Move
Mercy Me Lyrics

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I just might bend but I won't break
As long as I can see your face

When life won't play along and right keeps going wrong
And I can't seem to find my way
I know where I am found, so I won't let it drag me down, oh
I'll keep dancing anyway

I'm gonna move, move
I'm gonna move, move
I'm gonna move (I'm gonna move)

I've got to hold 'er steady
Keep my head in the game
Everything is about to change
Everything is about to change

This hurt is getting heavy
But I'm not about to cave
Everything is about to change
There's gonna be brighter days

I just might bend but I won't break
As long as I can see your face

When life won't play along and right keeps going wrong
And I can't seem to find my way
I know where I am found, so I won't let it drag me down oh,
I'll keep dancing anyway

I'm gonna move (No matter what may come)
(Gotta move to a different drum)
I'm gonna move
(No matter what life brings, gotta move, gotta move gotta move to a different beat)

(No matter what may come)
(Gotta move to a different drum)
(No matter what life brings)(Gotta move, gotta move gotta move to a different beat)

I just might bend but I won't break
As long as I can see your face

When life won't play along, and right keeps going wrong
And I can't seem to find my way
I know where I am found, so I won't let it drag me down, oh
I'll keep dancing anyway

When life won't play along, and right keeps going wrong
And I can't seem to find my way
I know where I am found, so I won't let it drag me down, oh
I'll keep dancing anyway

I'm gonna move (No matter what may come)
I'm gonna move (Gotta move to a different drum)

I'm gonna move (No matter what life brings)
I'm gonna move (Gotta move, Gotta move gotta move to a different beat)

Overall Meaning

The song "Move" by Mercy Me is a motivational and uplifting anthem that seeks to inspire listeners to keep pushing forward in the face of adversity. The lyrics reinforce the idea that, no matter how difficult life may become, one can always find the strength to keep moving forward. The opening lines, "I'm not about to give up / Because I heard you say / There's gonna be brighter days," sets the tone for the entire song, conveying a message of hope and perseverance.

The chorus "I'm gonna move, move / I'm gonna move, move / I'm gonna move (I'm gonna move)" serves as a call to action, encouraging listeners to take control of their lives and make positive changes. The lyrics suggest that, by taking small steps towards achieving their goals, individuals can effect major transformations in their lives. The lines "Everything is about to change / This hurt is getting heavy / But I'm not about to cave" indicate that change is inevitable, but it is up to each person to decide how they will respond to life's challenges.

The bridge of the song, which repeats the phrase "No matter what may come," reinforces the message that individuals should remain steadfast in their determination to keep moving forward, regardless of the obstacles they may encounter. The final lines of the song, "I'm gonna move (No matter what life brings) / I'm gonna move (Gotta move, Gotta move gotta move to a different beat)," suggest that each person has the power to change the course of their life, and that by taking action and approaching things from a new perspective, they can create a brighter future for themselves.

Line by Line Meaning

I'm not about to give up
I refuse to quit

Because I heard you say
Your words of hope give me strength

There's gonna be brighter days
There is hope for a better future

I wont stop, I'll keep my head up
I will persevere and remain optimistic

No, I'm not here to stay
I won't let my current circumstances define me

I just might bend but I won't break
I may face difficulties, but they won't break me

As long as I can see your face
As long as I have faith and trust in God

When life won't play along and right keeps going wrong
When everything seems to be going wrong

And I can't seem to find my way
When I feel lost or without direction

I know where I am found, so I won't let it drag me down, oh
I remember that God is with me and won't let my struggles defeat me

I'll keep dancing anyway
I will continue to live life and find joy regardless of my circumstances

I've got to hold 'er steady
I need to stay focused and steady in the midst of chaos

Keep my head in the game
Stay focused on my goals and what matters most

Everything is about to change
Things are going to get better

This hurt is getting heavy
My struggles are weighing me down

But I'm not about to cave
I will not give up or give in to my pain

I'm gonna move (I'm gonna move)
I am going to keep pushing forward

No matter what may come
Regardless of what happens

Gotta move to a different drum
I need to live life on my own terms

Gotta move to a different beat
I need to find my own way and follow my own path

Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Peermusic Publishing, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ASHTON THOMAS MILLARD, JESSICA CORNISH, PAUL PHILIP HERMAN

