The Pride Parade Don McLean
"The Pride Parade" by Don McLean, released in 1971, is a folk-rock anthem celebrating diversity and self-acceptance. The lyrics reflect themes of love, unity, and the joy of being true to oneself. Its melodic structure and poignant storytelling evoke a sense of nostalgia. The song has become an emblem of LGBTQ+ pride and acceptance. #FolkRock
[Verse 1]
It started out quite simply as complex things can do
A set of sad transparencies 'til no one could see through
But least of all the one inside, behind the iron glass
A prisoner of all your dreams that never come to pass
[Verse 2]
Alone you stand corrupted by the vision that you sought
And blinded by your hunger all your appetites are bought
But in spite of what becomes of you, your image will remain
A reminder of your constant loss, a symbol of your gain
[Chorus]
And your friends are together
Where the people are all gathered
All along the road you traveled all your days
[Verse 3]
And soon you have succumbed to what the others all believe
And though the lie affects them, still it's you that they deceive
And all at once you're lost within the emptiness of you
And there's no one left who's near enough to tell you what to do
[Verse 4]
You're left with nothing but your self-potential in the dark
Like tinder resting on a rock, protected from the spark
But your fire just consumes you, you alone can feel the pain
And you stand in all your glory, and you know you can't complain
It started out quite simply as complex things can do
A set of sad transparencies 'til no one could see through
But least of all the one inside, behind the iron glass
A prisoner of all your dreams that never come to pass
[Verse 2]
Alone you stand corrupted by the vision that you sought
And blinded by your hunger all your appetites are bought
But in spite of what becomes of you, your image will remain
A reminder of your constant loss, a symbol of your gain
[Chorus]
And your friends are together
Where the people are all gathered
All along the road you traveled all your days
[Verse 3]
And soon you have succumbed to what the others all believe
And though the lie affects them, still it's you that they deceive
And all at once you're lost within the emptiness of you
And there's no one left who's near enough to tell you what to do
[Verse 4]
You're left with nothing but your self-potential in the dark
Like tinder resting on a rock, protected from the spark
But your fire just consumes you, you alone can feel the pain
And you stand in all your glory, and you know you can't complain
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