Pressure
J. Douglas Lyrics
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It's still haunts me in my bed
And the night only comes when I have nothing left
To tear
My eyes were closed, my skin unshed
I didn't what I shouldn't bet
So please have mercy, I can't get away
It's all in my head
The weight of disappointment, of that I'm scared
I'm being chased by the living and the dead
Held ransom for the promises I've made
Don't have the time to waste, don't have the circumstance
For it to dissipate
Now they're demanding annihilation
Though I know better
No matter how much I plead
I'm under pressure
The one who's no more she's asking to be forgotten
We both have different possibilities, different dimensions
The one who's no more she says that I'll be leaving
These two are tearing me apart we share the same person
The yearning of ideals are always compared
I'm breaking for what could've been
I'm being chased by the living and the dead
Held ransom for the promises I've made
Don't have the time to waste, don't have the circumstance
For it to dissipate
Now they're demanding annihilation
Though I know better
No matter how much I plead
I'm under pressure
I'm being chased by the living and the dead
Held ransom for the promises I've made
Don't have the time to waste, don't have the circumstance
For it to dissipate
Now they're demanding annihilation
Though I know better
No matter how much I plead
I'm under pressure
The lyrics to J. Douglas's "Pressure" are filled with emotion and weight, as the artist portrays the feeling of being under pressure and the consequences that come along with it. The lyrics begin with the artist remembering something someone said that still haunts them in bed. The night only comes when they have nothing left to tear, indicating that the pressure has weighed heavily on them. The artist expresses the weight of expectations that they bear, as well as the fear of disappointment. The living and the dead are both chasing the artist, holding them hostage for promises made.
The artist continues to explain that they don't have time to waste, nor do they have the luxury of circumstances that could alleviate the pressure. The artist admits that the demands are for annihilation, but they know better, regardless of how much they plead. The artist confesses that two people are tearing them apart, as they are compared for their yearning of ideals. The artist breaks for what could have been and continues to be chased by the living and the dead, held ransom for promises made.
Overall, "Pressure" is a heartbreaking portrayal of the weight of expectations, the fear of disappointment, and the consequences of promises made. The lyrics are filled with raw emotion, and the artist's voice and melody add to the song's overall sense of despair and apprehension.
Line by Line Meaning
Yes I remember what you said
The memory of what you said is still with me
It's still haunts me in my bed
It troubles me even when I'm trying to sleep
And the night only comes when I have nothing left
The darkness only sets in when I have nothing else to do
To tear
To bring me down mentally and emotionally
My eyes were closed, my skin unshed
I didn't see or feel it coming
I didn't what I shouldn't bet
I didn't avoid something that I knew I shouldn't have done
So please have mercy, I can't get away
I'm trapped and can't escape from it, so please be kind
It's all in my head
The weight and burden is mental, not physical
The weight of expectations, that I can bear
The expectations on me are heavy, but I can still carry them
The weight of disappointment, of that I'm scared
I'm afraid of the disappointment that could come from not meeting expectations
Held ransom for the promises I've made
Being held accountable for the commitments I've made
Don't have the time to waste, don't have the circumstance
I don't have the luxury of time or opportunity to let it go
For it to dissipate
For it to go away slowly
Now they're demanding annihilation
Others are demanding that I give up completely
Though I know better
Even though I know giving up is not the right answer
No matter how much I plead
Even if I beg or ask for mercy
I'm under pressure
The stress and burden is overwhelming
The one who's no more she's asking to be forgotten
Someone who is no longer here is asking to be erased from my memory
We both have different possibilities, different dimensions
We both have unique and different futures
The one who's no more she says that I'll be leaving
Someone who has passed away claims that I will soon join them
These two are tearing me apart we share the same person
These conflicting ideas are causing me internal conflict because they come from the same source
The yearning of ideals are always compared
The desire for perfection is always compared to reality
I'm breaking for what could've been
I'm feeling regret for things that could have happened differently
I'm being chased by the living and the dead
Both the living and deceased are pressuring me
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Written by: Apple J
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