Under Pressure
D-O-N Lyrics
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Pressing down on you no man ask for
Under pressure that brings a building down
Splits a family in two
Puts people on streets
Um ba ba be
Um ba ba be
De day da
It's the terror of knowing
What the world is about
Watching some good friends
Screaming "Let me out"
Pray tomorrow gets me higher
Pressure on people, people on streets
Day, day, de mm hm
Da da da ba ba
Okay
Chippin' around kick my brains around the floor
These are the days it never rains but it pours
Dee do ba be
Ee da ba ba
Dee do do
Ba da
People on streets da de da de
People on streets da de da de da de da
It's the terror of knowing
What the world is about
Watching some good friends
Screaming "Let me out"
Pray tomorrow gets me higher, higher, high
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
Turned away from it all like a blind man
I sat on a fence but it don't work
Keep coming up with love but it's so slashed and torn
Why, why, why, why?
Oh, love, love, love, love, love, love, love
Insanity laughs under pressure we're breaking
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, give love, give love, give love
'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 ways of
Caring about ourselves
This is our last dance
This is our last dance
This is ourselves
Under pressure
Under pressure
Pressure
Under pressure
Pressure
"Under Pressure" by D-O-N is a song that explores the theme of societal pressure and its impact on individuals and relationships. The lyrics convey a sense of overwhelming pressure that can lead to the breakdown of families and leave people homeless. The repetitive phrases of "Um ba ba be" and "De day da" can be interpreted as a representation of the chaotic and confusing nature of being under pressure.
The terror of knowing what the world is about is highlighted, suggesting that the pressures of life can be frightening and take a toll on one's mental well-being. The lyrics mention witnessing friends screaming to be freed from these pressures, reflecting the desperation and desire for escape. The line "Pray tomorrow gets me higher" suggests the hope for a better future and relief from the current pressures.
The lyrics also touch upon the cyclical nature of pressure on society, with the mention of people on streets and the repetition of phrases like "Day, day, de mm hm" and "Da da da ba ba." This repetition represents the constant struggle faced by people due to societal pressures.
The song further delves into the emotional turmoil experienced by individuals under pressure. The imagery of "chippin' around kick my brains around the floor" portrays the internal struggle and confusion one feels when faced with mounting pressure. The line "These are the days it never rains but it pours" suggests that when pressure builds up, it feels like an overwhelming deluge of challenges.
The lyrics also express a longing for love and connection amidst the chaos. The repeated question of "Why can't we give love that one more chance?" reflects a plea for understanding and compassion in a world filled with pressure. The line "Insanity laughs under pressure we're breaking" points to the breaking point that pressure can bring, leading to a loss of sanity.
The song concludes with a statement about the power of love to bring change and care for others. The line "Love dares you to care for the people on the edge of the night" highlights the importance of empathy and compassion. The repeated mention of "This is our last dance" emphasizes the urgency to make a meaningful change in our own lives and society before it's too late.
In summary, "Under Pressure" is a introspective song that delves into the impact of societal pressure on individuals and relationships. It portrays the overwhelming nature of these pressures, the longing for relief, and the importance of love and compassion in navigating through challenging times.
Line by Line Meaning
Pressure pushing down on me
The overwhelming force that weighs heavily on me
Pressing down on you no man ask for
Exerting force on you without your consent
Under pressure that brings a building down
The intense stress that can demolish a structure
Splits a family in two
Tearing apart a family, dividing them
Puts people on streets
Leaving people homeless and without shelter
Um ba ba be
Um ba ba be
De day da
Ee day da that's okay
It's the terror of knowing
The fear that arises from understanding
What the world is about
The true nature and reality of the world
Watching some good friends
Observing close friends
Screaming 'Let me out'
Desperately pleading to be freed from their situation
Pray tomorrow gets me higher
Hope for a better future with less pressure
Pressure on people, people on streets
The burden affecting individuals, leaving them homeless
Day, day, de mm hm
Da da da ba ba
Okay
Chippin' around kick my brains around the floor
Thoughts bouncing around, causing mental distress
These are the days it never rains but it pours
Times when everything goes wrong, one problem after another
Dee do ba be
Ee da ba ba
Dee do do
Ba da
People on streets da de da de
People on streets da de da de da de da
It's the terror of knowing
The fear that arises from understanding
What the world is about
The true nature and reality of the world
Watching some good friends
Observing close friends
Screaming 'Let me out'
Desperately pleading to be freed from their situation
Pray tomorrow gets me higher, higher, high
Hope for a better future with less pressure, reaching new heights
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
Turned away from it all like a blind man
Ignoring everything, oblivious to the situation
I sat on a fence but it don't work
Remaining indecisive, but it brings no resolution
Keep coming up with love but it's so slashed and torn
Continuously trying to offer love, but it's repeatedly damaged
Why, why, why, why?
