Under Pressure
Jedward featuring Vanilla Ice Lyrics


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Yo VIP
Let's kick it!

Pressure, pushing down on me
Pressing down on you, no man ask for
Under pressure, that burns a building down
Splits a family in two
Puts people on streets

All right stop
Collaborate and listen
Jedward's back with a brand new invention
Something grabs a hold of me tightly
Flow like a harpoon daily and nightly
Will it ever stop?
Yo I don't know
Turn off the lights and I'll go
To the extreme I rock a mic like a vandal
Light up a stage and wax a chump like a candle

Pressure, pushing down on me
Pressing down on you, no man ask for

Dance bum rush the speaker that booms
I'm killin' your brain like a poisonous mushroom
Deadly when I play a dope melody
Anything less than the best is a felony
Love it or leave it
You better gain way
You better hit bull's eye
The kid don't play
If there was a problem
Yo I'll solve it
Check out the hook while my DJ revolves it

Pressure, pushing down on me
Pressing down on you, no man ask for
Under pressure, that burns a building down
Splits a family in two
Puts people on streets

Um bo bo be lap
Ee do ba be, ee da ba ba ba
That's okay

It's the terror of knowing
What this world is about,
Watching some good friends
Screaming let me out
Pray tomorrow takes me higher
Pressure on people, people on streets

Ice Ice Baby
Ice Ice Baby

Now that the party is jumpin'
With the bass kicked in, and the Vegas all pumpin'
Quick to the point, to the point no fakin'
Cooking MC's like a pound of bacon
Burning them if you ain't quick and nimble
I go crazy when I hear a cymbal
And a hi-hat with a supped up tempo
I'm on a roll it's time to go solo

Pressure, Pressure, Pressure
Pressure Pressure Pressure
Pressure Pressure Pressure
Pressure Pressure

Rollin' in my 5.0
With my ragtop down so my hair can blow
Girlies on standby waiting just to say "hi"
Did you stop?
No, I just drove by
Kept on pursuing to the next stop
I busted a left and I'm heading to the next stop
That block was dead yo
So I continued to A1A Beachfront Avenue

Pressure, pushing down on me
Pressing down on you, no man ask for
Under pressure, that burns a building down
Splits a family in two
Puts people on streets

Um bo bo be lap
Ee do ba be, ee da ba ba ba
That's okay

It's the terror of knowing
What this world is about
Watching some good friends
Screaming let me out
Pray tomorrow takes me higher
Pressure on people, people on streets

Ice Ice Baby (too cold, too cold)
Ice Ice Baby (pump it, pump it) (too cold too cold)




Ice Ice Baby (pump it, pump it) (too cold too cold)
Ice Ice Baby (too cold, too cold)

Overall Meaning

The song "Ice Ice Baby" by Jedward featuring Vanilla Ice is a remake of Vanilla Ice’s 1990 hit. The song is a combination of two songs: Queen and David Bowie's "Under Pressure" and Vanilla Ice's original rap verses. The song starts with a segment from "Under Pressure", which is a commentary on societal pressures, the destructive impact they have on individuals and families, and the desperation they can cause. The chorus shifts to Vanilla Ice's verses, which is about the rapper's confidence and success in the music industry.


The lyrics in the beginning of the song, “Pressure, pushing down on me”, are a reference to the mental, emotional and financial pressures that can affect a person’s life. The song then shifts to Vanilla Ice boasting about his prowess as a rapper, using metaphors like "flow like a harpoon" and "wax a chump like a candle". The song's message is that despite the pressures of the industry and life, one can still come out on top and succeed.


The song was a commercial success, topping the charts in several countries, including the UK, US, and Australia. It is one of the best-selling singles of all time, having sold over 15 million copies worldwide. Despite its overwhelming commercial success, the song has also been criticized for its use of “sampling,” where Vanilla Ice used the bass line from the song “Under Pressure” without Queen and Bowie's permission.


Line by Line Meaning

Yo VIP Let's kick it!
Jedward and Vanilla Ice are ready to begin the song.


Pressure, pushing down on me Pressing down on you, no man ask for Under pressure, that burns a building down Splits a family in two Puts people on streets
The stresses of life can weigh heavily on a person, leading to extreme consequences like financial ruin and broken relationships.


