In “Pressure Point,” Jordana embodies the pep talk that every anxious thinker has to give themselves when they start to lose control. It’s a song I can listen to in the middle of a panic attack and feel like I’m going to be okay. From start to finish, Jordana creates a grounding listening experience that warms the heart and soothes the soul.
It’s undeniable that the artist’s vocals are the true focus in this song, however, the drum work steals the spotlight at times. It has an acoustic sound to it, as if Jordana recorded the song in the same room as her drummer. It sounds raw and unedited, which falls in line with the vibe of the song.
The vocals are soft and gentle, like a friend offering affirmations to you in your darkest hour.
Wake up, countdown / The freakout is over now
Throughout the song, Jordana emulates our voice of reason — the calming things we have to say to ourselves to calm ourselves down. “Pressure Point” is perfect to listen to when you’re anxious; The advice always sounds better coming from someone else. Hearing the artist repeat these common steps — counting down, breathing, etc — in the form of a song makes the information easier to digest in the moment. The artist’s voice soothes you just enough to consider what she is saying. It’s brilliant.
Start to panic / Cannot stand it / Breathe in, breathе back out
Here we see the struggle between anxious thoughts and calming thoughts. It is a representation of the negativity that starts to creep up when an anxious person is put in an unpleasant situation. Not only are you panicking, but then you start to think about how much you’re panicking. Then it intensifies and a vicious cycle is started.
Yet again, we have the artist to remind us to breathe in the midst of these thoughts. A reminder that it is a moment that will pass, as all things do.
As someone who has struggled with anxiety for many years, it means a lot when artists make songs that accurately represent the thoughts and feelings associated with it. Jordana has done this so effectively in this song, she even went the extra mile and turned the topic into a helpful message. I would highly recommend that everyone add this song to their playlist and put it on whenever things start to get out of hand.
