Load me up with musical pride.
October 14, 2008 11:24 AM Subscribe
What song best represents pride [as in the seven deadly sins...] in an over-the-top ridiculous way OR subtly ingratiating way? I'm trying to put together a killer setlist of songs that are either unmistakably about pride or sneak up on you. Open season on genre.
"I'm too sexy" seems like an obvious one
posted by mandymanwasregistered at 11:31 AM on October 14, 2008
posted by mandymanwasregistered at 11:31 AM on October 14, 2008
Milkshake, by Kelis.
posted by Dipsomaniac at 11:33 AM on October 14, 2008
posted by Dipsomaniac at 11:33 AM on October 14, 2008
Mirror in the Bathroom by the English Beat
posted by martinX's bellbottoms at 11:36 AM on October 14, 2008
posted by martinX's bellbottoms at 11:36 AM on October 14, 2008
I'm The Face by The High Numbers (later The Who)
I Can Give You More by LL Cool J
Mannish Boy by Muddy Waters
King of Rock by RUN DMC
TNT by AC/DC
90% of rap music follows this blueprint (ie non-stop boasting).
posted by klangklangston at 11:40 AM on October 14, 2008
I Can Give You More by LL Cool J
Mannish Boy by Muddy Waters
King of Rock by RUN DMC
TNT by AC/DC
90% of rap music follows this blueprint (ie non-stop boasting).
posted by klangklangston at 11:40 AM on October 14, 2008
Try any hip-hop "I sure am a bad-ass" pieces, like 99 Problems, or glam metal pieces from Poison, Warrant, etc. "Nothing but a Good Time," for example.
posted by Cool Papa Bell at 11:41 AM on October 14, 2008
posted by Cool Papa Bell at 11:41 AM on October 14, 2008
Oh, wait, some more.
Big Balls, by AC/DC
The Guns of Brixton, The Clash
The Love Cats, The Cure
Take This Job and Shove It, Dead Kennedys
It Was A Very Good Year, Frank Sinatra
Dr. Feelgood, Motley Crue
Johnny B. Good, Chuck Berry
Opportunities, Pet Shop Boys
King of The Road, Roger Miller
Respect, Aretha Franklin
posted by Dipsomaniac at 11:43 AM on October 14, 2008
Big Balls, by AC/DC
The Guns of Brixton, The Clash
The Love Cats, The Cure
Take This Job and Shove It, Dead Kennedys
It Was A Very Good Year, Frank Sinatra
Dr. Feelgood, Motley Crue
Johnny B. Good, Chuck Berry
Opportunities, Pet Shop Boys
King of The Road, Roger Miller
Respect, Aretha Franklin
posted by Dipsomaniac at 11:43 AM on October 14, 2008
Are you willing to do musicals? 'Cause if so, there's "Bring Me My Bride" (A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum) and "The Lees of Old Virginia" (1776), which have both over-the-top-pride and Ron Holgate in common.
posted by thomas j wise at 11:43 AM on October 14, 2008
posted by thomas j wise at 11:43 AM on October 14, 2008
Pride (In the Name of Love) - the C&C version
posted by roger ackroyd at 11:48 AM on October 14, 2008
posted by roger ackroyd at 11:48 AM on October 14, 2008
The Decemberists - I Was Meant for the Stage
Beach Boys - Hang on to Your Ego
Kid Creole and the Coconuts - I'm a Wonderful Thing, Baby
posted by hydrophonic at 11:49 AM on October 14, 2008
Beach Boys - Hang on to Your Ego
Kid Creole and the Coconuts - I'm a Wonderful Thing, Baby
posted by hydrophonic at 11:49 AM on October 14, 2008
Major-General's Song from The Pirates of Penzance.
posted by Stylus Happenstance at 11:52 AM on October 14, 2008
posted by Stylus Happenstance at 11:52 AM on October 14, 2008
I Think I'm Wonderful by The Damned
Lay Me Low by Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds
Hang On To Your Ego by The Beach Boys
posted by Mountain Goatse at 11:53 AM on October 14, 2008
Lay Me Low by Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds
Hang On To Your Ego by The Beach Boys
posted by Mountain Goatse at 11:53 AM on October 14, 2008
There's always "I Did It My Way" by Frank Sinatra.
