Pride
V.A. mixed by DJ JET BARON Lyrics


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Hey hey hey ya
Hey hey hey ya
Hey hey hey ya
Hey hey hey ya
Hey hey hey ya
Hey hey hey ya

Johnny Cash
And PBR
Jack Daniels
Nascar
Facebook
Myspace
IPod
Bill Gates
Smith and Wesson
NRA
Firewater
Pale Face
Dimebag
Tupac
Heavy Metal
Hip-Hop

I am
What you fear most
I am
What you need
I am
What you made me
I am
The American dream

I'm not selling out
I'm buying in

I will not be forgotten
This is my time to shine
I've got the scars to prove it
Only the strong survive
I'm not afraid of dying
Everyone has their time
I've never favored weakness
Welcome to the pride

Disneyland
White House
JFK
And Mickey Mouse
John Wayne
Springsteen
Eastwood
James Dean
Coca-Cola
Pepsi
Playboy
Text me
NFL
NBA
Brett Favre
King James

I am
All American
I am
Living the dream
I am
What you fear most
I am
Anarchy

I'm not selling out
I'm buying in

I will not be forgotten
This is my time to shine
I've got the scars to prove it
Only the strong survive
I'm not afraid of dying
Everyone has their time
I've never favored weakness
Welcome to the pride

Since the dawn of time
Only the strong have survived
I will not be forgotten
Welcome to the pride

Hey hey hey ya
Hey hey hey ya
Hey hey hey ya
Only the strong survive
Hey hey hey ya
Hey hey hey ya
Hey hey hey ya
Welcome to the pride

I will not be forgotten
This is my time to shine
I've got the scars to prove it
Only the strong survive
I'm not afraid of dying
Everyone has their time




I've never favored weakness
Welcome to the pride

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of V.A. mixed by DJ JET BARON's song PRIDE seem to be a tribute to American culture and values, celebrating them with a defiant attitude. The song starts by listing iconic American brands and figures such as Johnny Cash, Jack Daniels, Bill Gates, and the NRA, and then continues with references to popular culture landmarks like Disneyland, JFK, or Mickey Mouse. The chorus repeats the message that the singer is not selling out, but buying in, acknowledging that even though commercialism is a reality in America, it doesn't make them less American.


The central message of the song is also conveyed in the lyrics "I am what you fear most, I am what you need, I am what you made me, I am the American dream." Here, the singer is claiming that they embody the American dream and that what people fear and need about it is contradictory. They are, at the same time, proud of their identity and rebellious, as the repetition of the phrase "welcome to the pride" suggests.


The song's lyrics invite the listener to embrace those values, celebrating their strength and resilience. These traits are emphasized in lines such as "only the strong survive," "I've got the scars to prove it," or "I've never favored weakness," underlining the idea that being American is not just about material possessions or a superficial lifestyle but embodying a state of mind and a spirit of resistance.


Line by Line Meaning

Hey hey hey ya
Celebratory chorus


Johnny Cash
Country legend


And PBR
Cheap beer brand


Jack Daniels
Whiskey brand


Nascar
Auto racing league


Facebook
Social media platform


Myspace
Former social media platform


IPod
Apple music player


Bill Gates
Microsoft founder


Smith and Wesson
Gun manufacturer


NRA
National Rifle Association


Firewater
Alcoholic beverage


Pale Face
Derogatory term for Native Americans


Dimebag
Late guitarist of Pantera


Tupac
Rapper


Heavy Metal
Music genre


Hip-Hop
Music genre


I am
Identifying oneself


What you fear most
A threat to their existence


What you need
A necessary component


What you made me
Formed by society and culture


The American dream
The ideal of success and prosperity


I'm not selling out
Not compromising values


I'm buying in
Embracing the current culture


I will not be forgotten
Leaving a lasting impact


This is my time to shine
Taking advantage of opportunities


I've got the scars to prove it
Endured hardships and struggles


Only the strong survive
A ruthless world


I'm not afraid of dying
Unafraid of death


Everyone has their time
Life is finite


I've never favored weakness
Strength is valued


Welcome to the pride
Joining the strong and proud


Disneyland
Theme park


White House
US government building


JFK
Former US president


And Mickey Mouse
Cartoon character


John Wayne
Actor


Springsteen
Singer-songwriter


Eastwood
Actor-director


James Dean
Actor-icon


Coca-Cola
Soft drink brand


Pepsi
Soft drink brand


Playboy
Men's magazine


Text me
Modern communication


NFL
American football league


NBA
Basketball league


Brett Favre
Retired NFL quarterback


King James
NBA player LeBron James


All American
Typifying American values


Living the dream
Achieving success


Anarchy
Challenging the status quo


Since the dawn of time
Throughout history


Only the strong have survived
A recurring theme


Hey hey hey ya
Final celebratory chorus


Welcome to the pride
End affirmation of strength and pride




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: IVAN MOODY, JEREMY SPENCER, KEVIN CHURKO, THOMAS JASON GRINSTEAD, ZOLTAN BATHROY

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The first thing Bradley Martin watches in the morning.

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tbh im not sure he could stomach watching a guy 10 pounds heavier due to his fragile ego

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This what Bradley Martin watches to convince him that he could take on Khabib

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