Their peculiar brand of politically driven retro-pop made an impression on the British pop charts during 1981-1982. Their biggest hit was Our lips are sealed, a retread of Go-go's 1981 song, which was co-written by Terry Hall. Other well-known tracks include The Lunatics (Have Taken Over The Asylum) and T'ain't What You Do (Its The Way That You Do It), recorded with the fledgling all-girl group Bananarama.
Fun Boy Three's music draws on influences such as vintage soul, ska, reggae, muzak and kitsch movie soundtracks.
The band split-up in 1984, and Terry hall went on to perform solo and also form The Colourfield.
The Pressure of Life
Fun Boy Three Lyrics
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The good times are easily forgotten
You're eating but your body just rejects it
Loneliness comes when you least expect it
The pressure of life takes weight off the body
The pressure of life takes weight off the body
Here comes another piece of tension
You said that blinking at the tears
Hold me, the months turn into years
The pressure of life takes weight off the body
The pressure of life takes weight off the body
Still dreaming of living without problems
Is that you're right in the heaven
You're eating but your body just rejects it
Slow down, that rate's one in seven
The pressure of life takes weight off the body
The pressure of life takes weight off the body
The pressure of life takes weight off the body
The pressure of life takes weight off the body
The pressure of life
The pressure of life
The pressure of life
The pressure of life
In Fun Boy Three's song The Pressure of Life, the lyrics depict the struggles that come with living. The first line, "Free me of living without problems", is a statement expressing the desire for a life without difficulties; however, the following line, "The good times are easily forgotten", highlights how even after experiencing moments of happiness, it's easy to forget those feelings once life's pressures start piling up. The third line, "You're eating but your body just rejects it", suggests the physical toll that stress can have on the body, leading to a loss of appetite, and ultimately malnourishment. The final line, "Loneliness comes when you least expect it" suggests that even when life seems to be going well, unexpected loneliness can hit at any time.
The chorus, "The pressure of life takes weight off the body" implies that life's pressures can be physically and mentally draining. Even though it may seem counterintuitive, sometimes letting go of the stress can alleviate the burden it places on the body. The second verse starts off with "first time your talking is on emotion", indicating that when stress and tension build up, emotions can be bottled up until they come pouring out. The line "Here comes another piece of tension" signifies the never-ending cycle of stress and pressure, and the following line, "You said that blinking at the tears, hold me, the months turn into years" points to the idea that stress and pressure can take a toll on relationships, causing time to seemingly slip away.
The third verse brings back the lyrics from the first verse, "Still dreaming of living without problems", suggesting that despite the previous relief from stress, the longing for a worry-free life remains prevalent. However, the following line "Is that you're right in the heaven" shows the impracticality of that idea, and the reality that living without problems is unattainable. The final line, "Slow down, that rate's one in seven" implies the idea that for every seven days, one must slow down and take a breather to avoid the buildup of pressure and stress.
Line by Line Meaning
Free me of living without problems
I want to experience some challenges in life instead of always living without any problems.
The good times are easily forgotten
It is sad that we tend to forget our happy moments in life so easily.
You're eating but your body just rejects it
Sometimes, we eat even when we are not necessarily hungry and our body does not respond well to the excess food.
Loneliness comes when you least expect it
We can feel lonely even when we are surrounded by people, and often this feeling comes when we are not prepared for it.
The pressure of life takes weight off the body
The challenges and stresses of life can be exhausting and have a physical impact on our bodies.
First time your talking is on emotion
When we are emotional, our words can come out unexpectedly and perhaps not as unfiltered as we intended.
Here comes another piece of tension
Life tends to throw one stressor after another, and it can be overwhelming at times.
You said that blinking at the tears
You tried to hold back your tears but were unable to do so and ended up blinking them away.
Hold me, the months turn into years
Time can pass by so quickly, and before we know it, what started as a short moment can turn into years.
Still dreaming of living without problems
Even though we might want to experience some challenges, there are times when we still wish for a life completely without problems.
Is that you're right in the heaven
Sometimes we can find ourselves in such blissful situations that we feel as though we are in heaven.
Slow down, that rate's one in seven
We need to take life at a slower pace because the chance to experience something amazing is rare.
The pressure of life
Life can be very stressful and challenging, and we need to remember to take care of ourselves when facing this pressure.
The pressure of life
Life can put an immense amount of pressure on us, and we need to remember to take a step back and take care of ourselves physically and emotionally.
The pressure of life
The challenges and stresses of life can feel overwhelming and can impact us both physically and mentally, and we need to find ways to manage this pressure.
The pressure of life
We need to remember that life is full of pressure, and finding ways to manage this pressure is essential for our well-being.
Lyrics © BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: LYNVAL GOLDING, NEVILLE EGUNTON STAPLES, TERRY HALL
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John john
I don’t know how or why, but this song put, and puts, me in a pleasant trance
Chris Edwards
Great track that cheers.