Got Me Under Pressure
ZZ Top
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She likes wearin' lipstick, she likes French cuisine But she won't let me use my passion unless it's in a limousine She got me under pressure, She got me under pressure She likes the art museum, she don't like Pavlov's dog She fun at the mind museum, she likes it in a London fog She don't like other women, she likes whips and chains She likes cocaine and filppin' out with great Danes She's about all I can handle, it's too much for my brain It's got me under pressure It's got me under pressure I'm gonna give her a message Here's what I'm gonna say "It's all over" She might get out a nightstick And hurt me real real bad By the roadside in a ditch It's got me under pressure It's got me under pressure It's got me under pressure It's got me under pressure
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Written by: BILLY GIBBONS, DUSTY HILL, FRANK BEARD
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
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10 facts about this song
Album Involvement"Got Me Under Pressure" is a song by American rock band ZZ Top. It's the second track on their 1983 album "Eliminator."
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Chart PerformanceThe song reached number 18 on Billboard's Mainstream Rock Tracks in the United States, contributing to the album's overall commercial success.
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Unique LyricsInterestingly, the song is known for its lyrics, which seem to be about a hard-living woman. However, fans have theorized that the song is actually about the stresses of tour life.
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LegacyThe song is one of ZZ Top's most famous and is often considered emblematic of their distinctive blues-rock style.
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Popular CultureOver the years, "Got Me Under Pressure" has frequently been used in films, television, and other media. For instance, it was featured in an episode of the American crime drama series "Breaking Bad."
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Music VideoThere is no official music video for "Got Me Under Pressure." However, the live performance of the song is shown in the band's "Greatest Hits Video Collection."
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Production"Got Me Under Pressure" and the "Eliminator" album were both produced by Bill Ham, who had been working with ZZ Top since the late 60s.
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Inspiration"Eliminator," which features "Got Me Under Pressure," was inspired by new wave, punk, and dance-pop sounds of the early 80s. This resulted in a more synthesizer-heavy sound that was retained in this song.
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RecognitionThe album "Eliminator" was recognized with the Diamond certification by the RIAA in 1996. It remains ZZ Top's most commercially successful release, thanks in part to the success of "Got Me Under Pressure."
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Live Performances“Got Me Under Pressure” became a concert staple for ZZ Top, and is still performed at most of their live shows.
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