Under Pressure
LIVING ROOM - Queen Lyrics
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Doom-boom-ba-beh
Doo-boo-boom-ba-beh-beh
Pressure pushin' down on me
Pressin' down on you, no man ask for
Under pressure that brings a building down
Splits a family in two, puts people on streets
Dee-day-da, ee-day-da
That's okay
That's the terror of knowing what this world is about
Watchin' some good friends screamin', "Let me out"
Pray tomorrow gets me higher
Pressure on people, people on streets
Da-da-da, mm-mm
Da-da-da-ba-bum
Okay
Chippin' around, kick my brains 'round the floor
These are the days it never rains but it pours
Ee-doh-ba-buh, ee-da-ba-ba-bop
Mm-bo-bop, beh-lup
People on streets, ee-da-dee-da-day
People on streets, ee-da-dee-da-dee-da-dee-da
It's the terror of knowing what this world is about
Watching some good friends screaming, "Let me out"
Pray tomorrow gets me higher, higher, high
Pressure on people, people on streets
Turned away from it all like a blind man
Sat on the fence but it don't work
Keep comin' up with love but it's so slashed and torn
Why, why, why?
Love
Insanity laughs under pressure we're breaking
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 love dares you to change our way of
Caring about ourselves
This is our last dance
This is our last dance
This is ourselves
Under pressure
Under pressure
Pressure
The lyrics of "Under Pressure" by Queen, featuring David Bowie, deal with the theme of pressure and the effects it can have on people. The opening lines, "Mm-noom-ba-deh, Doom-boom-ba-beh, Doo-boo-boom-ba-beh-beh," are Bowie and Mercury's vocalizing the bass and guitar riff of the song. The lyrics then go on to describe the physical and emotional effects of pressure, such as the terror of knowing what the world is about and the pressure on people, which puts them on the streets. The song then makes a plea for love, encouraging everyone to care for each other, even those on the edge of the night.
The overall message of the song is that pressure can be destructive, and it is up to individuals to make a difference and show love for one another. The lyrics are powerful and thought-provoking, evoking deep emotions that many people can relate to. The song's melody and instrumentation are captivating, matching the intensity of the lyrics and creating a memorable song.
Line by Line Meaning
Mm-noom-ba-deh Doom-boom-ba-beh Doo-boo-boom-ba-beh-beh
Instrumental intro
Pressure pushin' down on me
Feeling overwhelmed by stress
Pressin' down on you, no man ask for
Shared experience of pressure on others
Under pressure that brings a building down
Extreme consequences of pressure
Splits a family in two, puts people on streets
Pressure contributing to social issues
Mm-ba-ba-beh, mm-ba-ba-beh Dee-day-da, ee-day-da That's okay
Instrumental break
That's the terror of knowing what this world is about
Fear of the unknown
Watchin' some good friends screamin', "Let me out"
Witnessing the effects of pressure on loved ones
Pray tomorrow gets me higher
Hoping for relief from pressure
Pressure on people, people on streets
Pressure affecting society as a whole
Da-da-da, mm-mm Da-da-da-ba-bum Okay
Instrumental break
Chippin' around, kick my brains 'round the floor
Struggling to cope with pressure
These are the days it never rains but it pours
Multiple stressful situations
Ee-doh-ba-buh, ee-da-ba-ba-bop Mm-bo-bop, beh-lup
Instrumental break
People on streets, ee-da-dee-da-day People on streets, ee-da-dee-da-dee-da-dee-da
Pressure's impact on the community
It's the terror of knowing what this world is about
Continued fear of the unknown
Watching some good friends screaming, "Let me out"
Witnessing distress in others
Pray tomorrow gets me higher, higher, high
Hoping for relief from pressure
Pressure on people, people on streets
Recurrence of societal stress
Turned away from it all like a blind man
Avoiding the stress
Sat on the fence but it don't work
Avoiding the problem doesn't resolve it
Keep comin' up with love but it's so slashed and torn
Attempts to help are not effective
Why, why, why? Love Insanity laughs under pressure we're breaking
Questioning the power of love when faced with overwhelming difficulties
Can't we give ourselves one more chance?
Asking for another opportunity to resolve issues
Why can't we give love that one more chance?
Suggesting love as a solution
Why can't we give love, give love, give love, give love Give love, give love, give love, give love?
