Under Pressure
Tony Vincent & Hannah Jane Fox Lyrics
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Pressing down on you, no man ask for
Under pressure that burns a building down
Splits a family in two
Puts people on streets
It's the terror of knowing
What this world is about
Screaming, "Let me out!"
Tomorrow gets me higher
Pressure on people, people on streets
Chippin' around, kick my brains 'round the floor
These are the days, it never rains but it pours
People on streets, people on streets
It's the terror of knowing
What this world is about
Watching some good friends
Screaming, "Let me out!"
Tomorrow gets me higher, higher, higher.
Pressure on people, people on streets
Turned away from it all like a blind man
Sat on a fence but it don't work
Keep coming up with love but it's so slashed and torn
Why, why, why?
Love
Insanity laughs under pressure we're cracking
Can't we give ourselves one more chance?
Why can't we give love that one more chance?
Why can't we give love, give love, give love,
Give love, give love, give love, give love, give love?
'Cause love's such an old-fashioned word
And love dares you to care for
The people on the edge of the night
And love dares you to change our way of
Caring about ourselves
This is our last dance
This is our last dance
This is ourselves
Under pressure
Under pressure
Pressure
The lyrics of the song "Under Pressure" by Tony Vincent and Hannah Jane Fox depict the intense pressure and stress that people undergo due to various reasons, and how it affects them and the people around them. The opening lines of the song describe the physical and emotional pressure that people feel, which nobody really asks for, and how it can lead to the breakdown of relationships and homes, leaving people homeless and lost. The song also talks about the terror of not knowing what the world is really about, and how people try to cope with it by turning to drugs, alcohol, and other vices.
The song also touches on the theme of love, as the artists question why it is so hard for people to love each other and care for one another. There is a sense of despair in the lyrics, as the artists talk about how insanity and pressure lead to cracks, but they also plead for people to give love one more chance and care for each other. The song ends with a sense of finality, almost as if the artists are asking us to take charge of our own lives and the way we treat others, and not remain under pressure.
Line by Line Meaning
Pressure pushing down on me
The burden of responsibility is weighing heavily on me.
Pressing down on you, no man ask for
The weight of the world is pressing down on you, even though you did not invite it.
Under pressure that burns a building down
The intense pressure people face can cause severe damage such as burning a building down.
Splits a family in two
Pressure can divide even the closest of families.
Puts people on streets
Pressure and difficult situations can result in homelessness.
It's the terror of knowing
The fear of uncertainty and the unknown.
What this world is about
Trying to understand the complexity of life and the universe.
Watching some good friends
Observing close friends struggle under pressure.
Screaming, "Let me out!"
Expressing the desperate need to escape the pressures of life.
Tomorrow gets me higher
The future brings more pressure and anxiety.
Pressure on people, people on streets
The pressure placed on individuals can force them into difficult situations, such as living on the streets.
Chippin' around, kick my brains 'round the floor
Feeling scattered and overwhelmed, unable to think clearly or make decisions.
These are the days, it never rains but it pours
Describing a difficult period where multiple problems arise at once.
People on streets, people on streets
The struggles of everyday people, including homelessness.
Turned away from it all like a blind man
Ignoring the problems and pressures of the world in a futile attempt to escape them.
Sat on a fence but it don't work
Being indecisive and unable to pick a side, which leads to more pressure and stress.
Keep coming up with love but it's so slashed and torn
Continuing to try to love and care for others, but feeling hopeless and damaged.
Why, why, why?
Questioning the struggles and pressures of life, and wondering if there is a purpose.
Insanity laughs under pressure we're cracking
Feeling overwhelmed by pressure, to the point where sanity is in question.
Can't we give ourselves one more chance?
Asking for another opportunity to make things right and alleviate the pressure.
Why can't we give love that one more chance?
Asking that people open their hearts and show more love to one another, in the hopes that it can help ease the pressures of life.
Why can't we give love, give love, give love,
Give love, give love, give love, give love, give love?
Repeating the question in a plea for love and understanding.
'Cause love's such an old-fashioned word
Love is an age-old concept, but it is still important and relevant today.
And love dares you to care for
Love challenges people to care for one another and show empathy and compassion.
The people on the edge of the night
People who are struggling with the pressures of life and need help and support.
And love dares you to change our way of
Caring about ourselves
Love challenges people to rethink how they care for themselves and others, emphasizing the importance of self-care and self-love.
This is our last dance
This is our last dance
This is ourselves
Under pressure
Under pressure
Pressure
The song ends with a reminder that life is short and the pressure is on, and it is up to individuals to rise up to the challenge and make the most of their time.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: SEBASTIAN INGROSSO, STEVE ANGELLO
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Mara Striker
This song is amazing. I LOVE this musical! :D
Suzanne
i love this song.....Great musical!!!!
Taylor A
My friend had this video on her profile and Ive never heard/seen the musical before but now I want to! I cant stop listening to this song
Scare_A_Moose
You should definately go see it if you get the chance. I've seen it twice in london after watching the clips. The cast is different but are just as good. Trust me, you'll love it. Both times I've come out wanting to go back in again [:
Holly Scaramouche
love this song :P
TriSarahTops96
@mettesoerensen36 omg i totally agree i love the kind of harmony
Julien’
I think I'm in Love. Lol.
Taylor A
Haha, well i told you I liked it xD
greenelphiexoxo
lol. I was looing through profiles and I was like "Taylor favorited it?"