Rushing
Moby Lyrics


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You'll be my New Year's Day, my Valentine
Now I ain't gonna stop until I make you mine
You'll be my April Fool, my Mardi Gras
The music on my tongue when I sing fa la la

You'll be my flower child, in the month of May
My sunny summer lover on my holiday
You'll be my autumn leaves, my Halloween
The winter snow and everything that's in between

This year I'm gonna take you home
This year I don't wanna be alone
This year, this Christmas together
And the minutes they pass, and the hours they fly

This year, this Christmas forever (ooh)
And the weeks and the months go rushing by
This year we've learned how to live
How to forget, and how to forgive without fear, ohh ooh

Just love this Christmas, this year
You'll be my spring ahead, my fall behind
The shimmy on my hips oh when I, bump and grind
You'll be my Santa Boy, all dressed in red

And ride that little reindeer all through my head
Oh ooh, oh oh oh
Here we go, oh oh oh oh
Ohh yeah

This year I'm gonna take you home
This year I don't wanna be alone
This year, this Christmas together (ooh)
And the minutes they pass, and the hours they fly

This year, this Christmas forever, ohh ooh
And the weeks and the months go rushing by
This year we have learned how to live
How to forget, and how to forgive without fear, ohh ooh

Just love this Christmas, this year, oh ooh
This year I pray for you, uh
And I thank God for you
Just wanna be with you

This year that's all I wanna do
Day by day, I'm gonna get my way
This year I pray for you
Seasons turn, I've got a lot to learn

And I thank God for you
Now this year I'm gonna, gonna, gonna take you home
'Cause I don't wanna be alone
This year, (oh this year) this Christmas together (ohh...)

And the minutes they pass, and the hours they fly
This year, this Christmas forever (forever, forever)
And the weeks and the months go rushing by
Now this year we have learned how to live

How to forget, and how to forgive without fear, ooh oh
Just love, ooh ohh
This year we have learned how to live




How to forget, and how to forgive without fear, ohh ooh oh oh oh
Just love this Christmas, this year

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Moby's song "Rushing" are a confession of love and a promise to spend every season of the year with the loved one. Each semester is mentioned, and the characteristics that make it unique are used as metaphors to describe the lover's feelings. The first verse mentions special dates associated with celebration and love, and how the singer wants to make her lover his for all these occasions. The second verse refers to the seasons of the year, and how the lover will be present in each one of them, making every single moment special. The chorus is an affirmation of the singer's decision to spend this Christmas with his significant other, because he doesn't want to be alone. He promises to make this a permanent arrangement, to be together now and forever.


The song can be interpreted as a reflection of the cyclical nature of love, just like the changing seasons. It means that love is not only about the happy moments, but it also includes learning how to forgive and forget, and how to go through the difficult times together, without fear. The metaphors used in the song give a romantic and poetic touch that makes it more powerful.


Line by Line Meaning

You'll be my New Year's Day, my Valentine
You are everything to me, my new beginning, my present, and my future.


Now I ain't gonna stop until I make you mine
I'll do everything I can to win your love and keep it.


You'll be my April Fool, my Mardi Gras
You'll be my joy, my entertainment, my celebration, my happiness.


The music on my tongue when I sing fa la la
You bring melody, rhythm, and harmony to my life.


You'll be my flower child, in the month of May
You bring color, beauty, and hope to my life like springtime.


My sunny summer lover on my holiday
You brighten up my life, warm up my soul, and give me the best memories.


You'll be my autumn leaves, my Halloween
You bring wisdom, maturity, and reflection to my life like the fall season.


The winter snow and everything that's in between
You bring purity, magic, and transformation to my life like the winter season.


This year I'm gonna take you home
I'm committed to building a life with you, sharing a home, and creating a family.


This year I don't wanna be alone
I want to spend my life with you, sharing all the ups and downs, the joys and the sorrows.


This year, this Christmas together
Let's celebrate this special occasion, cherish each other's presence, and make new memories together.


And the minutes they pass, and the hours they fly
Time goes by too quickly, but every moment spent with you is precious and unforgettable.


This year, this Christmas forever
Let's make a promise to each other to love, to care, to support, and to grow old together.


And the weeks and the months go rushing by
Life is short, and we must make the most of it, live every day to the fullest, and appreciate each other's company.


This year we've learned how to live
We've gone through many experiences, faced many challenges, but we've learned to cope, to survive, to thrive.


How to forget, and how to forgive without fear
We've forgiven each other, let go of grudges, and learned that love conquers all.


Just love this Christmas, this year
Let's focus on what really matters, love, peace, happiness, and togetherness.


You'll be my spring ahead, my fall behind
You'll be my inspiration, my motivation, my guide, and my comforter.


The shimmy on my hips oh when I, bump and grind
You bring out the best in me, the creativity, the passions, the pleasures.


You'll be my Santa Boy, all dressed in red
You'll be my gift, my treasure, my blessing, my everything.


And ride that little reindeer all through my head
You'll occupy my mind, my heart, my soul, and my dreams.


This year I pray for you
I wish you all the best, the health, the wealth, the success, the happiness.


And I thank God for you
I'm grateful for your presence, your love, your support, your life.


Just wanna be with you
You are my home, my shelter, my safe haven, my comfort zone.


Day by day, I'm gonna get my way
I'll work hard, I'll be patient, I'll be persistent, until I win your heart completely.


Seasons turn, I've got a lot to learn
Life changes, people change, and I'll keep learning, growing, and adapting to be the best version of myself for you.


Now this year I'm gonna, gonna, gonna take you home
I'm serious, I'm committed, I'm devoted, I'm ready to start a new chapter of our lives together.


'Cause I don't wanna be alone
You complete me, you fulfill me, you make me whole, and I never want to lose you.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Royalty Network, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: RICHARD MELVILLE HALL

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this album changed my life

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