Originally a quartet whose sound drew inspiration from psychedelia, The Beloved found its greatest success as a rave-influenced dance-pop duo. Throughout its fluid existence, the guiding force behind the group remained vocalist Jon Marsh, who formed the band The Journey Through in Cambridge, UK with Steve Waddington and Tim Havard; with the addition of Guy Gausden (November 1984), the group renamed itself the Beloved, and gradually evolved into a moody dance outfit not dissimilar to New Order.
In 1986, The Beloved issued their first single, "A Hundred Words" a series of releases (including the EP Happy Now, the double A-sided single "Surprise Me"/"Forever Dancing" and the 1987 compliation Where It Is) followed, but none garnered any significant critical or commercial success. Consequently, Gousden and Havard exited in 1987, at much the same time Marsh and Waddington were falling under the sway of London's burgeoning rave community. After first re-emerging with the ambient-styled single "The Sun Rising" the Beloved then scored an international hit with "Hello" a bubbling techno exercise which name-checked many of the group's influences.
In 1990, the duo issued a pair of albums, Happiness and Blissed Out (a remix of its sister release) which achieved significant success both in and out of clubs. A long layoff followed, however, and when The Beloved returned in 1993 with Conscience, Waddington had been ousted in favor of Marsh's wife Helena, resulting in a more pop-oriented flavour. After another three-year absence, they released X, a foray back into club culture. In 1997 they released Single File, a compilation album and a bunch of new remixes of The Sun Rising.
Jon Marsh has for some ten years been concentrating on his flourishing career as a club DJ, as well as the raising of his young family. However, a new collaboration with Steve Waddington is in the works, and while the Beloved's plans for a new album release in 2006 never came to fruition, it is apparently still in the works.
(Not to be confused with North Carolina, USA band Beloved. If you are here due to that artist, Fix your artist tags to remove "The".)
Ease the Pressure
The Beloved Lyrics
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If you should let me know that I can ease your troubled mind
If you don't ever go then I can give you pleasure
If you can tell me so, then we can leave it all behind
(I'll lift you up, girl I'll turn you 'round)
I'll lift you up
(I'll lift you up, girl I'll turn you 'round)
I'll ease the pressure, the pressure, the pressure, the pressure
(I'll ease the pressure, I'll ease the pressure)
I'll lift you up
(I'll lift you up, girl I'll turn you 'round)
I'll lift you up
(I'll lift you up, girl I'll turn you 'round)
I'll ease the pressure, the pressure, the pressure, the pressure
(I'll ease the pressure, I'll ease the pressure)
I'll lift you up
If you talk to me, then I will tell you something
Like how it ought to be if you will tell me that you're mine
If you believe in me, I will give you one thing
(One thing)
So feel the need in me and I will ease your troubled mind
I'll lift you up
(I'll lift you up, girl I'll turn you 'round)
I'll lift you up
(I'll lift you up, girl I'll turn you 'round)
I'll ease the pressure, the pressure, the pressure, the pressure
(I'll ease the pressure, I'll ease the pressure)
I'll lift you up
(I'll lift you up, girl I'll turn you 'round)
I'll lift you up
(I'll lift you up, girl I'll turn you 'round)
I'll ease the pressure, the pressure, the pressure, the pressure
(I'll ease the pressure, I'll ease the pressure)
I'll lift you up
I'll lift you up
(Pressure)
If you're feeling low, I can ease the pressure
If you should let me know that I can ease your troubled mind
If you don't ever go, I can give you pleasure
If you could tell me so, or we could leave it all behind
I'll lift you up
(I'll lift you up, girl I'll turn you 'round)
I'll lift you up
(I'll lift you up, girl I'll turn you 'round)
I'll ease the pressure, the pressure, the pressure, the pressure
(I'll ease the pressure, I'll ease the pressure)
I'll lift you up
(I'll lift you up, girl I'll turn you 'round)
I'll lift you up
(I'll lift you up, girl I'll turn you 'round)
I'll ease the pressure, the pressure, the pressure, the pressure
(I'll ease the pressure, I'll ease the pressure)
I'll lift you up
(I'll lift you up, girl I'll turn you 'round)
I'll lift you up
(I'll lift you up, girl I'll turn you 'round)
I'll ease the pressure, the pressure, the pressure, the pressure
(I'll ease the pressure, I'll ease the pressure)
I'll lift you up
I'll lift you up
(The pressure, the pressure)
The Beloved's song "Ease the Pressure" is a love song that speaks of a person's desire to comfort and be there for their partner. The lyrics are simple, yet direct and profound, expressing the willingness to offer support and help to ease the stress and pressure that come with life. The repeated chorus of "I'll lift you up, I'll ease the pressure" speaks to the power of love to lift and carry us through difficult times.
The verses speak to the importance of communication and how open and honest communication can lead to deeper connections and understanding in a relationship. The line "If you believe in me, I will give you one thing" is particularly poignant, highlighting the power of belief and trust in a relationship, and how it can lead to a feeling of security and comfort.
Overall, "Ease the Pressure" is a beautiful song that captures the essence of love and support in a relationship, and speaks to the power of being there for someone when they need you most.
Line by Line Meaning
If you're feeling low, well I can ease the pressure
If you are not feeling well, I can help you relax and feel better.
If you should let me know that I can ease your troubled mind
If you share with me your worries, I will help you feel relieved and calm your mind.
If you don't ever go then I can give you pleasure
If you stay with me, I will provide you with enjoyment and happiness.
If you can tell me so, then we can leave it all behind
If you communicate with me honestly, we can forget about any past troubles and move forward.
I'll lift you up
I will support and encourage you through any challenging times.
(I'll lift you up, girl I'll turn you 'round)
I will turn your perspective around and help you see things in a more positive light.
I'll ease the pressure, the pressure, the pressure, the pressure
I will help lessen any stress or burdens you are feeling.
(I'll ease the pressure, I'll ease the pressure)
I will alleviate any tension or pressure you are experiencing.
If you talk to me, then I will tell you something
If you confide in me, I will share some advice or insight with you.
Like how it ought to be if you will tell me that you're mine
I will explain how things can be if you commit to me.
If you believe in me, I will give you one thing
If you have faith in me, I will provide you with something special.
(One thing)
That something special is one important thing that you truly desire.
So feel the need in me and I will ease your troubled mind
Connect emotionally with me and I will soothe your worries and anxieties.
(Pressure)
The repeated mention of 'pressure' emphasizes the importance of the singer's ability to ease the pressure or stress in the listener's life.
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