McGregor's career began at the age of seven. In 1963 he joined with Ernest Wilson and Peter Austin to form The Clarendonians, and began to record for the legendary Studio One label. Freddie worked with producer Niney The Observer during the late 1970s and early 1980s.
His popularity soared in the early 1980s with the release of "Bobby Bobylon". Other popular hits of Freddie's include "Big Ship", "Push Comes To Shove", "Just Don't Want To Be Lonely" and "I Was Born A Winner"; as well as cover versions of many early reggae standards. He has also worked with producers Junjo Lawes, Linval Thompson and Gussie Clark. McGregor has also toured extensively for many years.
He established the Big Ship Recording Studio, and has produced many artists including Luciano and Mikey Spice. He is a member of the Twelve Tribes organization.
UK singles chart discography
* "Just Don't Want To Be Lonely" (1987) - Chart Number 9
* "That Girl (Groovy Situation)" (1987) - Chart Number 47
Push Come to Shove
Freddie McGregor Lyrics
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Might just well play the game
Oh, oh, sometimes it can be so unfair
I'm a longing to see you
I wanna know how you've been doing
Oh my young girl
And when I reach my destination
I hope you'll be smiling
Longing to see me
I thought you'd drop me a line
Just to say hello my dear
I'm doing fine
Doesn't matter anyway now
'Cause my love for you will never change
Tell me what you're doing right now 'cause
When push comes to shove
Everybody gonna put the blame
The blame on me
For loving you
For loving you
When, when, when push comes to shove
Everybody gonna put the blame
The blame on me, oh, oh, see?
I had your number in my diary
But as soon as I get home
It has been changed
I'm not playing any games
I wanna know if what we have still remains the same
Tell me right now 'cause I wanna know if
When push comes to shove
Everybody gonna put the blame
The blame on me
I'm tired of taking the blame for loving you
When, when, when push comes to shove
Everybody gonna put the blame
The blame on me
Said I'm loving you
It's a love that's true
Telling you my darling
This is not an easy game
I'm a longing to see you
I wanna know how you've been doing
Oh my young girl
I'm gonna catch this flight
And when I reach my destination
I hope you'll be smiling
Longing to see me
I thought you'd drop me a line
Just to say hello my dear
I'm doing fine
Doesn't matter anyway now 'cause
When push comes to shove
Everybody gonna put the blame
The blame on me
I'm tired of taking the blame
For something that I didn't do, ya
Push comes to shove
Everybody gonna put the blame
The blame on me
For loving you
They wanna know if it's a love that's true
Push comes to shove
Everybody gonna put the blame
The blame on me
Oh well
In the song "Push Push," Freddie McGregor expresses his frustration with being blamed for loving someone. He feels that people always put the blame on him even though there is nothing that he has done wrong. He says that he is tired of taking the blame and might as well play the game. McGregor longs to see his love interest and catch up with them. He wants to know how they've been doing and if what they have still remains the same. He hopes that when he reaches his destination, his love interest will be smiling and longing to see him too. He expresses disappointment that he hasn't received any communication from his love interest, which shows a lack of effort in the relationship.
The chorus of the song warns that when push comes to shove, everybody will put the blame on McGregor for loving his partner. Despite this, his love for them will never change. He asks his love interest to tell him what they're doing right now, underscoring his wish to connect with them. McGregor laments that he had his love interest's number in his diary, but when he gets home, it has been changed. He insists that he is not playing any games and just wants to know if their love is still true. He reiterates the chorus that he is tired of taking the blame for something he didn't do and loving someone who has seemingly moved on.
Overall, McGregor's lyrics convey the complex emotions of love and heartbreak. He feels responsible for his love's actions even though he has done nothing wrong. He wants to reconnect with them, but the lack of communication suggests that the relationship has faltered. Despite this, he remains committed to his love interest and hopes that their love is true.
Line by Line Meaning
Tired of taking the blame
I'm fed up with people blaming me for things I'm not responsible for
Might just well play the game
Maybe I should just go along with it
Oh, oh, sometimes it can be so unfair
Life can be cruel and unjust at times
I'm a longing to see you
I really want to see you
I wanna know how you've been doing
I want to know how you've been
Oh my young girl
My dear, young woman
I'm gonna catch this flight
I'm taking a flight
And when I reach my destination
When I arrive
I hope you'll be smiling
I hope to see you happy
Longing to see me
Excited to see me
I thought you'd drop me a line
I expected you to contact me
Just to say hello my dear
To let me know you're thinking of me
I'm doing fine
I'm doing well
Doesn't matter anyway now 'cause
It's not important anymore because
Cause my love for you will never change
Because my feelings for you will always be the same
Tell me what you're doing right now 'cause
Let me know what you're up to at the moment because
When push comes to shove
When the situation gets tough
Everybody gonna put the blame
Everyone will try to blame someone
The blame on me
Blame it on me
For loving you
Because I love you
Doesn't matter anyway now 'cause
It's not important anymore because
I had your number in my diary
I had your contact information written down
But as soon as I get home
But as soon as I arrive home
It has been changed
It has been altered
I'm not playing any games
I'm not pretending or messing around
I wanna know if what we have still remains the same
I want to know if our relationship is still the same
Tell me right now 'cause I wanna know if
Tell me now because I'm curious if
I'm tired of taking the blame for loving you
I'm tired of being blamed for something that's out of my control
For something that I didn't do, ya
For something that I didn't cause
They wanna know if it's a love that's true
They want to know if our love is genuine
Telling you my darling
My dear, let me tell you
This is not an easy game
Our relationship is not always simple or straightforward
Oh well
Oh, never mind
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Freddie McGregor
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@nanasheikapryce3285
I pray for Freddie’s recovery, God is able❤
@lowreen5484
I can listen to this over and over again, Legend👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾
@edwardierd09
Sweet reggae music...freddie with a beautiful melody...the horns...the guitar skanking...bass and drums....women singerinh...keyboard with the doo dee doos....what a sweet sweet feeling
@Gibsonaila
Watching him performing on sunfest despite his health his sons helping him the whole way was a tear jerker. Glad I was brought in this era. Bless up Legend!
@gabkivuva4877
Mad love from Nairobi Kenya 🇰🇪 🇰🇪
Quick recovery ❤
@Areflection4
The Voice is still strong in 2023, of course I am listening! Thanks Freddie for the great music 🎶
@richardstephan9342
Heal up Freddy , hear you're home recovering, easy does it ~ Nuff Love Brethren ❤️💛💚🇯🇲 🇯🇲👁️🙏🏼
@traciedavies8
What's has been wrong x
@richardstephan9342
He had a stroke but is doing well, just saw a post from him yesterday thanking everyone for there thoughts & prayers on Facebook. He's alright now, out of the hospital, healing 🙏🏼
@traciedavies8
That's good that here recovering well may he be protected 🙏