Pressure Drop
The Maytals Lyrics
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Hmm hmm hmm, yeah
Hmm hmm hmm, yeah
It is you (oh yeah)
It is you, you (oh yeah)
It is you (oh yeah)
Oh yeah pressure drop a drop on you
I say a pressure drop, oh pressure
Oh yeah pressure drop a drop on you
I say when it drops, oh you gonna feel it
Know that you were doing wrong
I say when it drops, oh you gonna feel it
Know that you were doing wrong
Hmm hmm hmm, yeah
Hmm hmm hmm, yeah
Hmm hmm hmm, yeah
I say a pressure drop, oh pressure
Oh yeah, pressure drop a drop on you
Oh yeah, pressure drop a drop on you
It is you (oh yeah)
It is you, you (oh yeah)
It is you (oh yeah)
I say a pressure drop, oh pressure
Oh yeah, pressure drop a drop on you
Oh yeah, pressure drop a drop on you
I say when it drops, oh you gonna feel it
Oh yeah, pressure drop a drop on you
The Maytals' "Pressure Drop" is a classic reggae track that has been covered by various artists over the years. The song deals with the concept of karma and how it comes back to haunt those who have done wrong. The opening lines set the tone for the rest of the song, with the repetition of the phrase "It is you (oh yeah), It is you, you (oh yeah), It is you (oh yeah)" emphasizing the idea that the person being addressed is responsible for their actions and will face the consequences.
The chorus of the song, "Oh yeah, pressure drop a drop on you", refers to the moment when karma catches up with the wrongdoer. The singer warns that when the pressure drops, the person will feel it and know that they were doing wrong. This message is reinforced throughout the song, with the repetition of the phrase "I say when it drops, oh you gonna feel it, know that you were doing wrong" serving as a warning to the listener.
The song's overall message is about taking responsibility for one's actions and realizing that karma will eventually catch up to you. The Maytals' use of repetition and catchy lyrics make the song both enjoyable and thought-provoking.
Line by Line Meaning
Hmm hmm hmm, yeah
The singer is starting the song with verbalized sounds that show their emotions or feelings.
It is you (oh yeah)
The person being addressed is identifiable to the singer.
It is you, you (oh yeah)
The repetition of 'you' emphasizes the singer's direct address to the listener.
'Cause a pressure drop, oh pressure
A pressure drop is going to happen and it will be a significant event.
Oh yeah pressure drop a drop on you
The pressure drop will impact the listener.
I say when it drops, oh you gonna feel it
The pressure drop will be noticeable to the listener.
Know that you were doing wrong
The pressure drop is a result of the listener's wrongdoing.
I say a pressure drop, oh pressure
The singer is reiterating the pressure drop event that is about to happen.
Oh yeah, pressure drop a drop on you
The pressure will affect the listener.
It is you (oh yeah)
The singer is emphasizing that the listener is the one who will experience the pressure drop.
It is you, you (oh yeah)
The repetition of 'you' emphasizes the singer's direct address to the listener.
I say when it drops, oh you gonna feel it
The pressure drop will be noticeable to the listener.
Oh yeah, pressure drop a drop on you
The pressure will negatively affect the listener.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Frederick Hibbert
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