1. Questions

U.S History

Don't You Push Me Down
Words and Music by Woody Guthrie

Well you can play with me
And you can hold my hand.
We can skip together
Down to the Pretzel man
You can wear my mommy's shoes
Put on my daddy's hat
You can even laugh at me
But don't you push me down.

Don't you push me, push me, push me,
Don't you push me down,
Don't you push me, push me, push me,
Don't you push me down.

You can play with me.
We can play all day.
You can use my dishes
If you'll put them away.
You can feed me apples
And oranges and plums.
You can even wash my face,
But don't you push me down.

You can play with me.
We can build a house,
You can take my ball
And bounce it all around.
You can take my skates
And ride them all around.
You can even get mad at me,
But don't you push me down.



Can anyone tell me what's the meaning behind these lyrics?

  1. 👍
  2. 👎
  3. 👁
Jonathan

  1. What do you think they mean? You can play with me, but don't push me down. What does it mean to push someone down? Is it meant literally, like pushing another kid on the playground so that he/she falls down? Or is it a metaphor for pushing someone down the economic/social ladder?

    1. 👍
    2. 👎
    Reed

Respond to this Question

First Name

Your Response

Similar Questions

  1. Technology

    1. Which of the following is an example of music piracy? A. borrowing your friend's CD B. borrowing a CD from the library C. downloading a song for $1.00 from a reputable website D. copying a CD from your friend and giving it to

  2. Music

    The mass is an example of A scared music B modern music C electronic music D romantic music

  3. Social Studies

    Which describes an issue that helped influence the growth of reggae music in Jamaica? A. The music was based on the singers’ ancient religious beliefs. B. The music was a celebration for people who felt freedom and wealth. C.

  4. Music

    1. The mass is an example of A. Sacred Music ** B. Modern Music C. Electronic Music D. Romantic Music 2. An opera A. Uses only instruments to create dialogue on stage B. Uses singers and an orchestra to portray musical theatre. **

  1. MUSIC

    I NEED A GOOD GRADE ON THIS TO PASS Which term best describes the style of Gregorian chant? A. a capella B. polyphonic C. cantus firmus D. imitative What did Arnold Schoenberg, Anton Webern, and Alban Berg call themselves? A. the

  2. Music

    1.) How do tempo markings aid the performer? A. They tell the performer the speed of the music.*** B. They tell the performer what instruments should be used. C. They tell the performer what volume to play the music. D. They tell

  3. Computer

    Katie typed a paper using Microsoft Word. Microsoft Word is a type of? operating system (this one) software hardware data storage device (or this one?) Julian downloaded some music of the music he created to play for his friend.

  4. math

    what kind of music do barbers and tailors play together?

  1. Language arts

    Which of these is the best example of a cause and effect chain of events. A 1. Alonzo went to the music festival. 2. Carmen went to the same music festival. 3. Alonzo met carmen at the music festival. B 1. Yosef bought a new car

  2. Math

    After polling a class of 20 music students by a show of hands, you find that 8 students play the guitar and 9 students play the piano. Given that information, what is the minimum number of students in this music class who play

  3. statistics

    in an effort to increase production of an automobile part, the factory manager decides to play music in the manufacturing area. Eight workers are selected, and the number if items each produced for a specfic day is recored. After

  4. math

    Mileys music has a sale on music cds. All music Cds are discounTed 15%. mariana's receipt indicates that she saved $3 on her cd purchase. What is the full price of her music cd before discount

You can view more similar questions or ask a new question.