He bears the pop sensibility of the 60's British invasion, the sardonic wit of Elvis Costello, emotional poigniancy of Elliot Smith, and the Townes Van Zant- like turn of phrase. His lyrics are clever and biting, but can, in very few words, shatter the listeners heart
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Keep Movement
Michael Trent Lyrics
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A lot of things are gonne change
Everything's gonna change
So brace yourself
Don't get too close
Don't get too settled in
What happened to your friends?
How has everybody been?
They're givin up
On everything so let's say a prayer
For the ones who dare
To just keep movement
But I've been down so long that I keep movement
Oh yeah
Well everyone keeps tellin me that I should get a job
That pays
Maybe I should change my ways
But it's too late now
There's no way out
And I'm in here pretty deep
And this hill is gettin steep
And I'm singin in my sleep
I lost my mind
Been workin on a single
But I'll probably never be a big star like you
But it's all that I can do
So just keep movement but I've been down so long that I keep movement
Oh yeah
Well these three, four, five, six years outta high school
I've been drinkin at the bar since about noon
I've been checkin my mail cuz the money's gonna come soon
Big bucks, or that's what I'm told
Well seven, eight, nine, ten times that I been told
"boy you better trade those cards before you get old"
Well I'm stickin with the ten cause there's no way I'm gonna fold it now
Oh well it's one last prayer
For anyone at all who cares
But I keep
Well I keep
Well I keep movement oh
The song “Keep Movement” by Michael Trent is a call to action encouraging the listener to keep moving forward despite any obstacles that come their way. The lyrics suggest that change is inevitable and that we must never lose our sense of momentum, even when things get tough. The first verse talks about how people are giving up on everything and how the listener should keep moving forward and say a prayer for those who dare to do the same. The second verse talks about how people are telling the listener to get a job that pays, but the listener is already too deep into their current situation. The bridge is about how the singer has been drinking at the bar for six years since he has graduated high school and how he has been told many times to trade his cards, but he refuses to fold. The song ends with an affirmation to keep moving forward and never give up.
The lyrics of the song reflect Michael Trent’s own struggles with making ends meet as an artist. He encourages his listeners to keep moving forward, no matter what obstacles they face. The song is relatable for anyone who has ever been down and lost their way in life.
Line by Line Meaning
Well maybe I've been thinking that
I have been contemplating about something
A lot of things are gonne change
Many things will be changing
Everything's gonna change
All things are about to change
So brace yourself
Prepare yourself for what is coming
Don't get too close
Do not get too attached
Don't get too settled in
Do not become too comfortable in one place
What happened to your friends?
What has been going on with your companions?
How has everybody been?
What has been the state of others?
They're growin up
They are maturing
They're givin up
They are losing hope
On everything so let's say a prayer
Let us offer a prayer for them
For the ones who dare
For those who have courage
To just keep movement
To persist in moving forward
But I've been down so long that I keep movement
But because of my struggles, I always push forward
Oh yeah
An affirmation
Well everyone keeps tellin me that I should get a job
People keep advising me to find employment
That pays
That provides adequate compensation
Maybe I should change my ways
Perhaps I need to adopt a different method
But it's too late now
It is already too far gone
There's no way out
There seems to be no escape
And I'm in here pretty deep
I am in a very difficult situation
And this hill is gettin steep
The challenge is becoming more arduous
And I'm singin in my sleep
My worries are haunting me even in my slumber
I lost my mind
I am beside myself
Been workin on a single
I have been working on one project
But I'll probably never be a big star like you
But I do not see myself becoming as successful as you
But it's all that I can do
But that is the extent of what I am capable of achieving
Well these three, four, five, six years outta high school
It has been three, four, five or six years since graduating from high school
I've been drinkin at the bar since about noon
I have been drinking at the pub since around midday
I've been checkin my mail cuz the money's gonna come soon
I have been frequently checking my mail because I expect to receive money soon
Big bucks, or that's what I'm told
A fortune, or so I have been informed
Well seven, eight, nine, ten times that I been told
I have been given this information repeatedly
"boy you better trade those cards before you get old"
"You should change your ways before it is too late"
Well I'm stickin with the ten cause there's no way I'm gonna fold it now
I am sticking with what I have, as I refuse to give up now
Oh well it's one last prayer
This is the final prayer
For anyone at all who cares
For those who have any concern at all
But I keep
But I persist
Well I keep
I just keep going
Well I keep movement oh
I keep moving forward
Contributed by Elizabeth P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
heather lee
one mind a general
heather lee
boy, your hole does not exist. not anymore, or ever again. They look upon you with wise eyes, nodding...
heather lee
and generally speaking, just saying nothing.