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

That K1D 03

6y↑106

I’m not about to give up
Because I heard you say
There’s gonna be brighter days
There’s gonna be brighter days

I won’t stop, I’ll keep my head up
No, I’m not here to stay
There’s gonna be brighter days
There’s gonna be brighter days

I just my bend but I won’t
break
As long as I can see your face

When life won’t play along
And right keeps going wrong
And I can’t seem to find my way

I know where I am found
So I won’t let it drag me down
No, I’ll keep dancing anyway

Gonna move (Move)
Gonna move (Move)
I’m gonna move (I’m gonna move)

I’ve got hold’er steady
Keep my head in the game
Everything is about to change
Everything is about to change

This hurt is getting heavy
But I’m not about to cave
Everything is about to change
There’s gonna be brighter days

I just might bend but I won’t
Break
As long as I can see your face

When life won’t play along
And right keeps going wrong
And I can’t seem to find my way

I know where I am found
I won’t let it drag me down
No, I’ll keep dancing anyway

No matter what may come
Gotta move to a different drum
No matter what life brings
Gotta move gotta move to a
different beat (x2)

I just might bend but I won’t
break
As long as I can see your face

When life won’t play along
And right keeps going wrong
And I can’t seem to find my way

I know where I am found
So I won’t let it drag me down
No, I’ll keep dancing anyway

When life won’t play along
And right keeps going wrong
And I can’t seem to find my way

I know where I am found
So I won’t let it drag me down
No, I’ll keep dancing anyway

I’m gonna move (Move)
I’m gonna move (Move)
I’m gonna move (Move)
I’m gonna move (I’m gonna move)

I love this song soo much

James Pembleton

6y↑10

I'm not about to give up
Because I heard you say
There's gonna be brighter days
There's gonna be brighter days
I wont stop, I'll keep my head up
No, I'm not here to stay
There's gonna be brighter days
There's gonna be brighter days
I just might bend but I won't break
As long as I can see your face
When life won't play along and right keeps going wrong
And I can't seem to find my way
I know where I am found, so I won't let it drag me down, oh
I'll keep dancing anyway
I'm gonna move, move
I'm gonna move, move
I'm gonna move (I'm gonna move)
I've got to hold 'er steady
Keep my head in the game
Everything is about to change
Everything is about to change
This hurt is getting heavy
But I'm not about to cave
Everything is about to change
There's gonna be brighter days
I just might bend but I won't break
As long as I can see your face
When life won't play along and right keeps going wrong
And I can't seem to find my way
I know where I am found, so I won't let it drag me down oh,
I'll keep dancing anyway
I'm gonna move (No matter what may come)
(Gotta move to a different drum)
I'm gonna move (No matter what life brings)(Gotta move, gotta move gotta move to a different beat)
I just might bend but I won't break
As long as I can see your face
When life won't play along, and right keeps going wrong
And I can't seem to find my way
I know where I am found, so I won't let it drag me down, oh
I'll keep dancing anyway
When life won't play along, and right keeps going wrong
And I can't seem to find my way
I know where I am found, so I won't let it drag me down, oh
I'll keep dancing anyway
I'm gonna move (No matter what may come)
I'm gonna move (Gotta move to a different drum)
I'm gonna move (No matter what life brings)I'm gonna move(Gotta move, Gotta move gotta move to a different beat)

Ella Hawthorne

5y↑4

Pope Riflery

4y↑4

I listened to this song for about 10 years now, and I finally understand.

He IS saying "there's gonna be better days"

When I was 13 I had no idea what he was saying.
At first I thought badder.
Then I thought batter
(like cake batter)

But Finally I understood it, and it only took me 10 years.

