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
Carlos Ramírez
Excellent version. Pride sounding heavier seems great!!!
stontemplpilot
I love this performance! Richard Patrick is an amazing vocalist and songwriter...Army of Anyone is a side project band he was doing at the time of this recording with the Deleo brothers from Stone Temple Pilots and an amazing drummer by the name of Ray Luzier...Richard Patrick's main band is Filter, which he is the singer and main songwriter for.
James Taylor
2:39 I love how randomly powerful of a note she hit lol
AR
I HAVE LOOKED FOR THIS VERSION FOR YEARS.
Amiga500_User
F I L T E R !!!
Aquillar
His band is called FILTER
7bro1136
Im sure Richard wanted to promote AOA im sure she knows who filter is she was saying wanted
7bro1136
Lacy: but Patrick your band is Filter
Patrick: Fuck Filter my new band is Army of Anyone Filter is no more
Lacy: Well ok if u want
7bro1136
No shit she aint dumb