Song Details
- Album Release Date: 2012
- Genre: indie-pop
Song Meaning of “Press” by Whirr
“Press” paints a vivid picture of the frustrated inner turmoil of the narrator. They feel pulled in different directions, pressing down in anguish on the weight of the world, and desperately struggling to make sense of it all. The narrator seeks a moment of clarity, and resolution amidst the confusion, as they try to break away from the oppressive external forces that know no end.
The chorus speaks to a hunger for refuge, a passionate longing to be set free from this exhausting burden. The lyrics plead for a chance to be accepted and loved, no matter how difficult that is to achieve. As the song progresses, the narrator seems to become more and more aware of the loneliness of their plight, of the hopelessness of seeking help from the outside world. This recognition of their own helplessness causes a sense of defeat, and finally resignation that the only thing left to do is simply exist, and press on.