Somedays I wish to run away
Fall in the world and stray,
My life is turning, turning
But when there's nowhere else to go
Pray to the Lord, my soul,
My heart is burning, burning
You betray yourself
When you think
That you're someone else
Someday I'll understand my dreams
So deep inside
And then I'm free again to leave
The pain behind
Right here in my hand
Feelings I can't hide
Someday I'm gone away with nothing
But my pride
Somedays I wish to run away
Fall in the world and stray,
My life is turning, turning
But when there's nowhere else to go
Pray to the Lord, my soul,
My heart is burning, burning
You forgive yourself
When you know
That you're someone else...
Someday I'll understand my dreams
So deep inside
And then I'm free again to leave
The pain behind
Right here in my hand
Feelings I can't hide
Someday I'm gone away with nothing
But my pride
It's been said you should measure a man when he's been kicked down.
Well this man knows the ways of life on the underground.
Now passing him by don't you know won't hurt his pride.
Now sympathy ain't what he needs to heal his cries.
So load up on your intuition, it's telling you right.
Don't care about his situation, he'll be eating good.
Chorus
Now things are looking up for him
Don't forget me now old friend.
Got you through the hardest times.
I know you'll be doin' fine.
It's been said you should give your life for another man.
Well all right now's your only chance we'd all understand.
Until you're walking in his shoes don't be knocking?him down.
When you're looking over your shoulder he'll be coming around.
So don't put him though an interrogation, he's got nothing?for you.
Let him walk on by in this so-call Nation, he's just passing.
When you scream aloud
(Heads down Heads down)
That's when I plan to
(Rise up Rise up)
When you scream aloud
(We're doomed We're doomed)
That's when I plan to prove myself to you
I've never gotten the simple thrill of a solo day
I've never seen the point in you killing you
I've always backed my words with what I do
I'll always bite my tongue to comfort you
I'll be my superhero #1
I'll save me from myself
I, I rise,
Above the sun in the sky
Above that look in your eyes
MY PRIDE
Sister you know me
(Sister you know me)
Mother you made me
Lover what do you offer me
Father teach me
Brother protect
Lover what do you have for me
I'll be my superhero #1
I'll save me from myself
I'll be your superhero #1
I'll save you, I save
I'll save you
Your eyes deny a life that dulls your pride
Your eyes they hide through me you'll heal with time
A message to our enemies
Never fuck with one whose had to fight for being free.
Whether it's one, or two, or three
We'll take our pleasure out on making you believe.
And I'm taking you out and I'm taking you down, you'll see.
And I'm taking you out and I'm taking you down with me.
The pride of America, is the fear that's in your eyes.
And your insecurity will undo you in time.
I hear the people say
Hey, Hey, Hey, Hey, Hey.
Cause we're the pride of America.
A message to your enemies.
Never fuck with one who's had to fight for being free.
Whether it's one, or two, or three
We'll take our pleasure out on making you believe.
And I'm taking you out and I'm taking you down, you'll see.
And I'm taking you out and I'm taking you down with me.
The pride of America, is the fear that's in your eyes.
And your insecurity will undo you in time.
It's just like the old folks say, it's an eye for an eye.
There's no turning back now that you're on the front lines.
Hell yeah, and I hear the people saying....
Hey, Hey, Hey, Hey, Hey
Cause we're the pride of America.
