Originally a rockabilly artist from Altus, Oklahoma, Martin is best known for writing the songs "Bad Case Of Lovin' You (Doctor, Doctor)" made famous by English singer Robert Palmer and "Cadillac Walk" made famous by American singer Willy DeVille.
Martin gained recognition in the 1970s as a pop artist and composer. He was given the nickname "Moon" because many of his songs had "moon" in the lyrics. He also scored two minor hits of own with the song "Rolene" in 1979 and the song "Bad News" in 1980 in France
Pushed Around
Moon Martin Lyrics
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You said I was a toy and he's a prettier boy than me
I don't care no more I wanna waste away
Well, well, well, it don't feel right in spite of what
You say
I feel so pushed around, pushed around
Well I feel so pushed around, pushed around, pushed
Don't be a fool man play it cool man
I'm in a bad way I saw you today
Lookin' for an easy prey
You took my nerves you tied 'em in a knot
You know I'm feeling sick and hot now who knows what I
Got
Don't bother me don't bother me right now
Well I'm tired of this routine
I'm in a bad machine
I feel so pushed around, pushed around
Well I feel so pushed around, pushed around, pushed
Around now
Don't be a fool man play it cool man
I'm in a bad way I saw you today
Lookin' for an easy prey
Here come my baby ooh she's a walkin' by
Come on and tell why my baby's with some other guy
I don't care no more I wanna waste away
Well, well, well, it don't feel right in spite of what
You say.
I feel so pushed around, pushed around
Well I feel so pushed around, pushed around, pushed
Around now
Don't be a fool man play it cool man
I'm in a bad way I saw you today
Lookin' for an easy prey
The lyrics to Moon Martin's song Pushed Around could be interpreted as a person who has had enough of being manipulated and controlled by someone else. The opening lines, "My luck ran out it got the best of me, You said I was a toy and he's a prettier boy than me," suggest that the singer had been in a relationship or a situation where someone else was calling the shots and had made them feel inferior. However, the singer has now decided to take matters into their own hands and no longer wants to be "pushed around". Despite what the other person may say, they don't feel right and want to escape the routine they've been stuck in.
The lyrics suggest that the singer may be feeling sick and tired due to the constant manipulation they've been subjected to. They feel like they've been tied in a knot and don't want to be bothered anymore. The line "I'm in a bad machine" paints a picture of being stuck in a situation that doesn't feel good. They feel like an easy prey, as if they've been targeted and taken advantage of. However, when their loved one comes into the picture, they don't care anymore and want to waste away, as if they don't have the energy to fight back.
Overall, the song seems to be a portrayal of a person who has been controlled and taken advantage of by someone else, but who has finally had enough and wants to break free from the cycle of manipulation and routine.
Line by Line Meaning
My luck ran out it got the best of me
I've been having a string of bad luck lately and it's really taken a toll on me.
You said I was a toy and he's a prettier boy than me
You insulted me by comparing me unfavorably to someone else, which has really hurt my self-esteem.
I don't care no more I wanna waste away
I've given up on caring about anything and just want to disappear.
Well, well, well, it don't feel right in spite of what You say
Despite your attempts to reassure me, I still feel like something is wrong.
I feel so pushed around, pushed around
I feel like I'm being treated unfairly and like I have no control over my life.
Don't be a fool man play it cool man
I'm trying to avoid getting into any further trouble and am asking you to do the same.
I'm in a bad way I saw you today Lookin' for an easy prey
Seeing you today made me feel worse because I feel like you're always looking for someone to take advantage of.
You took my nerves you tied 'em in a knot
You've caused me so much stress and anxiety that I feel like I'm tied up in knots.
You know I'm feeling sick and hot now who knows what I Got
I'm feeling physically ill now and I'm not even sure what's wrong with me.
Don't bother me don't bother me right now
I just need some space and don't want anyone to bother me at the moment.
Well I'm tired of this routine I'm in a bad machine
I'm sick of going through the same motions every day and feeling like I'm stuck in a rut.
Here come my baby ooh she's a walkin' by Come on and tell why my baby's with some other guy
I just saw my girlfriend walking with another guy and it's making me feel even worse.
Well, well, well, it don't feel right in spite of what You say.
Even though you're trying to reassure me again, I still don't feel like things are okay.
I feel so pushed around, pushed around
I feel completely powerless in my life right now and like I'm being taken advantage of by others.
Don't be a fool man play it cool man
I'm asking you to be smart and not take any unnecessary risks.
I'm in a bad way I saw you today Lookin' for an easy prey
Seeing you again has just reminded me how messed up my life is right now and how people like you always seem to be looking for someone to take advantage of.
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