PRIDE
Spades And Blades Lyrics

The lyrics to Spades and Blades' song Pride speak to the universal human experience of feeling lonely and wanting to express that loneliness to someone else, but being unable to do so for some reason. The singer of the song wishes to "break down" and admit their loneliness, but "something" stops them. This could be interpreted in a number of ways - perhaps the singer fears vulnerability or rejection, or perhaps they feel societal pressure to always appear strong and tough. The repetition of this desire to "break down" and admit one's loneliness creates a sense of longing and tension throughout the song.

The lyrics then move on to discuss the weight and hopelessness of this feeling. The weight is "heavy" and the wait is "endless," compounding the difficulty of the experience. The singer then wishes for somewhere to run and hide - again, an expression of vulnerability and a desire to protect oneself from emotional pain. The line "if you never cried, whisper" is particularly poignant, highlighting the societal pressure to always appear stoic and unemotional.

The song's final verse adds another layer - the mention of someone else's name coming from "her" lips. This suggests a romantic relationship, and adds feelings of jealousy or betrayal to the mix. The singer is clearly feeling overwhelmed by their emotions, but unable to express them in a way that feels authentic to themselves.