Push Play
Zedd Lyrics
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You're making up stories of your own.
Little bits of white paper,
In pockets deeper than you know.
You painted black upon the whitest lies
You've seen them fall, you have seen them rise,
You painted black upon the whitest lies, lies, your lies.
Push play, stop rewind
You drown your heroes in red wine.
Push play, stop rewind,
You drown your heroes in red wine.
Push play, stop rewind
You drown your heroes in red wine.
Push play, stop rewind.
You painted black upon the whitest lies
You've seen them fall, you have seen them rise,
You painted black upon the whitest lies, lies, your lies.
Push play, stop rewind
You drown your heroes in red wine.
Push play, stop rewind,
You drown your heroes in red wine.
Close enough to see your hands sneaking out of his embrace
Paper thin, whispering, breaking in
You painted black upon the whitest lies
You've seen them fall, you have seen them rise,
You painted black upon the whitest lies, lies, your lies.
Push play, stop rewind
You drown your heroes in red wine.Push play, stop rewind,
You drown your heroes in red wine.
Push play, stop rewind
You drown your heroes in red wine.
Push play, stop rewind,
You drown your heroes in red wine.
Push play, stop rewind
Push play, stop rewind
You drown your heroes in red wine.
Push play, stop rewind
The song Push Play by Zedd is a powerful and emotional piece that speaks about the lies and betrayals in a relationship. The opening lines set the tone for the entire song, as the singer describes the impact of his words upon his partner's face. The second line implies that she is making up stories of her own, indicating that there are communication barriers between the two.
The mention of little bits of white paper in their pockets indicates secrets kept and hidden from each other. The next line, "You painted black upon the whitest lies," refers to the partner's lies and deceit, which is causing the relationship to deteriorate. The lines "Push play, stop rewind, You drown your heroes in red wine" can be interpreted as a representation of self-destructive behavior and the attempt to drown their problems in alcohol.
The final lines of the song describe the singer's emotional state, as he is close enough to see his partner's sneaking hands, and he realizes that he has been given white lies. The repetition of the phrase "push play, stop rewind" implies that the singer is caught in a continuous cycle of trying to understand their relationship, and the ultimate realization that it may be impossible. Overall, Push Play is a powerful song about the consequences of lies and betrayal in a relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
With my words, across your face,
I used my words to tell you something uncomfortable or painful, making you react and revealing your true thoughts.
You're making up stories of your own.
Instead of acknowledging my words, you're creating false narratives to justify your actions.
Little bits of white paper, in pockets deeper than you know.
Your lies are like hidden pieces of paper, concealed in your pockets, and even you can't fully fathom the extent of your deception.
You painted black upon the whitest lies,
You twisted the truth and made it sinister by distorting the facts and adding your own malice to it.
You've seen them fall, you have seen them rise,
You've witnessed your own lies crumble and also prosper at times.
Push play, stop rewind
You keep repeating the same mistakes and actions, never really moving forward.
You drown your heroes in red wine.
You use alcohol or other vices to cope with your problems, but ultimately it's a destructive behavior that ruins what you hold dear.
Close enough to see your hands sneaking out of his embrace
I'm close enough to observe your unfaithfulness and your attempts to conceal it.
Paper thin, whispering, breaking in
Your excuses and explanations for your actions are weak and flimsy, not holding up to scrutiny.
Push play, stop rewind
You keep repeating the same behavior over and over, never learning or improving.
Push play, stop rewind
You keep repeating the same behavior over and over, never learning or improving.
Push play, stop rewind
You keep repeating the same behavior over and over, never learning or improving.
You drown your heroes in red wine.
You use alcohol or other vices to cope with your problems, but ultimately it's a destructive behavior that ruins what you hold dear.
Push play, stop rewind
You keep repeating the same behavior over and over, never learning or improving.
Push play, stop rewind
You keep repeating the same behavior over and over, never learning or improving.
Push play, stop rewind
You keep repeating the same behavior over and over, never learning or improving.
Push play, stop rewind
You keep repeating the same behavior over and over, never learning or improving.
Push play, stop rewind
You keep repeating the same behavior over and over, never learning or improving.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Miriam Bryant, Victor Niclas Sebastian Raadstroem
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@masonblackhawk2005
The first Zedd song I ever remember hearing was Stay the Night in Sept 2012 and didn't know it was him. I knew it was Haley Williams singing, so I just thought it was a new Paramore song. The radio played it less than five times. Fast forward to August 2014, I'm working at an organic cafe in Orangeburg, SC and listening to KIIS 102.7 FM out of Los Angeles on iheartradio and Stay the Night comes on. I look at my phone and it says Zedd, I automatically get iheartradio to build me the Zedd channel.
My favorite Zedd songs in order are:
Find You
Stay the Night
Clarity
Want You to Know
Spectrum
Push Play
@woah.amazing7202
Best songs of Zedd :
Push Play
Find You
Clarity
Stay the night
Spectrum
Oh ok I think ALL Zedd's songs are the best 3
@Valkyrie0816
Agree XD
@mrApacolypse99
Hourglass tho
@DemRizzo
Hourglass, Stache, Follow you Down, Epos, Lost at Sea, Breakin' a Sweat Remix and also the Rude Remix are Zedd's best songs as well. Oh well, I guess they all are his best songs xD
@keneilsmall6176
:p
@kizzler6
Miriam Bryant made Push Play.. Zedd made it a remix but only featured Miriam.
@fulviomaiorani6568
when zedd' s beat drops __ omfg is fantastic ( 2:50 )
@bubblebarnacles
Zedd is by far my favourite artist currently. While most artists find one hook and replay it the whole song only changing the octave zedd's music completely changes throughout the song. At one point it can be slow and interesting and the next fast and fun. It's almost hard to keep up I love it!
@TwizTwizz4
Well said!
@MrSkyzel
I love artist's who do that. Check out Savant as well, he does the same. However I agree that Zedd is an amazing artist. ^.^