shake your dream
like an apple off the tree
bed it in the grass
lay so still
like you never ever will
tip the hourglass
a way so bold
how time extends and hearts unfold
curious at last
true this is a part of me
a part you`re not supposed to see
so come away come away
just one step
into another scenery
out in a different worlddon`t look back
and don`t you even look at me
unless you want to seek at me
a way so bold
how time extends and hearts unfold
out in a different world
true you are a part of me
true you`re not supposed be
so come away come away
a scent, a whiff, a touch, a weary smile
a wave- good bye, from the bar to the door
-watch the gap in the wooden floor-
i`m back till sundown
a swift lift in a truck, a fuck, some crack
a sly high in the sky
-let my down easy, if you will
no pride to fall back to
they don't care what you say
they don't care what you do
they don't care what you think
it's killing me and killing you
fuck this bullshit
better do something fast
first impression, make it last
call it democracy
that's all for you and none for me
show us that you care
well we aint gonna be the first
and we aint gonna be the last
by giving us all the worst
we made it the fuckin best
our hearts still get pumpin
when the times are tough
but the times keep changing
so we best step up - step upthe final war has just begun
it's one for all and all for one
we'll let them know how we feel
we'll play it hard and keep it real
uncage our rage
the enemy is all around
take your pick and shoot him down
rebellion is the only way
we'll live to see a better day
keep your hands held high
as we enter the black hole
and it's suckin us fuckin dry
it's swallowin all the pride
never asking the question why
we fight for our rights
til the very last breath
emerging as victor
in life and in death - in death
we shall overcome
You want her attention
Well you€™ll have to wait
She€™s in the gymnasium
Reducing weight
In shorts of a leotard
Despite her age
The girl€™s gonna exercise
Your life away
Sister don€™t you jog it all away
Sister don€™t you run it all off
Sister don€™t you jog it all away
Sister don€™t you rough it all up
What an idea of fun
To get it on the run
I don€™t know why you do
What has come over you?
The style in the discotheque
Is cheap and nice
Please tell Ms Fonda
To reduce her price
Anorexia nervosa mannequin
All this physicality
Will wear you thin
Hey Olivia Newton-John
What you say?
Hey Olivia Newton-John
What you say?
She used to yield like flesh
Now it€™s all muscle
She used to yield like flesh
Now it€™s all muscle
I don€™t know why you do
What has come over you
What an idea of fun
To get it on the run
Rollerskates and vitamins and diet plans
Academic discipline will ruin your hands
We used to ride tandem and have lots of fun
But bicycles for exercise are made for one
You know that you're doing lots of things that ain't right
You're out with a different party almost every night
And you're making me look like a crazy fool
So why do I have these doubts about leaving you
Because my heart tells me stay but my pride tells me go
But how can I leave you when I love you so
Which way should I turn I'd sure like to know
My heart tells me stay but my pride tells me go
[ steel - fiddle ]
I'd be so much better off to drive you from my mind
And make you the mem'ries that I'd like to leave behind
I know that these heartaches are what you will put me through
So why do I have these doubts about leaving you
Because my heart tells me stay...
Will Calhoun
When I speak out loud
You say I'm crazy
When I'm feeling proud
You say I'm lazy
I look around and see the true reality
You like our hair
You love our music
Our culture's large, so you abuse it
Take time to understand, I'm an equal man
Chorus:
History's a lie that they teach you in school
A fraudulent view called the golden rule
A peaceful land that was born civilized
Was robbed of its riches, its freedom, its pride
When I'm at work you say I'm great
You watch and ponder, but can you relate?
Inviting eyes hands drop, when the music stops
Don't ask me why I play this music
It's my culture, so naturally I use it
I state my claim to say, it's here for all to play
Chorus
It's time for a change
Concepts rearrange
Can't you feel my rage...
It's up to you to seek the truth
To know your history, the difference between me and you
Relate to me as me, not what you see on TV
Chorus
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
WHAT'S THIS THING CALLED PRIDE
ANNA I
So we saved up, bought ourselves an outfit,
Nighties, nylons, beautiful dresses.
Soon we found a job that was going,
A job as dancer in a cabaret,
A job in memphis, the second big town we came to.
Oh how hard it was for Anna!
Beautiful clothes can make a good girl particular ¡ª
When the drinking tigress meets herself in the pool,
She's apt to become a menace.
She began talking about art (of all things),
About the Art (if you please) of Cabaret.
In Memphis, the second big town we came to,
It wasn't Art that sort of people came for.
That sort of people came for something else;
And when a man has paid for his evening
He expects a good show in return.
So if you cover up your bosom and thighs like you had a rash,
Don't be surprised to see them yawning.
So I told my art-loving sister Anna:
";Leave your pride to those who can well afford it.
Do what you are asked to do and not what you want,
For that isn't what is wanted.";
Oh but I had trouble, I can tell you,
With her fancy pig-head notions.
Night by night I sat by her bedside,
Holding her hand and saying this:
";Think of our little house in Louisiana!";
FAMILY
O Lord, look down upon our daughter,
Show her the way that leads the good to Thy reward.
Who fights the good fight and all self subdues,
Wins the Palm, gains the Crown.
