In 2000, Sia signed to Sony Music's sub-label Dance Pool and released her second studio album, Healing Is Difficult, the following year. Displeased with the promotion of the record, she signed to Go! Beat and released her third studio album, Colour the Small One, in 2004. The project struggled to connect with a mainstream audience, and so Sia relocated to New York City in 2005 and began touring across the United States. She released her fourth and fifth studio releases, Some People Have Real Problems and We Are Born, in 2008 and 2010, respectively. She then took a hiatus from performing, during which she focused on songwriting for other artists. Her catalogue includes the successful collaborations "Titanium" (with David Guetta), "Diamonds" (with Rihanna) and "Wild Ones" (with Flo Rida).
In 2014, Sia released her sixth studio album 1000 Forms of Fear, which debuted at No 1 in the U.S. Billboard 200 and generated the top-ten breakthrough single "Chandelier" and a trilogy of music videos starring child dancer Maddie Ziegler. In 2016, she released her seventh studio album This Is Acting, which spawned her first Hot 100 number one single, "Cheap Thrills". The same year, Sia gave her Nostalgic for the Present Tour, which incorporated performance art elements. Sia has received an array of accolades, including ARIA Awards and an MTV Video Music Award.
Push
Sia Lyrics
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The image of me that you see
Is distorted, twisted, broken, fractured
Isolated miles out to sea
I don't want a separate place
I need to feel safe not thrown away away away away
(Push Push)
Of this box you put me in
(Push Push)
Push ow hot, push ow hot
(Push Push)
To find a label that fits me
I'm feeling good on a Wednesday with the sparkling thoughts
Help me unload the car ya ya ya
And so I push to close the door
Of the stall you've made for me to keep me away
And now we push, push to stand together
Because I am Lorde
Ya Ya Ya
Ya Ya Ya I am Lorde
I am Lorde Ya Ya Ya
Ya Ya Ya I am Lorde
Ya Ya Ya Ya Ya Ya
I am Lorde
Ya Ya Ya
The lyrics of Sia's song Push depict the struggles of an individual who feels isolated and confined to a predetermined box that society has placed them in. The opening line, "Feeling good on a Wednesday," gently introduces the notion that despite the character feeling confined, they do feel content in their current place. However, the character's image is "distorted, twisted, broken, fractured" indicating an internal conflict. The next lines, "Isolated miles out to sea/I don't want a separate place," suggest that the character is alone in their struggle and wants to find a way to feel secure while still being included in society.
The chorus of the song is the character reaching out and pushing against the walls that society has put up around them. They are pushing to find a label that fits them and make their place in society. The repetitions of "Push Push" in the chorus emphasize the action of pushing to break free of the confines that have been set for them.
In the bridge of the song, the character asks for help. "Help me unload the car ya ya ya/And so I push to close the door." Here, the character needs support to push back against the constraints that society has put upon them.
Overall, "Push" is a metaphor for pushing against the societal confines that keep individuals from being fully embraced for who they are. Sia's lyrics do an excellent job of conveying the struggle of the character and the determination they possess to break down the walls and be acknowledged for their true selves.
Line by Line Meaning
Feeling good on a Wednesday
Despite the challenges I face, I'm having a good day today.
The image of me that you see
The way that you perceive me is not the full picture of who I am.
Is distorted, twisted, broken, fractured
Your perception of me is flawed and incomplete, making it difficult for us to connect.
Isolated miles out to sea
I feel completely alone and disconnected from others, like I'm stranded at sea.
I don't want a separate place
I don't want to be segregated from others, I want to belong and feel included.
I need to feel safe not thrown away away away away
I need to feel secure and valued, not marginalized and discarded.
And I will push (push) to tear down the walls
I'm determined to break down the barriers that divide and isolate us from each other.
(Push Push)
I am committed to this goal and will work hard to achieve it.
Of this box you put me in
I refuse to be confined to the limited expectations and stereotypes that others have set for me.
Push ow hot, push ow hot
I'm pushing through the pain and discomfort of challenging the status quo.
To find a label that fits me
I want the freedom to define myself on my own terms, not be defined by others.
I'm feeling good on a Wednesday with the sparkling thoughts
I'm feeling hopeful and optimistic today, with a clear vision of what I want to achieve.
Help me unload the car ya ya ya
I need someone to help me carry the burden of challenging the norms and expectations that hold me back.
And so I push to close the door
I'm actively working to shut out the negative influences and negativity that try to bring me down.
Of the stall you've made for me to keep me away
I reject the limitations and constraints that others have tried to impose on me, and refuse to be held back any longer.
And now we push, push to stand together
I'm calling on others to join me in breaking down the walls that divide us, and to work together towards a more inclusive future.
Because I am Lorde
I am confident in my identity and my ability to make a positive impact in the world.
Ya Ya Ya
I am vocalizing my power and my determination to succeed.
Ya Ya Ya I am Lorde
I am proud of who I am and refuse to let anyone bring me down.
Ya Ya Ya Ya Ya Ya
My message is clear and consistent, and I won't back down in the face of resistance.
I am Lorde
I am an individual with my own unique perspective and experiences, and I refuse to be silenced or marginalized.
Ya Ya Ya
I am confident and determined to succeed, no matter what challenges come my way.
Contributed by Anna Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Sia - Push - Lyrics
Feeling good on a Wednesday
The image of me that you see
Is distorted, twisted, broken, fractured
Isolated miles out to sea
I don't want a separate place
I need to feel safe
Not thrown away, away, away, away
And I will push (push)
To tear down the walls
(Push, push)
Of this box you put me in
'Cause you don't understand
(Push, push)
Push, ow hot, push, ow hot
(Push, push)
To find a label that fits me
I'm feeling good on a Wednesday
With sparkling thoughts
Help me unload the car, ya ya ya
And so I push to close the door
Of the stall you've made for me to keep me away
And now we push, push, to stand together
Because I am Lorde, ya ya ya
Ya ya ya, I am Lorde
I am Lorde, ya ya ya
Ya ya ya, I am Lorde
Ya ya ya, ya ya ya
I am Lorde
Ya ya ya
@sss3054
Randy is such a good singer.😂
@LadySamurai88
ʙʟᴇss ᴍʏ sᴄᴏᴘᴇ sia was my favorite but now Randy Marsh is my favorite singer 😂
@wannestirions1264
It's based on the singer Lorde not sia
@jesuswalks_barefoot4231
Hahahahaha
@dionknight216
@@wannestirions1264 In the story, Randy is Lorde singing this, but it's actually Sia singing it in real life.
@iaminpain2594
Ayyyy
@verdatum
If Sia ever performed this live, I would almost certainly die.
@qonthaar6024
Bruh i would cry!
@ayrproductions
Or if Lorde did.
@Maxwellblynch1991
The YA,ya,Ya gets me every time 😂