In 1964, at the age of 11, Khan formed her first musical group, the Crystalettes. While still in high school, she joined the Afro-Arts Theater, a group which toured with Motown great Mary Wells; a few years later, she adopted the African name Chaka Khan while working on the Black Panthers' breakfast program. After quitting high school in 1969, Khan joined the group Lyfe, soon exiting to join another dance band, the Babysitters — neither was on the fast track to success, but her fortunes changed when she teamed with ex-American Breed member Kevin Murphy and Andre Fisher to form Rufus.
Debuting in 1973 with a self-titled effort on the ABC label, Rufus was among the preeminent funk groups of the decade. Distinguished by Khan's dynamic vocals, the group earned half a dozen gold or platinum albums.
While still a member of the group in 1978, Khan embarked on a successful solo career. Her signature hits, both with Rufus and solo, include "Tell Me Something Good", "Sweet Thing", "Ain't Nobody", "I'm Every Woman", "I Feel for You" and "Through the Fire".
Move Me No Mountain
Chaka Khan Lyrics
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I will love you alone
You belong in my arms
You belong in my home
I don't expect you to be
Someone else that you're not
All I expect you to give
Is all that you've got, so
CHORUS:
Move me no mountain
Turn me no tide
Swim me no ocean
Long, deep and wide
Just say you love me, baby
Long, strong and true
But move me no mountain
To prove that you do
But move me no mountain
To prove that you do
Fill my life with your love
You're my bread, you're my wine
Fill my life with your love
And I'll fill yours with mine
You'll never hear me cry
Tears of regret
It's fine with me if all I see
Is all I get
Oh
Just say you love me, baby
Just love me, baby
Long, strong and true
Move me no mountain
Turn me no tide
Swim me no ocean
Long, deep and wide
Just love me, baby
Long, strong and true
Move me no mountain
Turn me no tide
Swim me no ocean
Long, deep and wide
Just love me, baby
Say that you do
Just love me, baby...
The lyrics to Chaka Khan's song "Move Me No Mountain" express the singer's unwavering love and devotion for her partner. The first verse speaks to the deep connection between the two, as the singer proclaims that her partner belongs in her arms and in her home. She acknowledges that she doesn't expect her partner to be anyone other than their true selves, but she does expect them to give their all to the relationship. The chorus pleads for her partner to simply love her, with the title phrase "move me no mountain" serving as a metaphor for the unnecessary challenges or tests of devotion that could come between them. The second verse reinforces her commitment to loving her partner unconditionally and emphasizes that she will not harbor any regrets, even if her partner is unable or unwilling to reciprocate her intensity of feeling.
Overall, "Move Me No Mountain" offers a powerful declaration of love that is steadfast and unyielding. The singer is willing to do whatever it takes to keep her relationship strong, but also recognizes that putting her love to the test is not necessary if it is already present and true.
Line by Line Meaning
Just as sure as I live
I am confident that for as long as I exist
I will love you alone
I will continue to love only you
You belong in my arms
You are meant to be held close by me
You belong in my home
Your place is with me, in my home
I don't expect you to be
I do not require you to become
Someone else that you're not
A person other than who you truly are
All I expect you to give
All I request from you is
Is all that you've got, so
Everything that you have to offer me
CHORUS: Move me no mountain
Do not perform an extreme feat
Turn me no tide
Do not cause a major change in my life
Swim me no ocean
Do not undergo an exhausting, difficult task
Long, deep and wide
Referring to a vast, significant challenge like an ocean
Just say you love me, baby
Only express your love for me in words
Long, strong and true
Sincerely and steadfastly
But move me no mountain
Do not attempt to prove your love by performing a challenging feat
To prove that you do
In order to prove that you love me
Fill my life with your love
Please bring love into every aspect of my life
You're my bread, you're my wine
You are my sustenance, my pleasure
And I'll fill yours with mine
I will reciprocate and enrich your life too
You'll never hear me cry
I will never shed a tear
Tears of regret
That come from sadness or disappointment
It's fine with me if all I see
It is acceptable for me to see only
Is all I get
Just what you are currently providing me
Just say you love me, baby
Simply tell me that you love me
Just love me, baby
Just show your love for me
Move me no mountain
Do not attempt a monumental feat
Turn me no tide
Do not bring major change into my life
Swim me no ocean
Do not go through a physically and emotionally demanding challenge
Just love me, baby
Just show your love for me
Say that you do
Tell me that you love me
Just love me, baby...
Just keep showing your love for me
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: AARON SCHROEDER, JERRY RAGOVOY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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