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Pressure and Time
Rival Sons Lyrics
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It doesn't take too much to keep me satisfied
Down to work for my money and earn my keep
Hunger's got a way to tame a man's pride
(Can we build it up?)
I don't know we can (can we build it up?)
Let's get to work, every woman and man (can we raise it up?)
With pressure and time (can we build it up?)
I said, I'm gonna get mine
(Can we build it up?)
I don't know we can (can we build it up?)
Let's get to work, every woman and man (can we raise it up?)
Well, with pressure and time (can we build it up?)
I said, I'm gonna get mine, yeah
Hey, I'm not asking for a throne and crown
I'm not pining for a starving queen
Tooth and nail will wear any man down
And my Mama keeps telling me I'm way too lean
(Can we build it up?)
I don't know we can (can we build it up?)
Let's get to work, every woman and man (can we raise it up?)
With pressure and time (can we build it up?)
I said, I'm gonna get mine
(Can we build it up?)
I don't know we can (can we build it up?)
Let's get to work, every woman and man (can we raise it up?)
With pressure and time (can we build it up?)
I said, I'm gonna get mine
Take me out of this mudslide of never enough (can we build it up?)
Let me eat from the fruit right off of the tree (can we build it up?)
When God gets his rest 'cause the six days are just too rough (can we build it up?)
I can only pray he doesn't forget about me, oh
(Can we build it up?)
Get to work, every woman and man (can we build it up?)
Pressure and time (can we build it up?)
Said, every woman and man (can we build it up?)
I don't know if we can (can we build it up?)
Get to work, every woman and (can we build it up?)
Pressure and time (can we build it up?)
I said, I'm gonna get mine
Oh, pressure and time, hey-hey, yeah
And I'm gonna get mine
Hmm-hmm
In Rival Sons's song "Pressure and Time," the lyrics depict a desire for satisfaction through hard work and earning. The singer expresses contentment with they have as long as they work hard and earn it. The lyrics suggest that the hunger to succeed ultimately can break down one's pride and lead to success. The chorus poses a question of whether we can build something up and if we can raise it, through pressure and time, with every woman and man. The singer is determined to work hard, get what they need, and rise above the never enough feeling.
The lyrics of the song reflect the band's hard-working ethos and work ethic. The words speak to the idea of putting effort into something to get results. The song shows that hard work and determination are essential ingredients for success.
Line by Line Meaning
Give me only what I need
I am content with the bare minimum
It doesn't take too much to keep me satisfied
I am easily pleased
Down to work for my money and earn my keep
I am willing to work hard for what I have
Hunger's got a way to tame a man's pride
Being in need can humble a person
Can we build it up?
Can we improve the situation?
I don't know we can
I'm not sure if it's possible
Let's get to work, every woman and man
Let's put in the effort, together
With pressure and time
By persevering, gradually over time
I said, I'm gonna get mine
I will achieve my goals
Hey, I'm not asking for a throne and crown
I am not seeking extravagance
I'm not pining for a starving queen
I don't want someone dependent on me
Tooth and nail will wear any man down
Struggle takes its toll
And my Mama keeps telling me I'm way too lean
My mother worries about my well-being
Take me out of this mudslide of never enough
Help me escape from a cycle of scarcity
Let me eat from the fruit right off of the tree
Allow me to partake in abundance
When God gets his rest 'cause the six days are just too rough
When even the divine needs a break from work
I can only pray he doesn't forget about me, oh
I hope I am not overlooked
Said, every woman and man
All of us
I don't know if we can
I'm not sure if it's possible
Pressure and time
Through perseverance over time
And I'm gonna get mine
I will achieve my goals
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Written by: Jay Bartholomew Buchanan, Michael P. Miley, Robin Everhart, Scott Holiday
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