PRIDE
Palmer Robert Lyrics


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You want her attention
Well you'll have to wait
She's in the gymnasium
Reducing weight
In shorts of a leotard
Despite her age
The girl's gonna exercise
Your life away
Sister don't you jog it all away
Sister don't you run it all off
Sister don't you jog it all away
Sister don't you rough it all up
What an idea of fun
To get it on the run
I don't know why you do
What has come over you?
The style in the discotheque
Is cheap and nice
Please tell Ms Fonda
To reduce her price
Anorexia nervosa mannequin
All this physicality
Will wear you thin
Hey Olivia Newton-John
What you say?
Hey Olivia Newton-John
What you say?
She used to yield like flesh
Now it's all muscle
She used to yield like flesh
Now it's all muscle
I don't know why you do
What has come over you
What an idea of fun
To get it on the run
Roller skates and vitamins and diet plans
Academic discipline will ruin your hands




We used to ride tandem and have lots of fun
But bicycles for exercise are made for one

Overall Meaning

The song "Pride" by Palmer Robert is a critique on society's obsession with weight loss and physical fitness. The opening lines describe a woman in a gymnasium working hard to reduce weight in shorts and a leotard, highlighting the vulnerability of people attempting to change their bodies to fit a certain ideal. The chorus warns her not to jog and run her life away, emphasizing the danger of becoming consumed by the pursuit of physical perfection. The song mentions famous fitness icons such as Jane Fonda and Olivia Newton-John, suggesting that even celebrities are not immune to societal pressures to maintain a certain image.


The lyrics go on to question the rationale behind the obsession with physical fitness. The line "What an idea of fun, to get it on the run" could be interpreted as sarcastic, hinting at the absurdity of exercising for pleasure. The song also mentions the negative impact that focusing too much on physical fitness can have on one's mental health, referring to anorexia nervosa as a result of too much physicality. The final verse laments the loss of the simple joys of life, such as riding tandem bikes with a loved one, in favor of strict exercise regimens and strict diet plans.


Overall, the song "Pride" by Palmer Robert is a commentary on the dangers of society's pressure to conform to a certain physical ideal. The song questions why people feel the need to obsess over their physical appearance and points out the possible negative consequences of doing so.


Line by Line Meaning

You want her attention
You desire the focus of a particular female


Well you'll have to wait
You'll need to be patient in your pursuit


She's in the gymnasium
The female is presently at a fitness center


Reducing weight
Attempting to lose mass


In shorts of a leotard
She's garbed in a leotard and shorts


Despite her age
Regardless of her mature state


The girl's gonna exercise
The female is engaging in activities to remain fit


Your life away
This lifestyle may consume your existence


Sister don't you jog it all away
Please do not exercise to the point of exhaustion, sister


Sister don't you run it all off
Sister, exercise should be for health, not to purge


Sister don't you jog it all away
Exercising excessively could be harmful


Sister don't you rough it all up
Please do not harm yourself, sister


What an idea of fun
That idea doesn't seem enjoyable


To get it on the run
Hustling as a form of enjoyment


I don't know why you do
I'm uncertain of your motives


What has come over you?
Have you changed? What's happened to you?


The style in the discotheque
Current trends in the dance club scene


Is cheap and nice
The style is inexpensive and pleasant


Please tell Ms Fonda
Kindly relay a message to Ms. Jane Fonda


To reduce her price
She should lower her cost


Anorexia nervosa mannequin
A lifeless representation of someone suffering from an eating disorder


All this physicality
This emphasis on the physical form


Will wear you thin
Your physical form will weaken due to excessive emphasis on it


Hey Olivia Newton-John
An address to the performer Olivia Newton-John


What you say?
Can you respond?


She used to yield like flesh
She used to have a softer, more yielding demeanor


Now it's all muscle
Her appearance is now primarily defined by muscularity


We used to ride tandem and have lots of fun
We used to enjoy tandem bicycle rides


But bicycles for exercise are made for one
Bicycles for fitness purposes are usually for single use




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ROBERT PALMER, MONTY NEUBLE, MARTY MISCHKE

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Comments from YouTube:

@stantheworld

The soulful voice, the music, the choreography, his demeanor, his style >. ...
Robert Palmer was a class act!

@edmundrand261

Spot on, equals Darryl Halls achievements any day

@GreasyFilms-qc1xo

One of the most underrated artists of the 70s/80s.

@naturesfinest4871

That's a truly unoriginal thing to say about anyone....everyone says an artist is SO underrated.... LMAO! Robert Palmer is not underrated...he's a true legend and always will be even though he's no longer with us.

@quincycooper79

Yes he was.Robert had a beautiful Baritone voice.

@baronmeduse

Double Grammy and MTV Music award winning Robert Palmer? Who sold millions of records. Yeah, underrated.

@nickavenoso7851

@@baronmeduse He’s mostly only known by casual fans for “Addicted To Love” and “Simply Irresistible”. A lot of his work is underrated, like Pride and Clues, Some People Can Do What They Like and others.

@barringtongilbert9230

Coolest guy in music...and from SCARBOROUGH of all places!

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@scottshelton9660

He was Simply one of the mist talented singer/performer. PERIOD

@synthrodriguez7518

One of my favorite songs of all time. A poignant expression of existential separation.
Miss him. :(
And for the ladies, don't you run it all off...

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