posted by valkyryn at 11:53 AM on October 14, 2008 [1 favorite]
posted by valkyryn at 11:53 AM on October 14, 2008 [1 favorite]
Dr. John's early stuff has a few good songs in this line. Gris Gris, I Walk on Guilded Splinters, Babylon, The Patriotic Flag Waver. Probably more.
posted by Lentrohamsanin at 11:55 AM on October 14, 2008
posted by Lentrohamsanin at 11:55 AM on October 14, 2008
Two by Randy Newman:
Lonely at the Top
My Life is Good
posted by Wink Ricketts at 11:55 AM on October 14, 2008
Lonely at the Top
My Life is Good
posted by Wink Ricketts at 11:55 AM on October 14, 2008
"I'm Every Woman," Chaka Khan
posted by notjustfoxybrown at 11:56 AM on October 14, 2008
posted by notjustfoxybrown at 11:56 AM on October 14, 2008
This song is the best around. Nothing's ever gonna bring it down.
posted by mkultra at 12:12 PM on October 14, 2008
posted by mkultra at 12:12 PM on October 14, 2008
One interpretation of "The Devil Went Down to Georgia" is that the devil deliberately lost the wager to tempt Johnny into the sin of Pride. ("I'm the best that's ever been.")
posted by DevilsAdvocate at 12:15 PM on October 14, 2008 [2 favorites]
posted by DevilsAdvocate at 12:15 PM on October 14, 2008 [2 favorites]
Kiss Me, Son of God by They Might Be Giants.
posted by contraption at 12:19 PM on October 14, 2008 [1 favorite]
posted by contraption at 12:19 PM on October 14, 2008 [1 favorite]
If you're looking for totally literal, the Undertones had a song called "The Sin of Pride." Unfortunately, it's late, crappy Undertones, not glorious, early Undertones.
posted by craichead at 12:21 PM on October 14, 2008
posted by craichead at 12:21 PM on October 14, 2008
"My name is Prince and I am funky
My name is Prince, the one and only
I did not come 2 funk around
Till I get your daughter, I won't leave this town
In the beginning (funky) God made the sea
But on the 7th day He made me"
- Prince
posted by Ziggurat at 12:28 PM on October 14, 2008
My name is Prince, the one and only
I did not come 2 funk around
Till I get your daughter, I won't leave this town
In the beginning (funky) God made the sea
But on the 7th day He made me"
- Prince
posted by Ziggurat at 12:28 PM on October 14, 2008
Alanis Morissette's cover of My Humps. Act now and get bonus cardinal sins at no extra charge!
posted by ellenaim at 12:30 PM on October 14, 2008 [2 favorites]
posted by ellenaim at 12:30 PM on October 14, 2008 [2 favorites]
Lipgloss by Lil Mama. Will get stuck in your head forever.
posted by MadamM at 12:32 PM on October 14, 2008 [1 favorite]
posted by MadamM at 12:32 PM on October 14, 2008 [1 favorite]
"When I Grow Up" by Pussycat Dolls. Ugh that song is just shameful.
posted by geekchic at 12:42 PM on October 14, 2008
posted by geekchic at 12:42 PM on October 14, 2008
Oh Lord, It's Hard To Be Humble, by Mac Davis: [SLYT, w/Muppets!]
Chorus:
Oh Lord it's hard to be humble
when you're perfect in every way.
I can't wait to look in the mirror
cause I get better loking each day.
To know me is to love me
I must be a hell of a man.
Oh Lord it's hard to be humble
but I'm doing the best that I can.
I used to have a girlfriend
but she just couldn't compete
with all of these love starved women
who keep clamoring at my feet.
Well I prob'ly could find me another
but I guess they're all in awe of me.
Who cares, I never get lonesome
cause I treasure my own company.
Chorus
I guess you could say I'm a loner,
a cowboy outlaw tough and proud.
I could have lots of friends if I want to
but then I wouldn't stand out from the crowd.
Some folks say that I'm egotistical.
