From Junior Marvin of Bob Marley & The Wailers....
“Josh is one of those… Read Full Bio ↴From Junior Marvin of Bob Marley & The Wailers....
“Josh is one of those guys who comes along and fills his music with such an inspiration and with such energy that it translates so easily and positively to anyone hearing it. He is a rare talent in both his ability to craft a song with a certain timeless quality to it, and then, man, his voice, well, I mean, damn, the kid can sing as good as anyone out there; a bright future – that one.”

In September 2010, Josh Heinrichs released his highly anticipated, first full length, solo album since disbanding Jah Roots in early 2009. The album, ‘Josh Heinrichs & Friends,’ debuted at #4 on iTunes Best Selling 200 Reggae Albums & in the Top 20 on Amazon's Best Selling Reggae Chart. It also debuted in the Top 200 in Norway, France & Italy's Best Selling iTunes Reggae Albums. The album features a diverse & highly talented mix from today’s current, international, reggae scene. Some of the artists collaborating in the studio with Josh are Aston "Familyman" Barrett of Bob Marley & The Wailers, Hani of Katchafire, Koko of Inna Vision, Clear Conscience, Cas Haley, 77 Jefferson, BW as well as others!

Josh Heinrichs Discography:

w/ Jah Roots:
* Steppin' Out Of Babylon (2002)
* More Herbs for the Youth (2005)
* Babylon Weak Heart w/ Baddaflexx (2005)
* Crucial (album) (2006)
* Joy (Jah Roots album) (2008)

Solo Albums:
* Josh Heinrichs ""Things Change"" EP (2009)
* Josh Heinrichs with Cas Haley ""Favorites"" (2009)
* Josh Heinrichs with 77 Jefferson ""These Days"" Single (2009)
* Josh Heinrichs with Clear Conscience ""New Love"" Single (2010)
* Josh Heinrichs ""Live in Hawaii"" LP (2010)
* Josh Heinrichs ""Josh Heinrichs & Friends"" LP (2010)

Pressure Drop
Josh Heinrichs Lyrics

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Hmm hmm hmm, hmm hmm, hmm hmm, yeah
Hmm hmm hmm, hmm hmm, hmm hmm, yeah
Hmm hmm hmm hmm hmm, hmm hmm, hmm hmm, yeah

It is you, oh yeah
It is you, oh yeah
It is you, oh yeah

I said pressure drop, oh pressure
Oh yeah, pressure gonna drop on you
I said pressure drop, oh pressure
Oh yeah, pressure gonna drop on you

I say, and when it drops, oh you're gonna feel it
Oh, that you were doing wrong
I say, and when it drops, oh you're gonna feel it
Oh, that you were doing wrong

Hmm hmm hmm, hmm hmm, hmm hmm, yeah
Hmm hmm hmm, hmm hmm, hmm hmm, yeah
Hmm hmm hmm hmm hmm, hmm hmm, hmm hmm, yeah

I said pressure drop, oh pressure
Oh yeah, pressure gonna drop on you
I said pressure drop, oh pressure
Oh yeah, pressure gonna drop on you

It is you, oh yeah
It is you, oh yeah
It is you, oh yeah

I said pressure drop, oh pressure
Oh yeah, pressure gonna drop on you
I said pressure drop, oh pressure
Oh yeah, pressure gonna drop on you

I said, and when it drops, oh you're gonna feel it
Pressure, pressure, pressure, pressure

Overall Meaning

In Josh Heinrichs's song "Pressure Drop," the lyrics describe the inevitability of pressure dropping on someone who has been doing wrong. The repetition of the phrase "it is you" throughout the song emphasizes that the pressure will be specifically targeted towards the individual who has been acting inappropriately. The chorus, "pressure drop, oh pressure, oh yeah, pressure gonna drop on you," further emphasizes the impending doom that the individual will face.

When the pressure does finally drop, the lyrics suggest that the individual will feel the full force of their wrongdoing. The repetition of the word "pressure" in the final lines of the song adds to the intensity and gravity of the situation.

Overall, the song can be interpreted as a warning to those who engage in immoral or unethical behavior. The message is simple: if you continue to do wrong, eventually the pressure will catch up to you.

Line by Line Meaning

Hmm hmm hmm, hmm hmm, hmm hmm, yeah
The song begins with an indiscernible melody that sets the tone for the rest of the track.

It is you, oh yeah
The singer emphasizes that the subject of the song is the listener themselves.

I said pressure drop, oh pressure
The phrase 'pressure drop' is repeated twice to emphasize its importance.

Oh yeah, pressure gonna drop on you
The listener is warned that they will face the consequences of their actions.

I say, and when it drops, oh you're gonna feel it
The singer repeats the warning and emphasizes the inevitability of the punishment.

Oh, that you were doing wrong
The listener is informed that their actions were morally or ethically incorrect.

Pressure, pressure, pressure, pressure
The word 'pressure' is repeated multiple times to drive home the message that the listener will face consequences for their actions.

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