Pushing 20
“Pushing 20” is the first promotional single from Sabrina’s fourth studio a… Read Full Bio ↴“Pushing 20” is the first promotional single from Sabrina’s fourth studio album, Singular Act 2. Sabrina first played “Pushing 20” on March 2, 2019, at the first show of the Singular Tour in Orlando, Florida. She introduced the song with a personal story: "I wrote this song ‘cause I was at a time in my life, by the way, like, six weeks ago? Like, not even that crazy long ago. But it was at a time in my life where, you know, I think a lot of you in this crowd, no matter what age you are, are going to go through that period in your life where you start making choices and having a lot more responsibility. And then you have to, like, think before you speak and think about the repercussions of things. And there’s just a lot on your plate and it becomes very heavy and there becomes, like, one day where you start listening to yourself before you listen to the opinions of other people."

Pushing 20
Sabrina Carpenter Lyrics


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What, what, what, whatcha say, Mr. Clean?
I'm flagging you down for a misdemeanor
It must look different from your mezzanine
You got me, got me feeling out of touch, Hall & Oates
Push it out, wish me luck

You got a way, you're messing with my faith
You're tryna paint a picture but you're running out of paint
You had your say 'til I took it away
Out of yours in my controlla

I'm pushing 20, got no time for others (Pushing, pushing)
I'm pushing 20, got no time for others (Pushing, pushing)
Who ain't on the same wave, yeah, on the same page
Tryna tell me what to be, yeah, tell me what to think
I'm pushing 20, got no time for others (Pushing, pushing, pushing)
I'm pushing 20, got no time for others (Pushing, pushing, pushing)
Who ain't on the same wave, yeah, on the same page
Tryna tell me what to be, yeah, tell me what to think

I'm pushing 20, I ain't talking 'bout a Beamer
And while you're wasting time, the money's in the meter
So I can start from scratch, make you a believer
Or I can just, da da da
Act like I don't give a, uh

You got a way, you're messing with my faith
You're tryna paint a picture but you're running out of paint
You had your say 'til I took it away
Out of yours in my controlla

I'm pushing 20, got no time for others (Pushing, pushing)
I'm pushing 20, got no time for others (Pushing, pushing)
Who ain't on the same wave, yeah, on the same page
Tryna tell me what to be, yeah, tell me what to think
I'm pushing 20, got no time for others (Pushing, pushing, pushing)
I'm pushing 20, got no time for others (Pushing, pushing, pushing)
Who ain't on the same wave, yeah, on the same page
Tryna tell me what to be, yeah, tell me what to think

I got no time, I got no time
No, no, no, no rewind
No, no rewind, yeah
I got no time, I got no time (I got no time, no)
No, no, no, no rewind (No, no, no, no, no rewind, no)
No, no rewind

I'm pushing 20, got no time for others (I'm pushing 20, babe)
I'm pushing 20, got no time for others (I'm pushing 20, babe)
Who ain't on the same wave, yeah, on the same page
Tryna tell me what to be, yeah, tell me what to think (Tell me what to be)
I'm pushing 20, got no time for others (I'm pushing, pushing, babe)
I'm pushing 20, got no time for others (You know it, know it, babe)
Who ain't on the same wave, yeah, on the same page
Tryna tell me what to be, yeah, tell me what to think

I got no time, I got no time
No, no, no, no rewind
No, no rewind, yeah (I got no)
I got no time, I got no time (I got no time, no)




No, no, no, no rewind (No, no, no, no rewind, no)
No, no rewind

Overall Meaning

In "Pushing 20," Sabrina Carpenter sings about being a young adult and rebelling against people who try to tell her what to do or how to think. She starts the song by addressing someone called Mr. Clean, asking him what he thinks about her misdemeanor. Although Mr. Clean watches her from his mezzanine, he can't understand her struggles as a young adult. Sabrina then references Hall & Oates and says she feels out of touch, implying that Mr. Clean is older and doesn't understand her generation's perspective.


Sabrina then directly addresses those who are not on the same wave or page as her. She repeats the phrase "I'm pushing 20" as if to emphasize that she's still young and has time to figure out what she wants. She also mentions not having time for others who try to tell her what to be or think. Sabrina asserts her independence throughout the song, even saying that she has no time for those who aren't on the same wave as her because she's too busy pushing forward.


Overall, "Pushing 20" is a song about young adult independence and rebellion. Sabrina Carpenter uses her lyrics to express her desire to maintain control over her life and not be influenced by others who try to dictate her path.


Line by Line Meaning

What, what, what, whatcha say, Mr. Clean?
Why are you always trying to be so pristine? I'm calling you out for a minor mistake.


It must look different from your mezzanine
You must have a different perspective on this situation from your high position.


You got me, got me feeling out of touch, Hall & Oates
You have made me feel disconnected, just like in the Hall & Oates song 'Out of Touch'.


Push it out, wish me luck
Let's get this done, and hope for the best.


You got a way, you're messing with my faith
You have a talent for confusing me and making me doubt myself.


You're tryna paint a picture but you're running out of paint
You are trying to explain something to me, but are struggling to find the right words to do so.


