Keep it movin'
Scarface Lyrics


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If this is love I don't see it
Can't make me believe it
You a nice girl, but I'm a hood nigga on some street shit
And yeah, you know my weakness
Sucker for some love type
I come from the slums girl, you come from a good life
I wonder what you see in me
I love weed and Hennessy
You barely doing happy hour, I ain't never seen you drink
And now that's leaving me to think, how I got so close to you?
This was just a hit and split, that's what I supposed to do
One thing let up to the next, I'm addicted to your sex
You addicted to this dick, every cause has its effect
That's what I get I guess, I can't commit that's killing this
You gave me an ultimatum, I'm numb I ain't feeling shit
Must not know who she dealing with
Puddles on her pillow case, tears running, eyeline, lipstick smeared
Hey are you ok?
You disobey, you pay for that
Well, the love is gone, and she ain't made it back, pray for that

What happened to us, you acting foolish
I'm acting foolish, what we need to do is
Keep it movin', that's what we need to do
Before something happens we better keep it movin'
I'm 'bout to lose it, we're going through it
This shit confusin', what we need to do is
Keep it movin', that's what we need to do
Before something happens we better keep it movin'

I'm just sayin', a relationship should be 100-100 not 50-50, right?
Right
Oh what you gon' think about that?
Yeah I'm gon' think about that
Look, you want me here or not?

Think before you answer that, it's hard enough we breaking up
But after this no turning back, brought this on myself with her
Mistakes I'm forced to live with that, I'm knowing more mistakes to come
I'm human, that's my best excuse, in fact my only one
Tears fall, my kids call, 'this ain't me, it's his fault'
Oh shit no, we did this
A partnership with no room for forgiveness
I take the blame, take your aim
Shoot that shot, can't wait to claim
All of this, in Jesus name
Pray in church, they give you change
I feel your pain
Songs sung in the key of life, with no meaning right
Hopefully one day might come I'd see the light
Can't sleep at night
And I'm wondering who's fooling who?
I'm sure you know who's fucking me, cause I know who's been fucking you
We used to be inseparable, never thought that that day would come
Where I'd take that shit so serious
And you get so good at playing dumb, you got away with one

What happened to us, you acting foolish
I'm acting foolish, what we need to do is
Keep it movin', that's what we need to do
Before something happens we better keep it movin'
I'm 'bout to lose it, we're going through it
This shit confusin', what we need to do is
Keep it movin', that's what we need to do
Before something happens we better keep it movin'

You had me I'll admit that, fell into the trap you set
Lookin' me in my eyes, lyin', killing me with that soaking wet
Wouldn't let me meet your connect
Scratching me all across my face
Says she loves the way it feels when I'm in it all the way
60 calls a day, wondering where the fuck I'm at
Wondering where the fuck I stay, who else I fuck like that
Now let's be honest, you got him with whom you made your promise
And let us not forget, it's her with whom I made my woman
I know our days are numbered, enjoying moments after
Plus in lust we fell in love, the pains are more than laughter
Living our separate lives, are husbands reckless why?
Beneath the questions lie, why was she left to cry?
Should have left shit quiet, but you was out of line
Better step aside, gotta tell me why?
I was everything, you was all I had
Now this is change, and then this change is bad
Make a note of that

What happened to us, you acting foolish
I'm acting foolish, what we need to do is
Keep it movin', that's what we need to do
Before something happens we better keep it movin'
I'm 'bout to lose it, we're going through it
This shit confusin', what we need to do is




Keep it movin', that's what we need to do
Before something happens we better keep it movin'

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Scarface feat. Avant's song "Keep It Movin'" explore the complicated dynamics of a relationship between a hood guy and a woman who comes from a different background. Scarface presents himself as a tough guy with no emotions, claiming that he cannot see love and that he only enjoys sex, weed, and Hennessy. However, he is also aware that the girl he is seeing is nice and comes from a good life, making him wonder what she sees in him. The woman in the relationship tries to change and help him, giving him an ultimatum that he cannot meet. The relationship ends, and both of them are left in a state of confusion, making them wonder what could have been done differently.


Scarface's lyrics highlight the toxic masculinity present in a lot of hood culture, where men are expected to act tough and disregard their emotions, seeing love as a weakness. On the other hand, Avant's lyrics represent the opposite, offering a more sensitive perspective on love and relationships. Together, they represent the dichotomy present in the changing landscape between traditional and new ideas of masculinity.


