"A Rush and a Push and the Land Is Ours" is a 1987 song by English alternative rock band the Smiths, which appeared as the opening track for the band's 1987 final album, Strangeways, Here We Come. Written by Morrissey and Johnny Marr, the song features no guitar and was inspired musically by Reparata's "Shoes" and lyrically by Oscar Wilde's mother, Jane Wilde. Since its release, "A Rush and a Push and the Land Is Ours" has since seen praise from music writers for its lyrics and melody. It has also been covered by American progressive metal band Coheed and Cambria.