You had your say 'til I took it away
You spoke your mind until I took control of the situation.


Out of yours in my controlla
You had the power, and now I have taken it from you.


I'm pushing 20, got no time for others (Pushing, pushing)
I am focused on myself, and don't have time for anyone else.


Who ain't on the same wave, yeah, on the same page
Those who don't understand me or share my values can't keep up.


Tryna tell me what to be, yeah, tell me what to think
I won't let others dictate who I am, or what I should believe.


I'm pushing 20, I ain't talking 'bout a Beamer
I'm not just talking about luxury cars, I'm focused on real progress.


And while you're wasting time, the money's in the meter
While you procrastinate, time is running out and opportunities are being lost.


So I can start from scratch, make you a believer
I can start fresh and prove to you that I'm capable.


Or I can just, da da da
I have options, and I'm still deciding.


Act like I don't give a, uh
I can pretend not to care, even if I do.


I got no time, I got no time
I am very busy and don't have a lot of free time.


No, no, no, no rewind
Time only moves forward, and I can't go back.


I'm pushing 20, got no time for others (I'm pushing 20, babe)
At this point in my life, I am focused solely on my own progress.


Who ain't on the same wave, yeah, on the same page
I need to surround myself with those who understand and support me.


Tell me what to be
I refuse to be told what to do, or who to be.


I'm pushing, pushing, babe (You know it, know it, babe)
I am determined and motivated, and won't let anyone get in my way.


No, no rewind
Time only moves in one direction, so I have to make every moment count.




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Paul Shelton, Sabrina Carpenter, Warren Felder

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Verse 1]
What, what, what, whatcha say, Mr. Clean?
I'm flagging you down for a misdemeanor
It must look different from your mezzanine
You got me, got me feeling out of touch, Hall & Oates
Push it out, wish me luck

[Pre-Chorus]
You got a way, you're messing with my faith
You're tryna paint a picture but you're running out of paint
You had your say 'til I took it away
Out of yours in my controlla

[Chorus]
I'm pushing 20, got no time for others (Pushing, pushing)
I'm pushing 20, got no time for others (Pushing, pushing)
Who ain't on the same wave, yeah, on the same page
Tryna tell me what to be, yeah, tell me what to think
I'm pushing 20, got no time for others (Pushing, pushing, pushing)
I'm pushing 20, got no time for others (Pushing, pushing, pushing)
Who ain't on the same wave, yeah, on the same page
Tryna tell me what to be, yeah, tell me what to think

[Verse 2]
I'm pushing 20, I ain't talking 'bout a Bimmer
And while you're wasting time, the money's in the meter
So I can start from scratch, make you a believer
Or I can just, da da da
Act like I don't give a, uh

[Pre-Chorus]
You got a way, you're messing with my faith
You're tryna paint a picture but you're running out of paint
You had your say 'til I took it away
Out of yours in my controlla

[Chorus]
I'm pushing 20, got no time for others (Pushing, pushing)
I'm pushing 20, got no time for others (Pushing, pushing)
Who ain't on the same wave, yeah, on the same page
Tryna tell me what to be, yeah, tell me what to think
I'm pushing 20, got no time for others (Pushing, pushing, pushing)
I'm pushing 20, got no time for others (Pushing, pushing, pushing)
Who ain't on the same wave, yeah, on the same page
Tryna tell me what to be, yeah, tell me what to think

[Bridge]
I got no time, I got no time
No, no, no, no rewind
No, no rewind, yeah
I got no time, I got no time (I got no time, no)
No, no, no, no rewind (No, no, no, no, no rewind, no)
No, no rewind

[Chorus]
I'm pushing 20, got no time for others (I'm pushing 20, babe)
I'm pushing 20, got no time for others (I'm pushing 20, babe)
Who ain't on the same wave, yeah, on the same page
Tryna tell me what to be, yeah, tell me what to think (Tell me what to be)
I'm pushing 20, got no time for others (I'm pushing, pushing, babe)
I'm pushing 20, got no time for others (You know it, know it, babe)
Who ain't on the same wave, yeah, on the same page
Tryna tell me what to be, yeah, tell me what to think

[Outro]
I got no time, I got no time
No, no, no, no rewind
No, no rewind, yeah (I got no)
I got no time, I got no time (I got no time, no)
No, no, no, no rewind (No, no, no, no rewind, no)
No, no rewind

You're welcome.❤️



All comments from YouTube:

@blogistuff4383

I really don't understand why she's isn't more popular 😐😐

@jowitaxx9161

Ikr

@SpookaySpctr

Jowita xx she’s gonna get more popular soon because of alan walker :D

@blogistuff4383

@@SpookaySpctr I hope so

@ariefrahmansyah742

its all about time dude

@karimatwa2666

just 1 question
why is billie eilish more popular

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@gluchie

I first listened to this song when I was 17. Now I’m turning 20 in a few months and this song means so much more to me now.

@flxffy_sxft

lol I'm 17 rn listening to this

@jessi-cat6302

Wooo

@mira9667

I first listened to it when I was 16, now I'm 18, gonna be 19 soon

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