Keep On Moving
Lee "Scratch" Perry Lyrics


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Lord, I've got to keep on moving
Lord, I've got to get on down
Lord, I've got to keep on moving
Where I can't be found
Lord, they're coming after me

I've been accused for the killin'
Lord knows I didn't do
For hangin' me, they are willin', yeah, yeah
And that's why I've got to get on through
Lord, they're coming after me (a-one more time)

(I say) Lord, I've got to keep on moving
Lord, I've got to get on down
Lord, I've got to keep on moving
Where I can't be found
Lord, they're coming after me

(Now, listen) I've got two boys and a woman
They're just gonna suffer now
Lord, forgive me for not goin' back
But I'll be there anyhow
I'll be there anyhow (one more time)

(I say) Lord, I've got to keep on moving
Lord, I've got to get on down
Lord, I've got to keep on moving
Where I can't be found
Lord, they're coming after me

Now, maybe someday I'll find a piece of land
Somewhere not by near anyone
Then I'll send for my love, love, love, love, sweet woman
And my two grown up son
My two grown up son (yeah, yeah)





(I say now) Lord I've got to keep on moving

Overall Meaning

The song "Keep On Moving" by Lee "Scratch" Perry is a powerful statement of determination in the face of adversity. The song reflects Perry's personal experiences and struggles with the Jamaican authorities who he believed were out to get him. He sings about his need to keep on moving to stay ahead of them and protect his family from persecution.


Perry starts off the song with the repeated refrain "Lord, I've got to keep on moving," which sets the tone for the whole song. He speaks about how he has been falsely accused of a crime and how the authorities are willing to hang him for it, despite his innocence. It is clear that Perry is in a very dangerous situation and is under immense pressure to escape and keep his family safe.


Despite the fact that he wants to be with his family, Perry feels that he has no choice but to keep moving in order to protect them. He knows that if he stops moving, the authorities will catch up with him and he will be in grave danger. Perry's strong spirit and unyielding resolve are highlighted throughout the song, making it a powerful and inspiring message for anyone who feels trapped or powerless in their situation.


Overall, "Keep On Moving" is a poignant and heartfelt tribute to the human spirit's resilience and determination, even in the toughest of times.


Line by Line Meaning

Lord, I've got to keep on moving
I need to continue moving forward


Lord, I've got to get on down
I need to keep moving swiftly


Lord, I've got to keep on moving
I need to stay in motion


Where I can't be found
I need to stay hidden


Lord, they're coming after me
I am being pursued


I've been accused for the killin'
I have been blamed for a murder


Lord knows I didn't do
I am innocent


For hangin' me, they are willin', yeah, yeah
They are eager to execute me


And that's why I've got to get on through
That's why I need to escape


Now, listen) I've got two boys and a woman
I have a wife and two sons


They're just gonna suffer now
They will be negatively affected by my absence


Lord, forgive me for not goin' back
God, please understand why I can't return


But I'll be there anyhow
I will still be there for them in spirit


Now, maybe someday I'll find a piece of land
In the future, I hope to find a secluded area


Somewhere not by near anyone
Far away from civilization


Then I'll send for my love, love, love, love, sweet woman
I will have my wife join me there


And my two grown up son
And my two adult sons


Lord I've got to keep on moving
I need to continue moving forward




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