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Moving
Kate Bush Lyrics


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Moving stranger does it really matter?
As long as you're not afraid to feel
Touch me, hold me, how my open arms ache
Try to fall for me

How I'm moved, how you move me
With your beauty's potency
You give me life, please don't let me go
You crush the lily in my soul

Moving liquid, yes, you are just as water
You flow around all that comes in your way
Don't think it over, it always takes you over
And sets your spirit dancing

How I'm moved, how you move me
With your beauty's potency
You give me life, please don't let me go (please don't let me go)
You give me life, please don't let me go (please don't let me go)
Oh, you give me life, please don't let me go
You crush the lily in my soul
Soul

Overall Meaning

The song "Moving" by Kate Bush is a beautiful ode to love and being moved by someone's presence. The opening line of the song, "Moving stranger does it really matter?" seems to suggest that the identity of the person she is singing about isn't as important as the feelings that person evokes in her. She goes on to describe the physical longing she has for this person, saying "Touch me, hold me, how my open arms ache/Try to fall for me." It's clear that this isn't just a passing, superficial attraction, but something deeper that leaves her feeling vulnerable.


As the song continues, Kate compares her lover to water, describing how they "flow around all that comes in your way" and saying "Don't think it over, it always takes you over." This seems to suggest that her lover has a free-spirited, go-with-the-flow attitude that is both exhilarating and terrifying. But despite the risks, Kate is willing to be swept away by this person because of the way they make her feel. She sings, "You give me life, please don't let me go/You crush the lily in my soul," making it clear that this person is essential to her well-being.


Overall, "Moving" is a poignant depiction of the power of love to move and transform us. It's a reminder that sometimes the best things in life are the ones that challenge us and push us out of our comfort zones.


Line by Line Meaning

Moving stranger does it really matter?
Does it make a difference that we're unfamiliar with each other and moving?


As long as you're not afraid to feel
As long as you're open to emotions and not afraid of them


Touch me, hold me, how my open arms ache
I crave your touch and I long for your embrace


Try to fall for me
See if you can develop feelings for me


How I'm moved, how you move me
I'm deeply affected by you and how you affect me


With your beauty's potency
Your physical and emotional appeal have a powerful effect on me


You give me life, please don't let me go (please don't let me go)
You give me energy and purpose, please don't abandon me


Oh, you give me life, please don't let me go
You give me vitality, please don't leave me


You crush the lily in my soul
You affect the very essence of my being, like trampling on a flower


Moving liquid, yes, you are just as water
You're fluid and adaptable, like water


You flow around all that comes in your way
You easily navigate through obstacles and challenges


Don't think it over, it always takes you over
Don't overthink things, let your emotions take control


And sets your spirit dancing
It ignites a passion within you and lifts your mood




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: KATE BUSH

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