Push
Prince Lyrics


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Step one, step off to the dance floor
Step one, step off to the dance floor

Push (hey)
(Push up on it)

(Yeah, God, whoo)
Push, Lord
Push, push (push up on it)

Every time you get some
People want to take it back
Rather see you on the run
Than see you get it like that
Every time they stop you
Change up like a sock
Every time they try to clock you
Tick more than they tock

Ah, push (I push)
Don't you let them pull you down
Yeah, push (I push)
Until you get to higher ground
Yeah, push
You're never to young, you're never too old
Yeah, push
Don't stop until you go

Did you ever stop to wonder
Why you put another down?
No man should asunder
The joy that another man found
Maybe 'bout the business you was worried wasn't ever filed in your name
Maybe the cartridge you was playin' don't fit in your video game (push)

(I push)
Don't let them pull you down
Yeah, push (I push)
Until you get to higher ground
Ah, push
You're never too young, never too old
Yeah, push
Don't stop until you go, hey

(Alright) I push (push)
(Push up on it) (Push)
(I push)
(Push)
(Push, ah, yeah)
(Push) (you're pushing my)
(Yeah, push, ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh)
(Push up on it) (push)

(Yeah) (I push) well, every time you get some
(Push) people want to take it back (p-push)
They rather see you on the run (push)
Than see you get it like that
(Every time) every time they stop you
Change up like a sock (push)
Every time they try to clock you (push), tick more than they can tock

Ooh, push (I push) don't let them pull you down
Push (I push) until you get to higher ground (higher)
Push
You're never too young, never too old
Yeah, push
Don't stop until you go

(No, don't) (push) I push
(Push) I push
(Push) I push
(Push) I push

Did you ever stop to wonder (did you ever stop to wonder)

(Push) yeah, I'm a-push up on it (push)
(Yeah) (push)
(Push, push)
(Push, push) (Tony!) Yo?
(Get on the m!)
I'm a-push up on it (Tony!) Yo?
(Get on the mic!) Yeah, I'm a push up on it
(Tony) Yo?
(Get on the mic!) Slow down, I'm a-push up on it (get on the mic!)
(Get on the mic!)

I push for a beat that is greasy
I'll diss a beat if it teases
Mark this down as I state it
I like my funk concentrated
The pop seem, a little overrated
If you sure can tell where we're steppin'
There's some grease on the stage
Oops, I just stepped in it (push) circlin' as we slide
The full stride for the ride on a watered-down tip
We could never get by (push)
Fellas (get on the mic!)
Check it out, here's what you gotta do
(Push) gotta step in the room with the mood
Never juicin' yourself, just a confident attitude (push)
Believe me, you will get busy
Your mouth'll drop open
As you watch the slimmies funkin' (push)
But you don't want the one who's jockin'
'Cause it's all about the clockin' (push)
'Step one, step off to the dance floor
(Push up on it) there ya go, y'all, yeah (push)

(Push, push, push) push up on it (push up on it) (get on the mic, woman!)

(Prince)(get on the mic!) Push up on it (get on the mic!)
(Prince) you don't want me on the mic (push up on it) (get on the mic!)
No man, (Prince!) (Push up on it) you don't want me on the mic (don't stop until you go)
Push (yeah)
(Yeah) push (yeah)

It's thunder when I'm on the mic (push)
Daddy Pop's in the house and you're sure to like
His diamonds (push) (I push) sure to like his pearls
I'm good to cream every boy and girl
'Cause I'm strollin', steady hip-hop rockin', rollin' (push)
A-willing and able, horny pony and I'm pumpin' em
I'm pumpin' em (push)
I'm pump-pump-pump-pump-pumpin' em
From Pakistan to Poland (push)
Straight into your town
Snatchin' up kiddies (get on the mic!) Like a circus clown (get on the mic!) (Push)

(Ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha) (get on the mic!)

Well, all you people out there, (push)
You'd better beware
'Cause they call me Rosie G and I just don't care
I (push) like to step, all night long
I'm rappin' here, rappin' there and pushing this song
The song gets higher and it sets you on fire (push)
Like the lion in the jungle (get on the mic!) It takes you all higher
My momma (push) said "girl, you know it ain't cool (get on)
Said ya don't want to play by nobody's rules"
I said "Momma chill out, (push) and give me a brea
'Cause I know I got just what it takes" (push)
I said "Momma don't put me under pressure (get on, get on)
I love you and I think you're fresher, push" (push)

Everybody here we go, come on now, a-push if ya want to push
A-come on, a-come on, a-come on, a-come p-p-push it, push (push)
(Yeah, push it)
(Push)




(Yeah, push it)
(Push)

Overall Meaning

The song "Push" by Prince and the New Power Generation is all about the power of persistence and determination. It encourages listeners to not let others pull them down and to keep pushing until they reach higher ground. The song is composed of various segments where different singers and rappers share their thoughts on life and their own experiences of pushing through obstacles.


