Your Move
Robert Downey Jr. Lyrics
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Make the white queen run so fast
she hasn't got time to make you a wife
'Cause it's time, it's time in time
with your time and its news is captured
For the queen to use
Use me any time you want
Just remember that the gold
'Sfor us to capture all we want, anywhere
Yea, yea, yea
Don't surround yourself with yourself
Move on back two squares
Send an instant karma to me
Initial it with loving care
Don't surround
Yourself
'Cause it's time, it's time in time
with your time and its news is captured
For the queen to use
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Don't surround yourself with yourself
Move on back two squares
Send an instant karma to me
Initial it with loving care
'Cause it's time, it's time in time
With your time and its news is captured
For the queen to use
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'Cause it's time, it's time in time
With your time and its news is captured
The lyrics to Robert Downey Jr.'s song Your Move are fairly abstract and open to interpretation, but they suggest themes of self-reflection, personal growth, and taking control of one's own life. The first verse encourages the listener to take a "straight and stronger course" in their life, and to move away from the distraction and entanglement represented by the proposition of marriage. The next verse makes reference to a game of chess, where the white queen is urged to run quickly to keep up with the pace of life's news, which the queen aims to "use" somehow. Finally, the song concludes with a repetition of the refrain "don't surround yourself with yourself," with the suggestion that one should move forward two steps and be open to the workings of karma.
In general, the lyrics are somewhat enigmatic and require close attention to derive a clear meaning. The notion of using a chess board to represent life and decision-making is perhaps the most literal interpretation, as the song urges the listener to make strategic moves and to be open to the unexpected. Similarly, the reference to karma suggests that one should be mindful of their own actions and how these might affect the future. Overall, Your Move seems to be a song about exploring the depths of one's own mind and emotions, and to expand one's horizons by letting go of limiting beliefs and habits.
Line by Line Meaning
Take a straight and stronger course to the corner of your life
Take a direct and firm approach towards achieving your goals in life
Make the white queen run so fast she hasn't got time to make you a wife
Be successful in your pursuits so that potential partners are impressed and have no choice but to chase after you instead of the other way around
'Cause it's time, it's time in time with your time and its news is captured for the queen to use
There is a sense of urgency to make the most of the time you have, as everything you do will be used by those in power to their advantage
Move me on to any black square, Use me any time you want, Just remember that the gold 'Sfor us to capture all we want, anywhere Yea, yea, yea
Be flexible and rely on me whenever you need support, but always keep in mind that we have the power and ability to achieve anything we desire
Don't surround yourself with yourself, Move on back two squares, Send an instant karma to me, Initial it with loving care, Don't surround Yourself
Avoid getting trapped in your own thoughts and emotions, take a step back to reevaluate and send positive energy to those around you with kind actions
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These sounds are likely filler and do not add any significant meaning to the song lyrics
'Cause it's time, it's time in time with your time and its news is captured for the queen to use
Once again emphasizing the idea of the importance of time and the fact that everything you do will be used by those in power to their advantage
Contributed by Samantha N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@sunsetgal777
Wow who knew he could sing?!! I love this version of one of my favorite Yes songs of all time!!! Robert Downey Jr. is one of my favorite actors and just sang a song from my favorite singer Jon Anderson, well done Robert!! :) :)
@sylvainsears
Cyndi. This is the song that hooked me to Jon’s voice some 37 years ago. Robert did a good job and it’s nice to hear Jon play along. Nice tribute!
@datpoco503
All these years and I'm still here
I'll never leave as long as my soul lives in my body
That's sad but this song is amazing
@xyzabc1251
I love Robert Downey Jr.
@krissyrose14
Iron Man/Tony Stark singing with Jon Anderson on a Yes song, mind blown.
@pizzalagina
Robert Downy jr i love you 3000 ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
@KurundaWaterfalls
Don't be Judgemental...This is Unexpected, Suprising, & Beautiful............
@oiramsq73
...there he is - hiding in the background! JON!!! I love the fact that Jon Anderson is secretly the coolest guy on the planet and he hides it by just being himself. ‘Robert Downey Jr wants to cover one of your songs - do you want to sing on it?’ “SUUUUUUUURE!” ‘An orchestra in Iceland wants to do a bunch of your songs - do you want to sing on it?’ “SUUUUUUUURE!”
@ppeppegrillo
Que crack Robert por favor. Tremendo actor, y además se manda este temazo de Yes, banda nada fácil de versionar. Muy buena versión!
@musicwith9lives
oh this is sweet..been watching some of RDJ videos..I didn't know he sang...He's my cup of tea!!