Stillness Is the Move
Dirty Projectors Lyrics
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It did not know what it was
Like a child it had no habits
No opinion about anything
Maybe I will get a job
Get a job as a waitress
Maybe waiting tables in a diner
In some remote city down the highway
After all that we've been through
I know we'll make it after the wait
The question is a truth
There is nothing we can't do
I'll see you along the way baby
The stillness is the move
On top of every mountain
There was a great longing
For another even higher mountain
In each city longing for a bigger city
After all that we've been through
I know that I will always love you
From now until forever baby
I can't imagine anything better
After all that we've been through
I know we'll make it after the wait
The question is a truth
There is nothing we can't do
I'll see you along the way baby
The stillness is the move
Isn't life under the sun just a crazy, crazy, crazy dream?
Isn't life just a mirage of the world before the world?
Why am I here and not over there?
Where did time begin
Where does space end
Where do you, where do you and I begin?
After all that we've been through
I know we'll make it after the wait
The question is a truth
There is nothing we can't do
I'll see you along the way baby
The stillness is the move
After all that we've been through
I know we'll make it after the wait
The question is a truth
There is nothing we can't do
I'll see you along the way baby
The stillness is the move
The lyrics to Dirty Projectors' "Stillness Is the Move” explore themes of uncertainty, longing, and perseverance. The song is sung from the perspective of someone who is unsure of their identity and place in the world. The opening lines, "When the child was just a child / It did not know what it was," suggest a lack of self-awareness and direction. The repetition of the phrase "after all that we've been through" highlights the idea that the singer has been through a lot of challenges but remains hopeful for the future.
The chorus, "The stillness is the move," is a paradoxical statement that suggests that even in moments of stillness, there is movement and progress. The line "Isn't life under the sun just a crazy, crazy, crazy dream?" poses a philosophical question about the nature of existence and the meaning of life. Overall, the lyrics to "Stillness Is the Move" encourage the listener to embrace uncertainty and to find inner strength and resilience as they navigate life's challenges.
Line by Line Meaning
When the child was just a child
When we were younger and more innocent
It did not know what it was
We did not yet have a clear sense of our identity or purpose
Like a child it had no habits
We were not yet set in our ways or accustomed to routine
No opinion about anything
We had not yet formed strong beliefs or convictions
Maybe I will get a job
I am considering finding employment
Get a job as a waitress
Perhaps a position working in a restaurant
Maybe waiting tables in a diner
Specifically serving customers at a small roadside eatery
In some remote city down the highway
In a distant location reachable only by driving on a major roadway
After all that we've been through
Despite the challenges we've faced together
I know we'll make it after the wait
I am confident that our patience and perseverance will pay off
The question is a truth
The answer is self-evident
There is nothing we can't do
We are capable of achieving anything we set our minds to
I'll see you along the way baby
We will continue to support each other throughout our journey
The stillness is the move
In calmness lies progress and growth
On top of every mountain
No matter how high we climb or how great our achievements
There was a great longing
We often crave something more, even when we reach the pinnacle
For another even higher mountain
We always seek new challenges and opportunities
In each city longing for a bigger city
No matter where we are, we yearn for something bigger or better
I know that I will always love you
My love for you is unwavering
From now until forever baby
My commitment to you is eternal
I can't imagine anything better
With you by my side, I am content and fulfilled
Isn't life under the sun just a crazy, crazy, crazy dream?
Isn't it odd how fleeting and surreal our existence can feel?
Isn't life just a mirage of the world before the world?
Perhaps our lives are only a reflection of something that came before
Why am I here and not over there?
What led me to this point in my life rather than a different path?
Where did time begin
What is the origin of our concept of time?
Where does space end
What is the extent of the universe around us?
Where do you, where do you and I begin?
What distinguishes us as individuals, and where do we fit into the world?
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Written by: AMBER COFFMAN, DAVID LONGSTRETH
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@pepperchan_dayo
Great Album! from Japan.
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@anthonycohen6481
@Charles Maison definitely, I have been using InstaFlixxer for since november myself :D
@Fang_Astro
Remember every note this girl sang while grinding 2k13 when I was 8, I'm 17 now.
Shoutout to JAY-Z for choosing absolutely amazing songs played in my ears for endless hours. True nostalgia
@asav2742
Fax w guy
@funnyman185
I think solange put him on this song cause she got her own version too
@literaticrux8292
The whole album is a bangerfest.
@Whois85
almost 2020 and still a banger.. this is 2k nostalgia right here
@EJHayes-qo4qi
2023 now. The nostalgia is even more intense.