The Pressure
Resident Hero Lyrics
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The pen that writes the letter.
Before long we were pretending,
Pray we never notice,
Until the fire is out.
I can't lead anyone farther,
Still I concede and let go...
I saw the world for what it was and I'm a long way off.
I tried to be a better man, but look what I have lost.
The pressure, the pressure, the pressure.
The pressure, the pressure, the pressure.
Remember who you are.
And answer first to yourself.
'cause every time I medium will die, a king is born.
And I am just the alarm.
I can't lead anyone farther,
Still I concede and let go...
The pressure, the pressure, the pressure,
But just keep singing,
And you'll never be alone.
Alone.
I saw the world for what it was, and I'm a long way off.
Step down and hold your brother up against the fight we lost.
The pressure, the pressure, the pressure.
The pressure, the pressure,
Oh god, the pressure.
I saw the world for what it was and I'm a long way off.
I tried to be a better man, but look what I have lost.
Pressure, the pressure, the pressure.
The pressure, the pressure,
Alone.
Resident Hero's "The Pressure" is a song that explores the concept of the pressures that come with life and the responsibilities that come with being oneself. The lyrics are a reminder to oneself to stay true and to never forget who they are. The first line, "Remember who you are," is a call to hold onto one's identity and not lose touch with oneself. The line "The pen that writes the letter" is a metaphor for the power of words and how they can shape and change things.
The song touches on the idea of pretending and not realizing it until it's too late. The line "Before long we were pretending, pray we never notice" reflects the feeling of getting lost in the motions of life and not realizing one's true desires and passions until it's too late. The line "Until the fire is out" is a metaphor for the idea that it takes losing something to truly appreciate its value.
The chorus repeats the word "pressure" to drive home the idea that pressures can be overwhelming and challenging to deal with. The lines "I saw the world for what it was and I'm a long way off" and "I tried to be a better man, but look what I have lost" convey a sense of frustration and disillusionment with the world and oneself.
Overall, "The Pressure" is a reflective and introspective song that encourages listeners to stay true to themselves and never lose sight of their identity, even when facing overwhelming pressures.
Line by Line Meaning
Remember who you are.
Don't forget your identity or where you came from.
The pen that writes the letter.
You have the power to write your own story and make your own decisions.
Before long we were pretending,
We often pretend to be someone we're not or live a life that is not truly ours.
Pray we never notice,
We hope we never realize the truth or face the consequences of our actions.
Until the fire is out.
Until the damage is done and it's too late to fix it.
I can't lead anyone farther,
I have reached my limits and cannot guide or help anyone else.
Still I concede and let go...
Despite my limitations, I accept that I cannot control everything and must let go of certain things.
I saw the world for what it was and I'm a long way off.
I finally saw reality for what it really is, but I still have a lot to learn.
I tried to be a better man, but look what I have lost.
I attempted to improve myself, but the process of change resulted in some losses.
The pressure, the pressure, the pressure.
The constant stress and expectations that come along with life.
Remember who you are.
Once again, don't forget your true self.
And answer first to yourself.
Prioritize your own needs and desires before anyone else's.
'cause every time I medium will die, a king is born.
Every time someone dies, someone else has the potential to take their place and become a leader.
And I am just the alarm.
I am only here to warn others, but ultimately they must take action or take responsibility for their own choices.
But just keep singing,
Despite the pressure and difficulties, keep going and don't give up on yourself or your dreams.
And you'll never be alone.
You will always have music and support to help you through tough times.
Step down and hold your brother up against the fight we lost.
Let go of the past and work together with others to overcome previous losses or failures.
Oh god, the pressure.
A cry for help or mercy from the stress and expectations of life.
Alone.
Despite the support and guidance of others, sometimes we all feel lonely or lost in the world.
Contributed by Elizabeth N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Naomi Woodlief
Completely amazing.
LastingSpirit
awesome acoustic! i miss them
Antonia Garcia
Great video! Thanks for posting this. :)
Zen Towin
Resident Hero is a fatastic band, both on CD and live. I was fortunate enough to see them south of Houston completely by accident and I was hooked. My favorite unsigned band, bar none.
Master Procrastinator
can someone gimme the lyrics of this song!! plzzzzzzzz