Pride
Kevin Parent Lyrics


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You go your way, find your own path. No more promises, no more contracts. I′ll make my own rules fueled by my gut. Share my ideas, choose my own cuts.

'Cause I′m wasting my life, waiting my turn. My life in your hands is completely absurd. So take a deep breath.
{Refrain:}
Don't take it so hard, don't cave in on me. We′ve made it this far, we just have different dreams. You taught me so much, it was a hell of a ride. Let′s make a clean cut. Let admit it was pride

You may say I'm weak, fragile to heat. What difference is it to you, if I′m cut you won't bleed. The time have come, to leave the womb. The shell is cracked and I′m starting to bloom.
Watch me leap, then you'll understand, without your string I can safely land. So take a deep breath.
{Au Refrain}

It′s not about love, good time or friendship. It's what feels right, fast logic and instinct. Nothing to prove, no one to blame. Letting go of this illusion of fame.





{Au Refrain}

Overall Meaning

In this song, Kevin Parent is expressing his desire to break free from the confines of someone else's expectations and live life on his own terms. He is tired of waiting his turn and putting his life in someone else's hands. He wants to make his own rules, follow his instincts, and pursue his own dreams. He acknowledges that the person he is leaving behind has taught him a lot and that their time together was valuable, but he believes it is time to move on and make a clean break. He recognizes that pride played a role in their relationship and that he needs to admit it and let it go.


Throughout the song, there is a sense of longing for independence and freedom. The idea of breaking out of a shell and starting to bloom symbolizes the desire to break free of limitations and reach one's full potential. The line "without your string I can safely land" highlights the idea that one can still thrive and be successful without relying on someone else's influence or guidance.


The theme of the song is universal and relatable, as many people have felt the desire to break free and live life on their own terms. Overall, the message in this song is one of empowerment, growth, and self-discovery.


Line by Line Meaning

You go your way, find your own path.
I am letting go of your control over me and choosing to find my own path.


No more promises, no more contracts.
I will no longer make promises or have contractual agreements with you.


I'll make my own rules fueled by my gut.
I will make decisions based on my intuition and create my own rules.


Share my ideas, choose my own cuts.
I will freely express my ideas and make my own decisions.


'Cause I'm wasting my life, waiting my turn.
I am tired of waiting for my chance and feel like I am not making progress.


My life in your hands is completely absurd.
I realize that relying on you to control my life is ridiculous.


So take a deep breath.
Relax and let go of your hold over me.


Don't take it so hard, don't cave in on me.
Don't be upset or give up on me, we just have different goals.


We've made it this far, we just have different dreams.
We have accomplished a lot together, but our desires for the future differ.


You taught me so much, it was a hell of a ride.
I have learned a lot from you and our journey together was intense.


Let's make a clean cut. Let admit it was pride
Let's move on from each other without any resentment or regrets, acknowledging that our pride caused this split.


You may say I'm weak, fragile to heat.
You might see me as weak, unable to handle pressure.


What difference is it to you, if I'm cut you won't bleed.
It doesn't matter to you if I am hurt, as you will not be affected.


The time have come, to leave the womb.
It is time for me to leave your protective embrace and become independent.


The shell is cracked and I'm starting to bloom.
I am breaking free from my shell and beginning to flourish.


Watch me leap, then you'll understand, without your string I can safely land.
Watch me succeed on my own and you will realize that I don't need your guidance to succeed.


It's not about love, good time or friendship.
This decision is not based on our relationship, emotions, or enjoyment.


It's what feels right, fast logic and instinct.
My choices are based on what feels right to me, quick analysis of the situation and gut instinct.


Nothing to prove, no one to blame.
I have nothing to prove to anyone and no one to blame for my decisions.




Writer(s): Matthew Paisley-malia

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