Pressure
Stereo MC\'s Lyrics

If you don't know what to say then keep your mouth shut, out the way
It's better to keep quiet if you're unsure what to say or add value to the situation

You'll get no flattery
No one will flatter you if you don't have anything to offer

If you know the time of day Then why you let yourself go grey? You need a battery
If you have knowledge and awareness, why do you continue to feel powerless and worn-out? Maybe it's because you need a boost of energy

'Cause every moment counts as the watchdog wants to pounce But he ain't smart as me
Time is of the essence, and we need to make the most of it as someone is always watching, waiting for us to slip-up. We should be smarter than those who wish to take advantage of us.

With the bible on his lips and a pistol on each hip But he ain't blinding me
Some may try to intimidate others with their beliefs or force; however, those tactics won't work on someone who sees through them and resists their pressure.

So just remember, don't believe all you see Things ain't always how they meant to be
We shouldn't take everything at face value as things may not be as they seem or intended.

Some come as villains, dressed as virtue But all they really wanna do is hurt you, and that's reality
Some people pretend to do good but, in reality, have ulterior motives that bring harm to those around them.

We gotta keep it up, keep it up, keep up the pressure
We need to maintain our perseverance and resilience despite the challenges that come our way.

So when it feels like I slip 'n' slide, I treat each day as a brand new ride and let it all come down on me
We shouldn't let setbacks discourage us. Instead, we should embrace each day as a fresh start and face whatever comes our way.

You could be north, you could be east You could be beauty, you could be beast It don't mean a thing to me
Different people can come from different backgrounds or have distinct appearances; however, none of that should affect our judgment or treatment towards them.

You could be moving, you could be still As long as it's of your free will Don't be a target, see
We respect everyone's choices as long as those choices are freely made. No one should be coerced or pressured into behaving against their will.

First you act like you don't know me and all you seem to care about is money And every day it seems to get harder I don't know how we're gonna reach our father
Some people may seem dismissive or even hostile towards us, only interested in monetary gain. This can make life difficult, but we need to remain focused on our goals, even if we don't know precisely how to achieve them.

Don't tell me what to do Don't tell me how to live my life I won't respond to you You may have my rank, have my file, but I'll resist you like the Nile Don't matter what you do I'm gonna keep it up, keep it up, keep up the pressure
We won't tolerate anyone trying to control our lives or make us act against our will. We'll resist and persevere, no matter what pressures come our way.