Hell, I don't even know what that means.
I guess it has something to do
with the way that I
fill out my skin tight blue jeans.
Chorus
We're doing the best that we can
posted by mosk at 12:51 PM on October 14, 2008 [1 favorite]
Chorus:
Oh Lord it's hard to be humble
when you're perfect in every way.
I can't wait to look in the mirror
cause I get better loking each day.
To know me is to love me
I must be a hell of a man.
Oh Lord it's hard to be humble
but I'm doing the best that I can.
I used to have a girlfriend
but she just couldn't compete
with all of these love starved women
who keep clamoring at my feet.
Well I prob'ly could find me another
but I guess they're all in awe of me.
Who cares, I never get lonesome
cause I treasure my own company.
Chorus
I guess you could say I'm a loner,
a cowboy outlaw tough and proud.
I could have lots of friends if I want to
but then I wouldn't stand out from the crowd.
Some folks say that I'm egotistical.
Hell, I don't even know what that means.
I guess it has something to do
with the way that I
fill out my skin tight blue jeans.
Chorus
We're doing the best that we can
posted by mosk at 12:51 PM on October 14, 2008 [1 favorite]
"Big Shot" or "Everybody Loves You Now", both by Billy Joel.
posted by EmpressCallipygos at 12:58 PM on October 14, 2008
posted by EmpressCallipygos at 12:58 PM on October 14, 2008
A little obscure and esoteric, but "The Race For The Prize" - The Flaming Lips, The Soft Bulletin, is about an almost impossible quest to be the first to save the world. Be aware, video is inane and has nothing to do with the song.
posted by elendil71 at 12:58 PM on October 14, 2008
posted by elendil71 at 12:58 PM on October 14, 2008
The Greatest Man That Ever Lived by Weezer, if you want over the top.
posted by demiurge at 1:03 PM on October 14, 2008
posted by demiurge at 1:03 PM on October 14, 2008
Not to derail, but ellenaim, that's hilarious. Thanks for sharing.
I was going to suggest, "Gaston," but ironically, kimdog beat me to it.
There's also "Me" from the broadway show of Beauty and the Beast.
And there's "C'est Moi" from Camelot...
I imagine there are loads of Broadway songs that fit this query, for that matter. Unfortunately, I can't think of many others that haven't been mentioned.
posted by Kimothy at 1:25 PM on October 14, 2008
I was going to suggest, "Gaston," but ironically, kimdog beat me to it.
There's also "Me" from the broadway show of Beauty and the Beast.
And there's "C'est Moi" from Camelot...
I imagine there are loads of Broadway songs that fit this query, for that matter. Unfortunately, I can't think of many others that haven't been mentioned.
posted by Kimothy at 1:25 PM on October 14, 2008
One interpretation of "The Devil Went Down to Georgia" is that the devil deliberately lost the wager to tempt Johnny into the sin of Pride. ("I'm the best that's ever been.")
posted by DevilsAdvocate at 3:15 PM on October 14
Say what you will about the Devil, he's got a good spin machine...
posted by mkultra at 1:28 PM on October 14, 2008
posted by DevilsAdvocate at 3:15 PM on October 14
Say what you will about the Devil, he's got a good spin machine...
posted by mkultra at 1:28 PM on October 14, 2008
Response by poster: you guys are amazing. "my humps" is winning the day so far.
the damned and lush are sooo wonderfully smashed against each other.
keep 'em coming. this is going to be great.
posted by rubberfish at 1:42 PM on October 14, 2008
the damned and lush are sooo wonderfully smashed against each other.
keep 'em coming. this is going to be great.
posted by rubberfish at 1:42 PM on October 14, 2008
King - Love and Pride
Gotta love those '80s hairstyles, eh?
posted by velvet winter at 3:14 PM on October 14, 2008
Gotta love those '80s hairstyles, eh?
posted by velvet winter at 3:14 PM on October 14, 2008
PJ Harvey - 50 Ft Queenie
Patti Smith - Gloria ("Jesus died for somebody's sins.. but not mine")
Sonic Youth - KOOL THING
System of a Down - Cigaro (this is 100% ridiculous)
TLC - Creep
Robyn - Konichiwa Bitches
for hip hop IMHO..
