Pressure
Alexander Stewart Lyrics
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Driving through LA
I shoulda known better
I quit smoking
It was easier than tryna quit you
And im hoping
That you'll fall in love with somebody new
If it's up to me i'm not gonna choose
To miss you
Running through places
Flipping through phases
All that i'm craving
Is you
Trying to change it
Cause i can't face it
All that i'm craving
Is you
Pressure
Driving through la
I shoulda known better
Than to hit you up this late
Cause i never
Have the heart to stay
But i should know better
Cause i still can't walk away
Walk away
It's ironic
When i know you couldn't be worse for me
But i want it
The good the bad all the intbetween
I can't stop it
Think i'm in love with the misery
Cause i want it
no
Running through places
Flipping through phases
All that i'm craving
Is you
Trying to change it
Cause i can't face it
All that i'm craving
Is you
Pressure
Driving through la
I shoulda known better
Than to hit you up this late
Cause i never
Have the heart to stay
But i should know better
Cause i still can't walk away
Walk away
In Alexander Stewart's song "Pressure," the lyrics depict a person's struggle with a toxic and addictive relationship. The singer is driving through Los Angeles, a symbol of the glamorous and fast-paced lifestyle, which suggests that they are caught up in the chaos and pressure of their relationship. The line "I shoulda known better" implies that the singer is aware of the destructive nature of the relationship but is unable to resist the temptation.
The chorus emphasizes the internal conflict the singer faces. They express the difficulty of quitting their partner, comparing it to quitting smoking, which is erroneously believed to be easier than letting go of this person. The longing for the partner to fall in love with someone new indicates a desire for their own freedom from the attachment. However, the singer acknowledges that deep down, they are not willing to let go entirely, as they do not want to miss the familiarity and connection they share.
The second verse delves deeper into the paradoxical nature of the relationship. The singer acknowledges that the partner is not good for them, but still craves the love, both the good and bad aspects of it. They admit to being in love with the misery, which suggests a willingness to suffer for the sake of holding onto the relationship. The repetition of the phrase "running through places, flipping through phases" portrays the singer's constant search for fulfillment and resolution, only to ultimately realize that they still crave their partner above all else.
Overall, "Pressure" explores the conflicting emotions and internal turmoil of being in a toxic relationship. The lyrics reflect the struggle to let go and the temptation to hold onto something that is ultimately harmful, highlighting the complexities of love and the impact it has on our choices.
Line by Line Meaning
Pressure
Feeling overwhelmed and under stress
Driving through LA
Navigating a challenging and demanding environment
I shoulda known better
Regretting not having made a wiser decision
I quit smoking
Stopping a habit that was addictive and hard to give up
It was easier than tryna quit you
Finding it less challenging to quit smoking than to let go of a person
And im hoping
Wishing and desiring
That you'll fall in love with somebody new
Yearning for the person to find happiness and love with someone else
Cause i know it
Being certain and aware
If it's up to me i'm not gonna choose
Deciding not to select a particular option
To miss you
Not wanting to feel the absence and longing for the person
Running through places
Moving hastily from one location to another
Flipping through phases
Transitioning and experiencing different stages of emotions
All that i'm craving
Having a strong desire for something
Is you
Yearning for the person
Trying to change it
Attempting to alter the situation
Cause i can't face it
Being unable to confront or deal with something
Pressure
Feeling overwhelmed and under stress
Driving through LA
Navigating a challenging and demanding environment
I shoulda known better
Regretting not having made a wiser decision
Than to hit you up this late
Realizing that reaching out to the person at a late hour was unwise
Cause i never
Consistently lacking the willingness or courage to
Have the heart to stay
Being unable to remain emotionally invested in the relationship
But i should know better
Recognizing that one should have more awareness and understanding
Cause i still can't walk away
Being incapable of letting go and leaving
Walk away
Leave and move on
It's ironic
Contradictory in a way that is unexpected or absurd
When i know you couldn't be worse for me
Despite knowing that the person is not good for oneself
But i want it
Desiring and longing for it anyway
The good the bad all the intbetween
Embracing and accepting all aspects of the relationship
I can't stop it
Being unable to prevent or control it
Think i'm in love with the misery
Believing to be in love with the pain and suffering caused by the relationship
Cause i want it no
Desiring it despite knowing it may not be good
Running through places
Moving hastily from one location to another
Flipping through phases
Transitioning and experiencing different stages of emotions
All that i'm craving
Having a strong desire for something
Is you
Yearning for the person
Trying to change it
Attempting to alter the situation
Cause i can't face it
Being unable to confront or deal with something
Pressure
Feeling overwhelmed and under stress
Driving through LA
Navigating a challenging and demanding environment
I shoulda known better
Regretting not having made a wiser decision
Than to hit you up this late
Realizing that reaching out to the person at a late hour was unwise
Cause i never
Consistently lacking the willingness or courage to
Have the heart to stay
Being unable to remain emotionally invested in the relationship
But i should know better
Recognizing that one should have more awareness and understanding
Cause i still can't walk away
Being incapable of letting go and leaving
Walk away
Leave and move on
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: SYLVESTER STEWART, BEN T WEBER, JABREEL V STEWART, SOLOMON O STEWART, TYLER DENNY WEBER
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"Pressure" lyrics
Pressure
Driving through LA
I shoulda known better
I quit smoking
It was easier than tryna quit you
And I'm hoping
That you'll fall in love with somebody new
Cause I know it
If it's up to me I'm not gonna choose
To miss you
Running through places
Flipping through phases
All that I'm craving
Is you
Trying to change it
Cause I can't face it
All that I'm craving
Is you
Pressure
Driving through la
I shoulda known better
Than to hit you up this late
Cause I never
Have the heart to stay
But I should know better
Cause I still can't walk away
Walk away
It's ironic
When I know you couldn't be worse for me
But I want it
The good the bad all the intbetween
I can't stop it
Think I'm in love with the misery
Cause I want it
No
Running through places
Flipping through phases
All that I'm craving
Is you
Trying to change it
Cause I can't face it
All that I'm craving
Is you
Pressure
Driving through la
I shoulda known better
Than to hit you up this late
Cause I never
Have the heart to stay
But I should know better
Cause I still can't walk away
Walk away
Abby Ramos
The best song for when you're in the car. 🎶🤪
A. Mathyas
Yeah but with doing the homework too xd
Abby Ramos
@A. Mathyas Agreed.
Susela Susela
i am in the car 😅😂
Susela Susela
i am in the car 😅😂
Susela Susela
i am in the car 😅😂
~×Thę•Ønly- Pianø⁰
This is great Alex - both your voice and the 3 new songs - are great! - I can't wait for a concert of yours ☺️❤️
chaima_stew
I'm in love with this song 😥 I can never stop listening to it 💜❤️
Jhulio Csar
Hermoso Tema, definitivamente el mundo pide más música como está. me ha fascinado tu estilo y música. 😍🎶🎧💎
Im_RaNdOM2.0
His voice is so good and the song! love it