Push
Matchbox Twenty
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She said "I don't know if I've ever been good enough I'm a little bit rusty, and I think my head is caving in And I don't know if I've ever been really loved By a hand that's touched me, and I feel like something's gonna give And I'm a little bit angry" Well, this ain't over No not here, not while I still need you around You don't owe me, we might change Yeah we just might feel good I wanna push you around Well I will, well I will I wanna push you down Well I will, well I will I wanna take you for granted I wanna take you for granted Yeah, well I will She said "I don't know why you ever would lie to me Like I'm a little untrusting when I think that the truth is gonna hurt ya And I don't know why you couldn't just stay with me You couldn't stand to be near me when my face don't seem to want to shine 'Cause it's a little bit dirty" Well, don't just stand there Say nice things to me 'Cause I've been cheated, I've been wronged And you, you don't know me I can't change, I won't do anything at all I wanna push you around Well I will, well I will I wanna push you down Well I will, well I will I wanna take you for granted I wanna take you for granted Yeah, well I will Oh, but don't bowl me over Just wait a minute, well I kinda fell apart Things get so crazy, crazy Don't rush this baby Don't rush this baby, baby, baby I wanna push you around Well I will, well I will I wanna push you down Well I will, well I will I wanna take you for granted I wanna take you, take you Yeah, well I will, I will, I will, I will, yeah Well I will, I will, I will, yeah Push you around I wanna push you around Well I will
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Written by: Matthew Michael Serletic, Robert Thomas
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Round Hill Music Big Loud Songs
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12 facts about this song
Band Formation"Push" is recorded by the American rock band Matchbox Twenty which was formed in Florida in 1995.
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Debut Album"Push" is from their debut studio album "Yourself or Someone Like You" released in 1996.
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Chart Success"Push" was a significant hit for the band, reaching #1 on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart.
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ControversyThe song was wrongly criticized for promoting violence against women, but lead singer Rob Thomas clarified that it was about emotional manipulation and not physical violence.
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SongwritingRob Thomas was the principal songwriter for "Push," which helped establish him as a notable songwriter in the music industry, leading to collaborations with artists like Carlos Santana.
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LegacyDespite being one of their earliest songs, "Push" is still one of Matchbox Twenty's most renowned songs, often being played at concerts and embodying the band's emo-pop sound of the late 90s.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Push," directed by Nigel Dick, further boosted the song's popularity. It featured the band playing in an abandoned building and was very successful on MTV.
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Global Recognition"Push" not only enjoyed success in the U.S. but was also well-recieved internationally, reaching the top 10 in Australia and Canada.
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AccoladesThe album "Yourself or Someone Like You," which includes "Push," was certified diamond in the U.S. and sold more than 12 million copies globally.
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Live PerformancesEven though many years have passed since its initial release, "Push" is a regular part of Matchbox Twenty's setlist during their live performances, proving its enduring popularity among fans.
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Fan InterpretationThe song is often interpreted by fans as an anthem about pushing through hard times and overcoming adversity, adding to its appeal.
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Influence"Push", along with other songs from the band, proved to be influential in shaping the post-grunge sound of the late '90s.
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