Release the Pressure
Earl Sixteen/Leftfield Lyrics


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I've got to stand and fight
In this creation
Vanity I know
Can't guide I alone

I'm searching to find
A love that lasts all time
I've just got to find
Peace and unity

(Release the pressure)

I've got to stand and fight
In this creation
Vanity I know
Can't guide I alone

I'm searching to find
A love that lasts all time
I've just got to find
Peace and unity

(Bruin-dah!)

Can you feel it?
Release the pressure!
Can you hear it?
Peace and unity.

(Release the pressure)

Build's got this to keep your funky dance sway (eh-heh)
Why your laws have left me
Out of the king and out of the rain
Transalt movement is takin' over





Am I inferior?
Wow.....you are!

Overall Meaning

The song "Release the Pressure" by Earl Sixteen and Leftfield is an uplifting call to action against the pressures of everyday life. The opening lines "I've got to stand and fight in this creation, vanity I know can't guide I alone" set the tone of the song, expressing the need to take control of one's life and not let the superficial things dictate one's actions. The following lines "I'm searching to find a love that lasts all time, I've just got to find peace and unity" further emphasize the theme of searching for something deeper and more meaningful in life.


The repetition of the line "Release the pressure" throughout the song serves as a mantra encouraging listeners to let go of their stresses and worries, and find inner peace. Additionally, the use of the phrase "Peace and unity" emphasizes the need for individuals to come together and unite, spreading positivity and love in the face of adversity.


The bridge of the song introduces a more political message, referencing "Build's got this to keep your funky dance sway" and "Transalt movement is takin' over." These lines suggest a movement for change and progress, with the artist questioning their own inferiority in the face of a society that may not value them or their beliefs.


Overall, "Release the Pressure" is a song that encourages listeners to take control of their lives, find inner peace, and come together to enact positive change.


Line by Line Meaning

I've got to stand and fight
I must confront the challenges that face me


In this creation
In this world


Vanity I know
I understand that excessive pride is misguided


Can't guide I alone
I need help to find my way


I'm searching to find
I am on a quest to discover


A love that lasts all time
A love that endures forever


I've just got to find
I am determined to find


Peace and unity
Tranquility and harmony


(Release the pressure)
Let go of tension and stress


Bruin-dah!
Expressing passion and energy


Can you feel it?
Are you aware of it?


Release the pressure!
Let go of tension and stress


Can you hear it?
Are you listening to it?


Peace and unity.
Tranquility and harmony


(Release the pressure)
Let go of tension and stress


Build's got this to keep your funky dance sway (eh-heh)
The rhythm of the music will keep you dancing


Why your laws have left me
The rules have excluded me


Out of the king and out of the rain
Stripped of power and protection


Transalt movement is takin' over
A new way of thinking is gaining influence


Am I inferior?
Do I lack value or worth?


Wow.....you are!
An assertion that the listener is inferior is made




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group, BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: EARL JOHN DALEY, NEIL JOHN BARNES, PAUL TERENCE DALEY

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@KM-sz3hr

One of Dad's favourites, miss you Dad

@christopherhumphreys7052

Respect! RIP

@mikamee5459

Stuff like this that makes me thankful to have grown up during an incredible time for music.

@user-cm8so2tt4t

Supercool, the groove is superb. Another memory of my youth. Thank you Leftfield for your moments of magnificence

@icecool4125

Honestly, this song was way ahead of it's time

@stalkek

No, this is what was happening at the time! That was the golden era of dance music!

@neilbrewster4973

I wouldn't agree with that.

@ashton8237

@@neilbrewster4973 you up for a debate Brewster mate

@RasVoja

Song is classic roots reggae pon ragga techno riddim

@shereewright3593

Agreed..timeless.

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