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Jason Mackie (Guitar, Backing Vocals)
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Push Back
another cynthia Lyrics
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A break up when you thought you were free
I'm gonna push back cause you always push on me
And when you fall down, you'll see the ground I see
And I know you'll enjoy being alone
Dealing with mistakes you know you don't want to own so point your finger,
I wont be there to see
Past I've always turned aside
Don't want to walk away, not this time
Trace back, the way we done some things
Trace back the hell that it can bring
Bored of regret and late night drinks
Live up to my own opinion of me
I made my baby cry, those stupid recycled lies
Past I've always turned aside
Don't want to walk away, not this time
So maybe the dice landed on me
Sometimes life deals what you wouldn't think
So I pushed back without taking a look to see
And when you fell down I saw the ground you see
I know you didn't enjoy being alone
Dealing with places that you could not call home
But you chose better things to believe
I made my baby cry, those stupid recycled lies
Past I've always turned aside
Don't want to walk away, not this time
The lyrics of "Push Back" by Cynthia express the idea of empowerment and taking a stand against a toxic relationship. The opening lines, "Wake up where you don't want to be, A break up when you thought you were free," suggest a sense of being trapped in a situation that is unwanted and unexpected. The chorus, "I'm gonna push back cause you always push on me, And when you fall down, you'll see the ground I see," shows the singer's determination to push back against the person who is pushing on her.
The second verse, "Trace back, the way we done some things, Trace back the hell that it can bring, Bored of regret and late night drinks, Live up to my own opinion of me," indicates that the singer is reflecting on the past and recognizing the negative effects of the relationship on her life. She wants to move on from these mistakes and live according to her own opinions and values.
The bridge, "So maybe the dice landed on me, Sometimes life deals what you wouldn't think, So I pushed back without taking a look to see, And when you fell down I saw the ground you see," suggests that sometimes in life, we are dealt unfavorable circumstances, but we must still take a stand and push back against them. Finally, the lyrics end with a sense of hope and growth, "But you chose better things to believe."
Overall, "Push Back" is a song about standing up for oneself and refusing to be pushed around in a toxic relationship. It encourages listeners to reflect on their relationships and value their self-worth.
Line by Line Meaning
Wake up where you don't want to be
Starting the day in an unwanted place
A break up when you thought you were free
Freed from a relationship, only to find out it ended painfully
I'm gonna push back cause you always push on me
Reacting to someone constantly pushing their agenda
And when you fall down, you'll see the ground I see
Empathizing with the pain someone feels after they hit rock bottom
And I know you'll enjoy being alone
Aware that someone values solitude over company
Dealing with mistakes you know you don't want to own so point your finger,
Blaming others for one's own mistakes instead of owning them
I wont be there to see
Not wanting to witness such behavior
Trace back, the way we done some things
Looking back at past actions
Trace back the hell that it can bring
Recognizing the consequences of past actions
Bored of regret and late night drinks
Tired of dwelling in regret and using alcohol to cope
Live up to my own opinion of me
Valuing one's self-worth over the opinions of others
So maybe the dice landed on me
Possibly being dealt a difficult hand in life
Sometimes life deals what you wouldn't think
Life can be unpredictable
So I pushed back without taking a look to see
Reacting impulsively without considering the situation
And when you fell down I saw the ground you see
Understanding someone's point of view after experiencing their struggle
I know you didn't enjoy being alone
Sympathizing with someone's feelings of loneliness
Dealing with places that you could not call home
Struggling to feel at home in various environments
But you chose better things to believe
Choosing to believe in better things despite hardship
I made my baby cry, those stupid recycled lies
Regretting causing emotional pain by repeating past mistakes
Past I've always turned aside
Avoiding facing the consequences of past actions
Don't want to walk away, not this time
Not wanting to leave a situation despite difficulties
Contributed by Sarah K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.