We Can't Move To This
Ellie goulding Lyrics
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Lips like Tanqueray
Tropical sunrises, never sleeping
I don't know what changed
And all I want to do is feel the rhythm of the night
You've been running from the dark
You can't look me in the eyes
Being called into the heat
I just need to dance without you
We can't move to this
We can't even talk, boy
We don't even kiss
It never works
We can't move to this
We can't even talk, boy
We don't even kiss
You're not in love
We can't move to this
We can't even talk, boy
We don't even kiss
It never works
We can't move to this
We can't even talk, boy
We don't even kiss
Through the streets and all the places I've been
I can see we never had harmony
I won't go even though I'm alone and I know I want out
I go up without you bringing me down
Such a rush
So now I'm staying to dance on my own
On my own
Oh, and all I know is
We can't move to this
We can't even talk, boy
We don't even kiss
It never works
We can't move to this
We can't even talk, boy
We don't even kiss
You're not in love
We can't move to this
We can't even talk, boy
We don't even kiss
It never works
We can't move to this
We can't even talk, boy
We don't even kiss
You're not in love
Now I'm giving you up tonight
Now I'm giving you up tonight
And I'm dancing on my own because
We can't move together
Now I'm giving you up tonight
Now I'm giving you up tonight
And I'm dancing on my own because
We can't move together
Now I'm giving you up tonight
Now I'm giving you up tonight
And I'm dancing on my own because
We can't move together
Now I'm giving you up tonight
Now I'm giving you up tonight
And I'm dancing on my own because
We can't move to
We can't move to this
We can't even talk, boy
We don't even kiss
It never works
We can't move to this
We can't even talk, boy
We don't even kiss
And all I know is
We can't move to this
We can't even talk, boy
We don't even kiss
It never works
We can't move to this
We can't even talk, boy
We don't even kiss
I'm not in love
The lyrics of Ellie Goulding's song "We Can't Move To This" describe a sense of disconnect between two people who used to be in sync with each other. The song begins by reminiscing about the good times when they used to "roll in perfect motion" and enjoy "tropical sunrises" together. However, something has changed, and the person being addressed in the song has been "running from the dark" and cannot "look [Ellie] in the eyes." Despite this, Ellie wants to "feel the rhythm of the night" and dance even if it means doing so without her partner.
The chorus repeats the titular line, "We can't move to this," emphasizing the idea that the two are unable to sync up and connect, both physically and emotionally. They cannot even talk or kiss, leading to the conclusion that they are simply not in love anymore. The final lines repeat the idea that Ellie is giving up on the relationship and continuing to dance alone because they cannot move together.
Overall, the lyrics paint a picture of a relationship that has lost its spark and is no longer in harmony. Ellie yearns to reconnect and move together, but her partner is unable or unwilling to do so. The song highlights the frustration and sadness that can come from a relationship that has lost its connection.
Line by Line Meaning
Used to roll in perfect motion, easy
We used to move together effortlessly
Lips like Tanqueray
My lips are as enticing as Tanqueray's gin
Tropical sunrises, never sleeping
We used to have passionate nights that never ended
I don't know what changed
I don't understand what caused our relationship to become unfulfilling
And all I want to do is feel the rhythm of the night
All I need is the beat of the music to make me feel alive
You've been running from the dark
You've been avoiding the difficult conversation about our problems
You can't look me in the eyes
You're too afraid to confront the truth
Being called into the heat
I'm being pulled towards passionate experiences
Even if it's burning me
Even if these experiences are painful
I just need to dance without you
I need to find joy in my own company
Through the streets and all the places I've been
I've traveled through different places and experiences
I can see we never had harmony
I realize that we were never truly compatible
I won't go even though I'm alone and I know I want out
I'll stay even though I want to leave because I fear being alone
I go up without you bringing me down
I'm moving on without your negative influence
Such a rush
It's exhilarating to experience new things
So now I'm staying to dance on my own
I'm choosing to stay and dance by myself
Oh, and all I know is
All I'm sure of is
Now I'm giving you up tonight
I'm letting go of you tonight
And I'm dancing on my own because
I'm finding joy in my own company because
We can't move together
We can't connect on a deeper level
You're not in love
You were never truly in love with me
We can't move to this
We can't groove to this beat
We can't even talk, boy
We can't even have a genuine conversation
We don't even kiss
We've lost our passion for each other
It never works
Our relationship has never been successful
I'm not in love
I realize I wasn't in love with you either
Lyrics © DOMINO PUBLISHING COMPANY, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Alex Gibson, Ellie Goulding, Fred Gibson, Greg Kurstin, Maureen McDonald
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