The track "Be Alone Tonight" comes from the School Daze soundtrack.
Push
Tisha Campbell Lyrics
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Push, you've got to push
(C'mon now)
Push (you've got to)
Push it 'til you get it right
Push (C'mon now)
Push (Oh baby)
Work it all nite
What I need is a man to hold me tight
Give me tender loving all though the night
One with experience who knows how to please
Drop to my knees and I'll fulfill your fantasies
I'm so tired of all the silly games
All the [?] lovers that just can't hang
Keep coming up short excuse is lame
Don't worry baby, I ain't giving you names
Come and take my hand, let's have some fun
[?] feel the heat or feel you run
This thing is hot and for no other
[?] brother, I need an overtime lover)
Push it (that's the name of this jam)
Push it (Its a body slam)
Push it ('Til we get it right)
Push it (That's what I like)
Push it (Rock it nonstop)
Push it (til we reach to the top)
Push it (A little bit more)
(Or you're out the door)
In Tisha Campbell's song Push, the artist is expressing her desire for a man who can fulfill her needs and desires intimately. She's tired of playing games and wants a man with experience who knows how to please her. She paints an explicitly playful image of the kind of man she's looking for, suggesting that she needs someone who can push her to reach her peak and leave her feeling fulfilled.
The chorus of the song emphasizes this desire for a man who can push her, both physically and emotionally. Campbell sings "Push, you've got to push" repeatedly, urging her partner to work harder to satisfy her. She also talks about the physical aspects of sex, saying that she wants someone who can "rock it nonstop" and take her to the top.
Overall, the lyrics to Push are about sexual desire and the need for intense physical and emotional pleasure in a relationship. Campbell's confident and playful delivery adds to the sensual nature of the song, making it a fun and empowering track.
Line by Line Meaning
Push, you've got to push
Encouraging the listener to make an effort
Push it 'til you get it right
Keep trying until you achieve success
Work it all nite
Work hard for extended hours
What I need is a man to hold me tight
Yearning for a romantic partner
Give me tender loving all though the night
Wanting affection and intimacy throughout the night
One with experience who knows how to please
Desiring a partner who is skilled at satisfying her
Drop to my knees and I'll fulfill your fantasies
Willing to fulfill her partner's sexual desires
I'm so tired of all the silly games
Frustrated with frivolous and unserious romantic relationships
All the [?] lovers that just can't hang
Fed up with lovers who cannot meet her expectations
Keep coming up short excuse is lame
Their excuses for not fulfilling her needs are weak and unsatisfactory
Don't worry baby, I ain't giving you names
She won't publicly shame her former lovers
Come and take my hand, let's have some fun
Inviting her new partner to enjoy themselves with her
[?] feel the heat or feel you run
She would rather feel her passion or dismiss her partner
This thing is hot and for no other
Her sexual desire is intense and unique
[?] brother, I need an overtime lover)
She needs a partner who can keep up with her sexual stamina
Push it (that's the name of this jam)
Emphasizing the theme of the song
Push it (Its a body slam)
Making a reference to wrestling and the impact of the song
Push it ('Til we get it right)
Keep striving for success
Push it (That's what I like)
She enjoys working hard to achieve what she wants
Push it (Rock it nonstop)
Enticing the listener to keep going with the song's rhythm
Push it (til we reach to the top)
Continue striving towards success
Push it (A little bit more)
Keep pushing even if she's tired
(Or you're out the door)
The alternative is to leave if not willing to continue pushing
Contributed by Reagan M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.