Push
Sarah McLachlan Lyrics


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Every time I look at you, the world just melts away
All my troubles, all my fears, dissolve in your affection
You've seen me at my weakest, but you take me as I am
And when I fall, you offer me a softer place to land

You stay the course, you hold the line, you keep it all together
You're the one true thing I know I can believe in
You're all the things that I desire, you save me, you complete me
You're the one true thing I know I can believe

I get mad so easy but you give me room to breathe
No matter what I say or do 'cause you're too good to fight about it
Even when I have to push, just to see how far you'll go
You won't stoop down to battle but you never turn to go

You stay the course, you hold the line, you keep it all together
You're the one true thing I know I can believe in
You're all the things that I desire, you save me, you complete me
You're the one true thing I know I can believe

Your love is just the antidote when nothing else can cure me
There are times I cant decide when I can't tell up from down
You make me feel less crazy when otherwise I'd drown
But you pick me up and brush me off and tell me I'm okay
Sometimes that's just what we need to get us through the day

You stay the course, you hold the line, you keep it all together
You're the one true thing I know I can believe in
You're all the things that I desire, you save me, you complete me
You're the one true thing I know I can believe





You stay the course, you hold the line, you keep it all together
You're the one true thing I know I can believe in

Overall Meaning

In Sarah McLachlan's song Push, the lyrics illustrate the depth of love and trust she has for the person she is addressing. From the very first line, she notes how looking at this person can make the rest of the world melt away, demonstrating how consumed she can be in their presence. The lyrics continue to express how this person is the one true thing she knows she can believe in, highlighting the trust and stability that exists between them. Despite her flaws and weaknesses, this person takes her as she is, offering her a place to land and giving her room to breathe, showcasing the unconditional love that exists between them.


The chorus repeats the sentiment of this person staying the course, holding the line, and keeping it all together, which is a reassuring reminder of the strength and consistency of their relationship. She notes how this person is everything she desires and how they save and complete her, again highlighting the immense love and trust that exists between them. The bridge further emphasizes how their love can be a cure for anything that ails her and how this person makes her feel less crazy when times are tough. The overall message of ‘Push’ is the profound love and trust Sarah has for this person, knowing that they will always be there for her through thick and thin.


Line by Line Meaning

Every time I look at you, the world just melts away
When I look at you, all my troubles and fears dissolve in your affection.


You've seen me at my weakest, but you take me as I am
You have seen me at my lowest points, but you accept me for who I am.


And when I fall, you offer me a softer place to land
When I stumble, you are always there to help me get back up and provide me comfort.


You stay the course, you hold the line, you keep it all together
You are always dependable, keeping everything on track and holding everything together.


You're the one true thing I know I can believe in
You are the only thing that I can trust and have faith in wholeheartedly.


You're all the things that I desire, you save me, you complete me
You possess all the qualities that I admire and you are the one who rescues me and makes me feel whole.


I get mad so easy but you give me room to breathe
I have a short temper, but you respect my space and allow me to calm down.


No matter what I say or do 'cause you're too good to fight about it
No matter what I say or do, you never argue back because you are too mature to engage in conflict.


Even when I have to push, just to see how far you'll go
Sometimes I purposely try to test you to see how much you will tolerate and put up with, but you never back down.


You won't stoop down to battle but you never turn to go
You never engage in petty arguments, but you never abandon me either.


Your love is just the antidote when nothing else can cure me
When nothing else can help me, your love has the power to cure me.


There are times I cant decide when I can't tell up from down
There are moments when I feel lost and confused, unsure of what to do.


You make me feel less crazy when otherwise I'd drown
You make me feel sane and rational when everything else seems chaotic and overwhelming.


But you pick me up and brush me off and tell me I'm okay
You comfort me and reassure me that everything is going to be alright.


Sometimes that's just what we need to get us through the day
Sometimes all we need is a little bit of encouragement to make it through the tough times.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Sarah McLachlan

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This will surely make you cry! Everyone can identify with this song! Hear it you won't regret it. And maybe you'll remember!

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