Under Pressure
CDM Project Lyrics

Ice Ice, Baby!
Repetitive, useless words representing a cold and emotionless demeanor

Pressure pushing down on me
Feeling of being weighed down and suffocated by the demands and expectations of society

Pressing down on you no man ask for
The same societal pressures that push down on me also affect others without their consent

Under pressure - that burns a building down Splits a family in two Puts people on streets
The extreme stress and pressure placed on individuals can lead to destructive consequences such as loss of home, family, and livelihood

It's the terror of knowing What the world is about
The overwhelming fear and anxiety that comes from the realization of the harsh realities and complexities of the world

Watching some good friends Screaming 'Get me out'
Witnessing the distress of close friends who are also struggling with intense pressure and stress

Pray tomorrow - takes me higher
Finding solace and hope in the idea of a better future, possibly through religious or spiritual means

Pressure on people - people on streets
The connection between societal pressure and the rise of homelessness and poverty

All right stop collaborate and listen Ice is back with my brand new invention
A arrogant attitude of self-importance and boastfulness

Something grabs a hold of me tightly Flow like a harpoon daily and nightly
Feeling of being trapped or caught in a situation that becomes more intense over time

Will it ever stop - yo - I don't know Turn off the lights and I'll glow
Uncertainty about whether the pressure and stress will ever cease, but feeling of confidence and ability to persevere in the face of it

To the extreme I rock a mic like a vandal Light up a stage and wax a chump like a candle
Using music and performance as a way to cope with and escape from the pressures of everyday life

Dance, go rush to the speaker that booms I'm killing your brain like a poisonous mushroom
The intensity and power of music to capture and affect the mind of the listener

Deadly, when I play a dope melody Anything less than the best is a felony
An unwavering commitment to excellence and perfectionism, which may exacerbate feelings of pressure and stress

Love it or leave it you better gang way You better hit bull's eye the kid don't play
Demanding respect and recognition for one's talents and abilities, and a resistance to criticism or failure

If there was a problem - yo - I'll solve it Check out the hook while my DJ revolves it
Confidence in one's ability to overcome any obstacle, using music and performance as a way to distract from and cope with life's problems

Why 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
A plea for self-compassion and love, and a desire for society to become more compassionate and loving in general

'Cause love's such an old fashioned word And love dares you to care for The people on the edge of the night And loves dares you to change our way of Caring about ourselves
An assertion that love is essential for promoting compassion and empathy for others, and a call to change society's emphasis on self-centeredness and individualism

This is our last dance This is ourselves Under pressure.
A call to action to recognize the destructive effects of societal pressure and stress, and to take control of one's own life narrative before it's too late.