All right stop Collaborate and listen Jedward's back with a brand new invention Something grabs a hold of me tightly Flow like a harpoon daily and nightly Will it ever stop? Yo I don't know Turn off the lights and I'll go To the extreme I rock a mic like a vandal Light up a stage and wax a chump like a candle
Jedward is introducing himself and his new music to listeners, promising a high-energy performance and letting everyone know that he's unstoppable.


Dance bum rush the speaker that booms I'm killin' your brain like a poisonous mushroom Deadly when I play a dope melody Anything less than the best is a felony Love it or leave it You better gain way You better hit bull's eye The kid don't play If there was a problem Yo I'll solve it Check out the hook while my DJ revolves it
Jedward is a highly skilled musician and performer who can entertain crowds with his music, and won't settle for anything less than excellence.


Um bo bo be lap Ee do ba be, ee da ba ba ba That's okay
This line doesn't have a specific meaning, but is rather just a catchy phrase that is repeated throughout the song.


It's the terror of knowing What this world is about, Watching some good friends Screaming let me out Pray tomorrow takes me higher Pressure on people, people on streets
The world can be a scary and challenging place, and people often feel trapped and overwhelmed. The idea of praying for a brighter future is introduced.


Ice Ice Baby Ice Ice Baby
This catchy chorus is repeated multiple times throughout the song, encouraging listeners to dance and sing along.


Now that the party is jumpin' With the bass kicked in, and the Vegas all pumpin' Quick to the point, to the point no fakin' Cooking MC's like a pound of bacon Burning them if you ain't quick and nimble I go crazy when I hear a cymbal And a hi-hat with a supped up tempo I'm on a roll it's time to go solo
Jedward is describing a lively party atmosphere with lots of dancing and loud music. He is also bragging about his musical skills and how quickly he can outperform others.


Rollin' in my 5.0 With my ragtop down so my hair can blow Girlies on standby waiting just to say "hi" Did you stop? No, I just drove by Kept on pursuing to the next stop I busted a left and I'm heading to the next stop That block was dead yo So I continued to A1A Beachfront Avenue
Jedward is driving around in his car, enjoying the attention of admiring women. He isn't interested in stopping at any particular location unless it has something exciting to offer.


Pressure, pushing down on me Pressing down on you, no man ask for Under pressure, that burns a building down Splits a family in two Puts people on streets
This line is repeated multiple times throughout the song, reminding listeners of the negative impact that pressure and stress can have on people's lives.


Um bo bo be lap Ee do ba be, ee da ba ba ba That's okay
Once again, this line doesn't have a specific meaning, but rather serves as a catchy, upbeat phrase that is repeated throughout the song.


It's the terror of knowing What this world is about Watching some good friends Screaming let me out Pray tomorrow takes me higher Pressure on people, people on streets
This verse is repeated from earlier in the song, reminding listeners to keep praying for a better, less stressful future.


Ice Ice Baby (too cold, too cold) Ice Ice Baby (pump it, pump it) (too cold too cold) Ice Ice Baby (pump it, pump it) (too cold too cold) Ice Ice Baby (too cold, too cold)
This final repetition of the chorus encourages listeners to keep dancing and singing along to the catchy beat.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, ANTHEM ENTERTAINMENT LP, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: David Bowie, John Richard Deacon, Brian May, Freddie Mercury, Roger Meddows Taylor, Mario Johnson, Floyd Brown, Robert Matthew Van Winkle

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Comments from YouTube:

@benmilner6037

Mad how this is on your channel hahaha

@tbb033

This got a LOT better when Rob Van Winkle showed up to show these little boys how it's done.

@jamesoffutt2801

Damn! Under pressure and ice ice baby sound like a tune on schizophrenia. It relaxes then it gets wild. Begins with under pressure and in the middle there comes in ice ice baby

@bridgetmagee7421

Michelle Magee years

@oFadeS

Why is this on this channel 🤣

@gabizzinnff8839

Não falo é nada dessa música 😂😂😂😂

@bridgetmagee7421

Michelle Magee years

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