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Push
The Cure Lyrics
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Push him away
No, no, no, no, no, no
Don't let him stay
He gets inside to stare at her
The seeping mouth, the mouth that knows
The secret you, always you
Smear this man across the walls
Like strawberries and cream
It's the only way, it's the only way to be
It's the only way to be, yeah
Ow
Exactly the same clean room
Exactly the same clean bed
But I've stayed away too long this time
And I've got too big to fit this time
The lyrics to The Cure's song Push express a powerful message about trying to resist the temptation of a dangerous person who can cause harm. The opening lines "Go go go, Push him away, No no no, Don't let him stay" immediately convey a sense of urgency and the need to take action. The singer is encouraging someone to push this person away and not let them stay, hinting that this person is not good for them.
The second verse continues to describe the danger of this person, suggesting that they are intrusive and have a way of getting inside and staring at their prey. The lines "The seeping mouth, The mouth that knows, The secret you, Always you" suggest that this person has some kind of knowledge or power over their victim. The singer then offers a solution to this problem, suggesting that they "smear this man across the walls like strawberries and cream." This violent image suggests that the only way to deal with this person is to eliminate them completely.
The final verse talks about the singer's personal experience with this dangerous person, implying that they have stayed away from them for too long and may not be able to resist them this time. The line "And I've got too big to fit this time" suggests that the singer may have grown too comfortable or confident, and may not be able to resist the temptation of this person. Overall, the lyrics to Push convey a message about the dangers of certain people and the need to resist their influence in our lives.
Line by Line Meaning
Go go go
Encouraging oneself to move away from something unpleasant
Push him away
Fight against something that's bothering oneself
No no no
Denying someone something that they are demanding
Don't let him stay
Avoiding someone's presence
He gets inside to stare at her
He infiltrates her mind to intimidate her
The seeping mouth
A gaping mouth that allows entry to one's secrets
The mouth that knows
A mouth that possesses knowledge of one's secrets
The secret you
The hidden part of oneself
Always you
Forever your secret self
A smile to hide the fear away
A forced smile to conceal one's fear
Oh smear this man across the walls
To obliterate the presence of the man who creates fear
Like strawberries and cream
Completely and effectively
Its the only way to be
Only this can protect oneself
Exactly the same clean room
A room that is neat and organized
Exactly the same clean bed
A bed that is well-made and perfect
But I've stayed away too long this time
Avoided confronting the man for too long
And I've got too big to fit this time
The situation has escalated beyond one's capability to handle it
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Robert James Smith
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