriello - Vocals
* Jay Dmuchowski - Guitar
* Sean Kipe - Guitar
* Dean Moore - Bass
* Tim Perez - Drums
My Pride
Dirtie Blonde Lyrics
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Be forgiving and kind
Is it all worthwhile? Tonight, tonight
I'm here for you
[Chorus:]
And I feel like a child again
I never knew I'd take it this far
But I never knew, he'd jeopardize my pride
In my life, I tried, I try
To take it all with a stride
But I feel like I
Just this time
Must step aside
[Chorus:]
It wears me out
Don't pressure me about it
He brings you down
You know it, so come on
I can't be a part
Of his communism
And it stops for me today
Okay?
Say goodbye to me tonight
Cause it's over this time
He's like a bridge on fire
And you, and you
Your own demise
And I feel like a child again
I never knew I'd take it this far
Try to hide the pain
But I never knew you'd jeopardize
My pride
The song "My Pride" by Dirtie Blonde is a powerful expression of defiance and determination in the face of toxic relationships. The lyrics encourage the listener to set aside their doubts and insecurities, and to be forgiving and kind even in difficult situations. The chorus, with its repeated refrain "I feel like a child again," speaks to the vulnerability and innocence that one can reclaim when they prioritize their own self-respect and choose to disengage from negativity. The song is ultimately an anthem of liberation, as the singer resolves to step aside from a harmful partner and take a stand for their own dignity.
Throughout the song, the imagery of fire plays a significant role in portraying the intensity of the emotions involved. The metaphor of a "bridge on fire" suggests a situation that is beyond repair, and reinforces the message that it is time to move on. Meanwhile, the repeated line "he brings you down" emphasizes how toxic relationships can affect not just the individuals involved, but also those around them.
Overall, "My Pride" is a powerful reminder that we all deserve to be treated with respect and kindness, and that there is strength in choosing to walk away from negative influences.
Line by Line Meaning
Set aside your mind, your mind
Take a break from overthinking things and just be present in the moment
Be forgiving and kind
Approach situations with empathy and understanding
Is it all worthwhile? Tonight, tonight
Is the effort you're putting into this situation worth it in the end?
I'm here for you
I'm here to support you
[Chorus:] And I feel like a child again / I never knew I'd take it this far / Try to hide the pain / But I never knew, he'd jeopardize my pride
The situation has regressed to a point where it feels like you're back to square one. You always knew it would be difficult, but you're surprised that it's affecting you this much. You tried to keep up a brave face and hide how much it's hurt you, but now you're faced with a challenge to your self-worth and dignity that you didn't expect.
In my life, I tried, I try / To take it all with a stride / But I feel like I / Just this time / Must step aside
You've always done your best to tackle things head-on, but this situation has become too much for you to handle. You need to take a step back and let things play out without your direct involvement
[Chorus:]
Repeat of the previous chorus
It wears me out / Don't pressure me about it
This situation is mentally draining and you're tired of constantly being asked about it.
He brings you down / You know it, so come on
This person is negatively impacting your life and you need to cut them out of it
I can't be a part / Of his communism
I don't want to be involved with this person's controlling behavior
And it stops for me today / Okay?
I'm making the decision today to remove myself from this situation, no matter what anyone else thinks.
Say goodbye to me tonight / Cause it's over this time
I'm officially ending things with this person tonight
He's like a bridge on fire / And you, and you / Your own demise
This person is causing destruction and chaos, and if you continue to associate with them, you risk meeting the same fate
And I feel like a child again / I never knew I'd take it this far / Try to hide the pain / But I never knew you'd jeopardize / My pride
Repeat of the previous chorus
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: LYNCH, MIRIELLO, OLOVSON
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