Pressure

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About Pressure

"Under Pressure" is a song by the British rock band Queen and singer David Bowie. Originally released as a single in October 1981, it was later included on Queen's 1982 album Hot Space. The song reached number one on the UK Singles Chart, becoming Queen's second number-one hit in their home country (after 1975's "Bohemian Rhapsody", which topped the chart for nine weeks) and Bowie's third (after the 1975 reissue of "Space Oddity" and "Ashes to Ashes" in 1980). The song charted in the top 10 in more than ten countries around the world, and peaked at No. 29 on the US Billboard Hot 100 in January 1982. The song has been described as a "monster rock track that stood out" on the Hot Space album, as well as "an incredibly powerful and poignant pop song". It was listed at number 31 on VH1's 100 Greatest Songs of the '80s, and voted the second best collaboration of all time in a poll by Rolling Stone magazine. It was played live at every Queen concert from 1981 until the end of the band's touring career in 1986. Live recordings appear on the Queen live albums Queen Rock Montreal and Live at Wembley '86. The song was included on some editions of Queen's first Greatest Hits compilations, such as the original 1981 Elektra release in the US. It is included on the band's compilation albums Greatest Hits II, Classic Queen, and Absolute Greatest as well as Bowie compilations such as Best of Bowie (2002), The Platinum Collection (2005), Nothing Has Changed (2014), Legacy (2016), and Re:Call 3 (2017). 


Year:
2013
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You've seen so many faces that I've never seen before
I left an un-rewarding message telling you to come on
Over dramatic, automatically assume I'll stay the same

There's a change in pressure
We're never gonna lie to you
(Change in pressure)
My broken veins say that if my heart stops beating
(Change in pressure)
"We'll bleed the same way"
(Change in pressure)
Oh, my broken veins say

Well I stay tuned, listen to the news and try to fall asleep at night
Because I'm living in a house with just three walls
So I'm always getting recognized

There's a change in pressure
We're never gonna lie to you
(Change in pressure)
My broken veins say that if my heart stops beating
(Change in pressure)
"We'll bleed the same way"
(Change in pressure)
Oh, my broken veins say

(Change in pressure)

There's a change in pressure
We're never gonna lie to you
(Change in pressure)
My broken veins say that if my heart stops beating
(Change in pressure)
"We'll bleed the same way"
(Change in pressure)

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The 1975

The 1975 are an English pop rock band originating from Manchester. The band consists of lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist Matthew "Matty" Healy, lead guitarist Adam Hann, bassist Ross MacDonald, and drummer George Daniel.The band's origins trace to them attending Wilmslow High School in Cheshire and playing together as teenagers in 2002. Gigs organised by a council worker led the band to formally sign as the 1975. Their choice of name was inspired by a Jack Kerouac beat poetry book. They eventually signed a record deal after their success with Dirty Hit and Polydor Records. Following the release of four EPs, their self-titled debut album was released on 2 September 2013, topping the UK Albums Chart on 8 September 2013. Their second album I Like It When You S… more »

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Written by: ROSS STEWART MACDONALD, ADAM BRIAN THOMAS HANN, GEORGE BEDFORD DANIEL, MATTHEW TIMOTHY HEALY

Lyrics © Downtown Music Publishing, Songtrust Ave, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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10 facts about this song

Genre Classification
"Pressure" by The 1975 falls under the genre of Indie Rock and Pop.
Album Release
The song "Pressure" is part of The 1975's self-titled debut album, which was released on September 2, 2013.
Lead Singer
The song's vocals were performed by Matthew Healy, who is also the chief songwriter and the frontman of the band.
Original Composition
All the members of the band (Matthew Healy, Adam Hann, Ross MacDonald, and George Daniel) were credited as the writers of the song.
Reception and Charts
The song did not chart as a single, but the entire album debuted at No.1 on the UK Albums Chart.
Production Team
The song, along with the whole album, was produced by Mike Crossey, who has previously worked with Arctic Monkeys and Jake Bugg.
Live Performances
The band has performed the song live at several concerts and festivals including the O2 Academy Brixton in 2014.
Song Theme
The song talks about the pressures of youth and the expectations that come along with it, a theme that is a constant in The 1975's songwriting.
Musical Elements
The song features the band's signature sound with lush synths, catchy hooks, heavy percussion, and atmospheric guitars.
Music Video
There isn't an official music video for "Pressure," although live versions and audio tracks are available on the band's official YouTube channel.

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