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
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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11 facts about this song
Song Origin"The Pusher" is a song by the rock band Steppenwolf from their 1968 album titled "Steppenwolf".
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SongwriterThe song was written by Hoyt Axton, an American folk music singer-songwriter.
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ThemeUnlike many songs of its time, "The Pusher" addressed the dark side of drug dealing and addiction. The band was known for not shying away from controversial topics.
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Historic ImpactIt played an important role in reflecting the anti-drug sentiment prevailing during that time in the United States.
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Movie Recognition"The Pusher" was featured in the 1969 movie "Easy Rider", helping to elevate the song's popularity.
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Musical StructureThe song is known for its haunting melody, the blues-inspired guitar work, and the powerful vocals of lead singer John Kay.
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Critical AcclaimOver time, "The Pusher" has been praised for its bold subject matter and the raw emotion conveyed through its lyrics and music.
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PerformanceDespite its strong message, Steppenwolf frequently included "The Pusher" as part of their live performances.
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Cover VersionsGlitterhouse, Blind Melon, and Nina Simone are among the artists who have covered the song since its initial release.
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Hoyt Axton InformationThough Hoyt Axton was known for writing light-hearted and humorous songs, with "The Pusher" he was able to tap into a more serious and gritty aspect of society, displaying his versatility as a songwriter.
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Album SuccessThe album "Steppenwolf" was a commercial success, reaching number 6 on the Billboard 200 album chart, with "The Pusher" being one of the standout tracks.
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