In 2007, "Push It" was remastered and included on Garbage's greatest hits album Absolute Garbage.
"Push It" was written and recorded at Smart Studios during the 1997 sessions for Version 2.0. Bass on "Push It" is performed by Daniel Shulman. "Push It" contains an interpolation of 60's Californian band the Beach Boys hit "Don't Worry Baby" which was written by members Brian Wilson & Roger Christian and 1990s act Salt-N-Pepa's "Push It" written by Herbie Azor.
"On "Push It", it was how far can we go, to just get so intense. The verses are slow and dreamy and pull you in, and then, of course, it gets very confrontational. The Beach Boys thing was a conscious thing, Shirley just came up with the lyric don't worry baby, and we wanted to try having a vocal chorus answering her. I think it was Steve who sampled the Beach Boys right off the record. So we had Shirley Manson singing and the Beach Boys answering her. It was amazing."
Garbage originally sampled the actual Beach Boys vocal track, but it wouldn't work with the song, so Shirley re-sung the lyric. After debating whether to keep the line, they sent a tape to Brian Wilson, who gave them permission to use the sample, and also said he liked the song and asked if he could keep the tape.
The Version 2.0 campaign officially began on March 16, 1998 when "Push It" debuted on UK radio being A-listed at Radio One, Virgin, XFM and GLR, reaching #20 in the UK Airplay chart. "Push It" was released in the US on March 30 and became the #1 most added record at Alternative Radio. Modern rock outlet KROQ was one of several US stations to jump the add date for "Push It" despite cease and desist orders from Almo Sounds. On April 11, "Push It" debuted on the Hot 100 Airplay chart at #72.
On April 21, "Push It" was released as a limited edition single in the US , enabling it to debut at #52 on the May 9 Billboard Hot 100 chart.The UK saw a commercial release for "Push It" on April 27, when Mushroom issued the single on CD, cassette and for one week only a collectible 3"CD in a blister pack as a limited edition of 5,000. "Push It" shot into the UK top ten at #9 in its first week on sale.
"Push It" also appears on the Electronic Arts PlayStation ice hockey video game 'NHL 2000'.
In 2007, Chris Sheldon completed a rockier version of "Push It" which was playlisted by XFM prior to the release of Absolute Garbage.
The video clip for "Push It" was directed by Andrea Giacobbe in Los Angeles, shooting for four days in March, 1998. It cost over $400,000 to make; particularly in its use of "bullet-time" (a rotating camera that captures a subject in mid-motion).The "Push It" video premiered internationally on April 6.
The "Push It" video is the first Garbage video since 1995's "Queer" video to incorporate a narrative: Disguised as nuns, three antagonists arrive at a supermarket where Manson is shopping with her partner (a "fuzzy" being) and assassinate him. Another team of triplets are tracking Manson's next partner (with a "lightbulb-head") contacting Manson by telephone. Manson lets them into her home, where she takes possession of their brief-case (a MacGuffin device), while the triplets capture their target. After a series of shots showing Manson's maternal relationships with her children, a disguised figure brings a balloon to a cemetery to give to Manson and her family (child versions of both "fuzzy" and "lightbulb-head") to add to the two she already has. The disguised figure is later revealed to be Manson herself, who leaves her home with both of her now-adult children, and clutching the triplet's briefcase. The video ends on the word Fine.[
Giacobbe used many different film stock to create the different shots within the video. At points in the narrative, the video changes to sepia tone, black and white or false-color.
The "Push It" video was nominated for eight MTV Video Music Awards[10] in Best Group Video, Best Alternative Video, Best Breakthrough Video, Best Art Direction, Best Editing, Best Cinematography, Best Direction, Best Special Effects[11] and one MTV Europe Music Award for Best Video.Garbage were the leading nominee for the 1999 MVPA Music Video Awards, with six nominations between the videos for "Push It" and "Special". Gina Monaci and Jeff Judd won an award for Best Make-Up in a Music Video for their work on "Push It".
The "Push It" video was first available on the Italian CD-ROM sampler All About Garbage. A remastered version of the video was included on Garbage's 2007 greatest hits DVD Absolute Garbage.
"Push It" was nominated for 'Best Alternative Record' at the Winter Music Conference in March 1999.
Since debuting in 1998, "Push It" has been staple live track on the Version 2.0, beautifulgarbage and Bleed Like Me tours.
Push It
Garbage Lyrics
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I think I'm angry still
We can try and talk it over
If you say you'll help me out
Don't worry, baby
No need to fight
Don't worry, baby
This is the noise that keeps me awake
My head explodes and my body aches
Push it, make the beats go harder
Push it, make the beats go harder
I'm sorry that I hurt you
Please don't ask me why
I want to see you happy
I want to see you shine
Don't worry, baby
Don't be uptight
Don't worry, baby
We'll stay up all night
This is the noise that keeps me awake
My head explodes and my body aches
Push it, make the beats go harder
Push it, make the beats go harder
Come on push it, you can do it
Come on prove it, nothing to it
Come on use it, let's get through it
Come on push it, you can do it
Don't worry, baby
Don't be uptight
Don't worry, baby
We'll stay up all night
This is the noise that keeps me awake
My head explodes and my body aches
Push it, make the beats go harder
Push it, make the beats go harder (this is the noise that keeps me awake)
My head explodes and my body aches (push it, make the beats go harder)
This is the noise that keeps me awake (push it, make the beats go harder)
My head explodes and my body aches
Don't worry, baby
We'll be alright
Don't worry, baby
We'll be alright
Push it
Push it
Push it
Push it
Push it
The lyrics of Garbage's "Push It" suggest that the singer is in a tumultuous relationship with their partner. They admit to being angry when they first met, and despite resolving to talk about their issues, they are still experiencing anger towards each other. The chorus of the song attempts to reassure the partner that there is no need to fight, and that they will be okay. The repeated line "this is the noise that keeps me awake" suggests that the singer's stress and anxiety are related to their relationship issues, and the electronic beats of the song contribute to the overall feeling of tension.
