Pressure
Paramore䐀 Lyrics

The lyrics of Paramore's song "Pressure" speak about the fear of falling asleep feeling empty after pondering whether the time spent was worth it. The singer fears he may break and can't take the pressure that's been building up. Despite all that, he recognizes the positive outcome of being without the person who causes all the stress, thus implying that it's better to move on rather than hold on to someone who isn't good for you. The repetition of 'feeling empty' signifies the void left by someone or something that once held a significant place in one's life that's now gone. The chorus empowers the singer as he/she feels the pressure getting closer and recognizes the need to move on, indicating the growth process the character has undergone.

The song's lyrics hint at acknowledging one's worth and importance, the importance of self-love. The song touches a relatable topic of moving on from a toxic relationship with ease and the growth process that occurs afterward. The line "And there's nothing else to show for all of the days that we spent carried away from home" implies that one might have lost themselves along the way, forgetting their values and priorities, and thus, it is time to leave it all behind. The repeated "Some things I'll never know, and I had to let them go" suggests that we have to accept the things we can't control and trust the process of healing and moving forward.