Don't Push It Don't Force It
Gordon Lyrics


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It don't mean a thing
If it ain't got that swing
(doo wah, doo wah, doo wah, doo wah
Doo wah, doo wah, doo wah, doo wah)
It don't mean a thing
All you got to do is sing
(doo wah, doo wah, doo wah, doo wah
Doo wah, doo wah, doo wah, doo wah)
It makes no diff'rence
If it's sweet or hot
Just give that rhythm
Ev'rything you got
Oh, it don't mean a thing
If it ain't got that swing




(doo wah, doo wah, doo wah, doo wah
Doo wah, doo wah, doo wah, doo wah)

Overall Meaning

Gordon's "Don't Push It Don't Force It" is an upbeat track that was released in 1981. The song consists of simple lyrics that talk about the importance of rhythm in music. The above-mentioned verse highlights the significance of rhythm in music and establishes the view that no matter how sweet or hot music is, if it lacks rhythm, it wouldn't mean anything.


The first line "It don't mean a thing if it ain't got that swing" is a reference to Duke Ellington's popular song "It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)," which emphasizes that without swing, music is pointless. Gordon's song highlights how even if a song sounds sweet or hot, it won't be successful if it doesn't have that swing.


Furthermore, the lyrics emphasize the power of the rhythm and the importance of singing it right. The phrase "All you got to do is sing" implies that singing the rhythm properly is the key to the success of the song. Adding rhythm to music gives the track a strong lilt making it more attractive and urging the listener to groove with it.


To sum up, the lyrics express that the swing is the soul of music, and without it, music is nothing but a set of meaningless notes.


Line by Line Meaning

It don't mean a thing
The thing in question lacks significance


If it ain't got that swing
If the thing does not have the correct quality or style, it is worthless or unenjoyable


(doo wah, doo wah, doo wah, doo wah Doo wah, doo wah, doo wah, doo wah)
Refrain, musical embellishments


It don't mean a thing
The thing in question lacks significance


All you got to do is sing
If the essential quality or style is present, even a rudimentary rendition is satisfactory


(doo wah, doo wah, doo wah, doo wah Doo wah, doo wah, doo wah, doo wah)
Refrain, musical embellishments


It makes no diff'rence
No matter


If it's sweet or hot
Whether the flavor is mild or spicy


Just give that rhythm
Execute the music in a precise, lively manner


Ev'rything you got
Using all possible effort and enthusiasm


Oh, it don't mean a thing
The thing in question lacks significance


If it ain't got that swing
If the thing does not have the correct quality or style, it is worthless or unenjoyable


(doo wah, doo wah, doo wah, doo wah Doo wah, doo wah, doo wah, doo wah)
Refrain, musical embellishments




Lyrics © Kanjian Music, BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: Duke Ellington, Irving Mills

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I like it casually
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I don't push it, I don't force it
I like it casually
It will surely happen
If it was meant to be

I don't push it, I don't force it
I like it casually
It will surely happen
If it's meant to be

I don't push it, I don't force it
I like it casually
It will surely happen
If it's meant to be

I don't push it, I don't force it
I like it casually

My nature's hot inside

I'm about to lose control

I don't push it, I don't force it
I like it casually
It will surely happen
If it's meant to be

I don't push it, I don't force it
I like it casually
It will surely happen
If it was meant to be



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