move!
Niki Lyrics


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Maybe it's the way that
You make me wanna lay back
If I can put the blame on the state of my mind
Wasn't supposed to stay I can't say that I tried
There's something in the water
That makes me wanna want ya
If I can put the blame on the weight of my mind
Open up a case and I'm already blind

Oh I'm way too unpredictable
I can't be held responsible for nothin'
And all my crimes have been committed
Already got me so addicted say I'm bluffin'
There's somethin' in the way you make me

Move oh
There's something in the way you make me move oh
Baby when you love me like you do do
There's somethin' in the way you make me
Somethin' in the way you make me oh

Want you when I'm talkin'
In every conversation
'Cause I can't get the sound of your name off my lips
Said a little more than I'd like to admit
There's something in the water
That makes me love you harder
'Cause you know the longer I play innocent
The less that I wanna resist

Oh I'm way too unpredictable
I can't be held responsible for nothin'
And all my crimes have been committed
Already got me so addicted say I'm bluffin'
There's somethin' in the way you make me

Move oh
There's something in the way you make me move oh
Baby when you love me like you do do




There's somethin' in the way you make me
Somethin' in the way you make me oh

Overall Meaning

In the song "Move!" by Niki, the lyrics convey the influence and power that someone holds over the singer. It begins with the singer acknowledging that this person makes them want to let go and relax ("Maybe it's the way that you make me wanna lay back"). The singer blames the state of their mind for allowing themselves to stay in this situation and admits that they didn't really put up much of a fight to leave ("Wasn't supposed to stay I can't say that I tried"). The mention of "something in the water" symbolizes the irresistible pull and desire they feel towards this person ("There's something in the water that makes me wanna want ya"). The weight of their mind and their own blindness to the consequences make it difficult to resist this person's influence ("Open up a case and I'm already blind").


The second verse explores the unpredictability of the singer's actions and their acknowledgement that they cannot be held accountable for their behavior ("Oh I'm way too unpredictable, I can't be held responsible for nothin'"). Despite committing "crimes" and being fully aware of the consequences, they cannot resist this person's allure and are already addicted to their love ("Already got me so addicted say I'm bluffin'"). The chorus emphasizes the impact that this person has on the singer's emotions and desire to move forward or take action ("There's something in the way you make me move oh"). The mention of wanting them in every conversation highlights the constant presence of this person in the singer's thoughts and the difficulty of letting go ("'Cause I can't get the sound of your name off my lips").


Overall, the lyrics of "Move!" capture the internal struggle of someone who is deeply attracted to another person but finds it difficult to resist their influence and let go.


Line by Line Meaning

Maybe it's the way that
It could be the way in which


You make me wanna lay back
You make me feel relaxed and at ease


If I can put the blame on the state of my mind
If I can attribute my actions to my mental state


Wasn't supposed to stay I can't say that I tried
I didn't plan to stay, so I can't claim that I made an effort


There's something in the water
There is a captivating and irresistible element


That makes me wanna want ya
That makes me desire you even more


If I can put the blame on the weight of my mind
If I can attribute my actions to the burden on my mind


Open up a case and I'm already blind
When faced with a situation, I become oblivious to its details


Oh I'm way too unpredictable
I am highly erratic and hard to anticipate


I can't be held responsible for nothin'
I cannot be accountable for anything


And all my crimes have been committed
I have already engaged in wrongdoing


Already got me so addicted say I'm bluffin'
I am already deeply hooked, although you may think I'm lying


There's somethin' in the way you make me
There is a captivating quality in the manner you affect me


Move oh
Prompt me to take action


Want you when I'm talkin'
I desire you when I'm engaged in conversation


In every conversation
Each and every discussion or interaction


'Cause I can't get the sound of your name off my lips
Because I constantly find myself mentioning your name


Said a little more than I'd like to admit
I confessed more than I intended to reveal


That makes me love you harder
That intensifies my love for you


'Cause you know the longer I play innocent
Because you are aware that the longer I pretend to be innocent


The less that I wanna resist
The less I have the desire to resist


There's somethin' in the way you make me
There is a captivating quality in the manner you affect me


Somethin' in the way you make me oh
Something in the way you profoundly affect me




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: John Hill, Jordan Palmer, Sarah Aarons

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