PRIDE
Flyleaf featuring Richard Patrick from Army of Anyone 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?
Nobody like you
There’s noone like you
Nobody like you
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 song "Pride" by Flyleaf featuring Richard Patrick from Army of Anyone is a cover of the iconic U2 song "Pride (In the Name of Love)." The song itself is about the civil rights activist Martin Luther King Jr. and the overall message is about the struggles people face in the name of love, including love for one's country or fellow man. The lyrics describe how one person may come to stand up for what they believe in and try to make a change, but they may be met with resistance and betrayal along the way.
The first verse mentions "One man to overthrow," which could be interpreted as one person trying to bring down systems of injustice or oppression. The second verse adds more layers to the story by describing a person who resists and ends up caught on a fence, while another is washed up on a beach, suggesting a violent end for those who stand up for their beliefs. The chorus repeats the phrase "In the name of love" and questions what more one can do in the name of love.
The song ends with a reference to Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassination, and how although his life was taken, his beliefs and pride could never be taken away. The song is a powerful call to action, urging listeners to stand up for what they believe in and fight for change, even in the face of adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
One man come in the name of love
A man arrived with the intention of spreading love
One man come and go
A man arrived and departed quickly
One man come he to justify
A man came to defend his beliefs
One man to overthrow
A man to rebel against those in power
In the name of love
For the sake of love
What more in the name of love?
What else can be done for love?
One man caught on a barbed wire fence
A man was trapped on a dangerous fence
One man he resist
A man resisted authority
One man washed up on an empty beach
A man was stranded on a deserted beach
One man betrayed with a kiss
A man was deceived by a kiss
Nobody like you
There is nobody else like you
Early morning, April four
The date and time of an important event
Shot rings out in the Memphis sky
A gunshot was heard in Memphis
Free at last, they took your life
The person was killed but liberated at the same time
They could not take your pride
The person's dignity and self-respect couldn't be taken away
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, BMG Rights Management
Written by: Adam Clayton, Dave Evans, Larry Mullen, Paul David Hewson
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@belafc336
I don´t understand why people do not JUMPPP!!!!!! THIS IS THE MOST AWESOME COVER EVERR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! LACEY & RICHARD PATRICKK !!!!!!! I
@davidfortier1244
This song is on my get up n get ready to kick the day in the nuts playlist. Listen almost ev day
@mat0015
Ahah same... I dont understand why people do nott jump!!!! Really insane cober.. two great bamds/simgers together
@dspandel
Still coming back to this, Richards voice is so strong.
@chungnuts
Yeah, definately the best U2 cover I've heard. I hope there's a studio recording in the works.
@redfistaor
Patrick has a voice that gets under your skin, best vocalist of the 90s
@ifta2004
IMHO one of the best covers of Pride out there. Incredible band, two insanely talented vocalists. So lucky to see this in person...their voices meld perfectly against a backdrop of thunderously perfect music.
@mschristine79
Richard has a fabulous voice and I think he did a great job on this song. Lacy did a great job on the harmonies too. Awesome!
@nictrew
15 years later and I’m still coming back to this video. Too bad there isn’t a better video quality version but Richard’s voice is a masterpiece.
@jalaniz9204
I love this!!! Outstanding by Lacey and Richard Patrick.