Holding Out the Pressure
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hmmmmm. a Tommy Lee
mmmm holding out the pressure
trying to do the right
some fools Neva want to Tap in. buy sm gonna steam up ma vibes
tell dem fi humble
and make no demon rise
wan go look in de mirror and wanna see
mama can't sleep in our bay

oh God forgive dem no tale de meal
life is a journey eee
be careful what r uwishing for
see what a good we've be
wat a good boy we've be




my respect to ma dear
mmm holding out de pressure

Overall Meaning

The song "Holding Out the Pressure" by Tommy Lee is about trying to do the right thing and maintaining a positive attitude, despite the negativity that surrounds you. The lyrics suggest that some people do not want to be a positive influence and would rather bring others down. The lines "tell dem fi humble and make no demon rise" suggest that the negative energy can be avoided if people remain humble and do not let their inner demons take over.


The following lines "wan go look in de mirror and wanna see, mama can't sleep in our bay" further emphasize the importance of being a positive influence. The "mirror" symbolizes self-reflection and the need for individuals to take responsibility for their actions. The lyric "mama can't sleep in our bay" implies that the negative energy can affect those closest to us.


Tommy Lee's use of Jamaican Patois adds a unique flavor to the song and makes the message universal. Overall, the song encourages listeners to stay positive and be mindful of the energy they bring into the world.


Line by Line Meaning

hmmmmm. a Tommy Lee
The singer of the song is named Tommy Lee.


mmmm holding out the pressure
Tommy Lee is resisting the pressure around him.


trying to do the right
Tommy Lee is attempting to do what is morally right.


some fools Neva want to Tap in.
Certain people choose not to be a part of what Tommy Lee is doing.


buy sm gonna steam up ma vibes
Those people may try to ruin Tommy Lee's positive attitude.


tell dem fi humble
Tommy Lee is advising those people to stay humble.


and make no demon rise
He is warning them not to allow negative behavior to affect them.


wan go look in de mirror and wanna see
Tommy Lee wants people to look at themselves in the mirror and see who they really are.


mama can't sleep in our bay
If these negative people stay, his mother cannot sleep peacefully.


oh God forgive dem no tale de meal
Tommy Lee is asking God to forgive the negative people who do not tell the truth.


life is a journey eee
Tommy Lee views life as a process of personal and spiritual growth.


be careful what r uwishing for
Tommy Lee advises listeners to be thoughtful when making their wishes.


see what a good we've be
We have accomplished a lot of good things.


wat a good boy we've be
He is proud of his accomplishments.


my respect to ma dear
Tommy Lee expresses respect for someone who is close to him.


mmm holding out de pressure
The song concludes with the singer again stating that he's resisting external pressures.




Writer(s): Ainsley Morris

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Abdul Rahaman

2023 And Still Vibing To This Masterpiece ๐Ÿซก๐ŸŽ‰

jimmy

This song reminds me of a really good part of my life โค

Kemari Davis

2021 n this song still a motivated me๐Ÿ’ฏ๐Ÿ™

Night Bot

Fucking same bro

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Ophelia Atkinson

2020 and this song still touching the soul!! ๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿ”ฅ

Mintodon๐Ÿ˜ˆ

2022 and this still feels like a new song ๐ŸŽต ๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿ”ฅ

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