Under Pressure
Knightsbridge Lyrics

Pressure
The overarching theme of the song is 'pressure', which is the stress that one feels due to external and internal factors.

Pushing Down On Me
This line signifies how the pressure is weighing down upon the singer and affecting them negatively.

Pressing Down On You
The singer feels that the pressure is not only affecting them but also others around them.

No Man Ask For
The artist acknowledges that nobody asks for pressure, but it is still a part of life.

Under Pressure
The repetition of the titular phrase drives home the idea that pressure is a significant part of human existence.

That Burns A Building Down
The pressure is so intense that it can cause physical damage such as destroying buildings.

Splits A Family In Two
The pressure can also cause emotional damage, such as tearing families apart.

Puts People On Streets
Pressure can lead to financial instability, which can force people onto the streets.

It's The Terror Of Knowing
The artist describes pressure as a kind of 'terror', making it a scary and uncontrollable force.

What This World Is About
The artist is frustrated with the nature of the world, which is a source of pressure in itself.

Watching Some Good Friends
The singer observes their friends being affected by pressure as well.

Screaming Let Me Out!
Their friends are struggling to cope with the intense pressure they are facing.

Pray Tomorrow Takes Me Higher
The singer hopes that the future holds some relief from the current pressure they are feeling.

Pressure On People
The repeated idea of 'pressure on people' shows how it affects everyone, not just the singer.

Do Do Do Bah Bah Bah Bah
This is a nonsensical phrase that shows the chaotic and confusing nature of pressure.

Chippin' Around
This line suggests that the artist feels like they are struggling to hold everything together under pressure.

Kick My Brains Round The Floor
The pressure is causing the artist to feel mentally scrambled and disorganized.

These Are The Days
The repeated chorus serves as a reminder that these difficult times are a part of life.

It Never Rains But It Pours
This phrase suggests that when things go wrong, they tend to go wrong all at once, adding to the pressure.

Turned Away From It All
The artist feels like they are trying to avoid the pressure, but it is impossible to escape.

Like A Blind Man
This simile shows how the artist feels lost and directionless under pressure.

Sat On A Fence But It Don't Work
Even trying to stay neutral or avoid taking action does not relieve the pressure.

Keep Coming Up With Love
The singer is trying to cope with pressure by coming up with positive feelings like love and compassion.

But It's So Slashed And Torn
The artist struggles to maintain these positive feelings because they are being torn apart by the pressure.

Why Why Why?
The repeated question suggests that the singer is frustrated and struggling to understand the pressure they are facing.

Love Love Love Love
The singer continues to focus on the idea of love as a coping mechanism for pressure.

Insanity Laughs Under Pressure We're Cracking
The intense pressure can lead to mental instability and cracking under the pressure.

Can't We Give Ourselves One More Chance?
Even under pressure, the artist is actively looking for ways to give themselves and other people another chance to make things better.

Why Can't We Give Love That One More Chance?
The artist suggests that love and compassion could help people cope with the pressure and improve their situation.

Cause Love's Such An Old Fashioned Word
The word 'love' may seem out of place or irrelevant in the context of high-pressure situations.

And Love Dares You To Care For
The singer suggests that love compels people to care for one another, even in difficult circumstances.

The People On The Edge Of The Night
The imagery of people on the 'edge of the night' suggests that they are vulnerable and in need of support.

And Love Dares You To Change Our Way
Love can be a catalyst for changing the way people view and deal with pressure and other issues.

Of Caring About Ourselves
The artist suggests that the change spurred by love should include a greater focus on caring for other people and not just oneself.

This Is Our Last Dance
This line presents the idea that life is fleeting and that people should make the most of it while they can.

Under Pressure
The titular phrase is repeated one final time to emphasize its importance as a recurring theme.