The Pride
Five Finger Death Punch Lyrics


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Hey hey hey ya
Hey hey hey ya
Hey hey hey ya
Hey hey hey ya
Hey hey hey ya
Hey hey hey ya

Johnny Cash
And PBR
Jack Daniels
Nascar
Facebook
Myspace
IPod
Bill Gates
Smith and Wesson
NRA
Firewater
Pale Face
Dimebag
Tupac
Heavy Metal
Hip-Hop

I am
What you fear most
I am
What you need
I am
What you made me
I am
The American dream

I'm not selling out
I'm buying in

I will not be forgotten
This is my time to shine
I've got the scars to prove it
Only the strong survive
I'm not afraid of dying
Everyone has their time
I've never favored weakness
Welcome to the pride

Disneyland
White House
JFK
And Mickey Mouse
John Wayne
Springsteen
Eastwood
James Dean
Coca-Cola
Pepsi
Playboy
Text me
NFL
NBA
Brett Favre
King James

I am
All American
I am
Living the dream
I am
What you fear most
I am
Anarchy

I'm not selling out
I'm buying in

I will not be forgotten
This is my time to shine
I've got the scars to prove it
Only the strong survive
I'm not afraid of dying
Everyone has their time
I've never favored weakness
Welcome to the pride

Since the dawn of time
Only the strong have survived
I will not be forgotten
Welcome to the pride

Hey hey hey ya
Hey hey hey ya
Hey hey hey ya
Only the strong survive
Hey hey hey ya
Hey hey hey ya
Hey hey hey ya
Welcome to the pride

I will not be forgotten
This is my time to shine
I've got the scars to prove it
Only the strong survive
I'm not afraid of dying
Everyone has their time




I've never favored weakness
Welcome to the pride

Overall Meaning

The chorus of Five Finger Death Punch's song The Pride speaks to a sense of American exceptionalism and individuality. The repetition of "I am" followed by various aspects of American culture and values, such as NASCAR, Jack Daniels, and the NRA, conveys a sense of pride in one's identity and affiliations. The repeated lines "I will not be forgotten/This is my time to shine" reinforce the idea that the singer is an individual who refuses to be forgotten and seeks to make a name for themselves.


The singer presents themselves as a symbol of strength and defiance, stating that they are "What you fear most" and an "Anarchy." The lines "I'm not selling out/I'm buying in" further assert a sense of individuality and agency, expressing a refusal to compromise their values or conform to societal norms. The repeated line "Only the strong survive" reinforces this sense of strength and individuality, suggesting that only those who are resilient and unwavering in their beliefs can thrive in life.


Overall, The Pride is a song that presents a strong sense of American individualism, personal strength, and defiance towards societal expectations.


Line by Line Meaning

Hey hey hey ya
Chorus of the song


Johnny Cash
Iconic musician who represents traditional country music


And PBR
Pabst Blue Ribbon, an American beer brand that represents blue-collar culture


Jack Daniels
Tennessee whiskey brand that symbolizes American South culture


Nascar
National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing, a popular American motorsport


Facebook
Social media platform that connects people around the world


Myspace
A now-defunct social media website that was popular in the early 2000s


IPod
Apple's portable media player that revolutionized the music industry


Bill Gates
Co-founder of Microsoft, who represents American entrepreneurialism and innovation


Smith and Wesson
Gun manufacturer that is associated with American Second Amendment culture


NRA
National Rifle Association, a gun rights advocacy group in the United States


Firewater
Slang for alcoholic beverages such as whiskey, which have been associated with American culture for hundreds of years


Pale Face
A reference to Native Americans, who were often referred to as this by early European colonizers


Dimebag
Nickname of Darrell Lance Abbott, a former guitarist of the heavy metal band Pantera


Tupac
American rapper and actor who is widely regarded as one of the most influential hip hop artists of all time


Heavy Metal
A genre of rock music that emerged in the late 1960s and is characterized by its loud and aggressive sound


Hip-Hop
A genre of music that emerged in the 1970s and is characterized by its rhythmic and rhyming style


I am What you fear most
The singer is confident in his identity and knows that it represents something that people are afraid of


I am What you need
The singer believes that his identity offers something that people require


I am What you made me
The singer acknowledges that his identity has been shaped by external forces, such as society and culture


I am The American dream
The singer believes that his own identity embodies the ideals and aspirations of the American Dream


I'm not selling out I'm buying in
The singer is not regretting his career choices, but instead embracing his identity and what it represents


I will not be forgotten
The singer is determined to make an impact in the world and leave his mark


This is my time to shine
The singer believes that he has reached a point in his life where he is ready to make a significant contribution


I've got the scars to prove it
The singer has been through difficult experiences that have shaped who he is today


