Pusher
Shapeshifters The Lyrics
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No rest, can't sleep, my heart feels weak.
I have the tendency to totally depend on you, it ain't right.
I know I need to give it up.
I have the tendency to totally depend on you, it ain't right.
I know I need to give it up.
Pusher for my love, pusher for my love.
Flows through my blood, what you give, baby, I can't get enough.
I'm hooked, all fired up, aching and waiting for your tender touch.
I have the tendency to totally depend on you, it ain't right.
I know I need to give it up.
I have the tendency to totally depend on you, it ain't right.
I know I need to give it up.
Pusher for my love, pusher for my love.
I can't get enough, pusher for my love.
Pusher for my love, hungry for that drug.
I can't get enough, pusher for my love.
Pusher pusher pusher for my love, pusher pusher pusher for my love.
Pusher pusher pusher for my love, pusher pusher pusher for my love.
Pusher for my love, pusher for my love.
I can't get enough, pusher for my love.
Pusher for my love, hungry for that drug.
I can't get enough, pusher for my love.
Just keep on pushing that love.
The lyrics of "Pusher" by Shapeshifters The describe an addictive, all-consuming love that the singer knows is not healthy but can't resist. The first verse sets the scene of someone who is exhausted and depleted, unable to function without the love of the person they are addressing. Despite knowing that this dependence is unhealthy, the singer can't help but crave more of it. The chorus uses the metaphor of a drug pusher to describe the way that this love flows through the singer's veins, giving them a high that they can't get enough of. The repetition of the lines "pusher for my love" and "I can't get enough" emphasize this addictive quality.
The second verse reinforces this idea of addiction, describing the singer as "hooked" and "aching and waiting" for their lover's touch. The repetition of the line "I have the tendency to totally depend on you, it ain't right / I know I need to give it up" shows that the singer is aware of the problem but feels powerless to overcome it. The song ends with a repetition of the chorus, emphasizing the idea that the singer is willing to do anything to keep getting their fix of this all-consuming love.
Overall, "Pusher" explores the idea of love as an addiction or a drug, using vivid language and repetition to create a sense of urgency and irresistible longing.
Line by Line Meaning
Can't talk, won't eat, tired eyes, can't see.
I am so consumed by my addiction to you that it's affecting my physical health and even my ability to communicate.
No rest, can't sleep, my heart feels weak.
I'm staying up all night thinking about you, and it's taking a toll on my emotional well-being.
I have the tendency to totally depend on you, it ain't right.
I am aware that my level of dependence on you is unhealthy and I need to break free from it.
I know I need to give it up.
I am acknowledging that I need to let go of this addictive love and move on.
Pusher for my love, pusher for my love.
You are the one who feeds my addictive tendencies, like a drug pusher, but with love.
Flows through my blood, what you give, baby, I can't get enough.
Your love is like a drug that has become a part of my very being, and I can't get enough of it.
I'm hooked, all fired up, aching and waiting for your tender touch.
I am so hooked on your love that I am constantly craving it, and the anticipation of being with you is painful.
Pusher for my love, hungry for that drug.
I am still seeking out your love, even though I know it's not good for me, like a hungry addict seeking their next fix.
Just keep on pushing that love.
Despite everything, I'm still pleading with you to keep giving me your love, even though it's tearing me apart.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JENNA GIBBONS, MAX LOKE LINUS REICH, SIMON LEE MARLIN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@levisnir
What a wonderful throwback! Excellent, long forgotten tune.