The Presets have been one of the biggest indie bands for the past few years in Australia, touring with and supporting many well known bands such as Daft Punk, 2 Many DJ's and Ladytron. Their first LP Blow up combines electro, rock, techno, pop and a handful of other genres together in a seamless manner. Their second album, Apocalypso, was released on 12 April 2008. The album was a commercial and critical success, winning the ARIA Awards for "Best Dance Release" and "Album of the Year" that year.
Push
The Presets Lyrics
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Push
Push
Push
Don't stop
Baby, baby, baby, baby, baby, baby, baby
Trapped in a party
Party, party, party, party, party, party, party, party, party, party, party, party, baby
Push
Push
Push
Push
In regards to what you said
It make up your contribution
But know some things to think about
In regards to what you said
We don't need no explanation
Just need some time to think about it
Very good, so clever
Can't get myself together
Refuse to complicate though
I need this more than ever
But in regards to what you said
Please give my response to everybody
Don't stop
Baby, baby, baby, baby, baby, baby, baby, baby
Won't stop
Baby, baby, baby, baby, baby, baby, baby, baby
I can't stop
Baby, baby, baby, baby, baby, baby, baby, baby
Trapped in a party
Non-stop
Party, party, party, party, party, party, party, party
In response to what you did
An impressive operation
Give us some things to think about
In response to what you did
We don't need no explanation
Just need some time to live it a little bit
Very good, so clever
Can't get myself together
Refuse to complicate though
I need this more than ever
But in regards to what you said
Please give my response to everybody
Don't stop
Baby, baby, baby, baby, baby, baby, baby, baby
Won't stop
Baby, baby, baby, baby, baby, baby, baby, baby
I can't stop
Baby, baby, baby, baby, baby, baby, baby, baby
Trapped in a party
Non-stop
Party, party, party, party, party, party, party, party
Push
Push
Push
Push
Don't stop
Trapped in a party
Non-stop
Don't stop
Baby, baby, baby, baby, baby, baby, baby, baby
Won't stop
Baby, baby, baby, baby, baby, baby, baby, baby
I can't stop
Baby, baby, baby, baby, baby, baby, baby, baby
Trapped in a party
Non-stop
Party, party, party, party, party, party, party, party
The Presets's song "Push" talks about being trapped in a party, with the repetition of the word "party" driving the idea home. The singer seems to be grappling with the experiences they've had and the conversations they've had at the party, with lines like "In regards to what you said/It makes up your contribution." The lyrics suggest that the singer is thinking deeply about the interactions they've had, but also reveling in the party environment, as shown by the repeated "baby, baby, baby" lines.
The lyrics also talk about needing time to think things through and live a little bit, rather than simply accepting explanations or contributing more thinking to the mix. The singer seems to be calling for more time to be given to processing things rather than just moving on to the next thing, as shown by the lines "We don't need no explanation/Just need some time to live it a little bit."
Overall, the song seems to be about the confusing and exhilarating experience of being in a party scene, where there are multiple ideas and voices competing for attention, but also the need for deeper thinking and reflection outside of the party environment.
Line by Line Meaning
Push
Repeatedly urging to continue on
Don't stop
Encouraging to keep going
Baby, baby, baby, baby, baby, baby, baby
Emphasizing the singer's attention or focus on something
Trapped in a party
Feeling stuck or overwhelmed in a social situation or lifestyle
Non-stop
Continuing without breaks or interruptions
Party, party, party, party, party, party, party, party, party, party, party, party, baby
Emphasizing the repeated, ongoing nature of the 'party' or social scene
In regards to what you said
Acknowledging a previous conversation or statement
It make up your contribution
Implying that the other person's statement had significance or weight
But know some things to think about
Suggesting that there are additional considerations or implications that need to be taken into account
We don't need no explanation
Rejecting the need for further clarification
Just need some time to think about it
Requesting space or time to process and evaluate a situation or idea
Very good, so clever
Sarcastically expressing admiration or approval
Can't get myself together
Feeling disorganized or unable to focus
Refuse to complicate though
Desiring simplicity or clarity in a situation, even if it means going against convention or expectations
I need this more than ever
Emphasizing the value or importance of the current situation or experience
Please give my response to everybody
Requesting that a message be conveyed or communicated to others
Contributed by Adam F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Intestines
I remember these songs when I was little love this
Daniel Rodriguez
Wow this is sooog good!
Delonix Dean
My Favourite from the Album.
Dead On Arrival
We've always been fans of Modular, and we've VJ'd for many of their bands at festivals (hired by the festivals not Modular). Whenever we reach-out to Modular to do VJing or make Music Videos we never hear anything back. It's like writing to YouTube or something... One-way communication channels.
Uranio273
easy: i love it!
See Ed Run
Great chune!
Angel R.
YES!!!!!!!!!!
Mario Longhi
effe it, imma liking it...
Tomislav Caklec
Wooo hoooooooo!
slinkyandsnudis
It's a fine song, but it needs video. C'mon, throw us a bone, that's what we do, make great music videos cheaply. It's really easy to go to Modular parties but its really hard to get them to email you back, we just want to make amazing music videos for people for very little payout, give us a chance.