He is also a skater, which led to his career in hip hop; after an accident in 1998, he took time to focus on rap and was noticed by Trevor McNevan of Ontario-based band Thousand Foot Krutch. This led to his signing to an internationally distributed label, BEC Recordings, and debut release Epiphany, which was made primarily of West Coast hip hop with several rapcore outings in the vein of Limp Bizkit.
He released two independent albums, Mislead Youth (2001) and My Own Thing (2003), prior to Epiphany in 2005. He has toured in Canada, the United States and Ireland to date.
His second album, Glory, emphasized rap-rock elements with more Linkin Park-esque nu metal, and included more authentic hip hop stylings.
Central themes of Manafest's music include nonconformity, hip hop culture, and walking with God.
Manafest says in regards to Glory that: "I wanted to allow all of my influences show on Glory. Musically, I wanted to blend the appeal of Linkin Park, Sum 41, and The Beastie Boys. Vocally, I wanted to merge that with popular hip hop à la Eminem and Kanye West. But beyond musical influence, I wanted to reflect on the issues around me in the most positive way possible. And whether I am talking about the loss of loved ones and abuse, or breakdancing and skate culture, it's all for the glory of heaven. In the end, my prayer is that people would not simply bob their heads to this, but feel a very real sense of healing from the words. However, this record is not all serious. Some of my favorite tracks are the most lighthearted ones."
Pushover
Manafest Lyrics
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You tailing me all night
I know you want to see me patrolled
You hi-jacking my joy ride
I'm living a good life
Why can't you leave me alone
You don't know me, no
I'm not a pushover
You don't know me, no
I'm not a pushover
I'm not a push
You don't know me, no
I'm not a pushover
I'm not a pushover
You can't fill these shoes
You can't make me move
I'm not a pushover
I'm not a pushover
You thought you’d catch you a wild one
Thinking I got some
Someone's getting fired tonight
You profile to arrest me
Or looking to test me
Sorry but you're out of time
You don't know me, no
I'm not a pushover
I'm not a pushover
You don't know me, no
I'm not a pushover
I'm not a push
You don't know me, no
I'm not a pushover
I'm not a pushover
You can't fill these shoes
You can't make me move
I'm not a pushover
I'm not a pushover
I
Won't
Play
Your
Games
Just let me be
You don't know me, no
I'm not a pushover
I'm not a pushover
You don't know me, no
I'm not a pushover
I'm not a push
You don't know me, no
I'm not a pushover
I'm not a pushover
You can't fill these shoes
You can't make me move
I'm not a pushover
I'm not a pushover
The song "Pushover" by Manafest is about the struggles of being judged and profiled by others. The lyrics describe the frustration of being constantly followed and harassed by someone who is trying to control and dominate the singer's life. Despite the pressure from this individual, the singer refuses to be a "pushover" and stand strong in their own identity. The lyrics speak to the need to assert oneself and resist the pressures of others who seek to dictate who we are and what we do. The song ultimately encourages listeners to stand up for themselves and refuse to be bullied or manipulated by those around them.
Overall, "Pushover" is a powerful song that speaks to the universal experience of feeling judged and pressured by others. The lyrics are relatable and the music is engaging, making the song a popular choice for fans of alternative rock and rap music.
Line by Line Meaning
What you want with me this time
You are consistently bugging me and following me without reason, why are you here now?
You tailing me all night
You have been following me everywhere I go
I know you want to see me patrolled
You want to control me and monitor my every move
You hi-jacking my joy ride
You are ruining my fun and enjoyment
I'm living a good life
I am happy with how my life is going right now
Why can't you leave me alone
Please stop bothering me and give me some space
You don't know me, no
You do not understand who I am or what I am capable of
I'm not a pushover
I am not someone who can be easily controlled or manipulated
You can't fill these shoes
You cannot replace me or take my place
You can't make me move
You cannot force me to do something I do not want to do
You thought you’d catch you a wild one
You were expecting someone who is easy to trap or manipulate
Thinking I got some
Believing that I am hiding something from you
Someone's getting fired tonight
You are going to lose your job over this
You profile to arrest me
You are unfairly assuming that I have committed a crime and are trying to arrest me
Or looking to test me
You are deliberately trying to provoke me to see how I will react
Sorry but you're out of time
You have run out of opportunities to bother me or control me
I won't play your games
I am not going to participate in your manipulative tactics or schemes
Just let me be
Please leave me alone and let me live my life without interference
Contributed by Allison M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
JoAnna
I don't understand why Manafest is not super famous! This song is awesome and so motivational!
John Paul
Idk why this doesn’t blow up! This song is a perfect fit for this current age ❤️
M.A M
You are very under rated .. you are an artist
Manafest
Thanks dude
Jake Carte
Singing this song to my demons, my flesh, and the enemy
Cher Chermann
He has very good songs. I can feel the energy when I watch the video's :3 :D
Andrea Mackay
I am new to this band and a lot of his songs rock!!!
onrabonar renfro
awesome video and music,i guess i have already watched this clip 100 times in 5 days :d love it <3
Meghan Hilley
I love this song.
Elisha Nez
Love your music.