Pushin Forward Back
Temple of the Dog
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Mother mother found me on her step Gracious mother held me to her breast Until the day I started pushin' Too late to cry she turned away I started pushin' I saw no future in this lack I started pushin' Pushin', pushin', pushin' forward back I was pushin', pushin', pushin' forward back I was pushin', pushin', pushin' forward back I was pushin', pushin', pushin' forward back Baby brother clinging to her hair Gracious mother pleading, "not another soul to bare" He started pushin' All my kings have fallen down I started pushin' Fallen heroes feed the ground I started pushin', pushin', pushin' forward back I was pushin', pushin', pushin' forward back I was pushin', pushin', pushin' forward back I was pushin', pushin', pushin' forward back Fallin' down, now I know her I know I'll never drown, drown, drown Fallin' down, now I know her I know I'll never drown, drown, drown Ah, I was pushin' I was pushin', pushin', pushin' forward back I was pushin', pushin', pushin' forward back I was pushin', pushin', pushin' forward back I was pushin', pushin', pushin' forward back I was pushin', pushin', pushin' forward back I was pushin', pushin', pushin' forward back I was pushin', pushin', pushin' forward back I was pushin', pushin', pushin' forward back I was pushin', pushin', pushin' forward back I was pushin', pushin', pushin' forward back
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Written by: Christopher J. Cornell, Stone C. Gossard, Jeffrey Allen Ament
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10 facts about this song
Band FormationTemple of the Dog was a supergroup formed in Seattle, Washington. Its members included Stone Gossard (guitar), Jeff Ament (bass), Chris Cornell (vocals), Mike McCready (guitar), Matt Cameron (drums), and Eddie Vedder (backing vocals on some tracks). They were known for being members of popular bands such as Soundgarden and Pearl Jam.
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Inspiration Behind the BandThe band was formed as a tribute to Andrew Wood, the lead singer of Malfunkshun and Mother Love Bone, who died of a heroin overdose in 1990. Chris Cornell, who was Wood's roommate, started writing songs as a tribute to his friend, which eventually led to the formation of Temple of the Dog.
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Album Release"Pushin Forward Back" is a track from the band's eponymous album, "Temple of the Dog," which was released in April 1991. The album was their only release.
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Song CreationJust like the other songs in the album, "Pushin Forward Back" was written by Chris Cornell. It was the seventh track on the album.
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Song StyleThe song showcases Temple of the Dog's unique blend of grunge and hard rock, with layered guitars and powerful vocals. It is also an example of the band's ability to incorporate a heavy sound with emotionally charged lyrics.
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ReceptionAlthough the album was initially overlooked upon its release, it has since received widespread critical acclaim, and "Pushin Forward Back" is often praised for its hard-hitting, grunge influence.
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Limited Live PerformancesGiven the short-lived duration of the band, there were limited live performances of "Pushin Forward Back." The band first performed live only in 2015, during a Pearl Jam concert in Seattle.
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Revival and RecognitionThe band, and the album, received mainstream recognition following the success of Pearl Jam and Soundgarden in the 90s. AllMusic wrote that "Pushin Forward Back" was one of the "best moments" on the album. The song and the band have since become essential parts of the Seattle scene and grunge history.
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Album ReissueIn 2016, Ament and Cornell oversaw a 25th-anniversary reissue of the album, enabling a new generation of fans to discover the magic of "Pushin Forward Back" and the other iconic tracks within it.
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Loss of Chris CornellFollowing Chris Cornell's death in May 2017, "Pushin Forward Back" along with other Temple of the Dog's songs, gained a renewed significance as passionate tributes to his talent and impact on the music world.
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