50 Cent - I Get Money
Lil Wayne - Best Rapper Alive
Petey Pablo - I (yeah, that's the title.. just "I".. good stuff)
T.I. f/Wayne, Jay-Z, Kanye, with M.I.A. sample :) "Swagga Like Us"
posted by citron at 5:47 PM on October 14, 2008
Patti Smith - Gloria ("Jesus died for somebody's sins.. but not mine")
Sonic Youth - KOOL THING
System of a Down - Cigaro (this is 100% ridiculous)
TLC - Creep
Robyn - Konichiwa Bitches
for hip hop IMHO..
50 Cent - I Get Money
Lil Wayne - Best Rapper Alive
Petey Pablo - I (yeah, that's the title.. just "I".. good stuff)
T.I. f/Wayne, Jay-Z, Kanye, with M.I.A. sample :) "Swagga Like Us"
posted by citron at 5:47 PM on October 14, 2008
Oh man, how could I forget DJ KHALED who yells WE THE BEST over top of every single thing he does
We Takin over
posted by citron at 5:50 PM on October 14, 2008
We Takin over
posted by citron at 5:50 PM on October 14, 2008
Darth Vader's Theme from Star Wars
Prince - Cream
NSync - It's Gonna Be Me
NSync - Pop
Avril Lavigne - Girlfriend
Avril Lavigne - Sk8er Boi
Lou Rawls - You'll Never Find Another Love Like Mine
Justin Timberlake - SexyBack
Justin Timberlake - What Goes Around.../...Comes Around
Kool Moe Dee - I Go To Work
LL Cool J - Mama Said Knock You Out
Melissa Etheridge - I'm the Only One
Backstreet Boys - Everybody
Destiny's Child - Survivor
Jennifer Holiday - And I am Telling You (starts at 3:20)
Blaque - 808 Remix
Pussycat Dolls - Don't Cha
Elvis Costello - I Want You
Fergie - Glamorous
Irene Cara - Fame
Kanye West - Can't Tell Me Nothing
Kanye West - Good Life
Lady of Rage - Afro Puffs
Lenny Kravitz - Are You Gonna Go My Way
Pink - Cuz I Can
Prince - Baby I'm A Star
Prince - Gett Off
R Kelly - I'm A Flirt
Pulp - Common People
Love songs, especially the "you should break up with your gf/bf and be with me" type are really good for pride.
posted by nooneyouknow at 8:04 PM on October 14, 2008
Prince - Cream
NSync - It's Gonna Be Me
NSync - Pop
Avril Lavigne - Girlfriend
Avril Lavigne - Sk8er Boi
Lou Rawls - You'll Never Find Another Love Like Mine
Justin Timberlake - SexyBack
Justin Timberlake - What Goes Around.../...Comes Around
Kool Moe Dee - I Go To Work
LL Cool J - Mama Said Knock You Out
Melissa Etheridge - I'm the Only One
Backstreet Boys - Everybody
Destiny's Child - Survivor
Jennifer Holiday - And I am Telling You (starts at 3:20)
Blaque - 808 Remix
Pussycat Dolls - Don't Cha
Elvis Costello - I Want You
Fergie - Glamorous
Irene Cara - Fame
Kanye West - Can't Tell Me Nothing
Kanye West - Good Life
Lady of Rage - Afro Puffs
Lenny Kravitz - Are You Gonna Go My Way
Pink - Cuz I Can
Prince - Baby I'm A Star
Prince - Gett Off
R Kelly - I'm A Flirt
Pulp - Common People
Love songs, especially the "you should break up with your gf/bf and be with me" type are really good for pride.
posted by nooneyouknow at 8:04 PM on October 14, 2008
Tall Cool One, Robert Plant
Here Comes the Hotstepper, Ini Kamoze
posted by fuse theorem at 11:02 PM on October 14, 2008
Here Comes the Hotstepper, Ini Kamoze
posted by fuse theorem at 11:02 PM on October 14, 2008
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posted by hooray at 11:30 AM on October 14, 2008