Only the strong survive
A reminder that life is a struggle, and only those who are resilient and tough will make it through


I'm not afraid of dying
The singer has accepted the inevitability of death and is not scared of it


Everyone has their time
A reminder that every person has a limited amount of time on Earth and should make the most of it


I've never favored weakness
The singer believes that weakness is not something to be admired, and instead values strength and resilience


Welcome to the pride
A sense of belonging and inclusivity that comes with being part of a group that shares a similar identity, experience, and values


Disneyland
A popular theme park and tourist attraction in California, USA


White House
The official residence and workplace of the President of the United States


JFK
John F. Kennedy, the 35th President of the United States who was assassinated in Dallas, Texas in 1963


And Mickey Mouse
The iconic character created by The Walt Disney Company who represents American entertainment and pop culture


John Wayne
American actor who is one of the most famous Western film stars of all time


Springsteen
Bruce Springsteen, the iconic rock singer-songwriter known for his working-class themes and anthemic songs


Eastwood
Clint Eastwood, the actor and filmmaker who is known for his portrayals of tough, no-nonsense characters


James Dean
American actor who became a cultural icon for his roles in films such as Rebel Without a Cause and Giant


Coca-Cola
One of the world's most famous soft drink brands that represents American consumerism and global influence


Pepsi
Another soft drink brand that competes with Coca-Cola


Playboy
A men's lifestyle magazine that has been published by Playboy Enterprises since 1953


Text me
A reference to the ubiquity of smartphones and messaging apps in modern society


NFL
National Football League, the highest level of American football in the United States


NBA
National Basketball Association, the highest level of professional basketball in the United States


Brett Favre
Former NFL quarterback and one of the most successful and iconic players in the league's history


King James
LeBron James, current NBA player who is widely regarded as one of the best basketball players of all time


I am All American
The singer identifies with traditional American values and culture


Living the dream
The singer is living a life that he considers to be the ideal or aspiration of many Americans


I am Anarchy
The singer sees himself as a symbol of rebellion and counterculture


Since the dawn of time Only the strong have survived
A reminder that resilience and strength have been defining traits of the human race since the beginning of history




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: IVAN MOODY, JEREMY SPENCER, KEVIN CHURKO, THOMAS JASON GRINSTEAD, ZOLTAN BATHROY

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@mephisto-21

Hey hey hey ya
Hey hey hey ya
Hey hey hey ya
Hey hey hey ya
Hey hey hey ya
Hey hey hey ya

Johnny Cash
And PBR
Jack Daniels
Nascar
Facebook
Myspace
IPod
Bill Gates
Smith and Wesson
NRA
Firewater
Pale Face
Dimebag
Tupac
Heavy Metal
Hip-Hop

I am
What you fear most
I am
What you need
I am
What you made me
I am
The American dream

I'm not selling out
I'm buying in

I will not be forgotten
This is my time to shine
I've got the scars to prove it
Only the strong survive
I'm not afraid of dying
Everyone has their time
I've never favored weakness
Welcome to the pride

Disneyland
White House
JFK
And Mickey Mouse
John Wayne
Springsteen
Eastwood
James Dean
Coca-Cola
Pepsi
Playboy
Text me
NFL
NBA
Brett Favre
King James

I am
All American
I am
Living the dream
I am
What you fear most
I am
Anarchy

I'm not selling out
I'm buying in

I will not be forgotten
This is my time to shine
I've got the scars to prove it
Only the strong survive
I'm not afraid of dying
Everyone has their time
I've never favored weakness
Welcome to the pride

Since the dawn of time
Only the strong have survived
I will not be forgotten
Welcome to the pride

Hey hey hey ya
Hey hey hey ya
Hey hey hey ya
Only the strong survive
Hey hey hey ya
Hey hey hey ya
Hey hey hey ya
Welcome to the pride

I will not be forgotten
This is my time to shine
I've got the scars to prove it
Only the strong survive
I'm not afraid of dying
Everyone has their time
I've never favored weakness
Welcome to the pride



All comments from YouTube:

@iphoneusdsd

2021 alive any warriors left?

@Cheeseburger847

Hell yeah

@joshhadlock1207

We are here and strong

@piercesanders6917

yup

@CavTanker88

Were here. Some of us are old, broken down and pissed...But we are here.

@falkithundarie342

We will not be forgotten, this is our time to shine boys.

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@lewistony50

Yes a person said it earlier this is the kind of man we need at the Super Bowl not these bands we have

@kem9952

That would be amazing

@FictionCautious

YOu need to tear down that weakening superbowl. Make it a truly gladiatorial thing, see who would participate then.

@patrickmurphy5931

they piss off us rock and metal heads every year with dumb pop culture shit why not piss them off and let us have our year lol

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