The Pride (Five Finger Death Punch song) explained

The Pride
Cover:Five finger death punch the pride.jpg
Type:single
Artist:Five Finger Death Punch
Album:American Capitalist
Released:October 16, 2012
Label:Prospect Park
Producer:Kevin Churko
Prev Title:Coming Down
Prev Year:2012
Next Title:Lift Me Up
Next Year:2013

"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.[1]

Background

The people, brands and organisations listed in the song all relate to capitalism or the culture of the United States. 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."[2]

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

External links

Notes and References

  1. http://allmusic.com/album/american-capitalist-clean-r2282318 American Capitalist review at Allmusic
  2. http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=162865 FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH: More 'American Capitalist' Details Revealed