Pressure and Time
Earning in Pressure and Time: A Rival Sons Anthem
Lyrics
Give me only what I need
Expressing a desire for simplicity and only receiving what is essential.
It doesn't take too much to keep me satisfied
Suggesting that satisfaction can be achieved with minimal requirements.
Down to work for my money and earn my keep
Emphasizing a strong work ethic to earn a living and fulfill responsibilities.
Hunger's got a way to tame a man's pride
Acknowledging the humbling effect of hunger on one's pride.
(Can we build it up?)
Encouraging collective effort to overcome challenges and achieve success, emphasizing determination.
I don't know we can (can we build it up?)
-Let's get to work, every woman and man (can we raise it up?)
-With pressure and time (can we build it up?)
-I said, I'm gonna get mine
-(Can we build it up?)
-I don't know we can (can we build it up?)
-Let's get to work, every woman and man (can we raise it up?)
-Well, with pressure and time (can we build it up?)
-I said, I'm gonna get mine, yeah
-Hey, I'm not asking for a throne and crown
Rejecting the desire for luxury or excessive power, seeking simplicity.
I'm not pining for a starving queen
Not longing for a high-status partner but recognizing the wear and tear of life's challenges.
Tooth and nail will wear any man down
Highlighting the difficulty and endurance required in facing life's struggles.
And my Mama keeps telling me I'm way too lean
Reference to maternal advice about physical appearance, possibly suggesting the need for strength.
(Can we build it up?)
Reiteration of the call for collective action with determination to succeed over time.
I don't know we can (can we build it up?)
-Let's get to work, every woman and man (can we raise it up?)
-With pressure and time (can we build it up?)
-I said, I'm gonna get mine
-(Can we build it up?)
-I don't know we can (can we build it up?)
-Let's get to work, every woman and man (can we raise it up?)
-With pressure and time (can we build it up?)
-I said, I'm gonna get mine
-Take me out of this mudslide of never enough (can we build it up?)
Expressing a desire to overcome challenges ("mudslide") and receive deserved rewards, seeking divine attention.
Let me eat from the fruit right off of the tree (can we build it up?)
-When God gets his rest 'cause the six days are just too rough (can we build it up?)
-I can only pray he doesn't forget about me, oh
-(Can we build it up?)
Further emphasis on the importance of collective effort and determination to face challenges and achieve success.
Get to work, every woman and man (can we build it up?)
-Pressure and time (can we build it up?)
-Said, every woman and man (can we build it up?)
-I don't know if we can (can we build it up?)
-Get to work, every woman and (can we build it up?)
-Pressure and time (can we build it up?)
-I said, I'm gonna get mine
-Oh, pressure and time, hey-hey, yeah
Affirmation of the inevitability of facing challenges ("pressure and time") and the determination to achieve personal goals.
And I'm gonna get mine
-Hmm-hmm
A vocal expression of the singer's commitment to achieving their goals.
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