One interesting fact about the song is that Avant himself has mentioned that it is his favorite collaboration that he has been a part of. The song samples the song "The Evolution Revolution" by jazz-fusion band The Headhunters, and Queen's classic song "Bohemian Rhapsody" is referenced in the lyrics. The song was included in Scarface's twelfth studio album "Deeply Rooted," released in 2015. The song was praised by critics for its lyrics, production, and creativity in mixing two different styles of music.


Chords: G#m, F#, B, E.


Line by Line Meaning

If this is love I don't see it
The singer is unsure if their relationship is truly love or not.


Can't make me believe it
Despite the other person's efforts, the singer cannot be convinced that their relationship is true love.


You a nice girl, but I'm a hood nigga on some street shit
The singer recognizes that their lifestyles are very different.


And yeah, you know my weakness
The singer knows that they are vulnerable to love.


Sucker for some love type
The singer is weak for love.


I come from the slums girl, you come from a good life
The singer and the other person come from very different backgrounds.


I wonder what you see in me
The singer cannot understand why the other person is with them.


I love weed and Hennessy
The singer enjoys smoking marijuana and drinking Hennessy.


You barely doing happy hour, I ain't never seen you drink
The other person does not seem to enjoy drinking.


And now that's leaving me to think, how I got so close to you?
The singer is confused about how they became so close with the other person despite their differences.


This was just a hit and split, that's what I supposed to do
The singer never intended for the relationship to be serious.


One thing let up to the next, I'm addicted to your sex
The singer is hooked on the other person's sexual prowess.


You addicted to this dick, every cause has its effect
The other person seems to be addicted to the singer's sexual prowess in return.


That's what I get I guess, I can't commit that's killing this
The singer's unwillingness to commit is causing the downfall of the relationship.


You gave me an ultimatum, I'm numb I ain't feeling shit
The other person has asked the singer to commit but they are not emotionally invested enough to care.


Must not know who she dealing with
The singer thinks the other person may not understand who they are dealing with.


Puddles on her pillow case, tears running, eyeline, lipstick smeared
The other person has been crying and their makeup shows it.


Hey are you ok?
The singer asks if the other person is alright.


You disobey, you pay for that
The singer is implying that the other person will face consequences for not following their rules.


Well, the love is gone, and she ain't made it back, pray for that
The love between the couple is gone and the singer is hoping that it will return.


What happened to us, you acting foolish
The singer thinks the other person's behavior is causing problems in their relationship.


I'm acting foolish, what we need to do is
The singer acknowledges that their own behavior may be contributing to the problems.


Keep it movin', that's what we need to do
The singer thinks that the best course of action is to move on from the relationship.


Before something happens we better keep it movin'
The singer thinks that they should end the relationship before someone gets hurt.


I'm 'bout to lose it, we're going through it
The singer is becoming unhinged as the relationship deteriorates.


This shit confusin', what we need to do is
The singer is confused by the situation and thinks that they need to take action.


I'm just sayin', a relationship should be 100-100 not 50-50, right?
The singer believes that relationships should be equal.


Right
The other person agrees.


Oh what you gon' think about that?
The singer wants to know what the other person thinks about their statement.


Yeah I'm gon' think about that
The other person agrees to consider the singer's statement.


Look, you want me here or not?
The singer is questioning whether the other person wants to be in the relationship.


Think before you answer that, it's hard enough we breaking up
The singer is asking the other person to think carefully before answering because the relationship is already falling apart.


But after this no turning back, brought this on myself with her
The singer acknowledges that their actions led to the downfall of the relationship.


Mistakes I'm forced to live with that, I'm knowing more mistakes to come
The singer regrets their past mistakes and knows that more may come.


I'm human, that's my best excuse, in fact my only one
The singer is acknowledging that they are not perfect and can only use their humanity as an excuse.


Tears fall, my kids call, 'this ain't me, it's his fault'
The singer's children are upset and blame the other person for the problems in the relationship.


Oh shit no, we did this
The singer is taking responsibility for the problems in the relationship.


A partnership with no room for forgiveness
The singer thinks that their relationship cannot survive without forgiveness.


I take the blame, take your aim
The singer is accepting responsibility and allowing the other person to blame them.


