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"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	Nu metal rap rock[1]
Length	3:23
Label	Prospect Park
Songwriter(s)	Zoltan Bathory Kevin Churko Ivan Moody Jason Hook Jeremy Spencer
Producer(s)	Kevin Churko
Five Finger Death Punch singles chronology
"Coming Down" (2012) "The Pride" (2012) "Lift Me Up" (2013)

Background

The people, brands and organisations listed in the song all relate to capitalism or the culture of the United States.^{[citation needed]} 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."[3]

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

Personnel

• Zoltan Bathory – rhythm guitar
• Jason Hook – lead guitar, backing vocals
• Ivan Moody – lead vocals
• Chris Kael – bass, backing vocals
• Jeremy Spencer – drums

Charts

Chart (2013)	Peak position
US Rock Airplay (Billboard)[4]	31

References

External links

• Official website
• Official music video

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