The Pride (Five Finger Death Punch 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]
| "The Pride" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | ||||
| Single by Five Finger Death Punch | ||||
| from the album American Capitalist | ||||
| Released | October 16, 2012 | |||
| Genre | ||||
| Length | 3:23 | |||
| Label | Prospect Park | |||
| Songwriter(s) | ||||
| Producer(s) | Kevin Churko | |||
| Five Finger Death Punch singles chronology | ||||
| ||||
Background
The people, brands and organisations listed in the song all relate to capitalism or the culture of the United States.[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.
Track listing
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "The Pride" | 3:24 |
Personnel
- Zoltan Bathory – rhythm guitar
- Jason Hook – lead guitar, backing vocals
- Ivan Moody – lead vocals
- Chris Kael – bass, backing vocals
- Jeremy Spencer – drums
Chart performance
| Chart (2011–12) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Rock Airplay (Billboard) | 47 |
References
- Brilliant, Scotty (June 10, 2014). "Five Finger Death Punch-The Wrong Side of Heaven and the Righteous Side of Hell Volume 2–Valley Beat Album Review". Spin Radio. Archived from the original on July 31, 2017. Retrieved December 17, 2018.
- American Capitalist review at Allmusic
- Lyrics from MetroLyrics, licensed by LyricFind
- FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH: More 'American Capitalist' Details Revealed