Pride
Dean Martin · Lay Some Happiness On Me: The Reprise Years (Repri [2002]
(My heart tells me stay but my pride tells me go.)
I know you're doing lots of things that ain't right
You're out with a different crowd almost every night
You're making me look like a crazy fool
Why do I have these doubts about leaving you.
My heart tells me stay and my pride tells me go
But how can I leave you when I love you so
Which way should I turn I'd sure like to know
My heart tells me stay but my pride tells me go.
--- Instrumental ---
I'd be much better off to get you off of my mind
And make you a mem'ry that I'd like to leave behind
I know that misery's all you'll put me through
Why do I have these doubts about leaving you.
My heart tells me stay and my pride tells me go
But how can I leave you when I love you so
Which way should I turn I'd sure like to know
My heart tells me stay but my pride tells me go...
About Pride
Dean Martin's "Pride" stands as a quintessential example of his effortless cool, delivered with the smooth baritone that defined his career. Recorded for the album *Lay Some Happiness On Me: The Reprise Years*, the track showcases Martin's mastery of the lounge and pop standards genre, blending a relaxed tempo with a sophisticated arrangement typical of his mid-to-late period recordings. The song reflects the laid-back, sophisticated persona Martin cultivated, often pairing such tracks with his signature cigarette smoke and casual demeanor. As part of his extensive discography, "Pride" captures the essence of his ability to reinterpret classic material with a unique, understated flair that resonated with audiences worldwide. It remains a staple in collections of his greatest hits, illustrating his enduring influence on the easy-listening and jazz-pop landscape.