Pull It
Asher Roth Lyrics


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One finger in the air just like this
One finger in the air and I'm gon' pull it
Yes, I'm gon' pull it, yes, I will pull it
Yes, I'm gon' pull it, yes, I will pull
One finger in the air just like this
One finger in the air and I'm gon' pull it
Yes, I'm gon' pull it, yes, I will pull it
Yes, I'm gon' pull it, yes, I will pull
One finger in the air just like this
One finger in the air and I'm gon' pull it
Yes, I'm gon' pull it, yes, I will pull it
Yes, I'm gon' pull it, yes, I will pull

She made me do it, no, I won't complain
I won't make excuses, I know I won't change
Call me fucking stupid, it ain't all a thing
Why do I keep pursuing? Searching off again
Only relation, I ain't good at relationships
I ain't no angel, but no, you never gave a shit
And I'm gon' make it, I try to walk away from it
But separated, you call my name in ecstasy

One finger in the air just like this
One finger in the air and I'm gon' pull it
Yes, I'm gon' pull it, yes, I will pull it
Yes, I'm gon' pull it, yes, I will pull
One finger in the air just like this
One finger in the air and I'm gon' pull it
Yes, I'm gon' pull it, yes, I will pull it
Yes, I'm gon' pull it, yes, I will pull

Far to the right
Gone to the break of dawn, off for the night
Lost in a vacant lot, parked on a light
Crossed and it's shaking too long or a fight
And all in my might, call her a "might"
Know that I shouldn't cause its hard to be nice
Boys gotta pick it when the arguments right
Stars and the stripes, off when a hall make me larger than life
Aw, beep beep, knees deep in a DC
Please need these demons to leave me
Need peace, no reason to repeat
Retreat, it's easy, just release
Relief, be free, let it go
Fiening a leaf, ain't no need to control
Planting a seed, let me reap what I sow
Defeated the pieces he blow, pow

One finger in the air just like this
One finger in the air and I'm gon' pull it
Yes, I'm gon' pull it, yes, I will pull it
Yes, I'm gon' pull it, yes, I will pull
One finger in the air just like this
One finger in the air and I'm gon' pull it




Yes, I'm gon' pull it, yes, I will pull it
Yes, I'm gon' pull it, yes, I will pull

Overall Meaning

The chorus to Asher Roth's song "Pull It" is a repetitive one, with the lyrics "One finger in the air just like this/One finger in the air and I'm gon' pull it/Yes, I'm gon' pull it, yes, I will pull it/Yes, I'm gon' pull it, yes, I will pull." Roth is likely referring to pulling the trigger of a gun, which signifies an act of aggression or violence towards someone.


The verses of the song tell a story of a dysfunctional relationship, where the singer is constantly pursuing someone who doesn't care for him in return. He admits that he's not good at relationships and feels compelled to pursue this person, even though it's not in his best interest. The lyrics "She made me do it, no, I won't complain/I won't make excuses, I know I won't change/Call me fucking stupid, it ain't all a thing/Why do I keep pursuing? Searching off again" convey his frustration with his own behavior.


The last verse of the song talks about the singer's need for peace and release from his demons. He wants to let go of his anger and let the seeds he's planted grow. Here, the repetition of the chorus takes on a more positive meaning: Roth is pulling himself away from his struggles and embracing a more peaceful way of life.


Overall, "Pull It" is a meditation on the conflicting desires for aggression and peace that reside within everyone.


Line by Line Meaning

One finger in the air just like this
He is raising one finger in the air to show that he is about to make a decision


One finger in the air and I'm gon' pull it
He is using the gesture to symbolize his intention to follow through with his decision


Yes, I'm gon' pull it, yes, I will pull it
He is confident that he will go through with his decision


She made me do it, no, I won't complain
He is taking responsibility for his decision and will not blame anyone else for it


I won't make excuses, I know I won't change
He acknowledges that he won't be able to change his decision and won't try to justify it


Call me fucking stupid, it ain't all a thing
He is aware that others may view his decision as foolish, but he believes it's not a big deal


Why do I keep pursuing? Searching off again
He is questioning why he continues to make decisions that lead to negative consequences


Only relation, I ain't good at relationships
He recognizes that he struggles with maintaining healthy relationships


I ain't no angel, but no, you never gave a shit
He admits to his shortcomings but feels that the person he was in a relationship with didn't care about him anyway


And I'm gon' make it, I try to walk away from it
He is determined to overcome the challenges he faces and has tried to distance himself from the situation


But separated, you call my name in ecstasy
Despite trying to move on, he is still affected by the person and their actions


Far to the right
This may represent a political or ideological stance, but the meaning is not clear in context


Gone to the break of dawn, off for the night
He is active and energetic during the night but may have a tendency to disappear during the day


Lost in a vacant lot, parked on a light
He is unsure of his direction and is metaphorically stuck in a place with little guidance


Crossed and it's shaking too long or a fight
It is unclear what this line means, but it could suggest that he is facing a challenge that is taking too long to resolve


And all in my might, call her a "might"
He is exerting all his effort and energy and may be referring to a woman as a source of inspiration


Know that I shouldn't cause its hard to be nice
He recognizes that he should be more considerate, but it can be difficult for him to do so


Boys gotta pick it when the arguments right
He feels a need to stand his ground and defend his position when he is confident in his argument


Stars and the stripes, off when a hall make me larger than life
This line is unclear in meaning, but it could suggest that he feels he will become famous or powerful in certain situations


Aw, beep beep, knees deep in a DC
This line is unclear in meaning, but it could suggest that he is actively engaged in a situation in Washington D.C.


Please need these demons to leave me
He is struggling with internal demons and is asking for relief


Need peace, no reason to repeat
He is seeking inner peace and doesn't want to repeat harmful patterns or behaviors


Retreat, it's easy, just release
He believes that taking a step back and letting go of his internal demons will result in relief


Relief, be free, let it go
The only way to experience relief is to let go of his internal struggles and be free


Fiening a leaf, ain't no need to control
He is seeking a natural, effortless way to cope with his struggles rather than trying to gain control over them


Planting a seed, let me reap what I sow
He believes that by taking proactive steps towards healing, he will eventually see positive results


Defeated the pieces he blow, pow
This line is unclear in meaning but could suggest that he has overcome a difficult situation




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Jonathan Keller, Richard Parry, Asher Roth

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Comments from YouTube:

thompson tran

Asher is so underrated, honestly this song gives such good vibes

7tothe4

This song puts me in a trance, especially that second verse.

zachos2

Dude this album is good, I totally underestimated this guy. Wtf was I thinking?

Prestigious Aristocracy

Definitely worth buying. Great album man!

Luke James

I really like the beat on this song. It reminds me of old school Nintendo. Like, this is the music that plays as the king laments to you about how the princess was kidnapped by the Dragon Lord and you have to go save her.

Anthony Rethans

Deeeeeep bruh

Logan Jeffers

Asher your album is the most underrated album in the last decade. I was waiting for an album titled something about something being too orange, but this came out instead and I am happy about it. Its very creative. I didn't understand the track with meek mill though. That confused me.

Logan Jeffers

If that's true then that makes sense. I miss Asher. Its been a while since I listened to this album, I'm gonna give it another play through.

MrHipHop305

Isnt ash from philly ??im stoned I can't remember lol That's the only reason I can think of

KING

Nice track. Makes me want to do a cover and I'm not even a musician. Just love quality music. This is it. Props to Asher Roth, keep doing ya thing bro. I want more music like this keep it up

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