Blood Pressure
Mutemath Lyrics
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Why can't you, ooh (blood pressure)
Why can't you, do a little more for Jesus
Why can't you, (blood pressure) ooh
Ah ah
Blood pressure
Do better
Blood pressure
You're on the road, on a road that's bound for nowhere
Why don't you do what you're told? Blood pressure
Don't worry I will help you out on one condition
Be more, do more, check your blood pressure
Ah ah
Blood pressure
Do better
Keep rising
Blood pressure
Ah ah
Oh
Blood pressure
Do better
Keep rising
Blood pressure
Blood pressure
Won't matter
Keep rising
Blood pressure
Blood pressure
The Mutemath song "Blood Pressure" is a song that has a deeper meaning related to expectations that are placed on individuals. The lyrics suggest that the singer is making demands on another person to be more like someone else, specifically an older brother. These demands are accompanied by the repetition of the phrase "blood pressure" which acts as a metaphor for the pressure that the person feels from others to meet certain expectations.
The lyrics also suggest that the person is on a road heading towards nowhere and that they should start listening to advice. The singer offers to help the person out, but on the condition that they check their blood pressure. The repetition of the phrase "do better, keep rising" reinforces the idea that there are certain expectations that need to be met.
In essence, the song conveys a theme of societal pressure and the expectations that come along with it. The person being addressed is being pressured to live up to certain expectations, but ultimately, the song suggests that their blood pressure is what really matters. The song serves as a reminder to take care of oneself rather than constantly striving to please others.
Line by Line Meaning
Why can't you, be more like your older brother
The singer is wondering why the listener can't emulate their successful older brother and live up to their expectations.
Why can't you, ooh (blood pressure)
The repeated 'ooh' represents the rising blood pressure of the singer's frustration with the listener's perceived lack of effort.
Why can't you, do a little more for Jesus
The singer is using religious language to motivate the listener to work harder and fulfill their potential in life.
Why can't you, (blood pressure) ooh
The frustration and impatience of the artist is causing their blood pressure to rise even more.
Blood pressure
The title phrase is repeated throughout the song, symbolizing the stress and tension the listener feels under pressure to excel.
Do better
The listener is being urged to work harder and improve their situation.
Keep rising
The blood pressure is steadily increasing, representing the singer's increasing frustration and anger.
You're on the road, on a road that's bound for nowhere
The artist thinks the listener's choices and efforts are leading them down a path with no real goal or future.
Why don't you do what you're told? Blood pressure
The artist is angry that the listener isn't following their advice and believes that they need to take control of their life and do what's necessary to succeed.
Don't worry I will help you out on one condition
The artist is offering to help the listener, but only if they show a willingness to improve and work harder.
Won't matter
The blood pressure doesn't matter in the context of the situation; it's only a physical manifestation of the singer's emotional state.
Lyrics © CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP, Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network, Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: DARREN KING, PAUL MEANY, ROY MITCHELL
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Why can't you, be more like your older brother
Why can't you, ooh (blood pressure)
Why can't you, do a little more for Jesus
Why can't you, (blood pressure) ooh
Ah ah
Blood pressure
Do better
Keep rising
Blood pressure
You're on the road, on a road that's bound for nowhere
Why don't you do what you're told? Blood pressure
Don't worry I will help you out on one condition
Be more, do more, check your blood pressure
Ah ah
Blood pressure
Do better
Keep rising
Blood pressure
Ah ah
Oh
Blood pressure
Do better
Keep rising
Blood pressure
Blood pressure
Won't matter
Keep rising
Blood pressure
Blood pressure
@n33wom
The editing team for this video should be damn proud of themselves. The video is fantastic (as is the song).
@leviwall7801
Ryan Gooslinger Darren King, the drummer, IS the editing team. :)
@tahsin8296
no the videographer and the editing team both
@diakiteawa5387
Totally agree!!!
@salonrouge
Ryan Gooslinger
I grew up with Paul and this video reminds me of videos he and his friend Shane use to do on weekends. I guarantee u they did it themselves!
@dreamkinetics941
Tru dat.
@Mitchel-lz9um
It sucks that they removed this song from A8. Now racing in Nevada won't even feel the same anymore🤦🏾♂️
@proXevo
Yeah it hurts man
@sayro5298
Its true
@marko4436
Hell yeah, I remember starting the game up, there was my trusty Dodge Dart, choose Nevada and then cycle the rock station until it got to this. Asphalt 8 has just changed too much, too many in game currencies, I miss the old version.