The opening of the song is particularly important as it sets the stage for the rest of the track. Prince repeats the line "Step one, step off to the dance floor" twice, almost like a command to take action and start moving forward. This is followed by the chorus, where he sings "Push, Lord, push, push (push up on it)" encouraging listeners to keep going, no matter what obstacles they might face.


Throughout the song, various characters share their stories of obstacles they've faced and how they pushed through them. This message is particularly important for young people, who may feel discouraged or stuck in their current situation. The song encourages them to keep going and find a way forward, no matter how hard it may seem.


Line by Line Meaning

Step one, step off to the dance floor
Begin the process of dancing by stepping onto the floor.


Push (hey)
Encourage and motivate oneself to continue striving.


(Push up on it)
Apply force to the task/challenge at hand.


(Yeah, God, whoo)
An expression of positive affirmation and excitement.


Push, Lord
Continue pressing forward, with a sense of divine support.


Push, push (push up on it)
Use sustained effort to conquer one's objectives.


Every time you get some
Whenever someone experiences a condition of success/favor.


People want to take it back
Individuals attempt to retrieve/hinder person's success.


Rather see you on the run
Individuals would prefer that one flee than succeed.


Than see you get it like that
People would rather not have to witness another's sudden success.


Every time they stop you
Whenever other people prevent/impede you from attaining success.


Change up like a sock
Group of individuals have a tendency to shift positions/positions quickly.


Every time they try to clock you
When others attempt to forecast/take advantage of one's success.


Tick more than they tock
One's speed of progress is increasing at a higher rate than others would expect.


Ah, push (I push)
A personal statement of motivation and effort.


Don't you let them pull you down
One should not allow others to impact their success negatively.


Until you get to higher ground
One's objective should be growing or evolving beyond current limitations.


You're never to young, you're never too old
Age should not influence the ability to be successful.


Don't stop until you go
Continue working/studying/do what is necessary, until success is achieved.


Did you ever stop to wonder
Have you taken the time to consider?


Why you put another down?
Why do you degrade someone to make yourself feel good?


No man should asunder
No individual has the right to separate or disrupt another's success.


The joy that another man found
The sense of satisfaction that someone achieves.


Maybe 'bout the business you was worried wasn't ever filed in your name
Perhaps someone's concerns about another's business success that they had no part in.


Maybe the cartridge you was playin' don't fit in your video game (push)
Perhaps alluding to someone's lack of abilities/skill at certain tasks.


Well, every time you get some
Whenever someone experiences a condition of success/favor.


People want to take it back (p-push)
Individuals attempt to retrieve/hinder another's success.


They rather see you on the run (push)
Individuals would prefer that one flee than succeed.


Than see you get it like that
People would rather not have to witness another's sudden success.


Every time they stop you (push)
Whenever other people prevent/impede you from success.


Change up like a sock (push)
Group of individuals have a tendency to shift positions/positions quickly.


Every time they try to clock you (push)
When others attempt to forecast/take advantage of one's success.


Tick more than they can tock
One's speed of progress is increasing faster than others expect.


Ooh, push (I push)
A personal reaffirmation to continue working hard.


Don't let them pull you down
Individuals should work past negativity to achieve success.


Until you get to higher ground (higher)
One should always strive to achieve greater things.


You're never too young, never too old
Age should not be a detractor from obtaining success.


Yeah, push
Personal reaffirmation to keep working towards success.


No, don't (push)
Request to not push.


Did you ever stop to wonder (did you ever stop to wonder)
Have you ever thought to yourself?


Yeah, I'm a-push up on it (push)
A personal side note recommitting to obtaining success.


(get on the mic!)
Direct request for someone to participate in or start a conversation.


Well, all you people out there, (push)
An acknowledgement of all people listening to the music.


You'd better beware
A warning to be cautious in certain situations.


'Cause they call me Rosie G and I just don't care
Personal introduction and indifference to social perception of the individual.


I (push) like to step, all night long
Personal affirmation of a desire to work/stay motivated for extended periods.


The song gets higher and it sets you on fire (push)
The music continues to increase intensity and motivates one to continue working.


Like the lion in the jungle (get on the mic!)
Reference to being powerful and strong, like the lion in the jungle.


It takes you all higher
Motivates one to continue working towards greater greatness.


My momma (push) said "girl, you know it ain't cool (get on)
Quoting a personal conversation with a family member and the struggle to find success.


Said ya don't want to play by nobody's rules"
Refusal to accept limitations to one's success.


I said "Momma chill out, (push) and give me a break
Request for peace and an opportunity to continue working.


'Cause I know I got just what it takes" (push)
Personal affirmation of having the necessary skills and talents to achieve success.


Everybody here we go, come on now, a-push if ya want to push
Motivational request to push and work towards greater success.


A-come on, a-come on, a-come on, a-come p-p-push it, push (push)
Request to push towards goals and objectives.


(Yeah, push it)
Continuation of motivational sequel.


(Push)
Request to continue working toward success.


(Yeah, push it)
Motivational continuation.


(Push) I push (push up on it)
Individual affirmation to stay motivated and continue working hard.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Prince Rogers Nelson, Rosie Gaines

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