Increase the Pressure
Conflict Lyrics


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The second album full of same old songs
Fighting back against a system which is cruel and wrong
Yet another battering ram against a wall of power
A blasphemous attack to blow the leader?s cover
It's a message from those who won't take no more

Of seeing the privileged profit from the poor
Of the scientist?s piss they call research
Of being told we?re scum and should be birched
Well bollocks to them all, keep smashing at the wall

Pile the pressure on and Government will fall
But it takes more than music and more than words
To recreate a nation that's controlled by hoards
Of police, army and fuck knows what else

That they've got waiting for the backlash from the people who care
To question their control, their dividing lines
Power must be tested, it's testing time
Power must be tested, we've heard that time and time again

But no matter how much pain and protest, nothing seems to change
The Government show forces and our movement cowers in fear
Some still strive for freedom, while others simply sneer
It's the same old racket with the same old songs

Well it's the same fucking system and it still stands strong
The battle continues so bollocks to them
Who mock our anarchy then bow their heads again
You try working for something that a system can't make

Creating something that a law can't take




Back as a loss of privilege for stepping out of line
Power ain't been tested, so now's the time to fuck them up again

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Conflict's Increase the Pressure convey a message of rebellion against a system that is unjust and oppressive. The song highlights the need for change and a call to action to bring about such change. The lyrics depict the government as an uncaring and insensitive institution that oppresses the poor and marginalized while benefiting the privileged. The song portrays the government as being willing to use force to maintain its power and control over the people.


The lyrics suggest that music and words alone may not be enough to change the system. Instead, there needs to be active resistance and pressure exerted on the government in order to bring about change. The song also portrays the government's power as being fragile, and that if enough pressure is exerted, it may collapse.


The song is a reflection of the anarchist and punk rock culture that Conflict was a part of during the 1980s. It is a call to arms for those that feel oppressed and frustrated by the system. The lyrics demonstrate a deep sense of anger and frustration towards those in power and a belief that change is needed in order for the oppressed to gain their freedom.


Line by Line Meaning

The second album full of same old songs
This is the second album with songs that address the same issue of fighting against a cruel and wrongful system.


Fighting back against a system which is cruel and wrong
The song is a response to the cruel and wrongful system in place, and the artists are fighting back against it.


Yet another battering ram against a wall of power
This song is a metaphorical battering ram used to try and break down the wall of power held by the government.


A blasphemous attack to blow the leader?s cover
The song is an attack on the government leaders who are hiding behind their power and privilege.


It's a message from those who won't take no more
The song is a message to those who have had enough, and are willing to take action to change the system.


Of seeing the privileged profit from the poor
This line talks about the injustice of the rich benefiting from the poor, which has been observed for too long.


Of the scientist?s piss they call research
The song is critical of misusing scientific research to maintain power and control.


Of being told we?re scum and should be birched
This line expresses the frustration of being belittled by those in power and authority.


Well bollocks to them all, keep smashing at the wall
The song encourages those who are fighting for change to keep pushing and resisting against the system.


Pile the pressure on and Government will fall
The lyrics imply that if enough pressure is put on the government, change will eventually happen and the government will collapse.


But it takes more than music and more than words
The song acknowledges that music and words alone are not enough to create change, it requires action and effort.


To recreate a nation that's controlled by hoards
This line refers to the challenge of rebuilding a nation that is controlled by a powerful few.


Of police, army and fuck knows what else
The song speaks to the unknown forces that could be used against those who fight against the government, including the police and military.


That they've got waiting for the backlash from the people who care
This line refers to the government preparing for retaliation from those who want change.


To question their control, their dividing lines
The song encourages people to question the government's control and their methods of creating division among the people.


Power must be tested, it's testing time
This line is a call to action to test the power structure of the government and see if change can be made.


Power must be tested, we've heard that time and time again
The song recognizes that the call to test power and create change has been made many times in the past, but action is still needed.


But no matter how much pain and protest, nothing seems to change
This line speaks to the frustration that many people feel when their efforts to create change seem futile.


The Government show forces and our movement cowers in fear
This line speaks to the intimidation tactics used by the government to discourage change, and the fear that it instills in those fighting for change.


Some still strive for freedom, while others simply sneer
The song acknowledges that not everyone is actively fighting for change, and some even mock the efforts of those who are.


It's the same old racket with the same old songs
The song acknowledges that the struggle for change has been going on for a long time, and the same issues are still being addressed.


Well it's the same fucking system and it still stands strong
This line expresses the frustration that the government system has not changed, even with all the efforts to create change.


The battle continues so bollocks to them
The song encourages those fighting for change to keep pushing, regardless of the obstacles they face.


Who mock our anarchy then bow their heads again
This line speaks to those who criticize the push for change, but eventually cave in to the pressures of the movement.


You try working for something that a system can't make
This line speaks to the challenge of creating change within a system that is inherently flawed and resistant to change.


Creating something that a law can't take
The song speaks to the idea of creating something so valuable that it cannot be taken away by laws and regulations.


Back as a loss of privilege for stepping out of line
This line speaks to the idea that those who step out of line and push for change may lose their privileges and face consequences from the government.


Power ain't been tested, so now's the time to fuck them up again
The song is a call to action to test the power structure of the government, and continue pushing for change even when it seems impossible.




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: COLIN JERWOOD

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Comments from YouTube:

@mbdobs2472

Used to listen to these guys in the mid 80s when I was 16. Strayed away for a while but about a decade ago I woke up a JD came back around and listen to them now more than ever. I’m 51. Can’t wait to freak the kids out when I’m like 80 on my porch in my rocking chair blasting this throughout the neighborhood

@danielscissorhands

Heh. What a JD?

@mbdobs2472

@danielscissorhands *and

@danielscissorhands

@mBdobs Oh okay :)

@paulmanser1345

Fucking love conflict, nuff said

@soapsportsnews5727

One of the best bands I've ever seen live. Seen them 6 times and they never fail to impress.

@gogoyubari366

That's good!

@spirituality1000

Good stuff

@philippearrizabalaga4250

L'un des meilleurs albums de punk rock de tous les temps !

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