The Steppenwolf version seems to be directly relating to a man who is tired of his 'pusher man', a seller of narcotics.
However, Blind Melon covered this song and changed the lyrics a bit to alter the meaning. Now it describes someone who can not stand the "bible pushing man", or a religious figure trying to convert people.
The Steppenwolf version seems to be directly relating to a man who is tired of his 'pusher man', a seller of narcotics.
However, Blind Melon covered this song and changed the lyrics a bit to alter the meaning. Now it describes someone who can not stand the "bible pushing man", or a religious figure trying to convert people.