ItsIsaiahBohmfalk OwO

I'm not about to give up
Because I heard you say
There's gonna be brighter days
There's gonna be brighter days
I wont stop, I'll keep my head up
No, I'm not here to stay
There's gonna be brighter days
There's gonna be brighter days

I just might bend but I won't break
As long as I can see your face

When life won't play along and right keeps going wrong
And I can't seem to find my way
I know where I am found, so I won't let it drag me down, oh
I'll keep dancing anyway

I'm gonna move, move
I'm gonna move, move
I'm gonna move (I'm gonna move)

I've got to hold 'er steady
Keep my head in the game
Everything is about to change
Everything is about to change

This hurt is getting heavy
But I'm not about to cave
Everything is about to change
There's gonna be brighter days

I just might bend but I won't break
As long as I can see your face

When life won't play along and right keeps going wrong
And I can't seem to find my way
I know where I am found, so I won't let it drag me down oh,
I'll keep dancing anyway

I'm gonna move (No matter what may come)
(Gotta move to a different drum)
I'm gonna move
(No matter what life brings, gotta move, gotta move gotta move to a different beat)

I just might bend but I won't break
As long as I can see your face

When life won't play along, and right keeps going wrong
And I can't seem to find my way
I know where I am found, so I won't let it drag me down, oh
I'll keep dancing anyway

When life won't play along, and right keeps going wrong
And I can't seem to find my way
I know where I am found, so I won't let it drag me down, oh
I'll keep dancing anyway

I'm gonna move (No matter what may come)
I'm gonna move (Gotta move to a different drum)
I'm gonna move (No matter what life brings)
I'm gonna move (Gotta move, Gotta move gotta move to a different beat)

All comments from YouTube:

sean schuyler

8y↑243

you know its a good song when you listen to it literally 15 times in one day... and counting, and still you aren't sick of it as you continue to listen too it for the rest of the day.

Welcome To Chaos

reminding you of this masterpiece in 2022! I just found this again this morning!

Oddly Wired

There used too be a video of this song where they were dancing. Haven't been able to find it. This song gets me going in the morning.

Genoveva Córdova

@SMIBB Productions I think you misspelled “Hope”

ZeaSoulSeeka

4y↑1

Woah that was close looks like i already liked this comment X2 thumbs up 👍

SMIBB Productions

6y↑1

Hope you felt better in a year

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Ashley Mays

7y↑195

this song sounds like Maroon 5 in their early days but this is better because I don't have to worry about bad lyrics 😊

broccoli badass

2y↑1

@Kadematic Speed Yeah that's fine, I'm not shitting on you or anything. I just listen to plenty of messed up stuff but I'm not a bad person for it, just seems like you'd be missing out on a lot of good music when you take it all at face value, I didn't really understand why anyone would do that.

Kadematic Speed

2y↑2

@broccoli badass the difference is that we do, what we say and listen to matters to us.

Imanuel Wright II

2y↑2

True

broccoli badass

3y↑1

Why would bad lyrics matter though? Usually bands don't believe any of the stuff they say, just listen to whatever sounds good

Tyrannotitan

3y↑1

True

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That K1D 03

6y↑106

Jordan Lee

4y↑5

That was such a blessing to get to read the lyrics while listening. Thank you so much!

Brandon Krupka

6y↑3

Amen and amen!

Terminator Godzilla

6y↑7

That K1D 03 lol you types the entire song that is devotion

Siervo de Dios *

5y↑19

Now this is a song to dance and praise the Lord to!

Pokichan

5y↑17

This was my Mom’s favorite song and band whenever I’m sad I always listen to this to remind myself she wanted me to be happy and successful and I’m so grateful to her for that. R.I.P. Momma

hoovy on life support

3y↑2

I bet she was a lovely woman, i hope shes happy and jamming to this song in heaven❤

pokegger123 zack 2

3y↑1

Sorry for your loss, my deepst condolences

Candy Martillo

6y↑16

Listened for it the whole day and I'm not tired of it. I just saw If I can only Imagine movie and now I'm in love with MercyMe songs.

Miranda Johnson

8y↑45

Love this song, God is so awesome!God bless Mercy Me!!!!!