The second verse suggests that the singer has hurt their partner in some way, but they are not willing to explain why. Instead, they express a desire to see their partner happy and shining. The chorus is repeated, but with an added sense of urgency, as the singer encourages their partner to push through their problems and use their strength to overcome them. The song ends on another reassurance that they will be okay.
Overall, the lyrics of "Push It" tap into the emotional struggles of a toxic relationship, where the feelings of anger, hurt, and stress are all-consuming. The electronic beats of the song contribute to the overall feeling of chaos and tension, while the chorus attempts to offer a glimmer of hope for the future.
Line by Line Meaning
I was angry when I met you
I was already feeling angry when I first encountered you
I think I'm angry still
And even now, I still harbor that same anger towards you
We can try and talk it over
However, I'm willing to make an attempt to discuss and resolve our issues
If you say you'll help me out
With the condition that you assure me you'll cooperate and aid me in the process
Don't worry, baby
Don't be anxious or troubled
No need to fight
We don't have to engage in conflict
We'll be alright
Everything will be fine
This is the noise that keeps me awake
The sounds in my head that persist and prevent me from resting
My head explodes and my body aches
It's discomforting and painful to experience
Push it, make the beats go harder
So I try to escape by intensifying the rhythm and tempo
I'm sorry that I hurt you
I express remorse for causing you pain
Please don't ask me why
But I don't want you to inquire about my motivation
I want to see you happy
My intention is for you to be content and fulfilled
I want to see you shine
To flourish and radiate with confidence
Don't be uptight
Don't be tense or anxious
We'll stay up all night
We'll remain awake through the night
Come on push it, you can do it
Come on, let's make this work and try harder
Come on prove it, nothing to it
Demonstrate your abilities and prove that it's effortless
Come on use it, let's get through it
Let's utilize our resources and effort to overcome this situation
Push it
Let's put in more effort and strive harder
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Douglas Elwin Erickson, Shirley Ann Manson, Steve W. Marker, Bryan David Vig
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@poissonmechant
"This was creativity at its finest"
Listen carefully to the orchestration, it's dull, overproduced and boring af. Shirley Manson gave this band an identity.
"Then the 2000's came along and everything went to shit...."
Muse
The Strokes
The White Stripes
The Hives
Arcade Fire
Arctic Monkeys
LCD Soundsystem
The Knife
The Killers
M.I.A.
Interpol
The Mars Volta
Yeah yeah yeahs
Franz Ferdinand
Ghinzu
Should I continue?
@henriqueramos3197
"Push It"
[Verse 1]
I was angry when I met you
I think I'm angry still
We can try to talk it over
If you say you'll help me out
[Refrain]
Don't worry, baby
(Don't worry, baby)
No need to fight
Don't worry, baby
(Don't worry, baby)
We'll be all right
[Pre-Chorus]
This is the noise that keeps me awake
My head explodes, and my body aches
[Chorus]
Push it, make the beats go harder
Push it, make the beats go harder
[Verse 2]
I'm sorry that I hurt you
Please don't ask me why
I want to see you happy
I want to see you shine
[Refrain]
Don't worry, baby
(Don't worry, baby)
Don't be uptight
Don't worry, baby
(Don't worry, baby)
We'll stay up all night
[Pre-Chorus]
This is the noise that keeps me awake
My head explodes, and my body aches
[Chorus]
Push it, make the beats go harder
Push it, make the beats go harder
[Bridge]
C'mon push it, you can do it
C'mon prove it, nothing to it
C'mon use it, let's get through it
C'mon push it, you can do it
[Refrain]
Don't worry, baby
(Don't worry, baby)
Don't be uptight
Don't worry, baby
(Don't worry, baby)
We'll stay up all night
[Pre-Chorus]
This is the noise that keeps me awake
My head explodes, and my body aches
[Chorus]
Push it, make the beats go harder
(This is the noise that keeps me awake)
Push it, make the beats go harder
(My head explodes, and my body aches)
Push it, make the beats go harder
(This is the noise that keeps me awake)
Push it, make the beats go harder
(My head explodes, and my body aches)
[Outro]
Don't worry, baby
We'll be all right
Don't worry, baby
We'll be all right
Push it
Push it
Push it
Push it
Push it
Written By Shirley Manson, Butch Vig, Steve Marker, Duke Erikson, Brian Wilson & Roger Christian
Album VERSION 2.0 (1998)
@julialedermann7096
Who’s here in 2024?! ❤
@Milbur
Me now.
@HorrorFairy
Me...and I'll always be here ❤
@joejohnson6327
I am, & I think I'm angry still.
@Alex_Komnin
Москва здесь и в ней такой же сумасшедший мир вокруг
@iriapoeme2581
👋
@LaughDragon
The most underrated band of the 90’s.
@nalian.italian.
Garbage underrated?.
You think?.
@alejandrobenitez2983
Theyre were very known i latin america
@zacharyiler136
Not underrated at all. They were very loved in the 90s.