Pressure´s On

Navigating Life's Turbulence: Oh Land's 'Pressure's On' Explained
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Lyrics

Pressure from the back of my eyes

Feeling pressure building up behind the eyes, possibly indicating stress or emotional strain.

Tides are rolling high rolling high rolling high

Metaphorical depiction of intense emotional waves or challenges.

Don’t ask me how I’m doing

Expressing reluctance to share emotional state; avoiding a genuine response.

“Fine”

A sarcastic response, suggesting that responding with "Fine" may not reflect the true emotional state.

Unless you want a little lie

Warning that asking about well-being may result in a less-than-honest response.


Pressure from the back of my chest

Feeling pressure in the chest, hinting at emotional burdens or stress.

Never let it rest let it rest let it rest

Emphasizing the persistence of emotional pressure; it doesn't subside easily.

Don’t ask me what I’m thinking bout

Discouraging inquiry into thoughts, implying that it may not make a difference.

What difference does it matter now

Suggesting a sense of resignation or indifference to the importance of current thoughts.


'Cause I'm a little used to thinking it should all be difficult

Expressing a mindset accustomed to expecting challenges and difficulties.

Otherwise you’re doing something wrong

Suggesting a belief that facing difficulties is a norm, and deviation indicates a mistake.

I’m a little used to thinking pleasure is a privilege

Viewing pleasure as a rare privilege rather than a common experience.

Trouble is supposed to make me strong

Belief that facing troubles contributes to personal strength and resilience.

Pressure's on

Stating that the pressure is currently intense or demanding.


Winter is a place in my heart

Using winter metaphorically as a place within, kept hidden and not expressed.

Never let it out let it out let it out

Emphasizing the need to conceal inner emotions or struggles.

I keep it safe to cool me down

Preserving emotions as a way to maintain composure or avoid external reactions.

The chills are natives in my spine

Describing chills as a physical manifestation of emotional response, possibly fear or discomfort.


Words are coming out of your mouth

Noticing words spoken by someone, symbolized as lifeboats offering support.

Little lifeboats they are here they are now

Highlighting the presence and immediacy of emotional support from others.

I wonder why it takes a while

Questioning the delay in understanding or empathizing with the speaker's perspective.

Shouldn’t be hard to step inside

Expressing the expectation that understanding should be effortless.


'Cause I'm a little used to thinking it should all be difficult

Reiterating the familiarity with challenges and difficulties as a mindset.

Otherwise you’re doing something wrong

Asserting that challenges are the norm, and deviation implies error.

I’m a little used to thinking pleasure is a privilege

Continuing the theme of viewing pleasure as a rare and exceptional experience.

Trouble is supposed to make me strong

Reaffirming the belief that facing troubles contributes to personal strength.


I'm a little used to thinking it should all be difficult

Restating the expectation that life should be inherently difficult.

Otherwise you’re doing something wrong

Reiterating the idea that ease in life might indicate a mistake or misstep.

I’m a little used to thinking pleasure is a privilege

Continuing to view pleasure as a rare and special occurrence.

Trouble is supposed to make me strong

Affirming the notion that challenges are instrumental in building inner strength.


Pressure's on

Reiterating the current intensity of pressure or challenges.

Pressure's on

Repeating the declaration that the pressure is currently on.

Pressure's on

Reiterating the ongoing nature of the pressure or challenges.

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