Discover the story of the song > Pusher – Alt J

The lyrics are about a person who is waiting for the love of their life. They talk about how even though they see the world in a positive way, they still feel lonely without a partner. They compare their feelings to a heavy weight that they have to pull towards themselves. They also mention a flock of quelea birds flying overhead, and how one of the birds says that even though they are abundant, they feel alone when they are waiting for something. The person then talks about how they would be willing to do things with their partner, like holding hands in a sauna or underwater. Overall, the lyrics are about the person's longing for a partner to push and pull them through life.