The Theater Equation ACT 2, Scene 3 – Day fourteen: Pride (Live in Rotterdam)

[Me: James LaBrie]
I have always been creative, I don't understand
Aspired to be an artist, not a business man

[Pride: Magnus Ekwall]
You need to show your old man you're in control
To be successful, you'd sell your own soul!
(Yeah) you'd sell your own soul!

[Me: James LaBrie]
I've always been respectable, I don't understand
I tried to be compassionate, I'm not a ruthless man!

[Pride: Magnus Ekwall]
You need to show them you're superior, you lead the field
No one opposes you, all man must yield!
(Ah) all man must yield!
(Ah)

[Solo]

[Me: James LaBrie]
I've always been affectionate, don't understand
I really love her, I'm not a heartless man!

[Pride: Magnus Ekwall]
You have no time for commitments, they get in the way
Get down to business, there's no time to play!

[Reason: Eric Clayton]
You can still change, and right what is wrong

[Pride: Magnus Ekwall]
But can you swallow me, or am I too strong?

[Reason: Eric Clayton]
You have to get back now, it's not too late

[Pride: Magnus Ekwall]
It's not like you to resign to your fate

[Reason: Eric Clayton]
The loved ones are waiting, break out of your cage

[Pride: Magnus Ekwall]
You have the power, give in to your rage

[Reason: Eric Clayton]
Listen to Pride now, for once now he's right

[Pride: Magnus Ekwall]
Listen to Reason, let us be your guide