Under Pressure
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Mm ba ba de
A nonsensical vocalization that sets the rhythm and tone for the song.

Um bum ba de
Another unintelligible vocalization that helps establish the beat and flow of the song.

Um bu bu bum da de
Yet another nonsensical vocalization to add to the rhythmic pattern of the song.

Pressure pushing down on me
The weight of expectations and responsibilities weighing heavily on the artist's mind and causing stress and anxiety.

Pressing down on you no man ask for
The artist recognizes that the pressure they feel is not unique to them and that others are likely experiencing the same stress and strain.

Under pressure that brings a building down
The immense pressure placed on a structure can cause it to collapse or be destroyed, just as the pressure placed on an individual or group can be destructive.

Splits a family in two
The intense pressure can cause conflict and division within a family, leading to serious consequences and long-lasting effects.

Puts people on streets
The negative effects of pressure can leave individuals struggling to make ends meet, causing them to lose their homes or be forced to live on the streets.

It's the terror of knowing What the world is about
The artist experiences a sense of terror when they consider the vastness and complexity of the world and its many problems.

Watching some good friends Screaming Let me out
The pressure and stress of life can cause people to feel trapped or desperate, even leading to cries for help or desperation from those closest to us.

Pray tomorrow gets me higher Pressure on people people on streets
The singer seeks a way to alleviate the pressure and stress of life, hoping that a better tomorrow will bring relief to those struggling on the streets.

Chippin' around kick my brains around the floor
The artist feels mentally exhausted and drained, struggling to cope with the constant pressure in their mind.

These are the days it never rains but it pours
The constant pressure and stress of life can feel overwhelming and unrelenting, like a never-ending storm that only grows stronger.

People on streets ee da de da de People on streets ee da de da de da de da
A repetition of the idea that pressure and stress affect everyone, even those on the streets.

Turned away from it all like a blind man Sat on a fence but it don't work
The singer feels helpless and unable to escape the pressure and stress, even when they try to distance themselves from it or ignore its effects.

Keep coming up with love but it's so slashed and torn Why, why, why? Love love love love love
The artist tries to combat the negative effects of pressure with love and positivity, but finds their efforts often fall short and they are left questioning why things can't be better.

Insanity laughs under pressure we're breaking
The pressure and stress can have a profoundly negative impact on mental health, leading to desperation and even madness.

Can't we give ourselves one more chance Why can't we give love that one more chance Why can't we give love give love give love give love Give love give love give love give love give love
The singer longs for a chance to make things right, to show love and compassion to others and avoid the destructive consequences of pressure and stress.

'Cause love's such an old fashioned word And love dares you to care for The people on the (people on streets) edge of the night And loves (people on streets) dares you to change our way of Caring about ourselves
Ultimately, the singer believes that love is the key to overcoming the negative effects of pressure and stress, encouraging us to care for others and change our mindset to focus on positivity and compassion rather than being ruled by fear and anxiety.

This is our last dance This is ourselves Under pressure Under pressure Pressure
The song ends with a repetition of the title phrase, emphasizing the immense pressure and stress everyone faces in life, and encouraging us to connect with others and approach life with love and compassion despite the challenges we face.