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Keith Richards Lyrics
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Drank the wrong potion
You lost the feeling
Not so appealing
Why do you think you got no friends
You drove them all around the bend
Oh Yeah
You don't move me anymore
Now you wanna throw the dice
You already crapped out twice
Oh Yeah, Oh Yeah
You don't move me anymore
One face so seamy
The other don't see me
It's better that you kill the light
You're giving us all a fright
Oh Yeah
You don't move me anymore
How you gonna keep your wealth
Can't even defend yourself
Ah yeah, Ah no
You don't move me anymore
What makes you so greedy
Makes you so seedy
No matter how you flip that dime On our side is time
Oh Yeah, Oh Yeah, Oh Yeah
It's no longer funny
It's bigger than money
You don't move me anymore
The lyrics to Keith Richards and the X-Pensive Winos's song "You Don't Move Me" appear to be directed at a person who has lost their appeal and charm. The first two lines suggest that this person has made the wrong choices and has lost the ability to feel. The song then goes on to explore the reasons why this person has lost their friends and why they are no longer attractive to others. The refrain, "You don't move me anymore," is a way of saying that the subject of the song is no longer interesting or desirable.
The second verse continues to explore the idea that this person is no longer relevant in the world around them. They want to take a chance and try something new, but the singer suggests that they have already failed twice and are therefore not worth the risk. The third verse describes the person as having one "seamy" face and another that "doesn't see" them, suggesting that they are not in tune with themselves or with others. The chorus repeats the refrain that this person no longer has any impact on the singer.
Overall, the song seems to be a commentary on the shallow nature of some people's lives and the idea that without substance and depth, people are not very interesting. The lyrics suggest that if you lose touch with yourself and others, you become irrelevant and forgotten. In short, "You Don't Move Me" is a song about the cost of failing to connect with the world around you.
Line by Line Meaning
You made the wrong motion
Your actions were incorrect and resulted in negative consequences
Drank the wrong potion
You consumed something that was harmful to you
You lost the feeling
You no longer experience the emotion or connection associated with something
Not so appealing
Your behavior or actions are no longer attractive or desirable
Why do you think you got no friends
You wonder why you no longer have anyone close to you
You drove them all around the bend
Your behavior or personality caused others to become frustrated or annoyed
Oh Yeah
Expressing a sense of satisfaction or agreement
You don't move me anymore
Your actions, behavior, or personality no longer have an effect on me
Now you wanna throw the dice
You want to take a risky action or decision
You already crapped out twice
Your previous risky actions have resulted in negative consequences
Oh Yeah, Oh Yeah
Expressing a sense of satisfaction or agreement
One face so seamy
One side of your personality is shady or untrustworthy
The other don't see me
The other side of your personality does not acknowledge my presence or existence
It's better that you kill the light
It would be preferable if you turned off the lights and ended the encounter
You're giving us all a fright
Your actions or behavior are causing fear or discomfort to those around you
How you gonna keep your wealth
You are questioning your ability to maintain your financial status
Can't even defend yourself
You are unable to protect yourself from criticism or attack
Ah yeah, Ah no
Expressing a sense of uncertainty or hesitation
You don't move me anymore
Your actions, behavior, or personality no longer have an effect on me
What makes you so greedy
You are questioning the source of your excessive desire for wealth or possessions
Makes you so seedy
Your excessive desire for wealth or possessions has made you unsavory or unclean
No matter how you flip that dime
Regardless of the outcome of a particular event or decision
On our side is time
Time is in our favor and will ultimately work to our advantage
Oh Yeah, Oh Yeah, Oh Yeah
Expressing a sense of satisfaction or agreement
It's no longer funny
A previous situation or behavior that was once amusing is no longer humorous
It's bigger than money
The seriousness or importance of a particular situation or behavior transcends financial gain
You don't move me anymore
Your actions, behavior, or personality no longer have an effect on me
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: KEITH (GB) RICHARDS, STEPHEN K. JORDAN
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