She had her greatest success in the early 90s, and is best known for the hit "Promise Me" which hit Number 3 in the UK singles chart in 1991 and is taken from her self-titled debut album released in 1990. Craven achieved another five entries in the same chart over the next two years.
After first meeting backstage at a Tears for Fears concert, Craven married singer/songwriter Colin Campsie, and the couple now have three daughters. Campsie and Craven used to own the top & bottom flats in a three-storey house in London. When the person in the middle moved out, they bought the flat and converted the building back into one house. The family now live in Buckinghamshire.
She survived Breast cancer in 2005, and was given the all clear in February 2006.
Move On
Beverley Craven Lyrics
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The people who love you
And take us for who we are
Cos nobody's perfect
We all make mistakes
And no-one can change the past
She feels as if nothing she does is enough
For your love
Cos she still feels guilty after all these years
You've got to to move on
Got to move on
Give a little bit back
After all she's done
You've got to move on
Got to move on
Got to get over it
Got to give a little bit back
You echo your role model
When you get angry
And stir up the memories
If that were your son
When he reaches your age
Imagine the way you'd feel
Forgive me for saying I'm right
And you're wrong
In a song
You could end up repeating your history
Cos with all that baggage you cannot break free
You've got to to move on
Got to move on
Give a little bit back
After all she's done
You've got to move on
Got to move on
Got to get over it
Got to give a little bit back
You've got to move on
Got to move on
Give a little bit back
After all she's done
You've got to move on
Got to move on
Got to get over it
Got to give a little bit back
Yeah
Yeah
Give a little bit
Give a little bit
Give a little bit back
In Beverley Craven's song "Move On," the lyrics urge the listener to forgive and move forward. The song is about a woman who feels like she cannot do enough to earn someone's love, and they keep bringing up her past mistakes. The message being conveyed is that everyone makes mistakes, and it is important to accept people for who they are and move on from the past.
The chorus of the song is repetitive, emphasizing the importance of moving on and giving back after all that has been done for us. The lyrics also touch on the idea of repeating negative behaviors and patterns if we continue to hold onto the past, suggesting that forgiveness and letting go can lead to positive change.
Craven's powerful vocals bring a raw emotional quality to the song, especially evident in the bridge where she pleads with the listener to forgive and move on so they can break free from their emotional baggage. The song is a reminder that letting go of the past and forgiving others can be a freeing and empowering experience.
Line by Line Meaning
You've got to stop blaming
Stop blaming the people who love you for your problems.
The people who love you
Your loved ones.
And take us for who we are
Accept people for who they are, imperfections and all.
Cos nobody's perfect
Because no one is perfect.
We all make mistakes
Everyone makes mistakes.
And no-one can change the past
No one can change what has already happened in the past.
She feels as if nothing she does is enough
She feels like she can never do enough to earn your love.
For your love
To be loved by you.
Did you notice she was fighting back the tears
Did you see her trying not to cry?
Cos she still feels guilty after all these years
She still feels bad about something that happened a long time ago.
You've got to to move on
You need to move forward and let go of the past.
Got to move on
You must move on.
Give a little bit back
Show appreciation and give back to those who have helped you.
After all she's done
Despite everything she has done for you.
Got to get over it
You need to overcome your negative thoughts and emotions.
You echo your role model
You imitate your role model.
When you get angry
When you become angry.
And stir up the memories
And bring up the past.
If that were your son
If you were in that person's position.
When he reaches your age
When he becomes your age.
Imagine the way you'd feel
Think about how you would feel in that situation.
Forgive me for saying I'm right
I'm sorry for saying that I'm right.
And you're wrong
And you're wrong.
In a song
In this song.
You could end up repeating your history
You might end up repeating your past mistakes.
Cos with all that baggage you cannot break free
Because with all your emotional baggage, you can't move on.
Give a little bit
Show a little bit of gratitude.
Yeah
Yes.
Contributed by Jason W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.