The original version appears on the 2009 album Tonight: Franz Ferdinand, while the dub remix was released on Blood. Blood was originally available as the second disc of the limited edition of Tonight. Franz Ferdinand and subsequently released separately in May 2009 (April 2009 in some countries).
Feel the Pressure
Franz Ferdinand Lyrics
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Where'd you get your name from?
Where'd you get your name from?
I got a question for you
Where do you see yourself in five minutes time?
Feel the Pressure Lyrics
With a laugh like that or a look like that
But with a laugh like that or a move like that
You make us all just go, la, la, la, la
Feel the Pressure Lyrics
Whoa, look out
You're what she came for
You're what she came for
No question, no doubt
Feel the Pressure Lyrics
Whoa, look out
You're what she came for
Knows what she came for
No question, no doubt, whoa
Feel the Pressure Lyrics
You're what she came for, oh
Feel the Pressure Lyrics
I got a question for you, another question for you
Do you feel the, do you feel the pressure?
Why you're wearing? What you're wearing?
Where will your life be gone in five minutes time?
So say something stupid
You know that you love to
Whoa, look out
You're what she came for
You're what she came for
No question, no doubt
Whoa, look out
You're what she came for
Knows what she came for
No question, no doubt, whoa
You're what she came for, oh
You're what she came for, oh
You're what she came for, oh
You're what she came for
You're what she came for
You're what she came for
The song "Feel the Pressure" by Franz Ferdinand is a reflection on the social pressures that people face daily. The first stanza begins with a series of questions, asking where the person got their name from and where they see themselves in five minutes time. These questions suggest that the singer is trying to understand this person on a deeper level, perhaps curious about their identity and aspirations.
The chorus, "You're what she came for," suggests that the person being addressed (a girl in this case) is desirable and sought after. The second stanza describes the effect this girl has on people, with her laugh and movements making them feel gauche ("awkward, lacking in grace or social graces") and causing them to just go "la, la, la, la" in response. The repetition of "la" creates a sense of being overwhelmed, as if the girl's presence is too much to handle.
The third stanza, which repeats the chorus, suggests that the girl knows her own desirability and confidently asserts herself as the one that everyone is seeking. The final stanza asks another question ("Do you feel the pressure?"), suggesting that even someone as desirable as the girl being addressed must feel the weight of social expectations and norms. The song ends with the playful invitation to "say something stupid," giving the impression that the singer is trying to break the tension and release some of the pressure that everyone is feeling.
Line by Line Meaning
I got a question for you, I got a question for you
The singer is asking the listener if they will answer a couple of questions.
Where'd you get your name from?
The singer wants to know the origin of the listener's name.
Where do you see yourself in five minutes time?
The singer is inquiring about the listener's immediate future plans.
With a laugh like that or a look like that
The artist is referring to a certain type of behavior or expression that makes them feel awkward or uncomfortable.
You make us all feel gauche like it's a smutty joke
The artist feels that the behavior or expression referenced in the previous line is inappropriate and suggestive.
But with a laugh like that or a move like that
Despite the inappropriateness, the singer cannot help but be drawn to the expression or behavior referenced in previous lines.
You make us all just go, la, la, la, la
The singer is trying to convey their sense of being under a spell or mesmerized by the referenced behavior or expression.
Whoa, look out
The artist is warning the listener to be careful or mindful of something.
You're what she came for
The artist is saying that the listener is the reason someone else has come to a particular place or event.
No question, no doubt
The artist is emphasizing the certainty of the previous statement.
Knows what she came for
The singer is saying that the person who has come to the event or place referenced in previous lines is aware of their intentions or desires.
You're what she came for, oh
The artist is repeating the statement made earlier that the listener is the reason someone else has come to a particular place or event.
Do you feel the, do you feel the pressure?
The singer is asking the listener if they feel a sense of pressure or expectation.
Why you're wearing? What you're wearing?
The singer is inquiring about the listener's choice of clothing or appearance.
Where will your life be gone in five minutes time?
The singer is questioning the listener's direction and purpose in life.
So say something stupid
The artist is encouraging the listener to say something foolish or careless.
You know that you love to
The artist is suggesting that the listener enjoys saying things that are unwise or thoughtless.
You're what she came for
Repeating the earlier statement, the singer emphasizes the idea that the listener is the reason someone else has come to a particular place or event.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ALEXANDER PAUL KAPRANOS HUNTLEY, NICHOLAS JOHN MCCARTHY, PAUL ROBERT THOMPSON, ROBERT HARDY
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