Pressing On
Bob Dylan · Saved [1980]
Yes, I'm pressing on
Well I'm pressing on
To the higher calling of my Lord.
Many try to stop me, shake me up in my mind,
Say, "Prove to me that He is Lord, show me a sign."
What kind of sign they need when it all come from within,
When what's lost has been found, what's to come has already been?
Well I'm pressing on
Yes, I'm pressing on
Well I'm pressing on
To the higher calling of my Lord.
Shake the dust off of your feet, don't look back.
Nothing now can hold you down, nothing that you lack.
Temptation's not an easy thing, Adam given the devil reign
Because he sinned I got no choice, it run in my vein.
Well I'm pressing on
Yes, I'm pressing on
Well I'm pressing on
To the higher calling of my Lord.
Pressing On
Released on the 1980 album Saved, Pressing On marks a significant moment in Bob Dylan's gospel period. Following the spiritual conversion that defined his previous record, Slow Train Coming, this track continues the artist's exploration of faith and redemption. The song reflects the earnest, soulful tone that characterized Dylan's early 1980s output, showcasing his commitment to Christian themes during a time of stylistic experimentation. As part of a discography that spans folk, rock, and gospel, the recording highlights Dylan's ability to adapt his songwriting to different musical landscapes. Pressing On stands as a testament to his enduring influence and his willingness to embrace new directions in his body of work.