PRIDE
The Hellacopters Lyrics


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i know where i come from
sands of the fatherland
i'll face any battle
though i don't understand

i pledge the allegience
the flag i wave tonight
not only am i grateful
but it's also worth a fight

i'm taking sides
on a shaky ride
and you wanna know
what's this thing called pride

i read the bible
even though i must admit
i need some guiding through it
the parts that i don't get

i'm taking sides
on a shaky ride
and you wanna know
what's this thing called pride

i'm taking sides




on a shaky ride
and you wanna know

Overall Meaning

The Hellacopter's "Pride" is a song that delves into the complex problem of identity and the persistent need for it. The first two lines, "I know where I come from/Sands of the fatherland," suggest that the singer has a strong sense of their roots and culture. However, the following line, "I'll face any battle/Though I don't understand," sets the tone for the rest of the song's uncertainty. The singer is willing to fight for what they believe in, even if they don't fully comprehend it.


The second stanza highlights the importance of allegiance and symbols, with the singer waving their flag and stating that it is both a source of gratitude and a reason to fight. The chorus repeats the idea of taking sides, being on a shaky ride, and the importance of pride. The singer acknowledges their lack of understanding of certain things, such as the Bible, but still feels the need to pledge allegiance and be proud of their identity.


Overall, "Pride" portrays a struggle with identity and belonging, specifically in the context of nationalism and patriotism. The singer is torn between their roots and culture, and the need to fight for the symbols and institutions that represent them. It also highlights the complexity of pride, which can be both a source of strength and a source of division.


Line by Line Meaning

I know where I come from
I am aware of my heritage and origins


Sands of the fatherland
I am connected to the land of my ancestors


I'll face any battle
I am brave and willing to fight for my beliefs


Though I don't understand
Even if I don't completely comprehend the situation


I pledge the allegiance
I am loyal and devoted to my country


The flag I wave tonight
I show my patriotism by waving the flag


Not only am I grateful
I am thankful for what my country has given me


But it's also worth a fight
I am willing to defend my country with my life


I'm taking sides
I have chosen where I stand in this conflict


On a shaky ride
The situation is unstable and unpredictable


And you want to know
You ask me to explain


What's this thing called pride
I am trying to define the concept of pride in this context


I read the bible
I seek moral guidance from religious texts


Even though I must admit
Although I have to confess


I need some guiding through it
I require help to understand some of its teachings


The parts that I don't get
The passages that confuse me


And you want to know
You ask me to explain


What's this thing called pride
I am trying to define the concept of pride in this context


I'm taking sides
I have chosen where I stand in this conflict


On a shaky ride
The situation is unstable and unpredictable


And you want to know
You ask me to explain


What's this thing called pride
I am trying to define the concept of pride in this context




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: PHILIP JAMES BAILEY, LORENZO RUSSELL DUNN, AL MCKAY, FRED WHITE, MAURICE WHITE, VERDINE ADAMS WHITE

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Comments from YouTube:

Aitor Cincunegui Aguirrebengoa

TEMAZO pasote

Fredrik Melin

On my top 5 Hellacopters songs. That guitarr, especially that last minute or so, and then the piano.. pure masterpiece

Zuhaitz Insausti

Otro temazo más de muchísimos de las mejores bandas de la historia del rock.ESCUCHAR EL FINAL ES GRANDIOSO. NO ES FÁCIL CONGENIAR UN SOLO DE ÓRGANO CON SOLO DE GUITARRA A LA VEZ...LA GUITARRA LO HACE SIMPLE ESO SÍ PARA NO MEZCLAR...PERO ES MARAVILLOSO.JUSTO SNTES DEL SÓLO HAY UNAS NOTAS DE BAJO BONITAS PARA EMPEZAR.
Son muy grandes!!

Christophe THOUROT

3 commentaries only for this pure song !!!... Hope if I'' old , I will able to remoring this ...

Joshua Campbell

Thanks for uploading 👍🏽👍🏽✊🏽✊🏽✊🏽✊🏽✊🏽🤙🏽

imdaniesantos

<3 <3

A rabbit gave you all of these darling bits

Proud

jarmo penttilä

best