Under Pressure

Apani B. Fly - “Under Pressure”
[Emcee(s): Apani B. Fly]
[Producer(s): Mike One]

[Verse 1: Apani B. Fly]
When am I gonna grasp the “happily ever after”? That’s so
Soft, pa. I always thought my life was gonna be more
I lost the swing of things, the scheme of things, know
Block to trooper, so I never got to spread my wings
I need direction ‘cause my head is in a mess
I need a priest, God bless, because I’m always under stress
I guess I’m in a bind. Can you tell me who genuine?
I can’t trust myself, and I’m losing my goddamn mind
This psychosis is no joke, it’s like Jekyll and Hyde
I got a good side, just sometimes I’m just ferocious, demons
Threaten my presence. Preserving my essence, so
I keep on stepping with heavenly blessings
I strive to live right to reach the afterlife, still
Evil persists, I attempt to resist, always
Clenching my fist when I’m walking the strip, sometimes
Losing my grip, that shit be having me high. I don’t
Wanna, but it seems like I’m gonna succumb to
(The pressure) The pressure that I’m under

[Hook: Sample with Scratches]
“Under pressure, God” - Sample from Fredro Starr on Onyx - “Shifftee” (x3)

[Verse 2: Apani B. Fly]
Day-to-day
Life is ninety percent stress, peace of mind
Is hard to find. Nevertheless, I try
To chill. Shit goes down ill, the will is steel, but for real
(Sometimes) it’s hard to deal, (fuck it) is how feel (True)
The grind has me trapped in, most friends ain’t worth having
Always backstabbing, so I roll mainly solo
Looking out for uno, I told Carlos, “You know
Them niggas, they’re fucking punks, and you can’t trust ‘em”
My brain is busting, yo, too many distractions disrupting
My flow, so I’m true to my own and leave them corns
Alone, although them devils wanna kill me, but my
Pops don’t even hit me and, still, G, all them dizzy
Betties involve me in all their silly conflicts, twisted plots
And scripts they invent, morals is bent ‘cause they
Never had shit, they live, the shot I smoke
A lot, Newports and pot, so I can better
Deal with the pressure (The pressure)

[Hook: Sample with Scratches]
“Under pressure, God” - Sample from Fredro Starr on Onyx - “Shifftee” (x3)
“It’s hard” (x7) - Sample from Fredro Starr on Onyx - “Shifftee”

[Verse 3: Apani B. Fly]
Under pressure, will it ever get better?
Whatever the weather, gotta keep it together
I survive and maintain regardless of pain
Love burns, the world turns, but the bruises remain, it’s a shame
Families trife, money’s tight and hard to come by
At night, I close my eyes and see my young life flash by
Mental strain and migraine, I play the hard game, go through changes
Can you relate to exactly what I’m saying? Fate is
Whimsical, so I stay spiritual. True, I’m meta-
-physical, I’m holding for a miracle, the streets’ll ruin you
I’m running through crazy crew members for real
Now I’m one tough contender like steel, I spoke
To God, He said, “Be on your guard, dread, let the rockhard
See that you got heart, kid, and then they start shit”
Bring a spark to a stop quick, life’s thick
Keep your wits ‘cause one time or another
Word to mother, y’all might go under

[Hook: Sample with Scratches]
“Someone’s pulling me under” - Sample from Fredro Starr on Onyx - “Shifftee” (x8)