I see you clinging, stereotyping just to feel comfort, just to belong
Desperate for meaning to make sense of your life
Let me try to make you understand...
You got it wrong
You're not gonna catch me waving flags over my head
Looking straight and standing tall
I refuse to build the wall by adding my own bricks
That separate us all
I'd rather die than be a part of your pride
This ain't the homeland they've written books on
Never have been there, how would you know
Following footsteps that will get you nowhere
And living by some rules that were made up one hundred years ago
You're not gonna find me digging through my family tree
Just to find out who I am
I don't need to know that I'm linked to some murderer
To live on the same land
I'd rather die than be a part of your pride
So it looks like I'll be here for a long time now
Some things are better left mysteries
Can't change the future when living in the past
So do what you want and I'll decide my own history
What you gonna do
When it's time to recognise
Do you wanna get serious
When you're walking by my side
And the way is perilous
And you think you're better now
You think you're over it
I can see from the look on your face
You're a long way off
Pride it always comes
Before a fall
You see me
See me calling
I can fly
But I watch you falling
You see me
See me calling
I can fly
But I watch you falling
Falling
Don't fall
It's a long way down again
I can see your pretty face
Unaware embarassment
I'm falling down again
And I think I'm better now
And I think I'm over it
Can you see by the smile on my face?
I'm coming home
Pride it always comes
Before a fall
You see me
See me calling
I can fly
But I watch you falling
You see me
See me calling
I can fly
But I watch you falling
Falling
What you gonna do
When it's time to recognise
Do you wanna get serious
When you're walking by my side
And the way is perilous
Well I think we're better now
And I think we're over it
I can see by the look on your face
It's coming home
Pride it always comes
Before a fall
See me
Falling
I can't know what you feel inside.
But your face can't hide your foolish pride.
Keep in mind all you left behind
Was in chains that bind: is that a sign?
I can't read what you keep inside your mind,
Protecting what I find within your walls.
Things I feel that I know just can't be real.
Trick and try to steal my life away.
Cold deception goes both ways.
Watch yourself or you'll get bathed.
In the darkness that is light.
As your spirit dies tonight.
I'll tell you something- I know I must be strong.
For your giving me something- That I know is wrong.
I can't know what you feel inside,
But your face can't hide your foolish pride.
Keep in mind all you left behind
Was in chains that bind: is that a sign?
Your intentions become clear.
All deceptions disappear.
The inception of your plan.
Marks the end of modern man.
I'll tell you something- I know I must be strong.
For your giving me something- That I know is wrong.
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
WHAT'S THIS THING CALLED PRIDE
Why did you back me into a corner?
I didn't mean it, it was just an act
My friend's outside, can't he come in?
And everybody else
Stupid pride, selfish pride, stupid pride
Why does everybody have to be like that?
"Out!" Just an act.
His parents love him, they send him money
But he won't come back
No reaction, no response.
Forget him, just forget him.
I don't come from money but I'm making my way
Pulling my weight working every day
The light in the tunnel seems so far away
I'm working class, rich but underpaid
I got pride in myself, I live life for me, pride
My pride's my wealth it sets my sorrows free, pride
My pride's my wealth, rich 'aint got shit on me
Bustin' my ass between workin' and school
I'm a social outkast, ain't got time to be cool
I ain't no victim of society's rules
I won't back down or sell out like a fool
I got pride in myself I live my life for me, pride
My pride's my wealth it sets my sorrows free, pride
My pride's my wealth, rich 'aint got shit on me
When I got my pride I know that I'm free
Looking in that mirror, man I like what I see
Locked down in a life that puts limits on me
I know one day, one day I'll be free
Girl, You're Going The Wrong Way
You Never Listen To My Words Whatever I Say
Now Think About Your Life
'Cause If You Want It's Gonna Be A Paradise
All Of Us Make Mistakes
Someday You'll Be Awake
Oh...Now It's Time
To Show You Are
The Shine Of Pride
Maybe We Can Try
Try To Realize The Price Of Life
Girl, Remember Us In The Shore
I Felt So Happy To See My Smile And See Yours
Now Forget All The Past
Think Of (The) Future And Do The Best You Can
All Of Us Make Mistakes
Now You're Gonna Be Awake
[Chorus]
[Solo]
...Open Up Your Eyes
See The Ashes Left Behind...
