Pride
Kristy Kruger Lyrics
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But the more I try to shut him up the more he shouts
We all have a disease named pride
We all have a disease named pride
I said he makes me keep it all inside
He makes me keep it all inside
The killer of my soul, that's my pride, hey
That's my pride, hey
Well he makes me regretful and leaves me friendless
He comes and when he conquers, his damage is endless
And now he's knock, knock, knockin' on my bones
Bang, bang, bangin' in my brain
Scratch, scratch, scratchin' at the skin
Oh guess who wants the microphone again
He makes me keep it all inside
He makes me keep it all inside
Opens my mouth, closes my mind
The killer of my soul, that's my pride
Look at the big motor mouth
Just spittin' sentences out
He doesn't even know what the conversation's about
Must love the sound of his voice when he's caught in the act
Of defending himself without defining the facts
Talks himself into a corner
Talks himself into a cage
Just talking 'cause he wants the center stage
He makes me keep it all inside
He makes me keep it all inside
Opens my mouth, closes my mind
The killer of my soul, that's him
Knock, knock, knockin' on my bones
Bang, bang, bangin' in my brain
Scratch, scratch, scratchin' at the skin
Oh guess who wants the microphone again
Knock, knock, knockin' on my bones
Bang, bang, bangin' in my brain
Scratch, scratch, scratchin' at the skin
Oh guess who want's the microphone again
Somebody humble me
Something's making an ass of me
Somebody humble me
You wanna know what makes an ass of me
That's my pride
The song "Pride" by Kristy Kruger is a reflection on the destructive nature of pride in our lives. The lyrics focus on the singer's struggle to overcome the voice of pride inside of them. They wish they could turn it off or tune it out, but the more they try, the louder it becomes. The lyrics suggest that everyone has this disease named pride, and it can be a killer of the soul. Pride makes the singer keep everything inside, closes their mind, and leaves them regretful and friendless. The voice of pride is portrayed as a big motor mouth that doesn't listen to others and loves the sound of its voice. It talks itself into a corner and cage, just wanting to be at the center stage.
The song expresses a universal theme that resonates with many people. Pride is something that everyone struggles with, and it can cause damage to our relationships and ourselves. The lyrics are introspective and honest, and they show the singer grappling with their own pride. The repetition of "he makes me keep it all inside" emphasizes the internal battle that pride can create.
Line by Line Meaning
Wish I could turn him off or tune him out
I wish I could ignore the voice of pride inside of me
But the more I try to shut him up the more he shouts
The more I attempt to silence my pride, the stronger it becomes
We all have a disease named pride
Everyone is susceptible to the harmful effects of pride
I said he makes me keep it all inside
The voice of pride within me causes me to hide my true feelings
Opens my mouth, closes my mind
Pride convinces me to speak without considering the consequences
The killer of my soul, that's my pride, hey
Pride is a destructive force that can harm a person's innermost self
Well he makes me regretful and leaves me friendless
Pride causes me to act in ways that I later regret and can damage my relationships
He comes and when he conquers, his damage is endless
The negative effects of pride are long-lasting and far-reaching
And now he's knock, knock, knockin' on my bones
The voice of pride is constantly present, even within my own body
Bang, bang, bangin' in my brain
The influence of pride is strong and can affect a person's thoughts and decision-making
Scratch, scratch, scratchin' at the skin
Pride can cause physical discomfort and agitation
Oh guess who wants the microphone again
Pride always seeks attention and admiration
Look at the big motor mouth
Prideful people tend to talk excessively
Just spittin' sentences out
Prideful people often speak without considering the impact of their words
He doesn't even know what the conversation's about
Pride can cause a person to focus on their own thoughts and opinions to the exclusion of others
Must love the sound of his voice when he's caught in the act
People with pride often enjoy hearing themselves talk, even when they are wrong
Of defending himself without defining the facts
Pride can cause a person to argue without fully understanding the situation
Talks himself into a corner
Pride can cause a person to argue themselves into a losing position
Talks himself into a cage
Pride can cause a person to become trapped in their own misguided thinking
Just talking 'cause he wants the center stage
Prideful people often seek attention and desire to be the center of attention
Somebody humble me
The singer is asking for help in overcoming their prideful tendencies
Something's making an ass of me
The singer recognizes that their pride is causing them to act foolishly
You wanna know what makes an ass of me
The singer is sharing a personal insight into the negative effects of pride
That's my pride
The singer identifies that their own pride is the root of their problems
Writer(s): Marrero Marta, Rogers Evan A, Sturken Carl Allen, Bell Rasheed A
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