PRIDE
The Answer Lyrics


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You've been ripped apart, you never had that start
You never had your picture on the wall
Haven't you seen the way you been
You helping to break my fall
Rippin' your clothes, strikin' that pose

How can you say that I never ever tried?
I thought that you were happy
I thought that you had some
Pride, pride
Yes I thought you had some pride

You couldn't break the chains
So here we are again
You couldn't break those chains that drag you down
Locking the door you slide to the floor
You're happier on your own
No one to blame carry that pain
Ooh

How can you say that I never ever tried?
I thought that you were happy
I thought that you had some pride
Don't you cry, don't you cry
And I wish that I could bury the pain that's in your eyes

Pride, pride, pride
Pride, pride, pride

Haven't you seen the way that you've been
You're helping to break my fall
But I won't forget, I cannot forget that pose
Don't you cry, don't you cry
Yes, I wish that I could bury the pain that's in your eyes





Pride, pride, pride
Pride, pride, pride

Overall Meaning

The song "Pride" by The Answer seems to be about a failed relationship where one person is trying to understand why they couldn't make it work. The opening lines suggest that the other person has been through some tough times in life and didn't have the best start, perhaps indicating that this affected their ability to sustain a healthy relationship. The line "You never had your picture on the wall" suggests that the person was not significant enough to be remembered or valued. The singer then addresses the other person directly, questioning their behavior and the way they have been acting. The line "rippin' your clothes, strikin' that pose" suggests that the other person might have been trying too hard to impress and perhaps not being authentic.


The chorus is where the singer expresses their confusion and frustration with the situation. The line "how can you say that I never ever tried?" suggests that the singer feels they did all they could, but it was not enough. They believed the other person was happy, but later realized they were mistaken. The line "I thought that you had some pride" implies that the other person didn't value themselves enough, which may have contributed to the problems in the relationship.


In the second verse, the singer mentions "chains" and "locking the door," possibly indicating that the other person was trapped in their own emotional turmoil or past experiences that they couldn't overcome, and this also affected the relationship negatively. The line "you're happier on your own" implies that the other person may have chosen to end the relationship as they were more content being alone than dealing with the pain of the situation.


Overall, "Pride" appears to be a song about a relationship that failed due to emotional baggage, insecurities, and a lack of communication. The singer seems to have tried their best, but the other person was not able to accept their love, and ultimately, they had to part ways.


Line by Line Meaning

You've been ripped apart, you never had that start
You've faced a lot of difficulties and never had the advantages others had in the beginning.


You never had your picture on the wall
You've never been recognized for your achievements or given the same opportunities as others.


Haven't you seen the way you been / You helping to break my fall / Rippin' your clothes, strikin' that pose
You've been trying to help me out but it seems like an act, not honest help.


How can you say that I never ever tried? / I thought that you were happy / I thought that you had some / Pride, pride / Yes I thought you had some pride
I don't understand why you don't appreciate my efforts and seems unhappy even when I think you should have self-respect and take pride in yourself.


You couldn't break the chains / So here we are again / You couldn't break those chains that drag you down / Locking the door you slide to the floor / You're happier on your own / No one to blame carry that pain / Ooh
You're trapped in your own struggles and pain but it seems like you feel better when you're alone than when you're with others.


Don't you cry, don't you cry / And I wish that I could bury the pain that's in your eyes
I don't want you to cry, it breaks my heart and I wish I could make your pain go away.


Pride, pride, pride / Pride, pride, pride
I want you to have self-respect and confidence, to be proud of who you are.


But I won't forget, I cannot forget that pose
Even though I sense something false about your actions, I won't forget how you've tried to help me.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DAVE PADDEN, JEFF WATERS

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Comments from YouTube:

Harry

Saw the answer live :D was one of the best shows i have ever been to! :)

snowblind1985

@gedmundo ROFL!!! thumbs up to you man!

gedmundo

1:56 "And I wish that I could bury, the peanuts in your eyes"

gedmundo

Ha, your memory is better than mine; it's been years since I listened to the answer. Thanks for reminding me of them.

Molten Cheese

2020 and i still remember this comment everytime i go at this point of this song

Dave Watson

..........fantashtish.

santa36

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