Under Pressure
Keane攀 Lyrics
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Pressing down on you, no man ask for
Under pressure that burns a building down
Splits a family in two, puts people on streets, that's okay
It's the terror of knowing what this world is about
Watching some good friends screaming, "Let me out"
Pray tomorrow gets me higher
Chipping around, kick my brains around the floor
These are the days it never rains but it pours
People on streets, people on streets
It's the terror of knowing what this world is about
Watching some good friends screaming, "Let me out"
Pray tomorrow gets me higher, high, high
Pressure on people, people on streets
Turned away from it all like a blind man
Sat on a fence but it don't work, keep coming up with love
But it's so slashed and torn, why, why, why?
Love, love, love, love, love, love, love
Insanity laughs, under pressure we're cracking
Can't we give ourselves one more chance?
Why can't we give love that one more chance?
Why can't we give love, give love, give love, give love
Give love, give love, give love, give love?
'Cause love's such an old fashioned word
And love dares you to care for the people on the edge of the night
And loves dares you to change our way of caring about ourselves
This is our last dance, this is ourselves
Under pressure, under pressure, pressure
The song "Under Pressure" by Keane is a cover of the original song by Queen and David Bowie. The lyrics describe the feeling of being under immense pressure in life, from the world and the expectations of others. The pressure causes people to crack and can lead to destructive outcomes like burning buildings down and tearing families apart. The song also touches on the terror of knowing what the world is really like and the feeling of being trapped and wanting to escape. Despite this, the song ultimately encourages people to give love one more chance and to care for others who are on the edge of the night.
Line by Line Meaning
Pressure, pushing down on me
Feeling overwhelmed with the constraints and obstacles of life
Pressing down on you, no man ask for
The external factors that push and mold someone without their permission
Under pressure that burns a building down
The intense feeling of being under pressure can lead to destruction and ruin
Splits a family in two, puts people on streets, that's okay
The crushing effects of pressure can cause families to break apart and force people into difficult circumstances
It's the terror of knowing what this world is about
The anxiety that comes with understanding the harsh realities of life
Watching some good friends screaming, "Let me out"
Seeing others struggle under the same pressure can be a painful experience
Pray tomorrow gets me higher
Hoping that the next day will bring a better future and relief from the pressure
Pressure on people, people on streets, okay
The pressure of life often leads to homelessness and difficult living conditions for many people
Chipping around, kick my brains around the floor
Feeling disoriented and unable to focus under intense pressure
These are the days it never rains but it pours
Periods of extreme pressure often seem to bring multiple problems at once
Turned away from it all like a blind man
Trying to ignore or avoid the pressures of life is like closing your eyes to the world
Sat on a fence but it don't work, keep coming up with love
Trying to stay neutral and aloof in the face of pressure is not effective; love is a more useful tool
But it's so slashed and torn, why, why, why?
Love can be difficult to implement in a world full of pain and suffering
Love, love, love, love, love, love, love
The answer to overcoming pressure is love and caring for others
Insanity laughs, under pressure we're cracking
Feeling like you are losing your mind under intense pressure
Can't we give ourselves one more chance?
Asking for a chance to relieve the pressure and start anew
Why can't we give love that one more chance?
If we all took the time to love and care for those around us, pressure and strife would be greatly reduced
This is our last dance, this is ourselves
Life is a dance that ends all too soon, so we should be ourselves and care for others while we can
Under pressure, under pressure, pressure
Repeating the theme of the song: the pervasive and crushing effects of pressure
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: David Bowie, John Deacon, Brian Harold May, Freddie Mercury, Roger Taylor
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