Track 2 of the single Cap in the Air · 2017
Quiet Pride
by Max Solano
“For everyone who did the job right and went home without applause. I kept the arrangement almost bare, so it wouldn't be loud about it.”
soul-pop · soul-pop · hushed soul · 2:54
Lyrics
Nobody clapped when I finished the job No banner, no band, no big applause I swept the step and I locked the door And I stood a little taller than before No need to shout, no need to show Some things you just know It's quiet pride, a warm small light Sitting by me through the night Nobody sees it but it's mine Quiet pride, gentle and fine I did my best, I did it right Quiet pride, quiet pride The loaf came out a little bit crooked The garden grew a little bit slow But I kept showing up every day And look at the flowers anyway No need to shout, no need to show Some things you just know It's quiet pride, a warm small light Sitting by me through the night Nobody sees it but it's mine Quiet pride, gentle and fine I did my best, I did it right Quiet pride, quiet pride Softly now, no trumpet sound Feet on the ground, feet on the ground I'll tell my heart, I'll tell it low You did good, you can go slow It's quiet pride, a warm small light Sitting by me through the night Nobody sees it but it's mine Quiet pride, gentle and fine I did my best, I did it right Quiet pride, quiet pride Hum it low, hum it slow Quiet pride, and I know