The Pusher
Steppenwolf
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You know I've smoked a lot of grass O'Lord, I've popped a lot of pills But I mever touched nothin' That my spirit could kill You know, I've seen a lot of people walkin' 'round With tombstones in their eyes But the pusher don't care Ah, if you live or if you die God damn, the pusher God damn, I say the pusher I said God damn, God damn the pusher man You know the dealer, the dealer is a man With the love grass in his hand Oh but the pusher is a monster Good God, he's not a natural man The dealer for a nickel Lord, will sell you lots of sweet dreams Ah, but the pusher ruin your body Lord, he'll leave your, he'll leave your mind to scream God damn, the pusher God damn, I say the pusher I said God damn, God damn the pusher man Well, now if I were president of this land You know, I'd declare total war on the pusher man I'd cut if he stands, And I'd shoot him if he'd run Yes, I'd kill him with my Bible And my razor and my gun God damn, the pusher God damn, the pusher I said God damn, God damn the pusher man
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Written by: Hoyt Wayne Axton
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10 facts about this song
Release Date"The Pusher" was originally released on the band's debut album, "Steppenwolf", which came out in January 1968.
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The SongwriterThe song was written by Hoyt Axton, a popular folk singer-songwriter, who also wrote "Joy to the World" for Three Dog Night.
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Depicts Drug Pusher's LifeThe lyrics illustrate the life of a drug dealer. It depicts the contrast between a marijuana dealer and a harder drug dealer to emphasize the danger of harder drugs.
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Featured in Films"The Pusher" was prominently featured in the 1969 Peter Fonda and Dennis Hopper movie "Easy Rider", making it familiar to a broad audience.
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Protest Against Hard DrugsIt is also considered a protest song against the pushers or dealers of hard drugs like cocaine and amphetamines.
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Public ReceptionWhile the song wasn't released as a single, it has always been incredibly popular among Steppenwolf fans and is considered a significant part of their musical legacy.
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Tributes and InfluenceGrateful Dead and Nina Simone are two notable artists who have covered "The Pusher."
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Side LengthBecause of its duration, "The Pusher" filled one complete side of the Steppenwolf album on some formats.
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FCC ControversyThe song was controversial upon release because of its explicit language and drug references. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) threatened to void the broadcasting license of stations that played the song.
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Notable Use of Acoustic GuitarIt is one of Steppenwolf's slower songs, and it stands out on their debut album for its extensive use of acoustic guitar.
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