Push
Gardeweg Lyrics
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But deep inside it feels so real
Baby when you're near me my heart skips a beat
Your groove your touch, it makes me feel so
Push push push it all night
If you wanna make me sweat, you have to do me right
Push push push it all night
Crazy for the feeling
The lyrics of Gardeweg's song "Push" are reflective of a relationship that is in turmoil. The first verse is sung by a woman who feels like she is not good enough and hasn't been truly loved. She is frustrated and is at a crossroads in the relationship, feeling like something is about to give. The second verse is sung by a man, who is defensive and feels like he is being blamed for lying and breaking the trust. However, he still feels like there might be hope for the relationship, hence the 'we might change' line.
The chorus of the song is powerful, with the singer repeatedly saying that they want to push the other person around, push them down, and take them for granted. This showcases the anger and frustration the two individuals are feeling towards each other. There is a sense of resentment and a desire to hurt the other person which is evident in these lines.
However, towards the end of the song, there seems to be a moment of realization where the singer says 'don't rush this baby', indicating that they don't want to give up on the relationship yet. The song ends on a hopeful note with both singers repeating the lines 'I wanna push you around, well I will.'
Overall, the song portrays a relationship that is in a state of conflict. There are feelings of anger, frustration, and resentment towards each other, but at the same time, there is a desire to hold on to the relationship and work through the problems.
Line by Line Meaning
She said "I don't know if I've ever been good enough.
She feels uncertain about her own worth.
I'm a little bit rusty, and I think my head is caving in.
She feels out of practice and overwhelmed.
And I don't know if I've ever been really loved
She doubts that she has ever been truly loved.
By a hand that's touched me, and I feel like something's gonna give.
She craves physical affection and feels like she is about to break.
And I'm a little bit angry."
She is also feeling frustrated and upset.
Well, this ain't over.
The singer acknowledges that there is still more to work through.
No not here, not while I still need you around.
They don't want to give up on the relationship yet.
You don't owe me, we might change.
They do not feel owed anything, and they are open to the possibility that things could get better.
Yeah we just might feel good
They are holding out hope that happiness is still possible.
I wanna push you around
The artist wants to assert their power in the relationship.
Well I will, well I will
They are determined to make this happen.
I wanna push you down
They want to establish dominance over the other person.
I wanna take you for granted
The singer wants to treat the other person as if they are not important.
Yeah, well I will
They are committed to carrying out these desires.
She said "I don't know why you ever would lie to me,
The singer expresses confusion about why the other person would deceive them.
Like I'm a little untrusting when I think that the truth is gonna hurt ya.
They admit to being a bit cynical when it comes to honesty.
And I don't know why you couldn't just stay with me,
They are hurt that the other person could not stick around.
You couldn't stand to be near me, when my face don't seem to want to shine
The singer feels that their current state of mind makes them undesirable to the other person.
'cause it's a little bit dirty."
They feel a bit flawed and ashamed of themselves.
Well, don't just stand there
The artist wants the other person to be more proactive.
Say nice things to me,
They want to be comforted and reassured.
'cause I've been cheated, I've been wronged.
The artist has been hurt by someone else in the past.
And you, you don't know me
They feel misunderstood by the other person.
I can't change, I won't do anything at all.
The artist is not willing to compromise on who they are.
Oh, but don't bowl me over
The singer wants to be approached with care.
Just wait a minute, well I kinda fell apart
They have been feeling overwhelmed and vulnerable.
Things get so crazy, crazy
The singer feels like things are spiraling out of control.
Don't rush this baby
They want the other person to take things slow.
Don't rush this baby, baby, baby
The artist repeats their desire for the other person to proceed with caution.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: IAN FREEMAN, MARKUS GARDEWEG, HENNING REITH, C.J. STONE
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