The Motions
Matthew West Lyrics
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But I know that I've gotta make a change
I don't care if I break
At least I'll be feeling something
'Cause just okay is not enough
Help me fight through the nothingness of life
I don't wanna go through the motions
I don't wanna go one more day
Without Your all-consuming passion inside of me
I don't wanna spend my whole life asking
What if I had given everything
Instead of going through the motions?
No regrets, not this time
I'm gonna let my heart defeat my mind
Let Your love make me whole
I think I'm finally feeling something
'Cause just okay is not enough
Help me fight through the nothingness of this life
'Cause I don't wanna go through the motions
I don't wanna go one more day
Without Your all-consuming passion inside of me
I don't wanna spend my whole life asking
What if I had given everything
Instead of going through the motions?
Take me all the way (take me all the way)
Take me all the way ('cause I don't wanna go through the motions)
Take me all the way (I know I'm finally feeling something real)
Take me all the way
I don't wanna go through the motions
I don't wanna go one more day
Without Your all-consuming passion inside of me
I don't wanna spend my whole life asking
What if I had given everything
Instead of going through the motions?
I don't wanna go through the motions
I don't wanna go one more day
Without Your all-consuming passion inside of me
I don't wanna spend my whole life asking
What if I had given everything
Instead of going through the motions?
Take me all the way (take me all the way)
Take me all the way (I don't wanna go, I don't wanna go)
Take me all the way (through the motions)
Take me all the way
I don't wanna go through the motions
The song "The Motions" talks about the dissatisfaction that the singer is feeling with his life. He knows that he needs to make a change in his life, even though it might be painful and difficult. He doesn't want to live his life going through the motions, just going through the motions of living without feeling anything real. He wants to live with passion and intensity, and to experience life to the fullest.
The singer realizes that he needs help to fight through the nothingness of life, and he turns to God for that help. He recognizes that just being okay is not enough, and he wants God's love to make him feel whole. He knows that this will require him to be vulnerable, to let his heart defeat his mind, and to let God's love take over.
The singer is making a plea to God to take him all the way and not just part of the way. He wants to feel something real and not just go through the motions of life. He doesn't want to live a life of regrets, wondering what could have been if he had given everything.
Overall, the song is a powerful call to live life with passion and purpose, and to turn to God for the help that we all need to make it happen.
Line by Line Meaning
This might hurt, it's not safe
I am aware that the change I am about to make may have negative consequences for me and may not be the easy or comfortable option.
But I know that I've gotta make a change
Despite the risks, I am certain that I need to make a change in my life.
I don't care if I break
I am willing to endure hardship or discomfort if it leads to personal growth or progress.
At least I'll be feeling something
Even if that change is painful or difficult, at least it will evoke a strong emotional response and help me avoid feeling numb or apathetic.
'Cause just okay is not enough
I refuse to settle for a mediocre or unsatisfying existence and am driven to seek more from life.
Help me fight through the nothingness of life
I ask for support and guidance in overcoming the sense of emptiness or aimlessness that can come with an unfulfilling life.
Without Your all-consuming passion inside of me
I recognize that I need an intense and fervent motivation or drive to fuel me through challenging or uncomfortable times.
What if I had given everything
I fear the regret of not having given my all to a situation or opportunity that may have been meaningful or transformative.
Take me all the way (take me all the way)
I am asking for complete commitment and follow-through on my desire to live a more passionate and fulfilling life.
I'm gonna let my heart defeat my mind
I recognize that sometimes relying solely on reasoning or logic can hinder me from pursuing what truly makes me feel alive and fulfilled.
Let Your love make me whole
I ask for the support and guidance of a higher power to help me feel complete or whole in my pursuit of passion and purpose.
I think I'm finally feeling something
I am beginning to experience the emotional and spiritual fulfillment that comes with pursuing my passions and personal growth.
Through the motions
I strive to avoid the dangerous and unsatisfactory pattern of going through the motions in life and seek a purpose-driven existence.
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, AMPLIFIED ADMINISTRATION, Songtrust Ave
Written by: Matthew West, Cindy Mizelle, Jason Houser
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@maximummax9851
When I had my problem when I was about to go have my surgery hiatus hernia surgery repair
And I had to go through my motions
It wasn’t a guarantee surgery
Cause your dealing with the heart ❤️ liver intestines
Organs etc
This happened
June 8th 2021
Finally came
And going through my motions
What if I wake up during the surgery
What if they accidentally cut a organ and bleed 🩸 to death
What if I made it and but had infection and had to redo it
And when they were wheeling me down
Going through it again
What if I wake up during it
What if they accidentally cut a organ and me bleed 🩸 to death
Then all I can remember is the nurse saying we want you to put your head here
Then I was out God was right there with the surgeon
God wasn’t going to let me die
Now since it came loose
Have to go through another scope
Then referral
Then my choice surgery
@maximummax9851
I had to through mine after 25 years of pain hitial hernia repair surgery
And I
Said to myself what if I lose a lot of blood
Cause I bled easy what if I
Woke up and felt it
What if I got
Infection
Cause your messing with the heart ❤️ liver veins
Then I had to go
Through them again when they were taking me down the hall
The surgeon did it
And no lose of blood didn’t wake up during the surgery didn’t feel it
No
Infection
God was the one who healed me
This is one of my favorite song and video
@TrevorHuntMusic
I have wasted my talents so far in my life. No more. I’m going to start posting songs that glorify Christ. I would greatly appreciate prayers as I begin this new journey in my music.
@boisterousbiologist7227
Yay
@shepherd941
Trevor Hunt I will definitely pray for you !
@PrevailingFreedom
I’ll watch all your songs from now on man. Praying for you. Hit it big for Jesus, not yourself!!
@juliechappell2863
Trevor Hunt a,en
@Scant85FDM
In everything we do we do it with Christ ❤️ May our God lead you
@tracyhiggins3253
My wife just passed away today from cancer. I wish the whole world could hear your song at her service.
@YHWH101
Tracy Higgins so sorry for your loss
@callie8848
I am so sorry...I just lost my grandmother a few months ago. Another reminder that THIS life is NOT the end!! If we believe in Jesus Christ as our Savior as God's Son, the ONLY way to get to heaven, we can rest assured knowing that when we die, we are in His presence forever. <3 Praying for you!!
@beardownhighlightcity9002
I lost my uncle last Saturday, I’m sorry for your loss, he loved Jesus Christ and has opened my eyes a bit and is starting to seak into the lord, I pray god has give you strength and you are healing, godbless.