Pressure
The-1975 Lyrics
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I left an unrewarding message telling you to come on
Overdramatic, automatically assume I'll stay the same
'Cause there's a change in pressure
We're never gonna lie to you
(A change in pressure)
My broken veins say that if my heart stops beating
We'll bleed the same way
(A change in pressure)
Oh, my broken veins say
Well I stay tuned and listen to the news
And try to fall asleep at night
Because I'm living in a house with just three walls
So I'm always getting recognized
'Cause there's a change in pressure
We're never gonna lie to you
(A change in pressure)
My broken veins say that if my heart stops beating
(A change in pressure)
We'll bleed the same way
(A change in pressure)
Oh, my broken veins say
(Change in pressure)
(Change in pressure)
(Change in pressure)
(Change in pressure)
'Cause there's a change in pressure
We're never gonna lie to you
(A change in pressure)
My broken veins say that if my heart stops beating
(A change in pressure)
We'll bleed the same way
(A change in pressure)
Oh, my broken veins say
The first verse of the song talks about the singer encountering new people and having to leave a message for someone to come to him. He confesses to being dramatic and assuming people will never change. The chorus, "There's a change in pressure, we're never gonna lie to you," suggests that there is some kind of pressure or stress, likely in a relationship or personal situation. The reference to broken veins and bleeding the same way if their heart stops beating may be a metaphor for how deep and vital their connection is.
The second verse talks about the singer trying to cope with the situation by listening to the news and trying to sleep. However, he feels like he is living in a house with only three walls and is constantly being recognized. This could be interpreted as feeling exposed or vulnerable in the situation. The chorus repeats the message that there's a change in pressure, but emphasizes that they will always be honest.
Overall, "Pressure" seems to be a song about a struggle in a relationship or personal situation and the pressure to stay true to oneself while navigating it. The metaphor of broken veins and bleeding the same way seems to suggest that despite the challenges, the singer feels a deep connection to the other person.
Line by Line Meaning
You've seen so many faces that I've never seen before
You have met many people that I haven't had the chance to meet yet
I left an un-rewarding message telling you to come on
I regret sending you a message that didn't deserve a response from you
Over dramatic, automatically assume I'll stay the same
I tend to overreact and think that nothing will ever change
There's a change in pressure
There's a shift or difference in the atmosphere or environment
We're never gonna lie to you
We promise to always be honest with you
(Change in pressure)
Reinforcement that there is still a shift or difference in the environment
My broken veins say that if my heart stops beating
My innermost feelings and emotions indicate that if I were to die
"We'll bleed the same way"
We are all human and will face the same demise
Oh, my broken veins say
There's a lot going on inside of me that no one else can see
Well I stay tuned, listen to the news and try to fall asleep at night
I like to stay up-to-date with the latest happenings and then try to relax at night
Because I'm living in a house with just three walls
I feel exposed and vulnerable to the outside world
So I'm always getting recognized
People often notice me and I can't escape the recognition
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: George Bedford Daniel, Matthew Timothy Healy, Ross Stewart MacDonald, Adam Brian Thomas Hann
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@annjanelpenaflor5356
Pressure
By The 1975
You've seen so many faces that I've never seen before
I left an un-rewarding message telling you to come on
Over dramatic, automatically assume I'll stay the same
There's a change in pressure
We're never gonna lie to you
(Change in pressure)
My broken veins say that if my heart stops beating
(Change in pressure)
"We'll bleed the same way"
(Change in pressure)
Oh, my broken veins say
Well I stay tuned, listen to the news and try to fall asleep at night
Because I'm living in a house with just three walls
So I'm always getting recognized
There's a change in pressure
We're never gonna lie to you
(Change in pressure)
My broken veins say that if my heart stops beating
(Change in pressure)
"We'll bleed the same way"
(Change in pressure)
Oh, my broken veins say
(Change in pressure)
There's a change in pressure
We're never gonna lie to you
(Change in pressure)
My broken veins say that if my heart stops beating
(Change in pressure)
"We'll bleed the same way"
(Change in pressure)
@johnsalazar6919
[Verse 1]
You've seen so many faces that I've never seen before
I left an un-rewarding message telling you to come on
Over dramatic, automatically assume I'll stay the same
[Chorus]
There's a change in pressure
We're never gonna lie to you
(Change in pressure)
My broken veins say that if my heart stops beating
"We'll bleed the same way"
(Change in pressure)
My broken veins say
[Verse 2]
Well I stay tuned, listen to the news and try to fall asleep at night
Because I'm living in a house with just three walls
So I'm always getting recognized
[Chorus]
There's a change in pressure
We're never gonna lie to you
(Change in pressure)
My broken veins say that if my heart stops beating
"We'll bleed the same way"
(Change in pressure)
My broken veins say
[Bridge]
Change in pressure
Change in pressure
Change in pressure
Change in pressure
[Chorus]
There's a change in pressure
We're never gonna lie to you
(Change in pressure)
My broken veins say that if my heart stops beating
"We'll bleed the same way"
(Change in pressure)
My broken veins say
[Outro]
My broken veins say that if my heart stops beating
"We'll bleed the same way"
@kelseamae7239
The 1975's guitar and beats make me feel so good. It's like it releases something in me that is everything lovely. They are a fucking perfect band.
@sugabb
Literally same
@emmamichellestewart6423
freaking yes. on every level their music is not only a stress reliever but my unexplainable emotions in music. idk if that makes sense.
@josianneladouceur7861
Emma Michelle Stewart It does, and the album finally came out <3 So amazing
@Tacticalnuke246
I knowww ugh. Its so lovely. It makes me want to love people LOL idk <3 I'm glad you share the same experience.
@kelseamae7239
Zach Johnson Ahaha! I thought I was the only one who thought it made me feel that way too but turns out I'm not alone ^.^ <3
@doraaaa0613
these songs will literally never age for me. just as good as day one.
@bendover9663
L3giTxSniPE oh yes
@user-jp9bk1qn9i
Same. At 27yo I go back to highschool every song. < / 3
@jl12375
WORD!!!