Adelynn Baker

2y↑5

I finally found this song after years... the nostalgia 😌

Calico Star

7y↑76

Mercyme is such a good Christian music writer. I love Christian music but some aren't that great sounding

broccoli badass

@Alina Lewis Based

Genoveva Córdova

@Alina Lewis ?

Alina Lewis

H m j a vvv u vi 8u 3 j 9ojo

Fara Marsh

7y↑14

Love this, we have to believe there will be better days, it may take a couple of years, but good will win out.

Clyde Fisher

10y↑26

I played You are Beautuful for my wife who is hurting and sad and depressed and it made her cry but not sad , joy i believe

Gamma

5y↑1

Clyde Fisher is she doing better?

James Pembleton

6y↑10

Jacob King

8y↑14

"I've got to hold her steady, keep my head in the game." I really don't know why, but I love that verse so much!!

rrodg12

7y↑11

I LOVE MERCYME IF THEY KEEP MAKEING SONGS WITH GOOD BEATS THEY THEY CAN GET THOSE PEOPLE THAT LIKE THAT KIND OF MUSIC LIKE ME!!!

Samantha Tankersley

6y↑4

This song is inspirational and I have to sing and dance!!!
I have always loved this song since I was little!!

Gabbie

4y↑2

You can’t help but dance when this song plays🤩

Ari P

7y↑12

we used to listen to mercy me on our way to church every sunday! Im not sure where our "generous Mr. Lovewell" CD went though. I love how you can find just about everything and everything on YouTube.

Ella Hawthorne

5y↑4

Mitch Fletcher

3y↑1

This was my jam when I was in middle school AND elementary school....and it's STILL my jam.

Kristen Ross

6y↑2

Mercy me I love your band so much 😇😘

2gla_2gla

4y↑6

Man I'm not even Christian and I unironically love this song. It's just so fonky!

Adelynn Baker

same it just brings back memories

Ashtin K

11y↑1

No dislikes! Man this song is awesome!

Maddie Blasser

4y↑2

I use to listen to this song all the time in middle school. I forgot how good it was!

Felicia Benton

6y↑1

I love this song

cloud20 vape reviews

4y↑2

36 times in one day new record never get tired of this song I’ve been a drummer for 19 years and I’ve played to this song it’s awesome

The Llama and the Crew

9y↑6

I don't know why I cry every time I listen to this but it's my favorite song and mercy me is my favorite band I always listen to this in the car 😘

Pope Riflery

4y↑4

Isaiah Azevedo

6y↑3

I Love ❤️ Mercy Me

Blake Henson

8y↑84

Only 106,000 views?! come on now this song is fire!

Brandon Krupka

6y↑2

Amen! God bless Brother!!!

HeavenlyLove47

8y↑2

the music video has over 2 million views!

Zip

9y↑3

Thank you for creating such wonderful music! I was listening to this in class, and almost got up dancing!

Kat D

4y↑4

I went to their concert in GA. Love this song.

msilka42

8y↑2

love this song

Drivingdreams457

11y↑1

love this song so much!

Imanuel Wright II

Really needed this song, especially today! Pray that I can always have this attitude towards God no matter what.

TheWithrow65

11y↑2

Yes, love this song

soho sonder

9y↑6

This song is awesome!

eliel s.o

8y↑3

l love this song❤❤❤

Wyatt Bolinger

i love it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Dayana Callejas

9y↑4

Its a beautiful song

Abigail Castillo

6y↑1

love this song its amazing

MultiPokemonLover3

6y↑2

A good refreshing song <3

Nikki D

8y↑2

brilliant song.😄

Angelia Greene

What a blessing thank God

Trinity Gipson 2

8y↑13

god is amazing

God’s Love ♥️

5y↑1

Trinity Gipson 2 Yess Amen

Ally Loves Art

10y↑1

I love mercyme

honorato Garcia

10y↑1

I love the song its true there is always brighter days 😁

Andrew Zicchino

Saw them live 2 times awesome praise the lion of Judah our Lord And Savior Jesus Christ

Lisa King

7y↑11

mercy me, their song move. Just AWESOME.

