Move Me
Half Alive Lyrics


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I never told
You never asked
'Til I got older I kept it wrapped
You had me holding up my past
I came to know it's what I want so bad

You know I wanna live to fast
And die too young
It ain't that bad
Just don't look up
I found my path is that enough?
Well I was getting used to what
I thought was love
It made me laugh
I came undone
'Cause all I had
Was not enough

I want you to move me
I want you to move me
Step into the moonlight
Throw your weight in to me

I want your storms
Shaking the trees
I want your waves
Breaking on me
I want your knife
To cut the seams
When all the feelings
Tie me up to be

You know I wanna live to fast
And die too young
It ain't that bad
Just don't look up
I found my path is that enough?
Well I was getting used to what
I thought was love
It made me laugh
I came undone
'Cause all I had
Was not enough

I want you to move me
I want you to move me
Step into the moonlight
Throw your weight in to me

Be my chain
Where I stand
Want to be my song
When I can't dance
Light my fire
And burn the trees
No, I won't get tired
When I can't breathe

I want you to move me
Be my chain
Where I stand
Want to be my song
When I can't dance
I want you to move me
Light my fire
And burn the trees
No, I won't get tired
When I can't breathe
Step into the moonlight
Be my chain
Where I stand
Want to be my song
When I can't dance
Throw your weight in to me
Light my fire
And burn the trees
No, I won't get tired
When I can't breathe

Be my chain
Where I stand
Would you be my song
When I can't dance
Light my fire
And burn the trees




No, I won't get tired
When I can't breathe

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Half Alive's song "Move Me" convey a sense of desire for personal transformation and growth. The first verse suggests that the singer has kept something hidden, possibly a personal struggle or past experiences, until they got older. They realize that they want something different and are drawn to embrace change.


The chorus expresses a longing for a dynamic and passionate life. The singer desires to live fast and die young, not viewing it as a negative thing. They urge the listener to not judge or question their choices. They have found a path that they are passionate about, although they were previously accustomed to what they believed was love. This realization has made them laugh and come undone, as they recognize that what they once had was not fulfilling enough.


In the second verse, the singer explicitly asks the listener to move them. They want the listener to have a strong impact on their life, to shake their beliefs and challenge their perspective. They desire to be overwhelmed by the storms and waves of the listener's presence. The lyrics also mention a knife, symbolizing the desire for the listener to cut through their emotional defenses and help them process their feelings. The singer seeks a connection that goes beyond superficiality and ties them up emotionally.


The bridge further emphasizes the need for the listener to have a profound influence on the singer's life. They want the listener to be their anchor, their support, offering stability in times of uncertainty. They yearn for the listener to be their source of inspiration when they are unable to find their own rhythm, to ignite their passion and burn away any obstacles. The lyrics convey a sense of endless energy and determination, stating that they won't tire even in difficult times.


Overall, these lyrics express a strong desire for personal change and a longing for a deep and transformative connection with another person. The singer seeks to be moved, both emotionally and spiritually, and desires the listener to play a significant role in their journey of self-discovery.


Line by Line Meaning

I never told
I kept my feelings hidden and never expressed them


You never asked
You never inquired about my emotions


'Til I got older I kept it wrapped
But as I grew older, I realized I hid it within myself


You had me holding up my past
You made me carry the weight of my past experiences


I came to know it's what I want so bad
I finally understood that it's something I desire deeply


You know I wanna live to fast
I have a longing to live a fast-paced life


And die too young
And leave this world at a young age


It ain't that bad
It's not as terrible as it may seem


Just don't look up
Just don't pay attention to the negatives


I found my path is that enough?
I discovered my own journey, but I question if it's sufficient


Well I was getting used to what
I was becoming accustomed to


I thought was love
What I believed to be love


It made me laugh
It brought me joy


I came undone
But it eventually led to my unraveling


'Cause all I had
Because everything I possessed


Was not enough
Was insufficient


I want you to move me
I yearn for you to affect me deeply


Step into the moonlight
Come forward, reveal yourself


Throw your weight in to me
Fully invest yourself in our connection


I want your storms
I desire your turbulent emotions


Shaking the trees
Causing disruption and change


I want your waves
I crave your powerful surges of emotion


Breaking on me
Crashing upon me


I want your knife
I long for your cutting honesty


To cut the seams
To split apart the facade I present


When all the feelings
In moments when emotions


Tie me up to be
Restrain me


Be my chain
Act as a binding force in my life


Where I stand
Supporting me in my current position


Want to be my song
Desire to be the source of my joy


When I can't dance
During times when I'm unable to find joy


Light my fire
Ignite my passion


And burn the trees
Consume the barriers and obstacles in my life


No, I won't get tired
I won't grow weary


When I can't breathe
Even in moments when I feel suffocated




Lyrics Š Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Brett Kramer, J. Tyler Johnson, Joshua William Taylor, Noah Conrad

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@gabbyhickman5790

(Verse 1)
I never told
You Never asked
Till I got older I kept it wrapped
You had me holding up my past
I came to know its what I want so bad

(Pre-chorus)
You know I wanna live to fast
And die too young
It ain’t that bad
Just don’t look up
I found my path is that enough?
Well I was getting used to what
I thought was love
It made me laugh
I came undone
Cause all I had
was not enough

(Chorus)
I want you to move me (x2)
Step into the moonlight
Throw your weight in to me

(Verse 2)
I want your storms
Shaking the trees
I want your waves
Breaking on me
I want your knife
To cut the seams
When all the feelings
Tie me up to be

(Pre-chorus)
You know I wanna live to fast
And die too young
It ain’t that bad
Just don’t look up
I found my path is that enough?
Well I was getting used to what
I thought was love
It made me laugh
I came undone
Cause all I had
was not enough

(Chorus)
I want you to move me (x2)
Step into the moonlight
Throw your weight in to me

(Bridge)
Be my chain
Where I stand
Want you to Be my song
when I can’t dance
Light my fire
And burn the trees
I’ll get tired
When I can’t breathe

(Chorus with bridge overlapping)
I want you to move me (x2)
Step into the moonlight
Throw your weight in to me



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