1. Pressure is a Virgin Islands … Read Full Bio ↴More than one artist has this name;
1. Pressure is a Virgin Islands born reggae artist, who is currently getting heavy airplay from his single 'Love and Affection'.
2. Pressure was a short-lived reggae-influenced hardcore band, fronted by Muslim singer Sean Muttaqi, formerly of 1990s straight edge bands Captive Nation Rising and Vegan Reich; released one album 'Hardcore Roots' (1999) on Uprising Records.
2. LA/OC CA's Pressure are made up of members of the short-lived Fortunate Son and Try Harder and add a new twist to the Southern California hardcore scene. This 7" is six songs of rock and roll influenced hardcore punk with some influences taken from bands like The Hope Conspiracy's later work, Suicide File and even Unbroken.
3. Hardcore band from Faro, Portugal, with members from Pointing Finger and Broken Distance.
4. Pressure (UK) is another dubstep project of Kevin Martin (aka The Bug).
5. Hardcore band from Belgium, signed with I For Us Records.
6. A British New Wave band, originally called Acme Attractions
7. A Hard Rock band from Sweden.
The Rain
Pressure Lyrics
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When I look at what my people bear
I swear, I'll never give up the fight and show no fear
And the sun, is reflecting my heart and soul
And it's burning beyond control
My goal, is to see to it the truth unfold
Whatever you do comes around in a fraction
Here comes vanity - the biggest distraction -
That takes away the true values of a Black man
What if life was sweeter than a honeycomb?
And we never had to work and bring money home?
The would you know what life is worth?
Would you know how the earth cycle works?
That's why the rain, is no different from my tears
When I look at what my people bear
I swear, I'll never give up the fight and show no fear
And the sun, is reflecting my heart and soul
And it's burning beyond control
My goal, is to see to it the truth unfold
Watch the things that you do
Jah is watching over
You live and you learn -
As you grow older
IF THE TRUTH IS UNFOLDING WHY DO I NEED A FOLDER?
It's a heavy load to carry, I need my shoulder
The people are hungry: The message is food
The children grow without the proper lessons in school
Wicked man is living so cruel
LITTLE DID THEY KNOW SEH RASTAFARI RULE!
the rain, is no different from my tears
When I look at what my people bear
I swear, I'll never give up the fight and show no fear
And the sun, is reflecting my heart and soul
And it's burning beyond control
My goal, is to see to it the truth unfold
In the song "The Rain" by Pressure, the artist explores his frustration with the struggles that his people, likely referencing Black people, face. He draws a comparison between the rain and his tears, as both represent a type of suffering. Pressure refuses to give up the fight and is determined to show no fear. The sun is also referenced and is said to reflect his heart and soul, burning beyond control. He desires for the truth to unfold and for the world to acknowledge the struggles faced by Black people.
Further, the song delves into deeper issues surrounding the state of the world. Pressure makes references to the earth's cycle and questions whether people truly understand the worth of life. He calls out societal vanity as a big distraction that takes away from the values of a Black man. He acknowledges that though the truth may be unfolding, he still feels the weight of the struggle, and compares it to a heavy load that he must carry on his own. He further talks about the importance of learning and growing as you age, and the idea that Jah, a Rastafarian term for God, is watching over all our actions.
Line by Line Meaning
The rain, is no different from my tears
When I see what my people have to go through, it makes me cry just like the rain.
When I look at what my people bear
When I see the struggles and hardships experienced by my community.
I swear, I'll never give up the fight and show no fear
I promise to never stop fighting for justice and to never show fear in the face of adversity.
And the sun, is reflecting my heart and soul
My passion for this cause burns as strongly as the sun's rays.
And it's burning beyond control
My passion is so intense, it cannot be contained or controlled.
My goal, is to see to it the truth unfold
My objective is to ensure that the truth is revealed and justice is served.
For every action there's a reaction
Everything we do has consequences, positive or negative.
Whatever you do comes around in a fraction
The effects of our actions may take time to manifest, but they will come back to us in one way or another.
Here comes vanity - the biggest distraction -
Our obsession with material possessions and status is a major hindrance to our progress.
That takes away the true values of a Black man
Our focus on materialism and status pulls us away from our true values as a community.
What if life was sweeter than a honeycomb?
What if life was easy and we had everything we wanted?
And we never had to work and bring money home?
And we never had to struggle or worry about financial security?
The would you know what life is worth?
Would we truly understand the value of life without knowing struggle?
Would you know how the earth cycle works?
Would we understand the intricacies and complexities of the world without experiencing its challenges?
Watch the things that you do
Be mindful of your actions.
Jah is watching over
Remember that there is a higher power watching over us.
You live and you learn -
Life is a constant learning experience.
As you grow older
As we mature and gain more life experience.
IF THE TRUTH IS UNFOLDING WHY DO I NEED A FOLDER?
If the truth is being revealed, why do I need evidence to prove it?
It's a heavy load to carry, I need my shoulder
The weight of the responsibility to bring justice is heavy and I need to rely on my own strength to bear it.
The people are hungry: The message is food
The people in my community are in need of guidance and education.
The children grow without the proper lessons in school
The children in our community lack access to quality education.
Wicked man is living so cruel
The evil in the world is thriving and causing harm to innocent people.
LITTLE DID THEY KNOW SEH RASTAFARI RULE!
The true power lies with Rastafari and its teachings.
Contributed by Grace E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.