Discover the story of the song > Got Me Under Pressure – ZZ Top

The protagonist is in a relationship with a woman who has very specific likes and dislikes, and she controls the level of intimacy they have. She enjoys fancy things like French cuisine, art museums, and London fog while disliking things like Pavlov's dog and other women. She also likes extreme things like whips and chains and cocaine, which is overwhelming for the protagonist to handle. The pressure of trying to please her is too much for him, and he contemplates ending the relationship before she hurts him with a nightstick.