I thought those subtle hints were meant to be endorsements
I didn't know that I should wait for any reinforcements
Lust is a natural crime, that's why I was convicted
Naiveté is just the calling card of the nit-witted

Pure pride is pretty, next to vestal jealousy
Pure pride is petty, when they're touching you rebelliously
Convince me that it's your conviction, falling flat's no odd affliction

You said those flimsy flirts were meant to be rejected
You didn't know that kind of love should go left uncorrected
You say your friends are so hip, I think I'm getting hip-sick
Better not talk while chewing gum or it'll smear your lipstick

Pure pride is pretty, next to vestal jealousy
Pure pride is petty, when they're touching you rebelliously
Convince me that it's your conviction, falling flat's no odd affliction

(Solo)

Pure pride, pure pride, pure pride, pure pride

He said those flaky flakes weren't worth his heart's attention
He didn't know your ignorance was no pretension
Your halo's fading, you're so overrated
Didn't they say that reputations would be violated

Pure pride is pretty, next to vestal jealousy
Pure pride is petty, when they're touching you rebelliously
Convince me that it's your conviction, falling flat's no odd affliction
Yeah, pure pride