PRIDE
U2;Bono;The Edge;Adam Clayton;Larry Mullen Jr. Lyrics
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One man come and go
One man come he to justify
One man to overthrow
In the name of love
What more in the name of love?
In the name of love
One man caught on a barbed-wire fence
One man he resist
One man washed on an empty beach
One man betrayed with a kiss
In the name of love
What more in the name of love?
In the name of love
What more in the name of love?
Early morning, April four
Shot rings out in the Memphis sky
Free at last, they took your life
They could not take your pride
In the name of love
What more in the name of love?
In the name of love
What more in the name of love?
In the name of love
What more in the name of love?
In the name of love
What more in the name of love?
The song "Pride" by U2 is a powerful and politically charged piece that speaks of the struggle for justice and equality. The lyrics describe the story of several influential figures who have fought for a noble cause but ultimately paid a heavy price. The opening verse speaks of one man who comes in the name of love and goes, indicating the transient nature of life. The next line speaks of a man who comes to justify, possibly implying someone who comes to justify their actions to the world. The following line speaks of a man who seeks to overthrow the existing power structures, indicating a revolutionary figure.
The chorus repeats the line "In the name of love, what more in the name of love?" suggesting that love is the greatest force for change and demanding that people take action in the name of love. The second verse speaks of another man who gets caught on a barbed wire fence while resisting, and another man who is betrayed with a kiss. These lines portray the struggle and sacrifice of people who have challenged the status quo, and the cruelty and deceit that they have faced. Finally, the song refers to the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. with the iconic line "Early morning, April four, shot rings out in the Memphis sky, free at last, they took your life, they could not take your pride." The song ends with a final chorus, emphasizing the importance of love and justice.
Line by Line Meaning
One man come in the name of love
A man arrives with a message of love and hope.
One man come and go
He comes and goes, but the message of love remains forever.
One man come he to justify
This man comes to justify the message of love and spread it further.
One man to overthrow
The message of love aims to overthrow hate and negativity.
In the name of love
All of these actions are being taken in the name of love.
What more in the name of love?
What else could be done to spread love and make the world a better place?
One man caught on a barbed-wire fence
Someone falls into a difficult situation that tests their faith and devotion.
One man he resist
This man resists and persists through the challenging times, never giving up on the message of love.
One man washed on an empty beach
Someone is left all alone, but they remain steadfast in their beliefs.
One man betrayed with a kiss
Even the people closest to you may turn against you, but love remains the guiding light.
Early morning, April four
A moment in history that forever changed the world and the message of love.
Shot rings out in the Memphis sky
Tragic events can never erase the message of love and hope for a better tomorrow.
Free at last, they took your life
Although someone may be lost, their spirit and message of love lives on.
They could not take your pride
No matter what happens, the message of love and pride remains stronger than anything else.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Adam Clayton, Dave Evans, Larry Mullen, Paul David Hewson
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