If I Have To Move A Mountain
Jackson 5 and Michael Jackson Lyrics


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(Who's the one that loves you)
(The special one who needs you)
You made the odds a million to me
(No one else can love you)
(Nobody else can need you)
No more than the one whose heart you won't believe

So if I have to move a mountain
Simply to prove that you're my love (my love)
That you're my love, baby (my only love)
I'll do it, yes I'd do it
To show I love you

In your eyes
I see no faith
There's an absence of trust
In your embrace

But why would I
Pretend to give
Just to take from the person
For whom I live

(I told you that I love you)
(especially I need you)
You're one love in a million was made from the stars
(And maybe you'd believe me)
(Then maybe you would need me)
But maybe may not ever convince your stubborn heart

[Chorus:]
So if I have to move a mountain
Simply to prove that you're my love (my love)
You're my love, baby (my only love)
I'd do it, and I'll do it, yes I'll do it for you
And if I have to stop a river
To make you belive that I'm the one (the one)
That special one you need (that special one)
I'd do it, yes I'd do it (to show I love you)

(Pins and needles sticking in my heart)
(We're so close, but still so far apart)
(What to do, what to do to make you need my love too)





[Chorus]

Overall Meaning

In this song, the Jackson 5 sing about doing anything to prove their love for someone who doesn't seem to believe or trust in them. The first verse mentions how nobody else can love or need this person like they do, despite the odds being against them. The chorus then emphasizes their willingness to do whatever it takes to prove their love, even if it means moving a mountain or stopping a river.


The second verse speaks to the lack of faith and trust in the relationship, and the singer's refusal to pretend to give love just to take from the person they live for. The bridge mentions the pins and needles sticking in the singer's heart, highlighting the emotional pain they are experiencing from this unrequited love.


Overall, the song is a powerful expression of love and devotion, with the Jackson 5 willing to go to extreme lengths to prove their love and win over the heart of the person they desire.


Line by Line Meaning

(Who's the one that loves you)
Who is the person that loves you?


(The special one who needs you)
The unique individual who wants you.


You made the odds a million to me
You made it seem impossible for our love to work.


(No one else can love you)
Nobody can love you like I do.


(Nobody else can need you)
No one else can need you as much as I do.


No more than the one whose heart you won't believe
No one except the person whose heart you can't trust.


So if I have to move a mountain
If I need to do something impossible.


Simply to prove that you're my love (my love)
Just to show you that you are my only love.


That you're my love, baby (my only love)
That you are my only love, my dear.


I'll do it, yes I'd do it
I'm willing to do it.


To show I love you
To demonstrate my love for you.


In your eyes
Based on your expression.


I see no faith
I can't see any trust in you.


There's an absence of trust
You don't trust me.


In your embrace
Even when you hold me tight.


But why would I
But why should I


Pretend to give
Fake giving.


Just to take from the person
To obtain from the individual.


For whom I live
For whom I exist and am surviving in this world.


(I told you that I love you)
I already informed you that I love you.


(especially I need you)
And, of course, I need you too.


You're one love in a million was made from the stars
You are the exceptionally rare star-made love I got.


(And maybe you'd believe me)
Perhaps you will believe me.


(Then maybe you would need me)
If that occurs, you will start needing me.


But maybe may not ever convince your stubborn heart
It's plausible that even that won't work on your obstinate heart.


So if I have to move a mountain
If I have to do something exceedingly difficult.


Simply to prove that you're my love (my love)
Just to show that you are my only love.


You're my love, baby (my only love)
You're the one I love, my beloved.


I'd do it, and I'll do it, yes I'll do it for you
I'll do it, yes, I will do it for you.


And if I have to stop a river
Even if I have to halt a river.


To make you believe that I'm the one (the one)
To convince you that I'm the one you need.


That special one you need (that special one)
That unique person you need.


I'd do it, yes I'd do it (to show I love you)
I'll do it to prove my love.


(Pins and needles sticking in my heart)
I am feeling anxious about this situation.


(We're so close, but still so far apart)
We are near in proximity, but distant in connection.


(What to do, what to do to make you need my love too)
I am wondering what I can do to make you desire my love as well.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ALPHONSO MIZELL, ALPHONSO J MIZELL, BERRY GORDY JR, BERRY JR GORDY, DEKE RICHARDS, DENNIS LUSSIER, FREDDIE PERREN

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