Keep Movin'
Grits Lyrics
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'Cause, baby, ain't no standing still,
Gotta keep moving, that's for real,
'Cause, baby, ain't no standing still,
Gotta keep moving, that's for real,
'Cause, baby, ain't no standing still,
Gotta keep moving, that's for real,
'Cause, baby, ain't no standing still,
Gotta keep moving, that's for real,
'Cause, baby, ain't no standing still,
Gotta keep moving, that's for real,
'Cause, baby, ain't no standing still.
That's for real,
That's for real,
That's for real,
That's for real,
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The lyrics to "Keep Movin'" by Grits convey the message of perseverance and the importance of moving forward despite challenges or obstacles in life. The lyrics repeat the phrase "gotta keep moving, that's for real" to emphasize the urgency and necessity of staying active and progressing rather than remaining stagnant or complacent. The use of the term "baby" adds a personal touch to the lyrics, addressing the listener directly and reminding them that this is relevant to their individual journey. The repetition of the phrase reinforces the idea that the message of this song is something that should be taken to heart and acted upon, rather than just something to listen to passively.
The overall tone of the song is upbeat and motivational, with the catchy rhythm and lyrics encouraging the listener to keep going. The message of the song is universal, and can be applied to a variety of situations such as relationships, careers, or personal growth. The lyrics remind the listener that success is not easily achieved, but requires taking action and moving forward.
Line by Line Meaning
Gotta keep moving, that's for real,
We must continue to progress in life as there is no alternative to standing still.
'Cause, baby, ain't no standing still,
There is no way we can stop progressing and be stationary, life is not designed that way; we must keep moving.
That's for real,
This is the harsh reality that we must accept and act accordingly.
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The message is clear, concise and simple we have to keep moving to stay alive, and keep progressing.
Contributed by Isabelle Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
They have recieved several Gospel Music Association Dove Awards throughout their career. Their first first was "Rap/Hip Hop Song" for "Alcoholic Plagiarism", from Factors of the Seven. The next year they took the same award for "They All Fall Down", from Grammatical Revolution. In 2003 The Art Of Translation won the award for "Rap/Hip Hop Album", and the following year their song "Believe" from the same album took "Rap/Hip Hop Song". They also shared in the "Special Event Album" that year, for their contribution to !Hero The Rock Opera.
Album list:
1. Mental Releases
2. Factors of the Seven
3. Grammatical Revolution in the Spirit
4. Art of Translation
5. Dichotomy A
6. Dichotomy B
7. Art of Transformation (remix album of Translation)
8. 7 (best of album)
9. Redemption
10. The Greatest Hits
11. Reiterate
12. Quarantine