The song "Pressure Cookin'" by Best Frenz, Joywave, and Jason Suwito talks about a change in a relationship and the desire for things to go back to how they used to be. The lyrics convey a sense of nostalgia and longing for the way things were before. The song begins with the repeated line, "I liked you better," suggesting that the narrator preferred the person they are addressing in their past state. The lines "You changed, you tried, you metamorphosized" suggest that the person has gone through a transformation or personal growth, but the narrator feels that it has not been for the better. The lines "All pain, no prize, a different shape and size" indicate that the change has brought about more negativity or discomfort than positive outcomes. The narrator feels that the person they once knew has become someone different, both physically ("shape and size") and emotionally ("pain, no prize"). The lyrics describe a time when both individuals in the relationship were secluded and isolated from others, living "down under the ground." They were facing pressure and challenges alone, without anyone around to support or understand them. This could be a metaphor for a difficult period or a time when they had to rely solely on each other. The line "I liked you better before you cut your hair" is repeated throughout the song, symbolizing a physical change as an embodiment of the overall transformation in the relationship. The narrator suggests that they preferred the person's previous appearance because it reminds them of the past when things were better. The line "You changed your mind, left someone else inside" implies that the person the narrator once knew has moved on and is no longer the same. It could also suggest that the person has emotionally distanced themselves or has allowed someone else to have an influence on them. The song continues to express a longing for the past, with the repetition of "I liked you better." The lyrics highlight the disappointment and sadness felt by the narrator as they reflect on the changes in the relationship. Overall, "Pressure Cookin'" conveys a sense of loss, longing, and nostalgia for the way things used to be in a relationship. It expresses the desire for the person to return to their former self and for the relationship to revert back to a happier time.
