Pressure
Jonathan McReynolds Lyrics


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I can't even turn on my phone
without be reminded of lack
that I'm alone and broken and unsuccessful

I can't always talk to my friends
Cuz' they've got expectation
that I may or may not be living up to my?
I really need rid myself
Of the pressure, pressure, pressure
to be someone else
that the world has made

Jesus take from me
all the pressure, pressure, pressure
to be someone else
you did not create

Help me, be me,
and only, see you,
let me decrease
and glorify you

Help me
I thought my intentions were good
just act like a christian should
and hope someone watching would approve of me
Inspite of your word

If you're not feeling my show?
Than how far could I go
before all of my accomplishments
going down in fire

Just because of the
pressure, pressure, pressure
to be someone else the chruch has made

Jesus take from me
all the pressure, pressure, pressure
to be someone else that you did not create

Help me, be me,
and only, see you,
let me decrease
and glorify you

Help me, be me,
and only, see you,
let me decrease
and glorify you

Help me, be me,
and only, see you,
let me decrease
and glorify you

I just wanna live, I just wanna live for you
nobody else but you
I just wanna live, I just wanna live for you
nobody else but you




I just wanna live, I just wanna live for you
nobody else but you

Overall Meaning

"Pressure" by Jonathan McReynolds is a heartfelt song about the difficulty of feeling like one is living up to others' expectations, specifically in the context of being a Christian. The opening lyrics set the tone for the song, describing the feeling of being constantly reminded of one's own lack, loneliness, and perceived failures. McReynolds touches on the pressure he feels from his friends and the church to be a certain way or fit a certain mold, even if it doesn't align with who he truly is.


As the song progresses, the chorus repeats the plea to Jesus to take away the pressure to be someone else, and for McReynolds to be able to truly see Jesus and glorify Him, rather than striving to meet others' expectations. The bridge speaks to the internal struggle of wanting to do good and be a good Christian, but feeling like even those good intentions can be warped by the pressure to perform or be approved of by others.


Overall, "Pressure" is a powerful message of vulnerability and authenticity, encouraging listeners to let go of the burdens of perceived expectations and simply live for Christ.


Line by Line Meaning

I can't even turn on my phone
I'm constantly reminded of my perceived lack of success even from my phone.


without be reminded of lack
My phone is a constant reminder that I'm not where I want to be in life.


that I'm alone and broken and unsuccessful
My lack of success has left me feeling isolated and inadequate.


I can't always talk to my friends
I feel like I can't be honest with my friends about my struggles.


Cuz' they've got expectation
My friends have certain expectations of me that I'm afraid I'm not living up to.


that I may or may not be living up to my?
I'm unsure if I'm meeting my friends' expectations.


I really need rid myself
I desperately want to be free from the burden of other people's expectations.


Of the pressure, pressure, pressure
This pressure is overwhelming me.


to be someone else
I feel like I'm expected to be someone I'm not.


that the world has made
This pressure is coming from the world around me.


Jesus take from me
I'm turning to Jesus to help me through this.


all the pressure, pressure, pressure
I need Jesus to take away all of the weight that's crushing me.


to be someone else
I don't want to be who others want me to be.


you did not create
I want to be the person that God created me to be.


Help me, be me,
I'm asking for God's help to be myself.


and only, see you,
I want to focus on God's will for my life.


let me decrease
I want to become less self-centered.


and glorify you
I want to glorify God in everything I do.


I thought my intentions were good
I thought I was doing the right thing.


just act like a christian should
I tried to do what I thought was expected of me as a Christian.


and hope someone watching would approve of me
I wanted people to approve of me and my actions.


Inspite of your word
But I now realize that I was neglecting God's word.


If you're not feeling my show?
I'm worried about what will happen if people don't like what they see.


Than how far could I go
I'm questioning how successful I will be if people don't approve of me.


before all of my accomplishments
All of my hard work and achievements will be meaningless.


going down in fire
It will feel like everything is falling apart.


to be someone else the chruch has made
The church has also played a role in making me feel like I need to be someone I'm not.


I just wanna live
All I want is to live my life.


I just wanna live for you
I want to live my life for God, not for other people.


nobody else but you
God is the only one I want to please.




Writer(s): Jonathan McReynolds

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I, I can't even turn on my phone
Without being reminded of the lie
That I am alone and broken, unsuccessful
I, I can't always talk to my friends
'Cause they've got expectations
That I may or may not be living up to
I really need to rid myself

Of the pressure, pressure, pressure
To be someone else that the world has made
Jesus take from me
All the pressure, pressure, pressure
To be someone that you did not create

Help me be me
And only see you
Let me decrease
And glorify you

I, I thought my intentions were good
Just act like a Christian should
And hope someone watching would approve
And be inspired
But you're not feeling my show
Then how far could I go
Before all of my accomplishment
Go down in fire

Just cause of
Of the pressure, pressure, pressure
To be someone else that the church has made
Jesus take from me
All the pressure, pressure, pressure
To be someone that you did not create

Help me be me
And only see you
Let me decrease
And glorify you
( X3 )

I just wanna live
I just wanna live for you
Nobody else, but you
( X6 )



All comments from YouTube:

Donna Harrell

Mr. McReynolds, I am here to tell you as a 63yr old Christian woman, you have helped me re-discover the joy of worship! Your voice, your music, the words to your songs are like "sermons" reaching out to the young Christians of today, but really to all of us cause this walk is a journey and no matter our age, we STILL need to MAKE ROOM because of all of the distractions and Pressures we face in the world today! Thank you sir & God bless you!

LaShantell Ugo Williams-Nwanju

I'm always floored by the content of JM's music. He has such a humble spirit. I pray the Lord continues to use him.

Peniel City

amen

Worship & Prayer

I use to be fan but then I heard this masterpiece.. I’m a full blown air conditioner ❀ ✝

jcanthony16

He is just a breath of fresh air, so refreshing. And his lyricism is so superb. God has truly anointed him

betty dorsey

I am so ever grateful for the vessels God uses to encourage his people.

Nikitha Simpson

I so agree with you

Berline Loredant

One the most anointed singer in his generation.

Muka Ypie

As a musician, having to fight the temptations of using my talents to satisfy a worldly agenda vs. serving and glorifying God- this song is totally relatable. Thank you for allowing God's voice to speak to his angels thru you. May God continue to bless ur ministry and protect it from becoming corrupted by Satan's worldly schemes.

Crystal White

I cannot get enough of this song. Playing it in heavy rotation. Pureness of your voice is amazing. Appreciate your humbleness. Your love for God comes through

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