[Chorus]
Mother says
Sister says
Would you mind if we laugh at you
Do you mind if we sing with you
Daddy says
Brother says
Make us proud of you
Do something we can't do
Do it, do it
Do it, do it
Do it
John waits
Barry hates
I think I'm heading for a fall
They hope I'm heading for a fall
Peter says
Julie says
I think it's time you stopped stalling
We think it's time you start falling
Fall
Mother says
Sister says
D'you mind if we laugh at you
Mind if we sing with you
Daddy says
Brother says
Make us proud of you
Do something we can't do
Do it, do it, do it, do it
Do it, do it, do it, do it
Do it, do it
Why did you back me into a corner?
I didn't mean it, it was just an act
My friend's outside, can't he come in?
And everybody else
Stupid pride, selfish pride, stupid pride
Why does everybody have to be like that?
";Out!"; Just an act.
His parents love him, they send him money
But he won't come back
No reaction, no response.
Forget him, just forget him.
Pride, a lot of good it does alone at night,
Pride, it does'nt matter now whose wrong or right,
I, I hold my head up high for all to see,
I'm, I'm not fooling anyone but me.
What good does it do to hide,
The hurting that I'm feeling?
Since your no longer sleeping by my side,
It may be too late to show,
But just in case your wondering, I need you so!
Pride, a lot of good it does alone at night,
Pride, it does'nt matter now whose wrong or right,
I, I hold my head up high for all to see,
I'm, I'm not fooling anyone but me.
What good does it do to hide,
The hurting that I'm feeling?
Since your no longer sleeping by my side,
It may be too late to show,
But just in case your wondering, I need you so!
Pride, I'd like to have my way -?,
Pride, ? one to hold,
So, I'm asking you in all humility,
Would, would you please come back to me?
What good does it do to hide,
The hurting that I'm feeling?
Since your no longer sleeping by my side,
It may be too late to show,
But just in case your wondering, I need you so!
Pride, a lot of good it does alone at night,
Pride, it does'nt matter now whose wrong or right,
I, I hold my head up high for all to see,
I'm, I'm not fooling anyone but me
Maurice White, Verdine White, Larry Dunn, Al McKay, Philip Bailey & Fred White
Mighty men have come and gone
but the pride lingers on
Heritage will claim every man
with desire to make a stand
Some say pride's for the strong
what's the use, holding on
We say pride's everyone who
wants to come, touch the sun
While you pout, is your world
in doubt, it's all about
Life won't let you out of the scheme
Just believe in your dreams
Pressing on self esteem
Now participate, time for love
to motivate
Energies to say, brighter you, brighter day
Set your mind in view,
of the real man in you
Time to check it out
Pride relieves all your doubt
When you scream out loud hands down, hands down!
Thats when i plan to rise up rise up!
When you scream out loud were doomed were doomed!
Thats when i plan to prove myself too you!
I've never got the simple through solidly
I've never seen the fun in you, killing you
I've always backed my words with what i do
I'll always buy my time to cover you
I'll be my super hero number one!
I'll save me from myself!
Riiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiight
Riiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiight
Upon the sun in the skyyyyyy
>From the look in your eeeeyyyeeees
My pride
Sister you know me
So sister you know me
Mother you made me
I've all outdoed you off of me
Father teach me
Brother protect
Now what do you have for me?
I'll be my super hero number one!
I'll save me from myself!
I'll be your super hero number one!
I'll save you, i'll save!
Riiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiight
Riiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiight
Upon the sun in the skyyyyyy
>From the look in your eeeeyyyeeees
My pride
I'll save you
I'll save you
I'll save you
Your eyes, deny, kneel high because your pride
your eyes, they hide, through me the hell which i am
YEAH!
When you scream out loud hands down, hands down!
Thats when i plan to rise up rise up!
When you scream out loud were doomed were doomed!
Thats when i plan to prove myself too you!
I'll be my super hero number one!
I'll save me from myself!
I'll be your super hero number one!
I'll save you, i'll save you!
Riiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiight
Riiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiight
Upon the sun in the skkkkkyyyyyy
From the look in your eeeeyyyeeees
My pride
Riiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiight (I'll be your super hero number one!)
Riiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiight, Upon the sun in the skkkkkyyyyyy (I'll save you from yourself!)
