PRIDE
Pat McGee Lyrics

Well this man knows the ways of life on the underground.
The man has experience with the difficult aspects of life.

Now passing him by don't you won't hurt his pride.
Ignoring him won't affect his self-respect.

Now sympathy ain't what he needs to heal his cries.
He doesn't require compassion to cope with his troubles.

So load up on your intuition, it's telling you right.
Listen to your instincts for guidance.

Don't care about his situation, he'll be eating fine.
Don't concern yourself with his predicament, he'll manage.

(Chorus) Now things are looking up for him.
His situation is improving.

Don't forget me now old friend.
Remember our friendship during my better times.

Got you through the hardest times.
You helped me overcome my most challenging moments.

I know you'll be doin' fine, Oh you're doin' fine.
I'm confident that you're doing well.

It's been said you should give your life for another man.
Some believe you should be willing to sacrifice yourself for others.

Well alright nows your only chance we'd all understand.
If you choose to help him now, we'll all support that decision.

You're walking in his shoes don't be knockin' him down.
You're experiencing what he's gone through, so don't criticize him.

When you're looking over your shoulder he'll be coming around.
He'll still be around when you need him.

So don't out him through an interrogation, he's got nothin' for you.
Don't interrogate him, as he doesn't have any valuable information.

Let him walk on by in this so-called Nation, he's just passin'.
Let him continue on his way, as he's only passing through.

(chorus)
Repeats previous chorus lines.