Moving Mountains is a New York-based indie rock band. Combining emotional v… Read Full Bio ↴Moving Mountains is a New York-based indie rock band. Combining emotional vocals with elements of post-rock and emo, the band has often been compared to The Appleseed Cast and Thrice.

The band was formed in Westchester, New York in 2005 by Gregory Dunn (guitar/vocals) and Nicholas Pizzolato (drums). A self-titled demo EP was leaked to the public in early 2006 and their debut album Pneuma was released independently in early 2007. Later that year, Frank Graniero (guitar/vocals) and Mitchell Lee (bass) completed the band's line-up. In 2008, Pneuma was reissued by Deep Elm. In Fall 2008, the band self-released the EP "Foreword".

Their second full-length album Waves was released May 10, 2011 on Triple Crown Records. The band has stated that Triple Crown Records let them record and write the album however they wanted to. The lyrics were written by Gregory Dunn, some of which, like Pneuma, were again written about his friend that had died. He has stated that this is the last album with lyrics about his deceased friend. With the album they wanted to create an album that would reflect how they play live.

The band's self-titled full length album was released on September 10th, 2013 on Triple Crown Records.

In December, 2015, Moving Mountains announced a split EP with the band Prawn, as well as a three city tour the weekend of December 18 to 20. Cities included were Philadelphia, Brooklyn, and Cambridge. They toured with Prawn and Moneen.

Official website: www.movmou.com

Full Circle
Moving Mountains Lyrics

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We have a lot to learn, someday we'll find
Love is nature.
These lines that stitch my hand tell of my life.
My own version.
I'll hold my breath if you hold me under,
I won't feel it.
So don't let me ride along these waves.
Don't let me.

These lines that stitch my hand tell of my life.
My own version.
I'll hold my breath if you hold me under,
I can't feel it.
So don't let me ride along these waves.
And don't let me.
When in silence,
It doesn't hurt to raise your voice.
Just open it up,
And explode your heart into a thousand words.
Or leave it alone,
And expect the same from everyone else.
Just tear it apart.
It doesn't hurt to raise your voice.
Please take me home.
Don't let me die alone.
Oh god it's true,
I can't reply on you.

Oh
I can't reply on you.

Overall Meaning

The song "Full Circle" by Moving Mountains is about the ups and downs of relationships and the struggle of finding true love. The first stanza talks about how we're always learning and someday we'll find that love is a natural thing. The lines that stitch the singer's hand tell the story of his life, his own personal version. He doesn't want to be pushed and pulled by waves and asks his partner to keep him from getting lost. The singer is willing to hold his breath if his partner can hold him under, but he doesn't want to get dragged along with the currents.

When things get quiet in the relationship, the singer encourages his partner to speak up and express themselves. He advises them to tear their heart out and share their thoughts or else expect the same from him. The singer then pleads to be taken home and not left to die alone. In the last lines, he realizes that he can't rely on his partner for everything and he needs to find his own way.

Overall, the lyrics suggest that being in a relationship is a journey of self-discovery, and we should communicate and be honest with our partners to avoid getting lost. The song ends with a realization that we shouldn't rely completely on others, but that we need to find strength within ourselves.

Line by Line Meaning

We have a lot to learn, someday we'll find
Love is nature.

These lines that stitch my hand tell of my life.
I have my own unique story to tell.

I'll hold my breath if you hold me under,
I'll do anything for you.

So don't let me ride along these waves.
Don't let me get carried away with my emotions.

When in silence,
Sometimes it's best to speak up.

It doesn't hurt to raise your voice.
Expressing yourself can be powerful.

Just open it up,
Share your feelings with others.

And explode your heart into a thousand words.
Let your emotions flow freely.

Or leave it alone,
It's okay to keep things to yourself.

And expect the same from everyone else.
Respect others' privacy and boundaries.

Just tear it apart.
Breaking down emotional barriers can be difficult.