After releasing a pair of albums with the Freestyle Fellowship, To Whom it May Concern... and Innercity Griots, Acey signed to Capitol Records and released his highly acclaimed solo debut, All Balls Don't Bounce, in 1995. He returned three years later with his second album, A Book of Human Language, a collaboration with producer Mumbles.
Acey returned solo again in 2001 with his third solo album, Accepted Eclectic. In 2002, the Freestyle Fellowship returned after 9 years for the release of their third group album, Shockadoom. 2002 and 2003 saw two more solo releases, Hip Hop and the World We Live In and Love & Hate and another A-Team album ('Lab Down Under'). In 2006, Aceyalone released two more solo projects, first, Magnificent City, a collaboration with producer RJD2, followed by Grand Imperial. 2007 sees Acey releasing the first in his planned explorations of world musics, Lightining Stikes.
Widely recognized as one of the more lyrically gifted in the history of emceeing, Aceyalone embodies the sophisticated west coast style that is showcased in other indie artists such as Blackalicious and Del Tha Funkee Homosapien.
Push n' Pull
Aceyalone Lyrics
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You see misery enjoys comany and company thinks misery's a fraud
And you ain't got to turn your nose upon account of me sayin what's true
I just paused it like I sees it baby when I sink it I sink it on you
Now I was told by a man so old that when he spoke time stood still
He said witch ever road you decide to take that life is gonna start up here
Now I want you to take this with you baby let it marinade in your skull
They say life is what you make it baby and you done made it hard
You see misery enjoys comany and company thinks misery's a fraud
And you ain't got to turn your nose upon account of me sayin what's true
I just paused it like I sees it baby when I sink it I sink it on you
From the city to the country and we all gettin hungry and everybody want it on the little life of luxury now fellows being bubbely and don't try to front of me and ladies don't be ugly be sugary in front of me
I was the first one to tell this to you and now you the last to know well if you got it then you got it and I aint the one to stop it
Baby just don't ask me no more
They say life is what you make it baby and you done made it hard
You see misery enjoys comany and company thinks misery's a fraud
And you ain't got to turn your nose upon account of me sayin what's true
I just paused it like I sees it baby when I sink it I sink it on you
Now push (push) now pull (pull)
Now push push, now pull pull
Etc.
The lyrics to Aceyalone's song Push n' Pull speak to the idea that life is what you make it, but it can still be tough. The opening line of the song, "life is what you make it baby and you done made it hard," sets the tone for the rest of the lyrics. The artist acknowledges that misery loves company and that people often think those who are suffering are just trying to get attention. He also advises listeners to take responsibility for their lives, acknowledging that sometimes it's about "pushin n pullin," and that not everyone has the same level of "pull."
The song's lyrics also touch on the idea of having money and success. The lines "from the city to the country and we all gettin hungry and everybody want it on the little life of luxury" speak to the idea that everyone is striving for something better. The artist advises people to be genuine, encouraging men to not be fake or pretending to be something they're not and women to not be rude or unapproachable.
Overall, Push n' Pull is a song about taking control of one's life while being aware of the challenges we all face. The artist encourages listeners to own their struggles while also striving for authenticity and kindness.
Line by Line Meaning
Life is what you make it baby and you done made it hard
Your challenging life is a result of your own decisions and actions.
You see misery enjoys comany and company thinks misery's a fraud
People who are unhappy tend to surround themselves with other unhappy people, while happy people are often skeptical of unhappy people.
And you ain't got to turn your nose upon account of me sayin what's true
Don't be put off by my honesty, even if what I'm saying is unpleasant.
I just paused it like I sees it baby when I sink it I sink it on you
I'm just telling you what I see with no filter, even if it's not what you want to hear.
Now I was told by a man so old that when he spoke time stood still
An elderly wise man once told me a profound truth.
He said witch ever road you decide to take that life is gonna start up here
Regardless of the path you choose, your life is beginning right now in this moment.
Now I want you to take this with you baby let it marinade in your skull
I want you to seriously consider the message I'm giving you and let it sink in.
See sometimes life's about pushin n pullin and baby you aint got no pull
Life often involves struggle and competition, but unfortunately you don't have much ability to influence outcomes in your favor.
From the city to the country and we all gettin hungry and everybody want it on the little life of luxury now fellows being bubbely and don't try to front of me and ladies don't be ugly be sugary in front of me
People everywhere are striving for material success, and guys should be outgoing and genuine while women should be sweet and pleasing.
I was the first one to tell this to you and now you the last to know well if you got it then you got it and I aint the one to stop it Baby just don't ask me no more
I warned you about the nature of life, but it seems like you didn't hear me. If you've gained insight and achieved success, there's nothing more I can do for you.
Now push (push) now pull (pull) Now push push, now pull pull
Life requires effort and sometimes a forceful approach, either pushing ahead or pulling back.
They say life is what you make it baby and you done made it hard
You're responsible for your difficult life, whether you realize it or not.
You see misery enjoys comany and company thinks misery's a fraud
Unhappy people tend to surround themselves with other unhappy people, while happy people are often skeptical of unhappy people.
And you ain't got to turn your nose upon account of me sayin what's true
You don't need to be offended by my truthful words, even if they're unpleasant.
I just paused it like I sees it baby when I sink it I sink it on you
I'm telling you what I see with complete honesty, even if it's not what you want to hear.
Contributed by Alexandra W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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