Pressure
NYVES Lyrics
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For the cynic in me
When the panic defeats my love
I cant afford it
who you want me to be
but I'm better the way I'm so
Yeah
Don't try to tell me
You were never to blame
You were dying to shame us all
Beneath the guilty and it's ever the same
you're the pride before my fall
Please, for the sake of my revelation
Show me how to begin again
Not a diamond without the pressure,
That's the way it is
Say you adore me
That you're never the same
Then you toil to claim your bonds
Made it beofre me
Think you're pulling the strings
But you're leaving me on my own
Please, for the sake of my revelation
Show me how to begin again
Not a diamond without the pressure,
That's the way it is
Please, for the sake of my revelation
Show me how to begin again
Not a diamond without the pressure,
That's the way it is
Please, for the sake of my revelation
Show me how to begin again
Not a diamond without the pressure,
That's the way it is
The NYVES song "Pressure" conveys a sense of internal struggle and frustration with external expectations. The line "where is the doorway for the cynic in me" suggests a desire to retreat into a more cynical mindset to protect oneself from the pressures of the world. In the face of panic, however, the singer recognizes that they cannot afford to be who others want them to be and must stay true to themselves.
The chorus emphasizes the idea that diamonds are not created without pressure, and in the same way, the singer cannot grow and develop without facing challenges and difficulties. The lines "show me how to begin again" express a desire for guidance and support in navigating these challenges and coming out stronger on the other side.
The second verse addresses a relationship dynamic in which one person claims to adore the other but is actually trying to manipulate and control them. The line "you're leaving me on my own" suggests a feeling of abandonment and betrayal. Throughout the song, the singer is crying out for help and guidance, but ultimately acknowledges that they must face the pressure and challenges of life on their own.
Overall, "Pressure" is a powerful and introspective song that explores themes of identity, self-expression, and the importance of facing challenges head-on.
Line by Line Meaning
Where is the doorway
I'm trying to find an escape from my current state of mind
For the cynic in me
I struggle with negative thoughts and questioning everything
When the panic defeats my love
My anxiety often clouds my ability to feel love fully
I cant afford it
I'm not willing to compromise my true self to fit someone else's expectations
who you want me to be
I won't change myself to please someone else
but I'm better the way I'm so
I am comfortable with who I am and won't apologize for it
Don't try to tell me
I won't believe your excuses or lies
You were never to blame
You're responsible for your actions and the consequences that follow
You were dying to shame us all
Your actions were motivated by a desire to humiliate us all
Beneath the guilty and it's ever the same
You always play the role of the guilty party and keep repeating the same pattern
you're the pride before my fall
Your arrogance will be your downfall
Please, for the sake of my revelation
I need your help in order to make a breakthrough
Show me how to begin again
I want to start fresh and leave my past behind
Not a diamond without the pressure,
I understand that growth and change require hard work and sacrifice
That's the way it is
I accept the reality of the situation and won't fight against it
Say you adore me
You claim to love me
That you're never the same
But you constantly change
Then you toil to claim your bonds
You work hard to keep our relationship intact
Made it beofre me
You reached a goal or milestone before I did
Think you're pulling the strings
You believe you're in control
But you're leaving me on my own
But in reality, you're leaving me feeling isolated and unsupported
Contributed by Logan L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
AJ Dich
on Not Enough
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