On June 2nd, 2010, The Front Bottoms released a 6-track album entitled "Slow Dance to Soft Rock".
On March 8th, 2011, the band announced they have completed work on their forthcoming new mini-album, "Grip 'N' Tie". This EP was cancelled upon signing to Bar/None Records and combined with "Slow Dance to Soft Rock" to make their self titled debut full-length album, which was released on September 6, 2011. Their second album "Talon of the Hawk" was released on May 21, 2013 and led to the addition of two new members, Tom Warren (bass), and Ciaran O’Donnel (keys, trumpet, guitar) to play alongside Brian Sella and Matt Uychich.
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Push-Ups
The Front Bottoms Lyrics
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Trying to get used to
That awkward feeling inside that comes with standing next to you
They'll ask me are you okay
And I will say yes and walk away
But I've been reading all the signs
And it's not looking good for me
Cause I will never have the balls and I will never grow the nerve
You are so beautiful to everyone around you
The only reason for the push-ups is the fact I know, I can't support you
If you wanna know why, I'm not sleeping tonight
It's because I'm scared you will never know
All the reasons why, I'm about to cry
The way I feel inside, the way I feel in
Bullshit conversations, won't last long
Cause you won't fake them, can't last long cause you got took away
Sitting by myself your better off with some one else
It would have helped if i knew what to say
Knew what to say, if I knew what to say
If you wanna know why, I'm not sleeping tonight
It's because I'm scared you will never know
All the reasons why, I'm about to cry
The way I feel inside, the way I feel in
I can't let you leave
I won't let you leave
Tonight's not his night
You're staying with me
You're so beautiful to every one around you
The only reason for the push-ups is the fact i know i can't support you
If you wanna know why, I'm not sleeping tonight
It's because I'm scared you will never know
All the reasons why, I'm about to cry
The way I feel inside, the way I feel inside
The Front Bottoms’ song "Push-Ups" is a story about unrequited love and the fear of rejection. The singer is trying to come to terms with the fact that he may never be brave enough to act on his feelings for the person he is standing next to. Throughout the song, he struggles with the awkwardness he feels when he's around this person, and worries that he will never have the nerve to tell them the truth about how much he cares for them. The lyrics capture the intense emotions of someone who is in love but is afraid to take a chance.
The singer goes on to express his fear of losing this person to someone else, as he feels he can never live up to how beautiful they are in the eyes of others. The singer also seems to have trouble expressing his emotions to this person and suggests that their conversations are not very meaningful. Despite all this, the singer can't bear the thought of losing this person, and begs them to stay with him.
Overall, "Push-Ups" is a heartfelt song that captures the fear, anxiety, and uncertainty that often comes with being in love. The song's lyrics are vivid and raw, and the melody matches the emotional intensity of the lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't mind me I'm only
I'm just trying to blend in
Trying to get used to
Getting accustomed to
That awkward feeling inside that comes with standing next to you
Feeling nervous when I'm around you
They'll ask me are you okay
People will ask if I'm alright
And I will say yes and walk away
I'll pretend everything is fine and leave
But I've been reading all the signs
I've been paying attention to everything
And it's not looking good for me
It's not a good situation for me
Cause I will never have the balls and I will never grow the nerve
I don't have the courage to make a move
To go driving at full speed, crash head first into the curb
To take a risk and face the consequences
You are so beautiful to everyone around you
Others see you as attractive
The only reason for the push-ups is the fact I know, I can't support you
I'm doing push-ups because I know I'm not strong enough to help you
If you wanna know why, I'm not sleeping tonight
If you're wondering why I can't sleep
It's because I'm scared you will never know
I'm afraid you'll never understand
All the reasons why, I'm about to cry
Why I'm on the verge of tears
The way I feel inside, the way I feel in
My internal emotions
Bullshit conversations, won't last long
Small talk won't go far
Cause you won't fake them, can't last long cause you got took away
You won't pretend, it won't last because you'll be taken away
Sitting by myself your better off with some one else
If I'm alone, you're better off spending time with someone else
It would have helped if i knew what to say
If only I knew the right words to say
Knew what to say, if I knew what to say
If I had the right words to express myself
I can't let you leave
I can't bear to see you go
I won't let you leave
I won't allow you to go
Tonight's not his night
Tonight is our night
You're staying with me
You're spending the night with me
If you wanna know why, I'm not sleeping tonight
If you're wondering why I'm up all night
It's because I'm scared you will never know
I'm afraid you'll never understand
All the reasons why, I'm about to cry
Why I'm on the verge of tears
The way I feel inside, the way I feel inside
My internal emotions
Contributed by Victoria F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@calmfulspider
I wish they would remake this song and put it on spotify. The lyrics are some of my favorite front bottoms lyrics.
@pkfirematt
New EP that has more than it hurts you is being released so let's hope this song is on their list too :^)
@TheSebastiantorres99
Beautiful
@rowan-priince1860
I feel like there’s a Venn diagram that could be made with old Twenty one pilots (like 2010 stuff) and old Front Bottoms
@eibhen
no because agree
@dogman6687
Dont ruin TFB for me 😭
@Y3LL0WT13
so like regional at best and vessel era meets i hate my friends and my grandma vs pneumonia
@user-kx5bn7ys4m
Littleraly on the run and go
@asteroidesesteroides
How many push-ups can you do?
@deadinside3398
like 2