They released their self-titled debut on Arista later that year and then began a touring schedule that took them out with bands like Godsmack, Fuel, and even landed them on Ozzfest.
They have had several successful singles at alternative radio, including “Handslide”, “Caught My Mind” and “Lefty”. When Clive Davis was driven out of Arista in 2000, Pushmonkey left as well. In 2001, the band released El Bitché, which was well received at radio, in the press, and by their fans, now legion.
And then, as the planets and stars came together – it was the Year of the Monkey.
Darwin Keys • Drums/Vocals
Howie Behrens • Guitar/Vocals
Pat Fogarty • Bass/Vocals
Tony Park • Lead Vocals/Trumpet
Will Hoffman • Guitar/Vocals
10000 Miles
Pushmonkey Lyrics
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It's so hard
And then sometimes it seems like no one cares about anything
But themselves
And they sell themselves short
Life is too short to sell yourself
I don't want you to live like this
Life is too hard to live like that
No matter what that's right
I'll be your getaway
When you're lost and want to be found
I will be the one who finds you
You can call me anywhere
I will drive at least 10,000 miles
I know you feel like your life is falling down
But you can't cry
You just keep going on wrecking yourself
Cause the good things always go to someone else
And the slave game is always the same game
I don't want you to live like this
Life is too hard to live like that
So that's why I'm coming to get you
No matter what that's right
I'll be your getaway
When the lights above
Are shining through you
The stars above
Will lead me to you
I know your life is hard
It's so hard
And then sometimes it seems like life keeps knocking you down
So you drive and you strive
When you finally get up you get fed up
It just won't let up
I don't want you to live like this
Life is too hard to live like that
So that's why I'm coming to get you
No matter what that's right
I'll be your getaway
I will drive for hours
I will make you mine
I will drive you anywhere
We can drive at least 10,000 miles
The lyrics to Pushmonkey's song "10000 Miles" convey a message of support and comfort to someone going through a hard time in their life. The opening lines acknowledge the difficulties the person is facing, emphasizing the feeling that nobody seems to care about them except for themselves. The lyrics suggest that people often underestimate themselves and settle for less than they deserve in life, but the singer doesn't want the person they're addressing to live in such a way. They express their determination to "come and get" them, no matter the obstacles, and act as their escape from the hardships they are facing.
The second verse continues the theme of the person feeling like their life is falling apart and the inability to express their emotions through crying. They believe that good things only happen to others while they are stuck in a never-ending cycle of self-destruction. Once again, the singer voices their opposition to this way of living, stating that life is too tough to go on like that. They reiterate their intention to be there for the person and act as their getaway from the harshness of life.
The chorus repeats the notion of the singer being the one to find the lost person, emphasizing their willingness to drive 10,000 miles to be there for them. It highlights the idea of being a supportive figure who will go to great lengths to help the person in need. The final verse further acknowledges the hardships the person faces and encourages them to keep striving even though it feels like they are constantly being knocked down. The singer once again asserts their desire for the person to have a better life and vows to be their getaway, offering to drive them anywhere and cover a distance of at least 10,000 miles.
Overall, "10000 Miles" is a song that speaks to the struggles individuals face in life and offers a message of support and escape from those hardships. It conveys a sense of empathy and a willingness to go above and beyond to be there for someone in need.
Line by Line Meaning
I know your life is hard
I understand that you are going through difficulties in your life
It's so hard
It feels overwhelmingly challenging
And then sometimes it seems like no one cares about anything
At times, it may appear that people are solely focused on themselves and disregard others
But themselves
Their own interests and well-being
And they sell themselves short
They underestimate their own worth
Life is too short to sell yourself
Life is too brief to undervalue yourself
I don't want you to live like this
I don't want you to continue living in this manner
Life is too hard to live like that
Life is too challenging to persist in such a way
So that's why I'm coming to get you
That's why I'm making an effort to reach out to you
No matter what that's right
Regardless of the circumstances, I am determined to help you
I'll be your getaway
I'll serve as your escape or refuge
When you're lost and want to be found
When you feel directionless and desire to be discovered
I will be the one who finds you
I will be the person who locates or rescues you
You can call me anywhere
You are free to reach out to me from any location
I will drive at least 10,000 miles
I will travel a considerable distance just to be there for you
I know you feel like your life is falling down
I understand that you perceive your life as crumbling apart
But you can't cry
You cannot afford to break down or let your emotions overwhelm you
You just keep going on wrecking yourself
You continue to self-destruct or harm yourself
Cause the good things always go to someone else
Positive opportunities or experiences often seem to favor others
And the slave game is always the same game
The cycle of feeling trapped and controlled is unchanging
I don't want you to live like this
I don't want you to persist in this manner of living
Life is too hard to live like that
Life is too challenging to endure such circumstances
So that's why I'm coming to get you
That's why I'm making an effort to reach out to you
No matter what that's right
Irrespective of any obstacles, I am committed to helping you
I'll be your getaway
I'll be your escape or refuge
When the lights above
When the guiding or enlightening aspects
Are shining through you
Are emanating from within you
The stars above
The celestial bodies in the sky
Will lead me to you
Will direct me towards you
I know your life is hard
I understand that you are going through difficulties in your life
It's so hard
It feels overwhelmingly challenging
And then sometimes it seems like life keeps knocking you down
Occasionally, it appears that life continuously brings you down
So you drive and you strive
Thus, you persist and exert great effort
When you finally get up you get fed up
When you eventually rise, you become frustrated
It just won't let up
The challenges don't cease or relent
I don't want you to live like this
I don't want you to continue living in this manner
Life is too hard to live like that
Life is too challenging to persist in such a way
So that's why I'm coming to get you
That's why I'm making an effort to reach out to you
No matter what that's right
Regardless of the circumstances, I am determined to help you
I'll be your getaway
I'll serve as your escape or refuge
I will drive for hours
I will spend a significant amount of time driving
I will make you mine
I will ensure your safety or well-being
I will drive you anywhere
I will transport you to any destination you desire
We can drive at least 10,000 miles
We can cover a distance of at least 10,000 miles together
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