Push It (Garbage song)
"Push It" is a song by American rock band Garbage from their second studio album, Version 2.0 (1998). It was released on April 20, 1998, as the album's lead single. Lead singer Shirley Manson elaborated on the song's dreamy verse structure versus the confrontational chorus: "[It's about] the schizophrenia that exists when you try to reconcile your desires and demons with the need to fit in. It's a song of reassurance". The track contains a musical quotation of the Beach Boys' 1964 song "Don't Worry Baby".
| "Push It" | ||||
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| Single by Garbage | ||||
| from the album Version 2.0 | ||||
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| Released | April 20, 1998 | |||
| Recorded | March 1997 – February 1998 | |||
| Studio | Smart (Madison, Wisconsin) | |||
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| Length | 4:01 | |||
| Label | Mushroom | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Garbage | |||
| Producer(s) | Garbage | |||
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| "Push It" on YouTube | ||||
The music video for "Push It" received thirteen nominations between the MTV Video Music Awards, MTV Europe Music Awards, and the MVPA Music Video Awards. "Push It" was also nominated as Best Alternative Records at Miami's Winter Music Conference. In 2007, "Push It" was remixed for Garbage's greatest hits album Absolute Garbage; some elements were made more noticeable, while some elements were reduced or edited out. A rock version was also serviced to UK radio stations to promote the compilation.