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The Pride (Five Finger Death Punch song)

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"The Pride"
Song

"The Pride" is a song by American heavy metal band Five Finger Death Punch. It is the third track from their third album American Capitalist, the fifth single from the album, and is the fourteenth single overall from the band.[2]

Background

The people, brands and organisations listed in the song all relate to American Culture or Capitalism.[3] In an interview, guitarist Zoltan Bathory clarified the meaning of the song. "You can be a zebra or join the lion pride. You have to rebel against your circumstances, laziness and mediocrity — not the system."[4]

Music video

The music video was uploaded to the band's VEVO channel on YouTube on October 8 2012. The video features clips of the band backstage and performing the song live on the American Capitalist Tour.

Personnel

Chart performance

Chart (2011–12) Peak
position
US Rock Airplay (Billboard) 47

References

  1. ^ "Five Finger Death Punch–The Wrong Side of Heaven and the Righteous Side of Hell Volume 2 Valley Beat Album Review". Spinradio.fm.
  2. ^ American Capitalist review at Allmusic
  3. ^ Lyrics from MetroLyrics, licensed by LyricFind
  4. ^ FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH: More 'American Capitalist' Details Revealed