From the band's own website:
"The Movers – Rich, Scott, Dave and Smitty -- began in New Orleans in 2003 and now are fast-rising stars on the national kids music scene thanks to their combination of radio-friendly songs, kid-friendly themes and dynamic live shows. In concert, the Movers teach high-energy dances, play games with the audience and make music on their one-of-a-kind trashcan drumset. Kids and parents help perform new kids classics like “Shakable You,” “The Medicine Song,” “What’s in the Fridge?” and "I Want My Mommy (Time for Bed).""
and:
"In 2007, Disney Channel green-lighted a Movers television series for Playhouse Disney featuring Rich, Scott, Dave and Smitty as blue-collar brainstormers working hard to solve “idea emergencies” in their Idea Warehouse, a clearinghouse of infinite inspirations. Through songs, stories and skits, the Movers move kids to exercise their bodies and brains."
Gimme Strength
Imagination Movers Lyrics
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All right!
Oooo
Having trouble
Now it's double
I'm in over my head
I used to be on top of the world now I'm down instead
So take a listen
Something's missing
Need to turn it around
Need to turn it around
Oh yeah!
All right!
You've got to give me strength and make it right
Oh yeah!
All Right!
I wish I may
I wish I might
Need some power
It's gone sour
Don't know how much I can take
I know I'm strong it won't be long before I'm back in shape
Ooo-ooo-whoo, Ooo-ooo-whoo
Step by step and rep by rep, I make my muscles grow
Ooo-ooo-whoo, Ooo-ooo-whoo
I got a break a sweat, I'm not there yet but ready to go
Ready to go
Ready! Set! Go!
Oh yeah!
All Right!
You've got to give me strength and make it right
Oh yeah!
All Right!
I say I wish I may
I wish I might
I wish I may
I wish I might
I wish I may
I wish I might
I wish I may
I wish I might
Oh yeah!
All right!
Give me strength
Oh yeah!
All right!
The song "Gimme Strength" by the Imagination Movers is an uplifting and encouraging song about finding the inner strength to overcome obstacles and challenges in life. The lyrics describe a situation where the singer is feeling overwhelmed and uncertain about how to proceed. The line "Having trouble, now it's double, I'm in over my head" suggests that the situation has become more difficult than expected. Despite feeling confused and lacking a clear solution, the singer is determined to find a way out of the situation. The lines "No solution, just confusion, want to figure it out, so take a listen, something's missing, need to turn it around" indicate that the singer is actively pursuing a solution to the problem.
The chorus of the song is a powerful declaration of the singer's need for strength and determination to overcome the challenges that lie ahead. The repetition of the phrase "Oh yeah! All right!" emphasizes the singer's resolve and determination. The line "You've got to give me strength and make it right" highlights the idea that the singer is not alone in their struggles and needs the support of others to succeed.
Overall, "Gimme Strength" is a motivational and inspiring song that encourages listeners to persevere through difficult times and find the strength within themselves to overcome any challenge.
Line by Line Meaning
Having trouble
Encountering difficulty.
Now it's double
The problem is getting worse.
I'm in over my head
Unable to handle the difficulty.
I used to be on top of the world now I'm down instead
Once felt invincible, but now feeling defeated.
No solution, just confusion want to figure it out
Unable to solve the problem, only experiencing confusion.
So take a listen
Listen attentively for guidance or advice.
Something's missing
Something crucial is lacking.
Need to turn it around
Need to reverse the negative situation.
Oh yeah! All right! You've got to give me strength and make it right
Asking for help and guidance to overcome the difficulty and make things right.
I wish I may I wish I might
Expressing a wish for things to be different.
Need some power
Need some strength and energy.
It's gone sour
The situation has turned bad.
Don't know how much I can take
Feeling unsure of one's tolerance for the negative situation.
I know I'm strong it won't be long before I'm back in shape
Confident in one's strength and ability to recover from the situation.
Step by step and rep by rep, I make my muscles grow
Taking gradual and consistent steps to improve and grow stronger.
I got a break a sweat, I'm not there yet but ready to go
Putting in the effort and hard work to overcome the difficulty, though not yet at the finish line.
Ready to go Ready! Set! Go!
Feeling energized and motivated to take action and move forward.
Give me strength
Asking for strength and energy to overcome the difficulty.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: David Moran Poche, Richard Edward Collins, Scott Jacob Smith, Scott Kimball Durbin
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