Surface Pressure Lyrics

Song Title	Surface Pressure
Release	2021
Singer	Jessica Darrow
Album	Encanto
Writers	Lin-Manuel Miranda
Song Length	3.31

“Surface Pressure” By Jessica Darrow

I’m the strong one, I’m not nervous
I’m as tough as the crust of the Earth is
I move mountains, I move churches
And I glow, ’cause I know what my worth is
I don’t ask how hard the work is
Got a rough indestructible surface
Diamonds and platinum, I find ’em, I flatten ’em
I take what I’m handed, I break what’s demanded, but

Under the surface
I feel berserk as a tightrope walker in a three-ring circus
Under the surface
Was Hercules ever like, “Yo, I don’t wanna fight Cerberus?”
Under the surface
I’m pretty sure I’m worthless if I can’t be of service

A flaw or a crack
The straw in the stack
That breaks the camel’s back
What breaks the camel’s back, it’s

Pressure, like a drip, drip, drip that’ll never stop, whoa
Pressure that’ll tip, tip, tip ’til you just go pop, whoa, oh, oh
Give it to your sister, your sister’s older
Give her all the heavy things we can’t shoulder
Who am I if I can’t run with the ball?
If I fall to

Pressure like a grip, grip, grip, and it won’t let go, whoa
Pressure like a tick, tick, tick ’til it’s ready to blow, whoa, oh, oh
Give it to your sister, your sister’s stronger
See if she can hang on a little longer
Who am I if I can’t carry it all?
If I falter

Under the surface
I hide my nerves, and it worsens, I worry something is gonna hurt us
Under the surface
The ship doesn’t swerve as it heard how big the iceberg is
Under the surface
I think about my purpose, can I somehow preserve this?

Line up the dominoes
A light wind blows
You try to stop it tumbling
But on and on it goes

But wait, if I could shake the crushing weight of expectations
Would that free some room up for joy
Or relaxation, or simple pleasure?
Instead, we measure this growing pressure
Keeps growing, keep going
‘Cause all we know is

Pressure like a drip, drip, drip that’ll never stop, whoa
Pressure that’ll tip, tip, tip ’til you just go pop, whoa-oh-oh
Give it to your sister, it doesn’t hurt, and
See if she can handle every family burden
Watch as she buckles and bends but never breaks
No mistakes, just

Pressure like a grip, grip, grip, and it won’t let go, whoa
Pressure like a tick, tick, tick ’til it’s ready to blow, whoa, oh, oh
Give it to your sister and never wonder
If the same pressure would’ve pulled you under
Who am I if I don’t have what it takes?
No cracks, no breaks
No mistakes, no pressure

Surface Pressure Info

“Surface Pressure” is a cumbia song written by the acclaimed American singer-songwriter Lin-Manuel Miranda for the 2021 animated musical film Encanto. The song is performed by American actress Jessica Darrow in her role as Luisa Madrigal, a character who possesses the magical “gift” of superhuman strength, but also faces the pressures of being the reliable older sister in her family.

Since its release as part of the film’s soundtrack on November 19, 2021, “Surface Pressure” has received critical acclaim and made a significant impact on various music charts worldwide. Jessica Darrow’s performance on the song has earned her first-ever appearances on several charts, and it’s notable that “Encanto” is the first Disney film to produce two top-10 songs on the US Billboard Hot 100. “Surface Pressure” peaked at number eight on the US Billboard Hot 100, number three in the United Kingdom, number seven in Ireland, number 12 in Canada, number 18 in Australia, and number 26 in New Zealand. It also reached number 9 on the Billboard Global 200.

Critics have praised the Surface Pressure lyrics substance, which details Luisa’s struggles as the responsible older sister, and the production that diverges from traditional Disney songs. Additionally, Jessica Darrow’s vocal techniques have been appreciated for the emotion and depth she brings to the song. Overall, “Surface Pressure” has been a significant part of the success of Encanto’s soundtrack, showcasing the talents of Lin-Manuel Miranda and the film’s cast and crew.

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