I personally believe that this song is about a hurt person who is hurting someone else in a relationship because they're hurting as well. Misery enjoys company.
Agreed! I knew that the first time I heard it. The gf is taking her past trauma and insisting the current bf (singer) fix it and be her punching bag so she doesn't have to face the truth that she has now become the emotional abuser towards him.
@@rnopes21 What part of the song leads you to believe that she insists the boyfriend "fix" her? While, in my experience, that is definitely a common trend among females, I don't hear it here. It sounds like she's using her past hurt as a license to treat him like garbage and that the relationship is all about her.
The genesis of the song is that one of Thomas' ex-girlfriends was emotionally abusive to him. It's okay to specify. We don't need all songs to be ambiguous and have the meaning left to the listener just so it can help sell more records. So, it's about a girl with baggage who confidently decides to abuse her current boyfriend.
“Playing the ‘please love me’ game” is a great expression. Someone who hates themselves so much that they demand your love for them. I absolutely dated that person. I’m gonna use that phrase more often.
Awesome… I love that this is being kept out there. I was one of the people who listened to the lyrics and enjoyed that he’d made a female perspective lyric based song. However, I’m a writer so…🤷🏻♀️ Growing up near Portland made it amazing to witness their climb. Matchbox 20 will always be one of my favorite bands, hands down, of all time. 90’s Portland was the BEST!🎉~Sheeara, Alaska
I loved "Push" because all the way back when I thought or was being emotionally manipulated I pushed back! Stood my ground & found strength. Found freedom as well. I did this long before Match Box put words to music.
I remember liking matchbox 20 when I was a kid. We didn’t understand the lyrics because well they weren’t real clear and sometimes they mumbled. We just liked the vibe of the music. So your message was lost on our generation. Thankfully!!
Rob Thomas is one of the most brilliant songwriters that ever lived.
I personally believe that this song is about a hurt person who is hurting someone else in a relationship because they're hurting as well.
Misery enjoys company.
That's exactly what it's about, the girl in the relationship is abusing the boy.
Agreed! I knew that the first time I heard it. The gf is taking her past trauma and insisting the current bf (singer) fix it and be her punching bag so she doesn't have to face the truth that she has now become the emotional abuser towards him.
@@rnopes21Yes, I dated that girl…
@@rnopes21 What part of the song leads you to believe that she insists the boyfriend "fix" her? While, in my experience, that is definitely a common trend among females, I don't hear it here. It sounds like she's using her past hurt as a license to treat him like garbage and that the relationship is all about her.
The genesis of the song is that one of Thomas' ex-girlfriends was emotionally abusive to him. It's okay to specify. We don't need all songs to be ambiguous and have the meaning left to the listener just so it can help sell more records. So, it's about a girl with baggage who confidently decides to abuse her current boyfriend.
He’s adorable! Brilliant talent! Makes life better❤❤❤
I had a childhood crush on this man. Very powerful song writer and amazing voice. I see not liking them, but saying they suck is a bit absorb tbh.
Gosling singing this in Barbie was the best part.
Rob Thomas seems pretty 😎. 👍🏻s up if you agree.
Feel like putting him in my heart.. he just so charming
We love your music
Feel like putting him in my heart.. he just so charming
I love Matchbox Twenty awesome band :)
For sure the interviewer should interrupt him more. We’re all here to listen to the interviewer don’t ya know.
Matchbox 20 is my favorite band and Rob Thomas is my favorite solo artist.
wish there were more interviews with rob thomas...hes inspiring me to work on my music...
"Push" is a good song!
“Playing the ‘please love me’ game” is a great expression. Someone who hates themselves so much that they demand your love for them. I absolutely dated that person.
I’m gonna use that phrase more often.
Awesome… I love that this is being kept out there. I was one of the people who listened to the lyrics and enjoyed that he’d made a female perspective lyric based song. However, I’m a writer so…🤷🏻♀️ Growing up near Portland made it amazing to witness their climb. Matchbox 20 will always be one of my favorite bands, hands down, of all time. 90’s Portland was the BEST!🎉~Sheeara, Alaska
I love them. Love Rob. ❤️❤️❤️
I loved "Push" because all the way back when I thought or was being emotionally manipulated I pushed back! Stood my ground & found strength. Found freedom as well. I did this long before Match Box put words to music.
I remember liking matchbox 20 when I was a kid. We didn’t understand the lyrics because well they weren’t real clear and sometimes they mumbled. We just liked the vibe of the music. So your message was lost on our generation. Thankfully!!
Taking my 16 yo to their concert in August! I can’t wait!
That poor kid! Ruining her childhood one matchbox concert at a time
This song is full of KENERGY
I like your music a lot! Coooool!
The interviewer looks like the guy from Grounded For Life
Love Push, but it's not really a wedding or funeral song! Love it though and love Matchbox 20!💕💕
I love Matchbox Twenty and I hope that in the upcoming year they'll be doing a tour
My grand daughter is going to his show in June 10th
Tour soon, please!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
hope
Nice video! Very like me! Thanks!
Overjoyed Mb20 Rob says that in 2017 he and MB20 are going to do something I hope that means a tour
great interview do not worry about bad press because the only only one that can judge you is jesus christ --- god bless
I like your music a lot! Coooool!