i've got this thing called pride
carry it in my pocket right by my side
it don't care if I spit or smile
it's known me since I was a child

present and past just drift away
me and my friend are here to stay
we don't hear no yelling and screaming
we get up after every beating

no man can phase me
no woman can change me
'cause I got my pride right by my side
no man can phase me
no woman can change me
'cause I got my pride baby right by my side

the man's been tryin' to take my friend
can't take the heat as bad as it's been
gotta take off now and again
but my old friend be back again