Pride
Lxandra 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
What more in the name of love?
One man he resists
One man washed 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?
Early morning, April 4th
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?
Lxandra's song "Pride" has a reference to U2's song "Pride (In the Name of Love)." U2's song is about the assassination of civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. in 1968. Lxandra's version is a tribute to the original song, and it tells the story of how one man could make a big impact on the world. The lyrics "One man come in the name of love, one man come and go" suggests that one person can come and go, but their actions and impact live on.
The next set of lyrics "One man caught on a barbed wire fence, one man he resists" could be interpreted as a reference to the struggle for civil rights and the resistance against segregation. The line "One man betrayed with a kiss" can refer to the betrayal of trust and how one person's actions can have a significant impact on others.
The final set of lyrics, "Early morning, April 4th, Shot rings out in the Memphis sky," refers to the murder of Martin Luther King Jr. The line "Free at last, they took your life, They could not take your pride" suggests that even though Martin Luther King Jr. was taken from the world, his message of freedom and equality continues to inspire many.
Overall, Lxandra's version of "Pride" delivers a powerful message about the struggles and sacrifices of those fighting for justice and equality.
Line by Line Meaning
One man come in the name of love
A person arrives with the intention of love
One man come and go
A person arrives and leaves quickly
One man come, he to justify
One person arrives intending to defend a cause or belief
One man to overthrow
One person intends to bring down something, defeat an obstacle or idea
In the name of love
Love is the driving force behind these actions
What more in the name of love?
What further actions can be justified in the name of love?
One man caught on a barbed wire fence
Someone found themselves trapped and in pain
One man he resists
A person refuses to surrender or give in to something
One man washed on an empty beach
One person is left stranded and alone
One man betrayed with a kiss
One person is deceived by someone they trusted
Early morning, April 4th
A specific and important moment in history
Shot rings out in the Memphis sky
A violent event takes place in the sky of Memphis
Free at last, they took your life
A person is finally free, but it took their life to achieve it
They could not take your pride
Despite everything, someone's pride and self-worth remains intact
Writer(s): Adam Clayton, Paul Hewson, David Evans, Laurence Mullen
Contributed by Alice V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.