Under Pressure
RDM (ft. Keane) Lyrics
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Pressing down on you, no man ask for
Under pressure that burns a building down
Splits a family in two, puts people on streets, that's okay
It's the terror of knowing what this world is about
Watching some good friends screaming, "Let me out"
Pray tomorrow gets me higher
Chipping around, kick my brains around the floor
These are the days it never rains but it pours
People on streets, people on streets
It's the terror of knowing what this world is about
Watching some good friends screaming, "Let me out"
Pray tomorrow gets me higher, high, high
Pressure on people, people on streets
Turned away from it all like a blind man
Sat on a fence but it don't work, keep coming up with love
But it's so slashed and torn, why, why, why?
Love, love, love, love, love, love, love
Insanity laughs, under pressure we're cracking
Can't we give ourselves one more chance?
Why can't we give love that one more chance?
Why can't we give love, give love, give love, give love
Give love, give love, give love, give love?
'Cause love's such an old fashioned word
And love dares you to care for the people on the edge of the night
And loves dares you to change our way of caring about ourselves
This is our last dance, this is ourselves
Under pressure, under pressure, pressure
The song "Under Pressure" by RDM (ft. Keane) is a poignant commentary on the pressures of society and the world we live in. The lyrics begin with an image of intense pressure, pushing down on the singer and everyone around them. The chorus repeats the phrase, "pressure on people, people on streets," as a reminder of the shared experience of struggling under these pressures. The song highlights how this pressure can tear apart families and communities, leaving people isolated and alone.
The second verse speaks to the terror of knowing what the world is really like and watching friends suffer, while the bridge offers a moment of respite as the singer prays for a better tomorrow. The song then dramatically shifts to a more personal perspective, with the singer feeling overwhelmed and unable to cope. The final section of the song suggests that love is the antidote to this pressure, but it requires bravery and a willingness to change.
Overall, "Under Pressure" is a powerful reminder of the struggles we all face in an often harsh and unforgiving world. It encourages empathy for others and a commitment to love and care for those on the margins.
Line by Line Meaning
Pressure, pushing down on me
The immense force of life's demands weighing down on me
Pressing down on you, no man ask for
Life's unrelenting force impeding even the most innocent souls
Under pressure that burns a building down
The crushing effects of stress that destroy people's accomplishments
Splits a family in two, puts people on streets, that's okay
The societal acceptance of stress-induced calamities like family breakups and homelessness
It's the terror of knowing what this world is about
The overwhelming fear of understanding the harsh realities of life
Watching some good friends screaming, 'Let me out'
Seeing friends suffer from the same pressure and begging for release
Pray tomorrow gets me higher
The hope that tomorrow will bring relief from the burden of pressure
Pressure on people, people on streets, okay
The unfortunate result of pressure is people facing hardship and living on the streets
Chipping around, kick my brains around the floor
The feeling of being lost and disoriented with one's own thoughts
These are the days it never rains but it pours
The days when troubles come one after another, without respite
People on streets, people on streets
The prevalence of homelessness in society
Turned away from it all like a blind man
Ignorance towards the pressure of life's challenges is equivalent to blindness
Sat on a fence but it don't work, keep coming up with love
Refusing to take sides leaves no solution, only love can heal
But it's so slashed and torn, why, why, why?
The heartache of love being destroyed by pressure, leading to confusion and questioning
Love, love, love, love, love, love, love
The overwhelming theme of the song, that love is the answer
Insanity laughs, under pressure we're cracking
The madness of the world dealing with immense pressure, leading to breakdowns
Can't we give ourselves one more chance?
Asking for a chance to manage the pressure and try again
Why can't we give love that one more chance?
Questioning why love is not given another chance to heal and solve problems
This is our last dance, this is ourselves
Our last chance to address the pressure and heal ourselves and society, before it's too late
Under pressure, under pressure, pressure
The repetition of the word highlights the inescapable nature of pressure, and the need to address it
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: David Bowie, John Richard Deacon, Brian Harold May, Freddie Mercury, Roger Meddows Taylor
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Sylvia Mages
I love it, thank you for
this song♥️🙏♥️🙏♥️
Carlos Banuelos
LA VERDAD VALE LA PENA ESCUCHAR ESTA CANCION EN ESTA VERCION ME GUSTA MUCHO ....... FELICIDADES DESDE LA LAVANDERIA LA GOTA........SIGAN VAN POR BUEN CAMINO!
Manubasuldo
Una excelente mezcla de ritmo mas una canción asombrosa!!!
Javieroquedds
¡FABULOSA!
kerwin hernandez
Pero que buena musica es genial!!
Marcela Leiva
uuhhhhhhhhhh me encantó esta version de Keane y gracias por poner las canciones del CD
Marta Krawczyk
Podoba mi się to :) choć z początku się bałam ... :)
Abelardo Gutiérrez Navas
TEMAZO! Fine Fusion.
GIOARGUE
Que buena la mejor parte del 2:50 a la 3:50 yo no bailo nada escucho mas rock y trova cubana pero estas versiones están excelentes.... Solo la que sino me pasa es Bohemian Rhapsody... pero las demas estas chileras...
docsin
these are the days that it never rains but it pours