Move
Ross Golan & Molehead Lyrics
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Move when I tell you to, so move now
Gather the people
Move to a new place
Gather the people
Do it in a few days
Gather the people
To start a new phase
In a few days
In a new place
Crawled through the desert on naked feet
A mile long line marching the beat
Escaped centuries of slavery
Followed the shepherd like herds of sheep
To a land sitting on the beach
Tried to live for once peacefully
Till the Romans grew geographically
Stole their land but not their dignity
Everybody stand up, get down
Move when I tell you to, so move now
Gather the people
Move to a new place
Gather the people
Do it in a few days
Gather the people
Find out the new ways
To start a new phase
In a few days
In a new place
Welcome to Europe come on in
One ignorant inquisition
The Spanish killed those who weren't Christian
The pogroms were an imposition
Forced out by the angry Russians
The Germans killed twelve million by crushing
The UN sent them back where they came from
To fight outnumbered sixty to one for Zion
Everybody stand up, get down
Move when I tell you to, so move now
Arafat sending boy to blow up his own face
Begging to not die in vain
Back in 1967, 5735
In the place near heaven
A country a third the size of LA
Conquered four armies in six days
Another widow thrown to her knees
What will it take to live in peace?
Everybody stand up, get down
Move when I tell you to, so move now
Gather your people
Move to a new place
Gather your people
Do it in a few days
Gather your people
Find out the new ways
To start a new phase
In a few days
In a new place
Everybody stand up
The lyrics of Ross Golan & Molehead's song "Move" are a powerful call to action that implores everyone to stand up and move to a new place when they are told to, without hesitation. It speaks to the experiences of oppressed communities around the world who have had to leave their homes in search of safety, freedom, and a better way of life.
The first verse sets the stage for the theme of the song, "Gather the people, Move to a new place, Find out the new ways, To start a new phase". It highlights the idea of coming together as a community and stepping into an unknown future with courage and resilience.
The second verse uses historical references to illustrate the difficulties and hardships that many people have faced throughout history. The lines "Crawled through the desert on naked feet, A mile long line marching the beat" describe the journey of refugees fleeing war and persecution in search of a better life. The line "Escaped centuries of slavery, Followed the shepherd like herds of sheep" speaks to the struggle of enslaved people throughout history in their quest for freedom. The verse also touches on the circumstances surrounding the establishment of Israel as a state, acknowledging the complicated history of the region and the ongoing conflict between the Israeli and Palestinian people that continues to this day.
The chorus once again emphasizes the importance of coming together as a community and taking action to make positive change happen. "Gather your people, Move to a new place, Find out the new ways, To start a new phase" is a rallying cry for anyone who wants to create a better future for themselves and their loved ones.
Overall, "Move" is a powerful song that speaks to the human experience of struggle, migration, and growth. It reminds us that we are all connected and that our actions can have a profound impact on the world around us.
Line by Line Meaning
Everybody stand up, get down
Commanding everyone to get up and dance, expressing the desire to create change through movement
Move when I tell you to, so move now
Encouraging listeners to take immediate action in response to the call to move
Gather the people
Bringing people together in a collective effort to create change
Move to a new place
Creating a sense of physical and emotional relocation in order to start anew
Do it in a few days
Expressing urgency and immediacy in the need for change
Find out the new ways
Encouraging a willingness to explore new ideas and perspectives in order to create change
To start a new phase
Conveying a desire to break from the past and start fresh
Crawled through the desert on naked feet
Describing a difficult journey towards a better life
A mile long line marching the beat
Depicting a large group of people moving together as one in a rhythmic manner
Escaped centuries of slavery
Highlighting a history of oppression and the desire for freedom
Followed the shepherd like herds of sheep
Describing a lack of agency and the need for guidance in difficult times
To a land sitting on the beach
Depicting a sense of hopeful arrival at a new home
Tried to live for once peacefully
Striving for a better, more peaceful life than the one left behind
Till the Romans grew geographically
Describing a threat to the safety and security of the new land
Stole their land but not their dignity
Emphasizing a collective strength and pride in the face of adversity
Welcome to Europe come on in
Highlighting a sense of irony in the unequal treatment of immigrants and refugees throughout history
One ignorant inquisition
Condemning a past of religious persecution and intolerance
The Spanish killed those who weren't Christian
Conveying a sense of violence and discrimination towards those who do not fit a certain mold
The pogroms were an imposition
Describing a history of violence and displacement for Jewish communities in various parts of the world
Forced out by the angry Russians
Depicting a sense of persecution and victimization towards Eastern European Jews
The Germans killed twelve million by crushing
Highlighting the atrocities committed during the Holocaust and its impact on Jewish communities
The UN sent them back where they came from
Commenting on a sense of bureaucracy and insensitivity surrounding refugee policies and procedures
To fight outnumbered sixty to one for Zion
Commending the strength and resilience of those who fought for their right to a homeland
Arafat sending boy to blow up his own face
Condemning the use of violence and terrorism to achieve political ends
Begging to not die in vain
Emphasizing the human cost of conflict and the desire for peace
Back in 1967, 5735
Highlighting a specific historical moment as a turning point towards conflict and tension in the Middle East
In the place near heaven
Describing a contested holy space in Jerusalem and the conflict surrounding it
A country a third the size of LA
Highlighting the small physical size of Israel and the disproportionate amount of conflict that surrounds it
Conquered four armies in six days
Featuring a moment of military triumph as both a source of pride and ongoing conflict
Another widow thrown to her knees
Emphasizing the human cost of conflict and the many lives affected by it
What will it take to live in peace?
Posing a critical question about the nature of conflict and the search for a more peaceful world
Contributed by Charlie M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
niemamnajabola
This song is great!!! I Love this song
Dan Castady
This is AMAZING.
Alexia Carreon
FREAKIN OMG I FINALLY FOUND THIS
lemmin123
This guy is a fucking master! Love, Love, LOVE this song!
Ragdoll 13
Yeah.. I heard it on sims 2 as well, in fact I came on YouTube to listen to Topy Apa Ty and 'Move' in simlish.. How sad is that..?
Adore this song. In both English and simlish xD
Panttts
A few years ago I went on a Cruise Ship around the Caribbean, there was a music channel that always played the same songs on it, this was on there, as was how you remind me by nickelback, word up by korn, etc. Although I probably don't like any of these songs, they'll always have a special place in my heart.
Grace Andrews
Shouts out to Sims 2 for this one🔥 sooooo salty it's not on Spotify
Mihai.M
the song is awsome !!! :D i'm a new fan
Spectral Cat
Hahaha, that sounds so naturally both in english and in simlish :D
Wrinkle in PRIME
Ross Golan please read this: I need to hear more of your music... and, I need to be able to find it on Itunes! Ok thanks