Under Pressure
L.A.P.D./KoRn Lyrics


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Got so used to these fuck boys
A real nigga got 'em in an uproar
Inconspicuous with my magic tricks
Stay super low act like an average bitch
But she (Not though) just look and see
Yo, they ridin' round like look at me
Why attention seek? I'm camera shy
Just doing me, don't analyze
I can handle it, I am so equipped
Whenever I'm involved, yeah you know it's lit for sure
You could never fuck with bull
She came through with nothing on
Who said life's a bitch?
My experience kind of contradicts
A love story, she got the hots for me
But the heat is on me like the oven door
Picture perfect but I know I'm drawing
Your setback is my step back
No matter where you want to shoot from
Or where the ball go through, that net at
I walk around with the world on my back
Keep a smile on my face
With a chip on my shoulder
A girl on my lap
The way I hold it together
Man, I hold it together when most would collapse
Yeah, they think that they know
But forget what you know
Boy you don't know the half
So cool under pressure
Don't assume, that's the golden rule
Cuz a diamond shines in the darkness too
Oh, they think I'm crazy but the money baby
Only thing that really needs a padded room
Yeah, the chips was down and they ain't come around
And nowadays they like what's up with you
Like Big Sean, I don't fuck with you
Kick rocks I got stuff to do
I ain't never been comfortable
Someone always gonna come for you
On my toes like a ballerina
And I keep a nina for the audible
Omaha, yeah I'm the Manning
And never outta pocket and I never panic
Let me drive, Ima live my life, you can catch my vibe
That's proper planning
Prop the planet on my fucking back
NY to spend a couple racks
It's dinner time but I'm intertwined
With an aged bottle of wine and a couple snacks
I walk around with the world on my back
Keep a smile on my face
With a chip on my shoulder
A girl on my lap
The way I hold it together
Man, I hold it together when most would collapse
Yeah, they think that they know
But forget what you know
Boy you don't know the half
So cool under pressure
Sunday to Sunday wheels up I do one thing
Wrong-way down the one way
You in your own way, you lil' fuck face
Hotel getting fed grapes by dimes straight off the runway
Shoot straight, don't pump fake
Your bitch feet hurt cuz her pumps fake
Lil niggas need to pump brakes, going too fast
Down the wrong path
Going full speed down that interstate
Can't associate with your silly ass
Let's talk about what you really have
Why they all get so quiet though
That kid diabolical
On they last stand like the alamo
Got a boss hand throw your cards in
And why you want to go all-in
Autographing your coffin
In real life, we can't all win
I walk around with the world on my back
Keep a smile on my face
With a chip on my shoulder
A girl on my lap
The way I hold it together
Man, I hold it together when most would collapse
Yeah, they think that they know
But forget what you know
Boy you don't know the half
So cool under pressure
I walk around with the world on my back
Keep a smile on my face
With a chip on my shoulder
A girl on my lap
The way I hold it together
Man, I hold it together when most would collapse
Yeah, they think that they know
But forget what you know




Boy you don't know the half
So cool under pressure

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Under Pressure" by L.A.P.D./KoRn speak about perseverance and staying cool under pressure. The singer talks about how they are used to dealing with "fuck boys" who are upset by their success, but the singer remains inconspicuous and just focuses on doing their own thing. They have a lot on their plate and walk around with the world on their back, but they still manage to keep a smile on their face and hold it together. The singer seems to be aware of their own worth and not bothered by the attention-seekers around them. They see the hypocrisy in the saying "life's a bitch" and talk about how their own experience contradicts it.


The song shifts to a more confrontational tone towards the end. The singer calls out those who are getting in their way and hindering their progress. They talk about the importance of propelling oneself forward and not being held back by negativity. The singer seems to be driven and focused on their own success and not afraid to cut out those who are hindering their progress.


Overall, "Under Pressure" is a song about staying focused on one's own success and persevering in the face of pressure and negativity.


Line by Line Meaning

Got so used to these fuck boys
I am accustomed to dealing with fake people.


A real nigga got 'em in an uproar
My authenticity is causing controversy.


Inconspicuous with my magic tricks
I am discreet with my talents and abilities.


Stay super low act like an average bitch
I keep a low profile and act like everyone else.


But she (Not though) just look and see
I do not seek attention, but people still notice me.


Yo, they ridin' round like look at me
Others seek attention by showing off.


Why attention seek? I'm camera shy
I don't understand why people seek attention, I prefer to stay out of the limelight.


