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
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Pushmonkey Lyrics
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Begs
Prays
On the phone
Makes
Makes waste
Dies alone
Gets on
Going to fall
Gets laid
Works late
My eye is on the ball
Now
One that
Drinks
Pays
Can't wait for long
Just sees
Believes
Knows right from wrong
Spies
Watches
Keeps the young
We're all in one and
One is odd
My eye is on the ball
Now
One is filthy
One is broke
One becomes a whore
One has not what
One has had
One that wants it more
One can play
One just fakes it
One who knows the spot
One who hopes to
One day be the
One who makes a lot
Respects
Regrets
Ones who see it all
My eye is on
My eye is on the ball
Remembers
Regrets
One who sees it all
My eye is on
My eye is on the ball
The lyrics to Pushmonkey's song "Now" express the idea that there are different types of people in the world, with different lifestyles and aspirations. The repeated phrase "my eye is on the ball" suggests that the singer is focused on their own goals, and perhaps feels that others are distracted or unfocused in comparison.
The first verse contrasts those who are begging and wasting their lives with those who are getting things done and working hard. The second verse highlights those who are more spiritually and morally inclined, perhaps suggesting that they are more grounded or balanced. The third verse looks at those who are struggling or sacrificing in order to achieve success, but also includes those who are more privileged and may take their opportunities for granted.
Overall, the song encourages a sense of individual striving and determination, while acknowledging the diversity of human experience and struggle.
Line by Line Meaning
One that
Refers to a person
Begs
Asks for someone's help or support
Prays
Seeks divine intervention or guidance
On the phone
Communicating with someone over the phone
Makes
Creates or produces something
Makes waste
Produces excess or unnecessary material
Dies alone
Passes away without the company of others
Gets on
Commences or starts something
Gets off
Ends or completes something
Going to fall
About to experience failure or lose control
Gets laid
Engages in sexual activity
Works late
Spends additional time at a job or occupation
My eye is on the ball
Focused on achieving a specific goal or objective
Now
Refers to the current moment or timeframe
Drinks
Consumes alcoholic beverages
Pays
Provides financial compensation for something
Can't wait for long
Lacks patience and desires immediate results
Just sees
Views things in a simplistic or limited manner
Believes
Has faith or confidence in something or someone
Knows right from wrong
Understands and follows ethical or moral standards
Spies
Secretly observes or monitors someone or something
Watches
Keeps an eye on or monitors someone or something
Keeps the young
Protects or helps those who are younger
We're all in one and
All people are part of a collective group
One is odd
One person is different or unique in comparison to others
One is filthy
One person is dirty or unclean
One is broke
One person lacks financial resources or is impoverished
One becomes a whore
One person engages in promiscuous or immoral behavior for money
One has not what
One person lacks something that is desired or needed
One has had
One person possessed something that is now lost or gone
One that wants it more
One person desires something with greater passion or intensity
One can play
One person has the ability to perform or create something
One just fakes it
One person pretends to have an ability or knowledge that they lack
One who knows the spot
One person understands the perfect or ideal location or situation
One who hopes to
One person aspires or desires to accomplish something
One day be the
One person desires to achieve a specific status or role in the future
One who makes a lot
One person earns a significant amount of money
Respects
Treats others with courtesy, admiration, or honor
Regrets
Feels remorse or sorrow for past actions or decisions
Ones who see it all
Those who have experienced a wide range of situations or events
Remembers
Recalls past memories or events
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