ItsIsaiahBohmfalk OwO

I'm not about to give up
Because I heard you say
There's gonna be brighter days
There's gonna be brighter days
I wont stop, I'll keep my head up
No, I'm not here to stay
There's gonna be brighter days
There's gonna be brighter days

I just might bend but I won't break
As long as I can see your face

When life won't play along and right keeps going wrong
And I can't seem to find my way
I know where I am found, so I won't let it drag me down, oh
I'll keep dancing anyway

I'm gonna move, move
I'm gonna move, move
I'm gonna move (I'm gonna move)

I've got to hold 'er steady
Keep my head in the game
Everything is about to change
Everything is about to change

This hurt is getting heavy
But I'm not about to cave
Everything is about to change
There's gonna be brighter days

I just might bend but I won't break
As long as I can see your face

When life won't play along and right keeps going wrong
And I can't seem to find my way
I know where I am found, so I won't let it drag me down oh,
I'll keep dancing anyway

I'm gonna move (No matter what may come)
(Gotta move to a different drum)
I'm gonna move
(No matter what life brings, gotta move, gotta move gotta move to a different beat)

I just might bend but I won't break
As long as I can see your face

When life won't play along, and right keeps going wrong
And I can't seem to find my way
I know where I am found, so I won't let it drag me down, oh
I'll keep dancing anyway

When life won't play along, and right keeps going wrong
And I can't seem to find my way
I know where I am found, so I won't let it drag me down, oh
I'll keep dancing anyway

I'm gonna move (No matter what may come)
I'm gonna move (Gotta move to a different drum)
I'm gonna move (No matter what life brings)
I'm gonna move (Gotta move, Gotta move gotta move to a different beat)

esdras white

10y↑15

best song ever, i wake up in the morning to this song

Amoré Baskin

5y↑1

All facts no cap 🗣 still going strong 💪🏾

Miss Elizabeth May Mary Thompson

I win because GOD wins! And I am so very thankful to GOD for the Truth of this knowledge.

Tammi Rivera

My favorite song ever

Peachxy

6y↑5

This song helps me with bullying😊😊

William Austin

6y↑1

Persevere, GOD is Faithful!!!

Abel

6y↑2

I'm sorry you're dealing with that. Remember Psalm 34:18, "The Lord is near to the brokenhearted
and saves the crushed in spirit." The Lord is trustworthy and faithful despite the fact that people fail us. I have prayed for you, that you would overcome this. Another song you may like is "Cry Out To Jesus" by Third Day, I was reminded of this as I typed this out. God bless you!

John Ambriz

This song makes me feel like I should get out and do something

Neil D'Alessandro

8y↑118

Maybe life isn't going right BECAUSE we aren't going to God's beat.

TEAGAN VILLASTRIGO

I love this response

Genoveva Córdova

Genius!

John Ambriz

4y↑2

You sir are a genius

Tin Full

4y↑6

I definitely agree but think about it, God never said living for him was gonna be easy if you live after God the devil is going to keep throwing things at you but God has your back and is gonna get you through it always.

Simeon Wickord

4y↑1

Is that a pizza umbrella?

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Frances Mendoza

i love love love your song

Yoongi Infires

6y↑3

👌👍👏

Faith Teffertiller

8y↑3

Awesome^_^!!!

Rhonda Hall

7y↑3

this song is so good and awesomr i listen ro it everyday when i get out of schpol

Rising Above Rubies

6y↑1

i love this song so much XD

Puglife101

9y↑1

GREAT MUSIC•merceyme move

MakaylaHoltz

5y↑21

2019??still listen to this since 2014

Cody Armbright

light work 2011

Meg Sanchez

2021 and still listening to this song

Terminator Godzilla

6y↑1

I’m going to try to get my school to do this song in fine arts one day because my school is at a church

Ty

It's a super cool song

Luna

Love this so much but how do people not like this 94 dis likes how!?

