Under Pressure
銘綴氈勦Queen Lyrics

Mm ba ba de
A series of nonsensical syllables, serving as an intro to the song.

Um bum ba de
More nonsense syllables, creating a rhythmic pattern in the intro.

Um bu bu bum da de
Even more nonsensical syllables, establishing a pattern that continues throughout the intro.

Pressure pushing down on me
The overwhelming feeling of being under immense pressure, which is pushing down on the artist, making it difficult to cope.

Pressing down on you no man ask for
The pressure is also pushing down on the people around the artist, who didn't ask for it but are affected nonetheless.

Under pressure that brings a building down
Too much pressure can cause a building to collapse, just as too much pressure can cause a person to break down.

Splits a family in two
The pressure can cause relationships to break down, causing families to split apart.

Puts people on streets
The pressure and resulting breakdowns can lead to homelessness and displacement.

Um ba ba be
More nonsensical syllables, serving as a transition between verses.

De day da
A continuation of the nonsense syllables that serve as a transition.

Ee day da that's okay
A phrase of reassurance that everything will eventually be okay.

It's the terror of knowing
The fear of knowing that life can be unpredictable and uncontrollable, leading to anxiety and stress.

What the world is about
The unknown factors of life that can weigh heavily on a person's mind, without any clear resolutions.

Watching some good friends
Observing the struggles that close friends are experiencing due to the pressures of life.

Screaming Let me out
Expressing a desire to escape from the pressures and stresses of life.

Pray tomorrow gets me higher
Expressing a hope that the future will be better and free from the pressures of the present.

Pressure on people people on streets
The impact of pressure and stress on individuals and the community as a whole, leading to suffering and hardship.

Day day de mm hm
More nonsense syllables, serving as a transition between verses.

Da da da ba ba
Continued nonsense syllables that are used to maintain the song's rhythm and flow.

Chippin' around kick my brains around the floor
Feeling mentally exhausted and physically drained due to the pressures and stresses of life, making it feel as if the brain is being kicked around like a ball.

These are the days it never rains but it pours
A phrase expressing how difficult times come in clusters, exacerbating feelings of stress and pressure.

Ee do ba be
More nonsense syllables, serving as a transition between verses.

Ee da ba ba ba
Continued nonsense syllables that are used to maintain the song's rhythm and flow.

Um bo bo
More nonsensical syllables, creating another rhythmic pattern.

Be lap
Continued nonsense syllables that maintain the rhythmic pattern in the chorus.

People on streets ee da de da de
The impact of pressure and stress on everyday people, who are struggling to cope with life's demands.

People on streets ee da de da de da de da
A continuation of the theme of how the pressure of life affects everyday people in unique and personal ways.

Turned away from it all like a blind man
Feeling helpless and unable to face the pressures of life, as if one is turning away and ignoring them like a blind person cannot see.

Sat on a fence but it don't work
Trying to remain neutral and not get involved with the stresses of life, but ultimately finding that this approach does not bring relief or solve problems.

Keep coming up with love but it's so slashed and torn
Trying to stay positive and focus on love, but finding that this approach can feel forced and difficult to maintain in the face of overwhelming stress and pressure.

Why, why, why?
A series of rhetorical questions expressing frustration and desperation in the face of unrelenting pressure and stress.

Love love love love love
Despite the struggles and difficulties, the artist emphasizes the importance of love as a source of strength and hope.

Insanity laughs under pressure we're breaking
Under extreme pressure and stress, it can be difficult to stay rational, leading to feelings of hysteria and mental breakdown.

Can't we give ourselves one more chance
An appeal to oneself and others to try again and not give up, despite the challenges of life.

Why can't we give love that one more chance
Further emphasizing the importance of love, the singer asks why it's so hard to hold onto and sustain through difficult times.

Why can't we give love give love give love give love
A repetitive emphasis on the importance of giving and receiving love, despite the obstacles that may be faced in doing so.

Give love give love give love give love give love
A continuation of the repetition on the importance of love in the face of pressure and stress.

'Cause love's such an old fashioned word
Despite the importance of love, the singer acknowledges that it may seem old-fashioned or outdated compared to the modern challenges and pressures of life.

And love dares you to care for
Despite its challenges, love is still a powerful force, daring and encouraging people to care for one another and themselves.

The people on the (people on streets) edge of the night
Emphasizing that everyone is struggling in their own way, but some people are more vulnerable and in need of support, such as those on the streets at night.

And loves (people on streets) dares you to change our way of
Love also challenges people to reevaluate and change the way society treats and helps those who are struggling, such as those on the streets.

Caring about ourselves
Encouraging a shift in focus towards caring not just for ourselves, but for others in need, as a way to combat the pressures and stresses of life.

This is our last dance
The singer acknowledges the fleeting nature of life and that we only have limited time to make a difference and show love towards one another.

This is ourselves
The artist emphasizes that we can only be our true selves, and that love and care for ourselves and others is essential to making the most of our limited time on earth.

Under pressure
A repetition of the song's main theme, reiterating the idea that life is full of pressures and stresses that can be difficult to manage.

Under pressure
A final repetition of the song's main theme, emphasizing the central message of the song and bringing it to a powerful close.