Founded in Philadelphia by Andrew Thiboldeaux and Christopher Ward, Pattern Is Movement map a vast territory of internal exploration and external output. As the band recorded a series of albums over the past decade — The (Im)possibility of Longing, Stowaway, and All Together — they also shifted in membership and in stylistic focus, eventually solidifying into a powerful duo: Thiboldeaux on Rhodes, synth, bass, and vocals, and Ward on drums. Deeply soulful and natively genre-defying, they toured extensively, joining bands like St. Vincent, The Roots, and Shudder to Think, before delving into their fourth album and, along with it, the brightest and darkest corners of composition, orchestration, and collaboration. Years in the making, the release of Pattern Is Movement's new self-titled album is accompanied by a 12" single and will be available in a limited edition deluxe colored vinyl package, as well as on CD and Digital formats.
in 2015 Pattern Is Movement disbanded.
Right Away
Pattern is Movement Lyrics
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You don′t know what he's about and he walks to his own beat
And he takes you on a journey that you can′t really define
But you know it might be worth it, you know it's not a waste of your time
Love is like diving into an ocean that is certainly too deep
To feel the sand in your toes and the bottoms of your feet
But for some strange reason you stay cold and wet
'Cause you know deep down that you haven′t seen the best of it yet
Is this right, how do we know
If we never been here before?
Is this right, how do we know?
Should we take a chance tonight, take a chance tonight?
Should I be sitting by your side, for the rest of your life?
Is this right, how do we know? How do we know?
Love is like jumping from the top of the highest mountain
Just to feel the freedom of no boundaries and the wind in your hair
And you fly on and on, you fly up to the moon
′Cause this freedom will bring you ecstasy
And you know you're gonna feel it soon and all the while you wonder
Is this right, how do we know
If we never been here before?
Is this right, how do we know?
Should we take a chance tonight, take a chance tonight?
Should I be sitting by your side, for the rest of your life?
Is this right, how do we know? How do we know?
All I had to do is paint a picture of you in my mind
And I held on tight
Just one look at you, I know everything′s gonna be all right
And so I'm ready this time
Is this right, how do we know?
Should we take a chance tonight, take a chance tonight?
Should I be sitting by your side, for the rest of my life?
Is this right, how do we know? How do we know?
How do we know? How do we know?
In "Right Away," Pattern is Movement compares the experience of falling in love to taking risks and embarking on new journeys. In the first verse, the singer likens love to taking the hand of a stranger and going on a journey where the destination is unknown but potentially worthwhile. The second verse compares love to jumping into an ocean or jumping off the highest mountain, both extreme acts that represent the thrill and uncertainty of love.
The chorus repeats the titular question: "Is this right, how do we know?" The singer is unsure if the risks they are taking in love are worth it, but they are compelled to take a chance regardless. The bridge offers some resolution to this uncertainty, as the singer paints a picture of their partner in their mind and feels reassured and ready to take the leap.
Overall, the song captures the exhilarating yet uncertain feeling of falling in love, and how it can feel like jumping into the unknown with potentially high stakes.
Line by Line Meaning
Love is like taking the hand from a man you just met on the street
Love is unpredictable, like meeting a stranger on the street and holding their hand
You don’t know what he’s about and he walks to his own beat
You don't know their intentions or personality, but they have their own unique path
And he takes you on a journey that you can't really define
Love takes you on a journey that is hard to understand or explain
But you know it might be worth it, you know it's not a waste of your time
Despite the uncertainty, you have faith that love is valuable and not a waste of time
Love is like diving into an ocean that is certainly too deep
Love can be overwhelming, like diving into a deep ocean
To feel the sand in your toes and the bottoms of your feet
Even with the sensation of being grounded or connected, love is still a vast unknown
But for some strange reason, you stay cold and wet
Despite the discomfort and unknowns, you persist in seeking love
'Cause you know deep down that you haven't seen the best of it yet
You have hope that the best of love is yet to come
Love is like jumping from the top of the highest mountain
Love is like taking a huge risk, like jumping from a high point
Just to feel the freedom of no boundaries and the wind in your hair
The potential of love creates a sense of freedom and liberation
And you fly on and on, you fly up to the moon
Love can lead to a feeling of limitless possibility
'Cause this freedom will bring you ecstasy, and you know you're gonna feel it soon
This sense of freedom can lead to a feeling of extreme happiness and joy, which you hope to experience soon
All I had to do is paint a picture of you in my mind
The thought of the person you love can bring comfort and clarity in the midst of uncertainty
And I held on tight, just one look at you, I know everything's gonna be all right
You hold onto the hope that love will be what makes everything okay
And so I'm ready this time
Feeling confident and prepared to take a chance on love
How do we know? How do we know?
Questions around the uncertainty of love and how to navigate it
Should we take a chance tonight, take a chance tonight?
Wondering if it's worth taking a risk on love tonight
Should I be sitting by your side, for the rest of my life?
Contemplating whether or not you should spend your life with the person you love
Is this right, how do we know? How do we know?
Once again questioning the uncertainty and unknowns of love
Writer(s): Pattern Is Movement
Contributed by Alaina M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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What a great performance <3