Wyatt Bolinger

this is the best song ever(:!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Frank Ortiz

11y↑1

I'm gluing to the concert in October in Cypess, TX. Can't waaaaait!!!

Salami Doof

This song makes my cry but not in a sad or happy way it makes me mad

Carolyn Barney

🕊...❤ LORD HELP ME FATHER ...IN MY BLESSED LORD JESUS NAME 🕊❤🕊
🕊🕊❤🕊❤🕊❤🕊❤🕊❤🕊❤🕊❤🕊❤🕊❤🕊😁

Lacey Bamber

That is a good song

Kenneth Atchison

11y

Nice!

CarterBarton

8y↑3

Amen

Tuterdsky

PsychicGamingVideos hallelujah

An19941

8y↑12

There's gonna be brighter days ^^

vanessa rodelo

9y↑6

this song reminds me of my brother soo muchh

AmyChicoPlayz

3y↑1

Why are there not more people that listen to this song?!

Denver 5280

4y↑1

Fire

April Moreland

❤️

Carolyn Barney

4y↑1

There's gonna be brighter days '...❤❤❤👣🕊🌎🦅🗽🥰🤠🏜🐎

Elizabeth Duncan

Loved this song until one of my best friends committed suicide and i heard it like 4 times on the radio that day. Now i cant stand to listen to it.

Calico Star

7y↑1

Elizabeth Duncan aww sorry. But this song was there for you!!!!

Macy Ashcraft

8y↑1

this was posted on my friends b day and the person that commented on you post was on her sisters b day

sean schuyler

8y↑3

+Elizabeth Duncan i read this while listening to the very first line, and i felt so sad for you at that moment, im soooo sorry that you lost your best friend ;( I cant even imagine losing mine, just know you will see him/her again one day in heaven, i cant even imagine what you felt, oh, i almost burst into tears, for real im sooooo sorry ;((((

Elizabeth Duncan

8y↑3

Thanks :) it's getting easier

Hayley L

Why isn't the music from the newest albums available to watch in Australia through youtube? For the LIFER vids I keep getting "The uploader hasn't made this video available in your country". Love Mercyme's music and it's so much easier to use youtube as my main online player

Richard Simmons

I trust I agree I believe and I received I decree and I declare by fire and by force in the mighty name of Jesus thank u and amen Richard Robert Simmons jr

Hannah Luck

This song is such a Jesus jam man lol

James Fam

5y↑1

Bring this song back to k love

AFP

6y↑1

Found it!

prisilla l

11y

Kool!!!!!!!! :) 3 song!

alvin albritton

7y↑4

Awesome forget you devil

soop

this comment. RIGHT HERE

Lacey Bamber

That's true and l don't have to worry about my brother anymore so you are good at singing

Sierra Hashtag

7y↑3

Yay found it

Tuterdsky

Sierra Hashtag ikr

cJ Iverson

4y↑2

cool guy

Bob Builder

Cool

Daniell Elciell

7y↑1

This Song is great just heard it on negu.org in one of the videos..................

Lizbeth Guerra-Carmona

10y↑39

Heard this song on K~Love

MakaylaHoltz

Sameee

God’s Love ♥️

Me too!

Mitchell the Mitch

91.9

RJ Flight

Same here

noelia Contreras

Lizbeth Guerra me to

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TMD Fishing

8y↑3

After the baby Christian sprit passes god works death in us of the flesh to live by the sprit.

ijah

6y↑2

What style is this ?

Jarhud Augustin

10y↑9

you don't know how long it took to find his vid. you have a lot of vids

Lizbeth Guerra-Carmona

10y↑11

Heard this song on K~Love

BlueBerry Sansy

Oh my Ayano Aishi-chan You look beautiful and always a great Psycho in love with senpai who you wish you would get and be recognized by him i hope you do

HisLoveRemains

5y↑2

🌝🌞🌝🌞🌝🌞⛈🌞🌝🌞

Francine Torres

My song is called Joy. Jesus was a joyful man who was the son of God he died for our sins oooooooooooo he said he will come back for us oh oh oh oh oh God bless us Satan wanted jesus to worship him but he didn't