Kick, Push
Lupe Fiasco
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First got it when he was six didn't know any tricks Matter fact first time he got on it he slipped Landed on his hip and busted his lip For a week he had to talk with a lisp like this Now we can end the story right here But shorty didn't quit it was something in the air Yea he said it was something so appealing He couldn't fight the feeling something about it He knew he couldn't doubt it couldn't understand it brand it Since the first kick flip he landed Labeled a misfit a bandit cucump cucump cucump His neighbors couldn't stand it So he was banished to the park started in the morning Wouldn't stop till after dark Yea when they said its getting late in here so I'm sorry young man there's no skating here So he kick push kick push kick push kick push coast And away he rolled jus' a rebel to the world with no place to go So he kick push kick push kick push kick push coast So come and skate with me just a rebel looking for a place to be So lets kick and push and coast My man got a little older became a better a roller Yea no helmet hell he'll end up killing himself Is what his momma said but he was feeling himself Got a little more swagger in his style Met his girlfriend she was clapping in the crowd Love is what was happening to him now He said I would marry but I'm engaged to the aerials and varials And I don't think this board is strong enough to carry two She said bow I weigh a hundred and twenty pounds Now let me make one thing clear I don't need to ride yours I got mine right here So she took him to a spot he didn't know about Something odd in a apartment parking lot she said I don't normally take dates in here Security came and said I'm sorry there's no skating here So they kick push kick push kick push kick push coast And away they roll jus lovers in the twine with no place to go So they kick push kick push kick push kick push coast So come and skate with me jus a rebel looking for a place to be So lets kick and push and coast Before he knew he had a crew There wasn't no punk in they spitfire shirts and SB dunks They would push till they could skate no more Office building lobbies wasn't safe no more And it wasn't like they wasn't getting chased no more Just the freedom was better than breathing they said And the skate route they used to escape out When things got crazy they needed to break out They head to any place with stairs any good grinds the world was theirs And they four wheels will take them there until the cops came and said there's no skating here So they kick push kick push kick push kick push coast And away they roll jus' rebels without a cause with no place to go So they kick push kick push kick push kick push coast So come roll with me jus' a rebel looking for a place to be So just kick and push and coast
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Written by: Rudolph Loyola Lopez, Wasalu Jaco
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12 facts about this song
Artist Background"Kick, Push" is a hip-hop song written and performed by American artist Lupe Fiasco, whose real name is Wasalu Muhammad Jaco.
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Track History"Kick, Push" was released as Lupe Fiasco's first single off his debut album, "Lupe Fiasco's Food & Liquor" in 2006.
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Lyrics MeaningThe song narrates the story of a skater boy and his life journey, often believed to be symbolically addressing Fiasco's personal experiences in hip-hop.
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Achievements"Kick, Push" was nominated for two 2007 Grammy Awards - Best Rap Solo Performance and Best Rap Song. It didn't win in any of those categories, but the recognition helped cement Fiasco's status in the hip-hop scene.
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Song Relevance"Kick, Push" was a defining moment in Lupe's career. The song helped bridge the gap between hip-hop and skateboarding culture, and is often recognised as a anthem for the skateboarding community.
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Popularity and AcclaimThe song was both a commercial and critical success, peaking at number 78 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart while also garnering positive reviews for its storytelling and Fiasco’s lyrical mastery.
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Cultural SignificanceIt’s viewed as a crucial song that pushed the hip-hop culture forward for incorporating elements from the skating culture, an approach not common in hip-hop before that.
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Shooting LocationThe music video for "Kick, Push" was shot in various locations around Chicago, Lupe Fiasco's hometown.
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CollaborationThe song was produced by the Grammy-winning producer Soundtrakk, who has been a long-time collaborator with Lupe Fiasco.
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Impact on Career"Kick, Push" catapulted Lupe Fiasco to nationwide fame, establishing him as one of the most innovative and distinctive voices in hip-hop at that time.
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Cover VersionsThe song was covered by renowned acapella group, Pentatonix, in their 2011 album "PTX, Volume 2".
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Stage PerformanceLupe Fiasco performed "Kick, Push" live at the Grammy Awards in 2008, which further solidified the song’s and his enduring influence in the music industry.
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