>From the look in your eeeeyyyeeees (I'll be my super hero number one! I'll save me!)
My pride
You don't care about
Self doubt coming out from inside out
Knock you down, across town all around the underground
Shooting and disputing you're always persecuting
With your attitude and fucked up views tattooed, rude and crude
Denying, glorifying your way of life while crucifying
Close your eyes for the ride while you glorify your false pride
In any case you're blue in the face 'cause you lost your place in the human race
That pushed you to do what you do so fuck you and your point of view
I used to doubt myself because I lived without
What I needed inside
My pride, comes from inside
Nothing to hide enough tears cried
My pride won't be denied
Moan and groan and chew the bone about the zone you call your own
Grow your own backbone hold your own and stand alone
Why pretend and be content with all the hate you hold innate
Pull your weight, it ain't too late to recreate your inner state
Discontent with time ill spent time has come and time has went
Now you vent while you torment why resent ? misrepresent
The scene between the lean and mean serene, extreme, the American dream
Live alive revive and thrive on life deprived as I survive
I'm fuckin' pissed off I used to be so angry
I'd disagree with anything that went against inside me
But things have changed I've rearranged in exchange for all the pain
I kept inside and tried to hide denied and lied, but kept my pride
By my side in good supply all the while, hostile
And senile, I never smiled at anyone but now I'm done
A battle won for number one so look and see and you'll agree
I live life free, I now know me I am a man who knows he can
I know I can, I take my stand
Finally I felt the calming breeze
Stepping out to watch the finale scene
After all its you, my pride, and me
I can't speak whatever I can speak
You see
Now I found the ways to meet the means
Faker faced to make the kingdom clean
After all its me and the king and the the beast
Whatever, whatever I can't speak
I sing
How can I explain my wounded feet?
We cut them off in second market scenes
They cut me off before I start to see
But I can cry as long as long as money is seen
It seems
me, see, me, me
Sound on the dead neck or a habit
So I dig it up and burry it
Ground what a broke head
I think i'm dying
I need another one to incubate the sound
What broke head
What a habit
I need another and another one
The ground
What a dead head
I think i'm dying
I think i'm dying for another one
The sound what a broke neck
What a lion
I need another and another one
The sound what cheap trick
What a habit, what a habit when I need it yeah
The sound what a dead neck
What a lion
I need another and another one
The sound
What a cheap trick
What a habit
I think i'm dying for the sound
What dead neck
What a habit
I think i'll dig it up and burry it
Ground what a broke head
I think i'm dying, I think i'm dying
I'M SICKENED
I KNOW I'VE BEEN BETRAYED
BUT I KEEP IGNORING
THE WARNING SIGNS
YOU TELL ME
THAT I'M NOT BENEATH YOU
BUT YOU ACT ABOVE ME
KNIVES IN MY SPINE
NOW WITH ALL THE MONEY IN THE WORLD
YOU CAN'T BUY MY RESPECT
YEAH, ITS JUST A MATTER OF PRIDE
BUT THAT'S ALL I'VE GOT LEFT
I REACH UP
FOR YOUR HAND AS YOU STAND
LOOKING DOWN ON ME BUT
YOU TURN YOUR BACK
NOW WITH ALL THE MONEY IN THE WORLD
YOU CAN'T BUY RESPECT
YEAH, ITS JUST A MATTER OF PRIDE
BUT THATS ALL I'VE GOT LEFT
Take it. Break it. Rape it. Forsake it.
In time you will
Find it. Maim it. Thrill it and shame it
In time you will
Steal my pride
Leave me blind
Steal my pride
Take it. Break it. Rape it. Forsake it.
Take it. Break it. Rape it. Forsake it.
In time you will
Find me. Maim me. Thrill me and shame me.
In time you will
Steal my pride
Leave me blind
Steal my pride
And leave me blind, blind, blind now.
Leave me blind, blind, blind now.
I am silence sent to find you
I am violence sent to find you
I am silence sent to find you
I am violence sent to fuck you up
Take me and break me. Rape me. Forsake me.
In time you will
Find me and maim me and thrill me and shame me
In time you will
Hate me. Hate me. Hate me. Hate me.
Well now kill me. Kill me. Kill me. Kill me.
Steal my pride
Leave me blind
Steal my pride
