Under Pressure
Gawne Lyrics

My cell keeps ringing leave me alone we're not that close don't call my phone and act like you care now when you never did
I constantly receive calls from someone who pretends to care about me, even though they never truly did. We are not close enough for them to be bothering me.

all you want is a handout that's what it always is that's what it always is
This person only wants something from me, constantly seeking handouts. It has always been like this.

I would have stayed with you till the end of time
I had the intention to stay with you indefinitely.

You were like the reason I became the dude that they despise
You influenced me to become the person that others dislike.

Bitch I laid with you in this bed of lies
I was in a relationship with you based on deception and falsehood.

Every fucking day 7:45am I was late for school
Every single day, I would arrive late for school at 7:45am.

But still I stayed home praying that this pain would subside
Despite this, I would stay at home, hoping for my emotional pain to decrease.

Please just one time god heal my ill mind I will find a reason to live before I kill myself
I beg for God to heal my troubled mind, promising to find a purpose to live before resorting to suicide.

Depression almost made me do it betrayed me and it made me ruthless I'm fucking crazy baby
My depression almost drove me to take drastic measures, causing me to feel betrayed and develop a ruthless mentality. I feel mentally unstable.

No need to label me stupid already knew it not a human I'm a mutant he was born the sewer
There is no need to call me stupid, I am well aware of it. I don't even consider myself fully human, I see myself as a mutant who originated from the sewers.

Yeah but still I maneuvered out the gutter
Despite my circumstances, I managed to navigate my way out of a difficult and unfavorable situation.

Made myself some bread spreading out the butter
I successfully earned money for myself and enjoyed the benefits of my hard work.

Some to my bros a lot to my mother
I shared some of my earnings with my friends, but gave a significant portion to my mother.

Swear to god I'm never gonna fail under Pressure getting very close
I promise to never fail or give in to pressure, even though it is becoming increasingly intense.

Jogging your memory I'm reminding you there's so much I was trying to prove
I am jogging your memory to remind you that I had a lot to prove.

Rather than go and buy new shoes I saved a dime or two for some studio time
Instead of spending money on new shoes, I saved a small amount to invest in studio recording time.

And yes I had anxiety cause I was new to rhyming but I knew I had to try it then was failing school
I experienced anxiety because I was inexperienced in rapping, yet I knew I had to give it a try. This made me struggle academically.

So everything was riding on me showing up inside the booth and spitting rhymes to blow me up so mom could retire look at you now Luke
The success of my music career relied on me showing up in the recording studio and delivering impactful lyrics to gain fame, allowing my mother to retire. Look at where I am now, Luke.

Uninspired from running I'm tired
I am exhausted and lacking inspiration from relentlessly pursuing my goals.

But hell no failures not an option coming down to the wire
I refuse to accept failure as a possibility, especially when I am running out of time.

I feel the weight of the world
I am burdened by the immense pressure and expectations placed upon me.

My shoulder blades how they curl
The pressure on my shoulders is causing them to tense, curling inward.

Pressure is breaking my neck
The intense pressure I face is overwhelming, breaking my spirit.

Ten thousand people expect
There are countless individuals who have high expectations of me.

Me to deliver my soul
These people demand that I bare my soul through my music.

Even when nothing is left
Even when I feel completely depleted, these expectations persist.

Try to dig deep in my chest
I attempt to dig deep within myself to find the strength to carry on.

Ninty nine reasons to stress
I have countless reasons to be stressed, it feels overwhelming.

Still I be aiming for more
Despite the challenges, I continue to strive for success and set higher goals.

Mama she needs me to blow
My mother relies on my success to improve our financial situation.

25 years we been broke
For 25 years, my family has endured financial hardship.

Promised I'd buy her a home
I made a promise to buy my mother a home as a gesture of gratitude.

That's just what it always is
This is the consistent reality of my situation, as usual.

Who's there left to call a friend?
I have no one left who I can consider a true friend.

Publicly I'm crying out for help nobody offered it
Despite publicly expressing my need for help, nobody has come forward to offer their assistance.

The industry would let me die if it meant more views
The music industry would allow me to suffer or even perish if it meant generating more views and attention.

No they don't care they're profiting
The industry professionals only care about their own profits and gains.

Long as I keep entertaining the audience
As long as I continue to entertain the audience, the industry is satisfied.

Fuck it thought if I'm going down in flames I better tuck and roll
Despite the challenging circumstances, I decide to face them head on, accepting the consequences and adapting as necessary.

Then getting back up with a punctured hole in my lungs and a busted nose
Even if I face physical and emotional damage, I will still rise again and continue fighting.

But I'm still never ducking no punches thrown my stomach rumbles I'm under pressure been hungry for too long yo Luke Gawne
Despite the difficulties, I refuse to avoid any challenges that come my way. My determination is unwavering, fueled by my long-lasting hunger for success.

We're cutting close
We are reaching a critical point, where time is running out and decisions need to be made.