Under Pressure
Chase Holfelder Lyrics


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Pressure pushing down on me
Pressing down on you, no man ask for
Under pressure that burns a building down
Splits a family in two
Puts people on streets

It′s the terror of knowing
What this world is about
Watching some good friends
Screaming, "Let me out!"
Tomorrow gets me higher
Pressure on people - people on streets

Pressure pushing down on me
Pressing down on you, no man ask for
Under pressure that burns a building down
Splits a family in two
Puts people on streets

It's the terror of knowing
What this world is about
Watching some good friends
Screaming, "Let me out!"
Tomorrow gets me higher
Pressure on people - people on streets

Pressure pushing down on me
Pressing down on you, no man ask for
Under pressure that burns a building down




Splits a family in two
Puts people on streets

Overall Meaning

Chase Holfelder's song Under Pressure is a cover of the classic hit song by Queen and David Bowie. The lyrics are reflective of the pressures and stresses of modern society. The opening lines "Pressure pushing down on me, Pressing down on you, no man ask for" speaks about the overwhelming feeling of pressure, and how it affects everyone, regardless of status or position. The line "Under pressure that burns a building down, Splits a family in two, Puts people on streets" depicts how the pressure we feel can have such severe consequences on our lives and society at large.


The next lines, "It's the terror of knowing, What this world is about, Watching some good friends, Screaming, "Let me out!"", speak of the realization of the harsh reality of the world we live in, and how it can be overwhelming and scary. The chorus "Pressure on people - people on streets" shows how the pressure we feel can lead to social and economic issues, such as homelessness and poverty.


In summary, Chase Holfelder's version of Under Pressure is a powerful interpretation of the original song that highlights the intense pressure and stresses of modern society. The lyrics are thought-provoking and insightful, reminding us of the challenges we face in our daily lives.


Line by Line Meaning

Pressure pushing down on me
The feeling of being weighed down by the stress of life and its expectations is becoming overwhelming.


Pressing down on you, no man ask for
This feeling of pressure is so strong that it's not just affecting me but also others in a harmful way.


Under pressure that burns a building down
The pressure people are under is so intense it can lead to catastrophic events such as the destruction of buildings.


Splits a family in two
The stress can also cause people to turn on each other, leading to the breakdown of relationships and even families.


Puts people on streets
The stress can also lead to financial hardships, making it difficult for people to keep their homes and forcing them to become homeless.


It's the terror of knowing
The fear of what's to come creates an overwhelming sense of anxiety and uncertainty.


What this world is about
It's hard to understand the larger picture and purpose of life, creating further confusion and panic.


Watching some good friends
Seeing others who are going through the same struggles and pain can make it feel more unbearable.


Screaming, "Let me out!"
People are desperate for relief and a way to escape the pressure and stress they're under.


Tomorrow gets me higher
The constant stress and anticipation of what's to come can create a perpetual cycle of anxiety and an elevated feeling of pressure.


Pressure on people - people on streets
The stress and pressure that people are under can have real-world consequences, such as homelessness and poverty.




Writer(s): Brian May, Freddie Mercury, John Deacon, David Bowie, Roger Taylor

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@chaseholfelder

Happy to be back making videos again! Available on all music services: https://ffm.to/surfacepressure

@tylersimpson7597

Glad you are back man! During my global backpacking trip over this past year, I always included you as one of my top three favorite artists when I got to talk music with others. I was hoping nothing bad happened since there was a solid intermission, but am glad you’re back all the same!

Any chance you’ll ever record “into the unknown” transposed? I know you had mentioned recording it on the High note challenge, but I’m still soooo hyped to hear it!

@MaximusFT

Очень рад что ты вернулся! Твоего творчества очень не хватало!

@DSingh4

So happy you are back , thank you for all your videos and the talent you share with us 🙏🏽

@notalltheories

Perfect song to come back with man! We missed you!

@danielanoemirobles4034

I just fell in love with you again 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

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@PandorasBoxYT

Where’d you go?? It’s been a while!

@skr33nsav3r

Suggestion - The Greatest Showman: Never Enough, in Minor! Dark song with a dark tone would be chef's kiss

@brandonmoore2541

OMG BRILLIANT IDEA Please, Chase, this one's waiting for your amazing minor key version!

@moonronic

i rlly wanna hear his cover of this is me in minor too :D

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