Reinforcing the importance of love
'Cause love's such an old-fashioned word
Belief in the power of love
And love dares you to care for
Love inspires compassion for others
The people on the edge of the night
Those most vulnerable deserve extra care
And love dares you to change our way of Caring about ourselves
Love can change attitudes towards self-care
This is our last dance This is our last dance This is ourselves
A call to action to confront challenges
Under pressure Under pressure Pressure
Reiteration of the song's central theme
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: David Bowie, John Richard Deacon, Brian Harold May, Freddie Mercury, Roger Meddows Taylor
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@sanchezsebastian7
"Cause love's such an old-fashioned word
And love dares you to care for
The people on the edge of the night
And love dares you to change our ways of
Caring about ourselves
This is our last dance
This is our last dance
This is ourselves"
Literal chills man. Truer words have never been spoken before nor after.
@Readingwithalex42
[Verse 1: David Bowie]
Pressure pushing down on me
Pressing down on you
No man ask for
[Freddie Mercury]
Under pressure
That brings a building down
Splits a family in two
[David Bowie]
Puts people on streets
[Bridge: Freddie Mercury]
Um ba ba be
Um ba ba be
De day da
Ee day da - that's okay
[Verse 2: David Bowie]
It's the terror of knowing
What the world is about
Watching some good friends
Screaming
[Freddie Mercury]
'Let me out'
Pray tomorrow gets me higher
[David Bowie]
Pressure on people people on streets
[Verse 3: Freddie Mercury]
Day day de mm hm
Da da da ba ba
Okay
Chipping around - kick my brains around the floor
These are the days it never rains but it pours
Ee do ba be
Ee da ba ba ba
Um bo bo
Be lap
[David Bowie] People on streets
[Freddie Mercury] ee da de da de
[David Bowie] People on streets
[Freddie Mercury] ee da de da de da de da
[Verse 4: David Bowie]
It's the terror of knowing
What this world is about
Watching some good friends
Screaming
[Together] 'Let me out'
[Freddie Mercury]
Pray tomorrow - gets me higher
Higher
High
[David Bowie]
Pressure on people people on streets
[Freddie Mercury]
Turned away from it all like a blind man
Sat on a fence but it don't work
[Verse 5: David Bowie]
Keep coming up with love
But it's so slashed and torn
[Freddie Mercury]
Why - why - why?
[David Bowie]
Love love love love love
Insanity laughs under pressure we're breaking
[Verse 6: Freddie Mercury]
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 give love
[Verse 7: David Bowie]
Because love's such an old fashioned word
And love dares you to care for
The people on the (People on streets) edge of the night
And loves (People on streets) dares you to change our way of
Caring about ourselves
This is our last dance
This is our last dance
This is ourselves
Under pressure
Under pressure
Pressure
@ao623
RIP
Freddie Mercury
David Bowie
Elvis Presley
Michael Jackson
Kurt Cobain
Aretha Franklin
John Lennon
George Harrison
Bob Marley
Frank Sinatra
Prince Nelson
Whitney Houston
John Denver
John Bonham
Louis Armstrong
George Michael
Maurice Gibb
Robin Gibb
Andy Gibb
Johnny Cash
Karen Carpenter
Tupac Shakur
Christopher Wallace
They are the legends that we always love.
Edit: RIP to recent death singers, Kenny Rogers and Bill Withers.
@ermiasdeangeli3191
Pressure pushing down on me
Pressing down on you no man ask for
Under pressure
That burns a building down
Splits a family in two
Puts 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
Pressure on people
People on the streets
Chipping around
kick my brains on 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
Pressure on people
People on the 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
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
Cause love’s such an old fashioned word
And love dares you to care
for the people
on the edge of the night
And love dares to change
our way of caring about ourselves
This is our last dance
This is our last dance
This is ourselves
Under Pressure
Under Pressure
Pressure
@brontox098
"I used to think the worst thing in life was to end up all alone. It's not. The worst thing in life is to end up with people who make you feel all alone." - Robin Williams
@yepimfresh
brontox095 no worst thing is to die alone
@Aggie1295
@@yepimfresh We all die alone
@yepimfresh
Thomas Reed I mean with no loved ones there next to you before you go
@ducklips5497
YepImFresh he’s saying a line that a person said dumbass
@gregsander8439
@@yepimfresh lol
@badakputraprasetyo9234
R.I.P Freddie Mercury
R.I.P David Bowie
R.I.P Vanilla Ice's career
@justaguy6415
Rip Eddie Van Halen
@pablomarin2232
Rip Chester Bennington
@RMT0615
R.I.P the taco of the free taco guy
Also R.I.P this joke