Shoot that shot, can't wait to claim
The singer is ready for the other person to place blame on them.


All of this, in Jesus name
The singer is making a plea for forgiveness in the name of Jesus.


Pray in church, they give you change
The singer is commenting on the emptiness of faith that only results in material gain.


I feel your pain
The singer is empathizing with the other person's pain.


Songs sung in the key of life, with no meaning right
The singer is referencing the lack of meaning in the relationship.


Hopefully one day might come I'd see the light
The singer is hopeful that they will one day understand the situation.


Can't sleep at night
The singer is experiencing insomnia due to the problems in the relationship.


And I'm wondering who's fooling who?
The singer is questioning whether they or the other person is being fooled.


I'm sure you know who's fucking me, cause I know who's been fucking you
The singer is accusing the other person of being unfaithful.


We used to be inseparable, never thought that that day would come
The singer is reminiscing about the past when the relationship used to be strong.


Where I'd take that shit so serious
The singer is acknowledging that they took the relationship too seriously.


And you get so good at playing dumb, you got away with one
The singer believes that the other person has been dishonest and has gotten away with it because of their acting ability.


You had me I'll admit that, fell into the trap you set
The singer is admitting that they were taken in by the other person's trap.


Lookin' me in my eyes, lyin', killing me with that soaking wet
The other person's lies are emotionally draining on the singer.


Wouldn't let me meet your connect
The other person would not introduce the singer to their drug dealer contact.


Scratching me all across my face
The other person has physically harmed the singer.


Says she loves the way it feels when I'm in it all the way
The singer suspects that the other person enjoys the violent side of their relationship.


60 calls a day, wondering where the fuck I'm at
The other person is very controlling and jealous.


Wondering where the fuck I stay, who else I fuck like that
The other person is obsessively jealous and accuses the singer of cheating.


Now let's be honest, you got him with whom you made your promise
The singer believes that the other person is being unfaithful with someone they promised to be with.


And let us not forget, it's her with whom I made my woman
The singer is acknowledging that they are also in a committed relationship.


I know our days are numbered, enjoying moments after
The singer knows that their time together is limited and they are trying to enjoy it while it lasts.


Plus in lust we fell in love, the pains are more than laughter
The singer acknowledges that their relationship may have started out of lust and now they are experiencing more pain than happiness.


Living our separate lives, are husbands reckless why?
The singer is questioning why they and the other person continue to be in committed relationships if they are unhappy.


Beneath the questions lie, why was she left to cry?
The singer is questioning why the other person is unhappy despite being in a committed relationship.


Should have left shit quiet, but you was out of line
The singer believes that the other person's behavior has caused problems in the relationship.


Better step aside, gotta tell me why?
The singer wants the other person to explain their behavior.


I was everything, you was all I had
The singer was the most important thing in the other person's life.


Now this is change, and then this change is bad
The singer believes that the changes in the relationship have been negative.


Make a note of that
The singer is emphasizing that they want the other person to remember their words.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: BRAD JORDAN, MYRON AVANT, JOSEPH JOHNSON

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@jaybesiu

Had me when he said "I never thought thay day would come where I take this shit so serious and you get so good at playing dumb." Had all of us fellas lol

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@MRBOLDEN84

1st time I heard this I had it on repeat for 30 mins!!!🔥🔥🔥🔥

@jeffreylewis2941

LOL yo same here this joint is hottt 💯

@bryanbedell3712

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@97rhymes

While i had it on repeat for days.. When this was released, I was going through a lot of drama with my GF at the time (we broke up eventually), so every word hit me different and I felt as if this song was meant for me .. I still bump this every once in a while and it's become one of those songs that takes me places.. In fact, the entire "Deeply Rooted" album is one my most favourite albums of all time and there are few other joints on this classic such as"Steer","Rooted","God","F you too", etc are songs that I hold very close to my life .. And even before this album and till this date, I always feel that Scarface is one of the most underrated artists in the game who never got the flowers he deserves.. He's definitely in my Top 10 of all time though ..❤☮️

@dzdhandzcan816

😂 OMM I HAD THEM 18s SLUMPN 🦍 🔊

@tayronerevish7555

he hit every point and angle in life on this album and this the same thing me and my ex way going through I really needed to hear this song we just need to keep it moving before something happens

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