Pressing On
John Doe Lyrics


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Well I'm pressing on
Yes, I'm pressing on
Well I'm pressing on
To the higher calling of my Lord.

Many try to stop me, shake me up in my mind,
Say, "Prove to me that He is Lord, show me a sign."
What kind of sign they need when it all come from within,
When what's lost has been found, what's to come has already been?

Well I'm pressing on
Yes, I'm pressing on
Well I'm pressing on
To the higher calling of my Lord.

Shake the dust off of your feet, don't look back.
Nothing now can hold you down, nothing that you lack.
Temptation's not an easy thing, Adam given the devil reign
Because he sinned I got no choice, it run in my vein.

Well I'm pressing on
Yes, I'm pressing on




Well I'm pressing on
To the higher calling of my Lord.

Overall Meaning

In John Doe's song Pressing on, we hear the powerful message of perseverance in the face of doubt and adversity. The chorus of the song, "Well I'm pressing on, Yes, I'm pressing on, Well I'm pressing on, To the higher calling of my Lord," is a declaration of the singer's commitment to his faith and his determination to continue moving forward in spite of discouragement.


The verses of the song address the challenges that can arise when one's faith is put to the test. The lines "Many try to stop me, shake me up in my mind, Say 'Prove to me that He is Lord, show me a sign,'" illustrate the doubts and skepticism that can come from those who don't share the same beliefs. However, the singer remains resolute, asking "What kind of sign they need when it all comes from within?"


The final verse of the song draws on the story of Adam and Eve, and the concept of original sin. The lines "Temptation's not an easy thing, Adam given the devil reign, Because he sinned I got no choice, it run in my vein," acknowledge the flaws and weaknesses inherent in humanity, but also suggest that it is through faith that we can rise above them.


Overall, Pressing on is a powerful testament to the strength that can be found within faith, and the importance of perseverance in the face of doubt and adversity.


Line by Line Meaning

Well I'm pressing on
I am persistently moving forward


Yes, I'm pressing on
I am resolutely moving forward


Well I'm pressing on
I am unrelentingly moving forward


To the higher calling of my Lord.
Towards the noble purpose of serving God


Many try to stop me, shake me up in my mind,
People attempt to hinder my progress and disturb my peace of mind


Say, "Prove to me that He is Lord, show me a sign."
They demand evidence to believe in God


What kind of sign they need when it all come from within,
Why do they require external validation when the answer lies within them?


When what's lost has been found, what's to come has already been?
When the past is reconciled, the future is already defined


Shake the dust off of your feet, don't look back.
Leave behind negativity and focus on moving forward


Nothing now can hold you down, nothing that you lack.
There are no obstacles that can prevent your progress, nothing that you need is absent


Temptation's not an easy thing, Adam given the devil reign
Resisting temptation is difficult, as illustrated by Adam's fall from grace


Because he sinned I got no choice, it run in my vein.
Original sin is an inherent flaw that humanity cannot avoid




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, AUDIAM, INC
Written by: BOB DYLAN

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