Matchbox Twenty's Rob Thomas reflects fondly on 'Barbie' using 'Push' to portray toxic masculinity

Rob Thomas found it hilarious that his band's song "Push" was used in "Barbie" to portray the Kens seizing control of Barbieland.
The song's lyrics about an emotionally abusive girlfriend aligned with the Kens feeling taken for granted by the Barbies.
Despite initial doubts, Thomas was happy with how "Push" was used to showcase growing patriarchy and toxic masculinity.
Director Greta Gerwig, who Thomas has a crush on, chose "Push" because it resonated with her experience as a teenager.
While acknowledging the song's problematic aspects, Thomas explained it came from a place of innocence when he wrote it in his early 20s.