Most recently opening for Nine Inch Nails on the first half of their 2006 tour, after that, Moving Units released their second studio album, Hexes For Exes, an album more concentrated in the indie side, forgetting a bit of the funk.
I am
Moving Units Lyrics
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i am moments away
i'm your threshold
and you are mine
gateway
to inside
reflects
defects
weekend
time out
ah, ah-ah-ah-ah-ah
i am, i am, i am ordinary
i am, i am, an extraordinary
i am, i am, i am ordinary
i am, i am, i am
appetize you
as you are mine
get paid
appetize you
above the rest
unattained
cuz i need it
inside
retrace
defects
weekend
time out
ah, ah-ah-ah-ah-ah
The lyrics of "I Am" by Moving Units seem to be about a person who sees themselves as ordinary, but who possesses the qualities that make them an extraordinary person. The first verse describes the singer as being a "gateway to inside" and "your threshold," indicating that they have a kind of openness and vulnerability to them that others can connect to. This is reinforced by the repetition of the phrase "I am" throughout the song, which suggests a strong sense of self-awareness and a willingness to be seen.
The chorus of the song further explores this idea of being both ordinary and extraordinary, with the singer declaring "I am, I am, I am ordinary/I am, I am, an extraordinary." They seem to be acknowledging that they are just like everyone else in some ways, yet they also possess unique qualities that make them stand out from the crowd. The rest of the lyrics speak to the idea of wanting to connect with others on a deeper level, of overcoming flaws and setbacks, and of needing time to recharge and reflect.
Overall, "I Am" is a song about self-discovery, personal growth, and the human desire to be seen and understood.
Line by Line Meaning
i am virtue
I represent the quality of moral excellence and goodness
i am moments away
I am about to arrive, very close to you
i'm your threshold
I am the point of entry or beginning, which you need to cross
and you are mine
You belong to me and I have control over you
gateway
I serve as an entrance or access point
to inside
To the interior or inner part of something
reflects
I mirror or show the characteristics of something else
retrace
To go back and revisit something previously done or experienced
defects
I point out or reveal the weaknesses or faults in something
weekend
A period of leisure, free time or break from work
time out
A brief break or intermission from what you were doing
ah, ah-ah-ah-ah-ah
Vocal expression to add emphasis or convey a strong feeling
i am, i am, i am ordinary
I am just like everyone else, nothing special
i am, i am, an extraordinary
But at the same time, I have qualities or features that make me stand out as exceptional
appetize you
I make you hungry or eager for more of something
as you are mine
In the same way that I control you, you have a hold over me
get paid
Receive a reward, compensation or a benefit
above the rest
I am better, higher or superior compared to everything else
unattained
Something that cannot or has not yet been achieved or gained
cuz i need it
I require or desire something very much
inside
The inner part or core of something, hidden from view
retrace
To go back and revisit something previously done or experienced
defects
I point out or reveal the weaknesses or faults in something
weekend
A period of leisure, free time or break from work
time out
A brief break or intermission from what you were doing
ah, ah-ah-ah-ah-ah
Vocal expression to add emphasis or convey a strong feeling
Contributed by Grayson I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.