Formed in January 1998 by vocalist Adam Rich (Now a Principal formerly a Science Teacher) and guitarist Mark Barry, Pressure 4-5 started simply enough, as two college friends forming a band together. Things quickly picked up when another friend from college, Lyle McKeany, joined the group as bassist. Joe Schmidt later joined the band as DJ before switching to rhythm guitar. Joe Schmidt later recruited his brother, Tom Schmidt, to fill in the final void in the band as drummer.
The band's moniker comes from Joe Schmidt's unwillingness to be the group's DJ. He rarely came for practices with the band, which left the remaining members wondering if they'd have 4 or 5 members, hence the name "Pressure 4-5."
In 1999, the band released an independently-released EP, entitled Antechnology. After a warm welcoming from the rock community and a large outpouring of support, the band was quickly signed to Dreamworks Records, where they released their only full-length album, Burning The Process, in 2001. Amidst the alternative metal craze, this year would prove to be Pressure 4-5's most successful; they acquired a spot on the Second Stage of Ozzfest 2001 before touring with groups like Dredg, The Used and Lit. The song "Melt Me Down" would also be featured on the Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 Soundtrack.
Unfortunately, the band's success was short lived, with only two singles "Beat The World," a song about the death of Adam Rich's friend, and "Melt Me Down." "Beat The World" actually did quite well on modern rock mainstays such as MTV2 from late summer to winter of 2001. But after working on a follow-up to Burning The Process the next year, numerous band members left (namely Tom Schmidt and Lyle McKeany). The band abruptly called it quits after gathering replacement musicians and recording a few demos that were never released.
Albums
* Antechnology (1999)
* Demo (2000)
* Burning the Process (2001)
Singles
* 2001 "Beat the World"
* 2002
Music videos
* "Beat the World"
* "Melt Me Down"
Pieces
Pressure 4-5 Lyrics
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Up your arm, right next to your ear
So I can whisper
So what if I now forgive you
So what you're not the one
I have to rise above you
And we must be moving on
Share your secrets
Break the boundaries into pieces
Wake me up in time to miss you
I won't know it and I won't care
And so what if it's blown to pieces
At least you're still alive
â??Cause I just can't believe this
You just laid down and died
Take me down there
Share your secrets
Break the boundaries into pieces
Just say that on the way down you'll wave to me
Just say that on the way down you'll wave to me
Take me down there
Share your secrets
Break the boundaries into pieces
Just say that you'll break me right into pieces
The song "Pieces" by Pressure 4-5 seems to be about letting go of someone who has hurt them in a profound way. The singer seems to acknowledge that forgiving and moving on is important - "So what if I now forgive you, so what you're not the one, I have to rise above you, and we must be moving on." However, they also seem to be struggling with the emotional aftermath of the relationship - "Wake me up in time to miss you, I won't know it and I won't care." The singer seems to be seeking closure and resolution by asking to be let in on the other person's secrets and "breaking the boundaries into pieces".
The tone of the song is both angry and mournful, with the singer expressing feelings of intense pain and loss - "You just laid down and died." The repeated refrain of "Take me down there, share your secrets, break the boundaries into pieces" underscores the singer's desire to connect with the other person one last time, even if it means breaking down the emotional walls they've put up.
Overall, "Pieces" is a raw and emotional song that captures the complexity of letting go of someone you once loved. The lyrics express a mix of anger, sadness, and longing as the singer tries to come to terms with their feelings and move on.
Line by Line Meaning
Take me right now
I want to be with you at this very moment
Up your arm, right next to your ear
I want to be close to you and whisper in your ear
So I can whisper
I want to whisper something to you
So what if I now forgive you
It doesn't matter that I forgive you now
So what you're not the one
It doesn't matter that you're not the one
I have to rise above you
I need to move on from you
And we must be moving on
We need to move on from each other
Take me down there
I want to go to a deeper level with you
Share your secrets
I want you to tell me your deepest secrets
Break the boundaries into pieces
Let's push the limits and go beyond our comfort zones
Wake me up in time to miss you
Let me sleep through the time when I will miss you
I won't know it and I won't care
I won't be aware or concerned about missing you
And so what if it's blown to pieces
It doesn't matter if things fall apart
At least you're still alive
As long as you're still around, it's okay
Cause I just can't believe this
I can't believe what's happening
You just laid down and died
You gave up without a fight
Just say that on the way down you'll wave to me
Just promise to acknowledge me on your way out
Take me down there
I want to go to a deeper level with you
Share your secrets
I want you to tell me your deepest secrets
Break the boundaries into pieces
Let's push the limits and go beyond our comfort zones
Just say that you'll break me right into pieces
Promise to hurt me deeply
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: ADAM JEFFERY RICH, JAKE W FOWLER, JOSEPH SCHMIDT, LYLE PATRICK MC KEANY, MARK D BARRY
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