Pressure
The Kinks
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Pressure pressure I got pressure, oh yeah, oh yeah, oh yeah Pressure pressure I got pressure, oh yeah I don't really want to give it to you Cause it's really contagious You can pick it up anywhere And it can be quite dangerous You can spread it mouth to mouth You can even get it when you're alone But I can always live with it Whenever I am close to you Pressure pressure I got pressure, oh yeah, oh yeah, oh yeah Pressure pressure I got pressure I get it driving in my motor car I get it when I'm drinking in a bar I get it riding on the subway I get it regular every day And anyone who never had it yet And doesn't know what I'm going through But I forget the pressure When I am close to you Altogether now-Oh yeah, oh yeah, oh yeah Oh yeah, oh yeah, oh yeah Pressure pressure I got pressure Oh yeah. oh yeah. oh yeah Pressure pressure feel the pressure You got the pressure and that's a fact I can tell by the way you act And I can tell that you're pressurized By the look that's in your eyes I know the pressure 'cause I've got it too So I know what you're going through But I forget the pressure Whenever I am close to you
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Written by: Ray Davies
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11 facts about this song
Genre Classification"Pressure" by The Kinks is generally considered a Rock song.
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Album InformationThe single "Pressure" is found on the Kinks' album named "Low Budget". Low Budget was the 17th studio album by the British rock group.
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Release TimelineThe album "Low Budget" featuring the song "Pressure" was released on 10th July 1979.
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Chart PerformanceWhile popular with fans, "Pressure" did not individually chart. However, the entire Low Budget album reached number 11 on the UK Albums Chart and number 11 on the Billboard 200 in the US. So, the song was part of a commercially successful album.
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Writer and ProducerRay Davies, the band's lead vocalist and main songwriter, wrote "Pressure". The song was produced by Ray Davies as well.
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Significant LyricsThe song "Pressure" is known for its catchy lyrics, especially the chorus which states, "Pressure, pushing down on me, Under pressure, that burns a building down."
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Related WorkThe song "Pressure" leads directly into the next song on the album, "Catch Me Now I'm Falling." Some fans and critics have speculated that the two songs are thematically related.
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Live PerformancesThe band performed "Pressure" live several times during their 1979 and 1980 tours.
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ReceptionAlthough "Pressure" wasn't a single, it's often pointed to by fans as a standout track on "Low Budget".
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Music StyleThe song is marked by its strong guitar riffs and fast pace, a typical feature of the Kinks' music during their late 70s period where they adopted a more hard rock sound.
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Cover Versions"Pressure" has been covered by various artists around the globe, showcasing its lasting impact and popularity.
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