Questioning the reasons behind the struggles
Oh, love, love, love, love, love, love, love
Expressing the importance and power of love
Insanity laughs under pressure we're breaking
The madness within us finds amusement as we crumble under pressure
Why can't we give ourselves one more chance
Questioning why we can't allow ourselves a fresh start
Why can't we give love that one more chance
Questioning why we can't give love another opportunity
Why can't we give love, give love, give love, give love
Wondering why we can't consistently give love
Give love, give love, give love, give love, give love
Emphasizing the importance of continuously expressing love
'Cause love's such an old fashioned word
Because love is considered outdated by some
And love dares you to care for
Love challenges you to show compassion towards
The people on the edge of the night
Those who are vulnerable and marginalized in society
And loves dares you to change our ways of
Love compels you to transform how we act
Caring about ourselves
Prioritizing our own well-being
This is our last dance
This is our final opportunity
This is our last dance
This is our final opportunity
This is ourselves
This is who we truly are
Under pressure
In the midst of immense stress
Under pressure
In the midst of immense stress
Pressure
The overwhelming force and strain
Under pressure
In the midst of immense stress
Pressure
The overwhelming force and strain
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: David Bowie, John Richard Deacon, Brian Harold May, Freddie Mercury, Roger Meddows Taylor
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@sanchezsebastian7
"Cause love's such an old-fashioned word
And love dares you to care for
The people on the edge of the night
And love dares you to change our ways of
Caring about ourselves
This is our last dance
This is our last dance
This is ourselves"
Literal chills man. Truer words have never been spoken before nor after.
@Readingwithalex42
[Verse 1: David Bowie]
Pressure pushing down on me
Pressing down on you
No man ask for
[Freddie Mercury]
Under pressure
That brings a building down
Splits a family in two
[David Bowie]
Puts people on streets
[Bridge: Freddie Mercury]
Um ba ba be
Um ba ba be
De day da
Ee day da - that's okay
[Verse 2: David Bowie]
It's the terror of knowing
What the world is about
Watching some good friends
Screaming
[Freddie Mercury]
'Let me out'
Pray tomorrow gets me higher
[David Bowie]
Pressure on people people on streets
[Verse 3: Freddie Mercury]
Day day de mm hm
Da da da ba ba
Okay
Chipping around - kick my brains around the floor
These are the days it never rains but it pours
Ee do ba be
Ee da ba ba ba
Um bo bo
Be lap
[David Bowie] People on streets
[Freddie Mercury] ee da de da de
[David Bowie] People on streets
[Freddie Mercury] ee da de da de da de da
[Verse 4: David Bowie]
It's the terror of knowing
What this world is about
Watching some good friends
Screaming
[Together] 'Let me out'
[Freddie Mercury]
Pray tomorrow - gets me higher
Higher
High
[David Bowie]
Pressure on people people on streets
[Freddie Mercury]
Turned away from it all like a blind man
Sat on a fence but it don't work
[Verse 5: David Bowie]
Keep coming up with love
But it's so slashed and torn
[Freddie Mercury]
Why - why - why?
[David Bowie]
Love love love love love
Insanity laughs under pressure we're breaking
[Verse 6: Freddie Mercury]
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 give love give love give love
[Verse 7: David Bowie]
Because love's such an old fashioned word
And love dares you to care for
The people on the (People on streets) edge of the night
And loves (People on streets) dares you to change our way of
Caring about ourselves
This is our last dance
This is our last dance
This is ourselves
Under pressure
Under pressure
Pressure
@ao623
RIP
Freddie Mercury
David Bowie
Elvis Presley
Michael Jackson
Kurt Cobain
Aretha Franklin
John Lennon
George Harrison
Bob Marley
Frank Sinatra
Prince Nelson
Whitney Houston
John Denver
John Bonham
Louis Armstrong
George Michael
Maurice Gibb
Robin Gibb
Andy Gibb
Johnny Cash
Karen Carpenter
Tupac Shakur
Christopher Wallace
They are the legends that we always love.
Edit: RIP to recent death singers, Kenny Rogers and Bill Withers.
@ermiasdeangeli3191
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”
Pray tomorrow gets me higher
Pressure on people
People on the streets
Chipping around
kick my brains on the floor
These are the days
It never rains but it pours
People on streets
People on streets
It’s the terror of knowing
What this world is about
Watching some good friends
screaming “let me out”
Pray tomorrow gets me higher
Pressure on people
People on the streets
Turned away from it all like a blind man
Sat on a fence but it don’t work
Keep coming up with love
but it’s so slashed and torn
Why
Love
Insanity laughs
under pressure
we’re cracking
Can’t we give ourselves
one more chance
Why can’t we give love
that one more chance
Why can’t we give love
Cause love’s such an old fashioned word
And love dares you to care
for the people
on the edge of the night
And love dares to change
our way of caring about ourselves
This is our last dance
This is our last dance
This is ourselves
Under Pressure
Under Pressure
Pressure
@brontox098
"I used to think the worst thing in life was to end up all alone. It's not. The worst thing in life is to end up with people who make you feel all alone." - Robin Williams
@yepimfresh
brontox095 no worst thing is to die alone
@Aggie1295
@@yepimfresh We all die alone
@yepimfresh
Thomas Reed I mean with no loved ones there next to you before you go
@ducklips5497
YepImFresh he’s saying a line that a person said dumbass
@gregsander8439
@@yepimfresh lol
@badakputraprasetyo9234
R.I.P Freddie Mercury
R.I.P David Bowie
R.I.P Vanilla Ice's career
@justaguy6415
Rip Eddie Van Halen
@pablomarin2232
Rip Chester Bennington
@RMT0615
R.I.P the taco of the free taco guy
Also R.I.P this joke