Just doing me, don't analyze
I am simply going about my business and don't want to be scrutinized.


I can handle it, I am so equipped
I am capable of dealing with whatever comes my way.


Whenever I'm involved, yeah you know it's lit for sure
Whenever I am present, things get exciting.


You could never fuck with bull
You cannot mess with me and my energy.


She came through with nothing on
She arrived with no inhibitions.


Who said life's a bitch?
Who claimed that life is difficult?


My experience kind of contradicts
My perspective on life differs from the norm.


A love story, she got the hots for me
I am involved in a romantic situation where someone is attracted to me.


But the heat is on me like the oven door
I feel a lot of pressure in this situation.


Picture perfect but I know I'm drawing
I may appear perfect, but I know I have flaws.


Your setback is my step back
Your failures affect me too.


No matter where you want to shoot from
No matter what angle you take, I am prepared.


Or where the ball go through, that net at
No matter what the outcome is, there is always a solution.


I walk around with the world on my back
I feel the weight of the world on my shoulders.


Keep a smile on my face
I always try to remain positive.


With a chip on my shoulder
I have a certain attitude due to past experiences.


A girl on my lap
I have a woman in my life.


The way I hold it together
I remain composed and maintain control of my life.


Man, I hold it together when most would collapse
I am strong and can withstand tough situations when others would crumble.


Yeah, they think that they know
People assume they understand me.


But forget what you know
They do not truly understand me.


Boy you don't know the half
They only know a portion of what I have experienced.


So cool under pressure
I am able to remain calm even in difficult situations.


Don't assume, that's the golden rule
One should not make assumptions about others.


Cuz a diamond shines in the darkness too
Even in difficult times, one's strengths can still shine through.


Oh, they think I'm crazy but the money baby
People perceive me as crazy, but I am successful.


Only thing that really needs a padded room
The only thing that needs to be contained is my success.


Yeah, the chips was down and they ain't come around
When I was struggling, people did not support me.


And nowadays they like what's up with you
Now that I am successful, people want to know what I am doing.


Like Big Sean, I don't fuck with you
I do not associate with negative people.


Kick rocks I got stuff to do
I would rather be productive than involve myself with unnecessary drama.


I ain't never been comfortable
I have always been out of my comfort zone.


Someone always gonna come for you
There will always be someone who wants to bring you down.


On my toes like a ballerina
I am always alert and ready for anything.


And I keep a nina for the audible
I am always prepared for danger.


Omaha, yeah I'm the Manning
I am a leader and in control of my life.


And never outta pocket and I never panic
I am always in control and never react out of panic.


Let me drive, Ima live my life, you can catch my vibe
I am in control of my life and you can sense my presence.


That's proper planning
It is important to have a plan and stick to it.


Prop the planet on my fucking back
I feel like the weight of the world is on my shoulders.


NY to spend a couple racks
I am willing to spend money to achieve my goals.


It's dinner time but I'm intertwined
Although it is time to relax, I am still working.


With an aged bottle of wine and a couple snacks
I am still taking time to enjoy the finer things in life.


Sunday to Sunday wheels up I do one thing
I am always working towards my goals throughout the week.


Wrong-way down the one way
I go against the norm and forge my own path.


You in your own way, you lil' fuck face
You are your own obstacle.


Hotel getting fed grapes by dimes straight off the runway
I am enjoying success and being served by beautiful women.


Shoot straight, don't pump fake
Be honest and do not deceive others.


Your bitch feet hurt cuz her pumps fake
Your woman's shoes are uncomfortable due to their lack of quality.


Lil niggas need to pump brakes, going too fast
You need to slow down and be more cautious.


Down the wrong path
You are headed towards failure.


Going full speed down that interstate
You are moving too fast towards a negative outcome.


Can't associate with your silly ass
I am not willing to associate with someone who is not serious or focused.


Let's talk about what you really have
Let's focus on what is important and not pretend to be something we are not.


Why they all get so quiet though
People become silent when they are confronted with the truth.


That kid diabolical
I am seen as a mastermind.


On they last stand like the alamo
They are fighting to the end, just like the battle at the Alamo.


Got a boss hand throw your cards in
I have control of the situation and you should give up.


And why you want to go all-in
Why are you risking everything?


Autographing your coffin
You are signing your own death certificate through your actions.


In real life, we can't all win
In reality, not everyone can be successful.


So cool under pressure
I am able to stay calm during difficult situations.




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Written by: Darrin Monroe

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