Push
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Keep me
In your story
You tell them
That I was here
Keep me
In your story
You tell them
That I was here
Keep me
In your story
You tell them
That I was here

Never could believe that I could do this
But I did it
Six records
Just twenty-one
A loading number one
And I know that
When I make it, my Papa will be proud of me
I used to do covers in the kitchen
Now they want features
Can you afford me
Audiomack knows me by my name
Songs saving lives
That's God singing through me
Could get a Porsche but I just whip Honda
When you play this
I hope you think of Donda
When I get my Grammy, I'll give it to my Mama
When I wanted music
She let me do it
There's a glow in my soul
All the time that I fall
Never make it to the floor
I know I'll blow
I know I'll blow

Keep me
In your story
You tell them
That I was here
Keep me
In your story




You tell them
That I was here

Overall Meaning

The song "Push" by Matchbox Twenty's frontman Rob Thomas is about a toxic relationship where both individuals are struggling to connect with each other. The lyrics reveal a relationship that lacks honesty, trust, and tenderness. The first verse is about a girl who feels insecure and unloved; she is frustrated and angry. She tells her partner that she doesn't know if she has ever been good enough for him, and she thinks she might be going through a mental breakdown. She knows deep inside that something is wrong, and she feels like she is about to "break." Her anger comes from not feeling loved by her partner and never experiencing his gentle touch.


In the chorus, Rob Thomas takes control of the song and says that he wants to "push" around his partner, take her for granted, and push her down. Despite the toxic relationship, he knows that he needs her around, and he suggests that they can make it work - they just need to change. The second verse is about his partner's trust issues - she feels untrusting and vulnerable. She accuses him of lying to her, and she doesn't understand why he couldn't stay with her. She also feels like he doesn't want to be near her when her face doesn't seem to shine. Rob Thomas responds to her accusations and claims that he has been cheated and wronged, but she doesn't know him, so her accusations are wrong.


The song suggests that both individuals in this relationship are struggling with their own issues - one partner feels unloved and insecure, while the other partner struggles with trust and honesty. Despite their struggles, they need each other, and they are willing to make it work. Rob Thomas sings about wanting to "push" his partner around, but he also knows that he needs to be patient and not "rush this baby." The song's theme is about the struggles of a toxic relationship, but it also suggests that both partners are willing to work it out.


Line by Line Meaning

She said "I don't know if I've ever been good enough
The singer doubts her own worthiness and questions whether she has ever truly measured up to others' expectations.


I'm a little bit rusty, and I think my head is caving in
The singer feels out of practice and overwhelmed with stress, causing her to doubt herself even more.


And I don't know if I've ever been really loved
The singer questions whether anyone has ever truly cared for her in a meaningful way.


By a hand that's touched me, and I feel like something's gonna give
The artist longs for physical touch and affection, and the lack of it is causing her emotional distress.


And I'm a little bit angry"
The artist is frustrated and possibly resentful about her situation.


Well, this ain't over
Despite the challenges she faces, the singer is determined to persevere and not give up.


No not here, not while I still need you around
The singer values the presence and support of others, and is not ready to face her struggles alone.


You don't owe me, we might change
The artist recognizes that relationships can be dynamic and unpredictable, and that nobody owes her anything in particular.


Yeah we just might feel good
Despite the difficulties, the artist holds out hope for a positive outcome and a happier future.


I wanna push you around Well I will, well I will I wanna push you down Well I will, well I will I wanna take you for granted I wanna take you for granted Yeah, well I will
The artist is expressing her desire to exert control over someone else, possibly in an attempt to cope with her own feelings of powerlessness and frustration.


She said "I don't know why you ever would lie to me
The singer questions why somebody would deceive or withhold the truth from her.


Like I'm a little untrusting when I think that the truth is gonna hurt ya
The artist acknowledges her own tendencies to be skeptical or suspicious, but suggests that this is partly a defense mechanism to protect others from pain or harm.


And I don't know why you couldn't just stay with me
The singer wonders why somebody close to her has chosen to distance themselves, leaving her feeling lonely and abandoned.


You couldn't stand to be near me when my face don't seem to want to shine
The singer feels self-conscious and unattractive, and believes this is driving people away from her.


'Cause it's a little bit dirty"
The singer feels ashamed or unclean, possibly due to past mistakes or traumas.


Well, don't just stand there Say nice things to me
The artist craves validation and reassurance from others, especially in moments of vulnerability and insecurity.


'Cause I've been cheated, I've been wronged And you, you don't know me
The artist has experienced pain and betrayal in the past, and feels misunderstood and unrecognized by those around her.


I can't change, I won't do anything at all
The singer feels stuck or helpless, and is resigned to her situation even though it causes her pain.


Oh, but don't bowl me over Just wait a minute, well I kinda fell apart
The singer asks for patience and understanding from others, as she is struggling to hold herself together and needs time to regroup.


Things get so crazy, crazy Don't rush this baby Don't rush this baby, baby, baby
The artist acknowledges that life can be chaotic and overwhelming at times, and pleads with others to slow down and not add to her stress or pressure.


I wanna push you around Well I will, well I will I wanna push you down Well I will, well I will I wanna take you for granted I wanna take you, take you Yeah, well I will, I will, I will, I will, yeah Well I will, I will, I will, yeah Push you around I wanna push you around Well I will
The artist repeats her desire for control over others, even though it may be damaging to her relationships and her own mental health.




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Written by: Patrick Ushe

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@drono800

I am literally edgemaxxing to this song

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@StrikeEagIe

You are why we can't have nice things

@alechboy3578

Stephen Hawking edged for years to this on Epstein's Island for sure

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@andreajohnsoncaplastnamebtw

With Andrew's picture, it's a masterpiece.

@helluvitco9324

Mewing hard asf rn

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Push push push

@MegaBraiann

OMG THIS SONG GOES SO HARD!!!

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