What, what, what, what you say, Mr. Clean?
I’m flagging you down for a misdemeanor
It must look different from your mezzanine
You got me, got me feeling out of touch, Hall & Oates
Push it out, wish me luck
You got a way, you’re messing with my faith
You’re tryna paint a picture but you’re running out of paint
You had your say ’til I took it away
Out of yours in my controlla
I’m pushing 20, got no time for others (Pushing, pushing)
I’m pushing 20, got no time for others (Pushing, pushing)
Who ain’t on the same wave, yeah, on the same page
Tryna tell me what to be, yeah, tell me what to think
I’m pushing 20, got no time for others (Pushing, pushing, pushing)
I’m pushing 20, got no time for others (Pushing, pushing, pushing)
Who ain’t on the same wave, yeah, on the same page
Tryna tell me what to be, yeah, tell me what to think
I’m pushing 20, I ain’t talking ’bout a Bimmer
And while you’re wasting time, the money’s in the meter
So I can start from scratch, make you a believer
Or I can just, da da da
Act like I don’t give a, uh
You got a way, you’re messing with my faith
You’re tryna paint a picture but you’re running out of paint
You had your say ’til I took it away
Out of yours in my controlla
I’m pushing 20, got no time for others (Pushing, pushing)
I’m pushing 20, got no time for others (Pushing, pushing)
Who ain’t on the same wave, yeah, on the same page
Tryna tell me what to be, yeah, tell me what to think
I’m pushing 20, got no time for others (Pushing, pushing, pushing)
I’m pushing 20, got no time for others (Pushing, pushing, pushing)
Who ain’t on the same wave, yeah, on the same page
Tryna tell me what to be, yeah, tell me what to think
I got no time, I got no time
No, no, no, no rewind
No, no rewind, yeah
I got no time, I got no time (I got no time, no)
No, no, no, no rewind (No, no, no, no, no rewind, no)
No, no rewind
I’m pushing 20, got no time for others (I’m pushing 20, babe)
I’m pushing 20, got no time for others (I’m pushing 20, babe)
Who ain’t on the same wave, yeah, on the same page
Tryna tell me what to be, yeah, tell me what to think (Tell me what to be)
I’m pushing 20, got no time for others (I’m pushing, pushing, babe)
I’m pushing 20, got no time for others (You know it, know it, babe)
Who ain’t on the same wave, yeah, on the same page
Tryna tell me what to be, yeah, tell me what to think
I got no time, I got no time
No, no, no, no rewind
No, no rewind, yeah (I got no)
I got no time, I got no time (I got no time, no)
No, no, no, no rewind (No, no, no, no rewind, no)
No, no rewind
Embracing Independence: Growing Up on Your Own Terms
In “Pushing 20,” Sabrina Carpenter captures the pivotal moment of entering adulthood with a fierce sense of autonomy. The lyrics revolve around the idea of leaving behind the expectations and judgments of others, focusing instead on personal growth and self-definition. Carpenter’s repeated declaration, “I’m pushing 20, got no time for others,” emphasizes her determination to prioritize her own values and aspirations over the opinions of those who aren’t aligned with her journey.
Defiance and Self-Discovery
The song’s energetic delivery and candid tone reflect a young woman coming into her own. Lines about “messing with my faith” and “tryna tell me what to be” showcase Carpenter pushing back against external pressure, asserting control over her narrative. The refusal to “rewind” signals a commitment to moving forward, learning from the past but never dwelling on it.
Song Credits
Artist: Sabrina Carpenter
Songwriters: Sabrina Carpenter, Warren “Oak” Felder, Steph Jones
Release Year: 2019
Label: Hollywood Records