There is more than one art… Read Full Bio ↴(For the 60s English band, see The Move.)
There is more than one artist under this name:
1. Move were an Italian cold wave band of the 80s. Their first self-titled LP, Move, was released by A&D in 1986. Just a year later, the same label released their second and last record, a split 12'' with Gronge.
2. move (currently known as m.o.v.e) is a 3-member Japanese musical group. The group consists of yuri (益田祐里, Masuda Yuri, vocalist), motsu (瀬川素公, Segawa Mototaka, rapper) and t-kimura (木村貴志, Kimura Takashi, producer).
In 1996, after the break up of t-kimura's previous project Favorite Blue, he formed the band move and, by 1997, they released their first single ROCK IT DOWN. They however truly achieved fame when their followup single, around the world, was used as the opening theme for the anime Initial D (頭文字D). In 2005, the group changed their name by adding abbreviation marks between letters and are currently still signed with the avex tune recording label.
On December 2, 2008, t-kimura stated on m.o.v.e’s official web site that he would focus more on production, and less on performing. On April 10, 2009, m.o.v.e performed with DJ T-Tashiro during an anime convention, Kamikazecon II, in Houston, Texas; the group anounced that t-kimura would no longer perform on-stage.
In November 2009, it was anounced that yuri was pregnant and would be getting married, thus taking a hiatus from the band for onstage performances. While m.o.v.e recorded two new albums in 2010, Dream Again and anim.o.v.e 02, the band didn't show any other activity (though motsu made guest appearances in many shows, lives and musical collaborations) until yuri went back on stage on October 2010.
move is perhaps best known for the unique style with which they blend rock, rap, electronica, metal and many other genres into their music. move are also well-known for their many contributions as opening and ending theme to the Initial D (頭文字D) series. These include around the world, Rage your dream, BREAK IN2 THE NITE, Blazin' Beat, Gamble Rumble, DOGFIGHT and Noizy Tribe. The also provided the opening theme for the anime series Ikkitousen (一騎当千) with their song Drivin' Through the Night as well as the ending theme for the anime Final Fantasy Unlimited, Romancing Train, and the ending credits for KOEI's Dynasty Warriors 2 (真・三國無双, Shin Sangokumusou), Can't Quit This!!!! ～KNOCK'EM OUT～ (SH FUNK MIX).
No Time
Move Lyrics
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Heard them on the radio lying
Distant bells in the air ringing out, do they hear?
Do they know it's growing very near?
Everybody sitting here
They don't realize
They've got no time
Saw the transmitter sway slowly
Saw it crash in the lane coldly
Saw the sea rushing into the coast now they've seen
Now they know it's growing very near
Everybody sitting here
They don't realize
They've got no time
Saw them gather in slow motion
Setting sail on the tired ocean
Heard the clouds rolling by, shouting down from the sky
Hear them speak their last goodbye
Everybody sitting here
They don't realize
They've got no time
No time
The verses in Move's song No Time describe a terrifying apocalyptic event that is rapidly unfolding. The singer is watching from a distance as a series of disastrous events take place. The first verse describes the sound of crying and lying voices on a radio, suggesting that perhaps a catastrophe has taken place. The distant bells mentioned evoke a sense of doom and foreboding, as if the singer senses that something terrible is on the horizon. The final line of the verse - "Do they know it's growing very near?" - implies that whatever is happening is approaching rapidly, and perhaps those affected by it are not fully aware of the danger.
The second verse describes more physical manifestations of the disaster, such as a transmitter swaying before crashing "coldly" to the ground. The imagery created is bleak and hopeless, with the sea rushing into the coast as if there is nothing anyone can do to stop it. By this point, it seems clear that the danger is widely recognized, with the line "Now they know it's growing very near" suggesting that the people involved have been given some warning, but it may be too late. The final line of the verse - "They've got no time" - emphasizes the gravity of the situation and the fact that time is running out for those involved.
The final verse of the song focuses on people gathering together and setting sail on an ocean, presumably in an effort to escape the disaster. However, the clouds are "rolling by" and thrumming with a sense of chaos and urgency. It's as if the natural world itself is in a state of turmoil and is shouting down at the people as they prepare to depart. The line "Hear them speak their last goodbye" is especially poignant, as it suggests that the people sailing away from the disaster may not survive whatever is coming.
Overall, No Time is a song that captures a sense of urgency and impending doom. Through vivid imagery and evocative metaphors, the lyrics convey the idea that a disaster is taking place, and that time is running out for those affected by it.
Line by Line Meaning
Saw the folks down below crying
I observed people below me shedding tears and exhibiting sadness
Heard them on the radio lying
Through the radio, I heard people telling false statements
Distant bells in the air ringing out, do they hear?
Bells are ringing in a faraway place, and I wonder if anyone can perceive them?
Do they know it's growing very near?
Are they cognizant that something hazardous is approaching?
Everybody sitting here
Everyone who is present in this place
They don't realize
They are not aware of something important
They've got no time
They have little time left to do something
Saw the transmitter sway slowly
I observed the transmitter moving slowly from side to side
Saw it crash in the lane coldly
I saw the transmitter falling down harshly on the street
Saw the sea rushing into the coast now they've seen
The sea is flowing quickly towards the shore, and now people have become aware of it
Now they know it's growing very near
They have realized that a hazardous situation is getting increasingly close
Saw them gather in slow motion
I saw people assembling together in a gradual manner
Setting sail on the tired ocean
They departed on a ship that is navigating through the exhausted ocean waters
Heard the clouds rolling by, shouting down from the sky
I perceived the clouds passing through the sky and proclaiming loudly
Hear them speak their last goodbye
They are uttering their final farewell
No time
There is no more time left
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JEFF LYNNE
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@fractuss
I will forever be grateful for my older brother opening a record shop and bringing dozens of great records (like this) home for me to learn. How rich and beautiful life is and how fortunate I was.
@Cosmo-Kramer
Beautiful song by a young Jeff Lynne.
@braincurlH
A great Move tune. I hear Roy Wood all over this…
@mikebrown6573
That's strange, as Jeff Lynne wrote it, sings lead on it, and plays most of the instruments on it?
It's almost a typical Idle Race song, it's SO Jeff Lynne!
@jdpro2222
It does sound Idle Race-y. But Roy Wood was king, somehow, that's all.
@krisscanlon4051
Split Enz must of heard of these Split Ends...lots of Bee Gees like harmonies...ultimately Anglo Beatley