The Move evolved from several mid-1960s Birmingham-based groups, including Carl Wayne & The Vikings, The Nightriders & The Mayfair Set. The group's name seems to refer to the move various members of these bands made to form the group. Beside Roy Wood, the original members of the Move were drummer Bev Bevan, bassist Chris "Ace" Kefford, vocalist Carl Wayne & guitarist Trevor Burton.
Their first single, 'Night of Fear' was released in 1966 and was the first in a line of memorable hits penned chiefly by Roy Wood.
'I Can Hear the Grass Grow', 'Blackberry Way' & Flowers in the Rain (the latter being the first record played on BBC Radio 1), are The Move's better known work not forgetting 1971's 'Tonight'. The group became more experimental and innovative as time went on especially on the albums 'Shazam' and 'Message from the Country'.
Several changes left the final line-up in 1971 as Roy Wood, Jeff Lynne and Bev Bevan, evolving into the first incarnation of Electric Light Orchestra which Wood left soon after to form Wizzard.
Beautiful Daughter
The Move Lyrics
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When they go naked.
Uh, you are obviously not British people, where are you from? "I'm
British.
You're British, you were born in Britain.
Where is you, where? "Stepney"
Stepney. Nice, um, what are your favorite British pop artists?
Um, well I don't have one anyway
There we go, running before we can walk again
Can you imagine the hours I keep
Learning to sleep again, see her face again
Blast the world, fruits of the morning
Carry the weight of the heart in a storm
Suffer the dawn today, today
Your beautiful daughter made me younger today
Beautiful daughter, now the darkness hides the tears that soak
The pillow where she lay
Wide awake, lying in wait for the moon to break
Drinking the lake of the dreams that we share
Wanting you there today, today
Your beautiful daughter made me younger today
Beautiful daughter, now the darkness hides the tears that soak
The pillow where she lay
Wide awake, lying in wait for the moon to break
Drinking the lake of the dreams that we share
Wanting you there today, today
Can you believe she just dropped in to say goodbye, say goodbye
I'm crying, beautiful daughter give me more, open the door
Pools in her eyes that are bright and deep
Can you imagine the hours I keep
Learning to sleep again, again
Your beautiful daughter made me younger today
Beautiful daughter, now the darkness hides the tears that soak
The pillow where she lay
Wide awake, lying in wait for the moon to break
Drinking the lake of the dreams that we share
Wanting you there today, today
Your beautiful daughter made me younger today
Beautiful daughter, now the darkness hides the tears that soak
The pillow where she lay
Wide awake, lying in wait for the moon to break
Drinking the lake of the dreams that we share
Wanting you there today, today
Beautiful daughter give me more, open the door
Your beautiful daughter made me younger today
Beautiful daughter, now the darkness hides the tears that soak
The pillow where she lay
Wide awake, lying in wait for the moon to break
Drinking the lake of the dreams that we share
Wanting you there today, today
The Move's song "Beautiful Daughter" is a melancholic tune that illustrates the singer's yearning for the company of his lover's daughter. The song's chorus, "Your beautiful daughter made me younger today," reveals how the singer finds comfort in the presence of the daughter of his beloved. The lyrics are vivid, highlighting the emotions and physical sensations of the singer, such as "drinking the lake of the dreams that we share" and "lying in wait for the moon to break." Overall, the song speaks to a sense of loss, loneliness, and the desire for connection.
The verses of the song paint a picture of someone who is having a hard time coping with the absence of his lover's daughter. It is unclear whether she has passed away or simply moved away, but the singer finds himself "learning to sleep again" and longing for her presence. The line "Can you believe she just dropped in to say goodbye, say goodbye" suggests that the departure of the daughter was sudden and unexpected.
Interestingly, the audio clip at the beginning of the song features a conversation between The Move and an interviewer. The interviewer asks the band if they like reggae music, and the band members provide ambiguous answers. The inclusion of this clip into the song appears to be incongruous with the rest of the lyrics, but it leaves room for interpretation and adds to the intrigue of the track.
Line by Line Meaning
There we go, running before we can walk again
We're jumping right into things without fully preparing ourselves.
Can you imagine the hours I keep
I can't even begin to explain how much time and effort I invest into this relationship.
Learning to sleep again, see her face again
Only with her I am calm enough to sleep, and I miss waking up next to her beautiful face.
Blast the world, fruits of the morning
Everyone in the world can witness how beautifully everything developed from our shared love.
Carry the weight of the heart in a storm
I will do whatever it takes to keep us strong when we face the difficult times to come.
Suffer the dawn today, today
I am going through a very painful moment right now, and yet, the day keeps moving forward.
Your beautiful daughter made me younger today
Meeting your daughter made me feel revitalized, like I was young and in love again.
Beautiful daughter, now the darkness hides the tears that soak the pillow where she lay
I don't want anyone to see how much I miss her, and I definitely don't want her to know how much I cried after she left.
Wide awake, lying in wait for the moon to break
I'm so restless, waiting for the night to say its goodbyes.
Drinking the lake of the dreams that we share
I keep thinking and dreaming about the future and the plans we have together.
Wanting you there today, today
I really need you here with me, right now.
Can you believe she just dropped in to say goodbye, say goodbye
I can't fathom that she's already gone, and it hurts so much to say goodbye.
I'm crying, beautiful daughter give me more, open the door
I'm so desperate for her to return, I'm even willing to ask her daughter to help convince her to come back.
Pools in her eyes that are bright and deep
Her eyes are so pure and full of emotion, they grab the attention of everyone who meets her.
Beautiful daughter give me more, open the door
I know it may be wrong to ask her daughter to intervene, but I'm just so lost without her.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: ROY WOOD
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@markc7175
I'm 62 years old,from Birmingham & never heard this song before!! Wonderful!
@chuckdee121
I'll tell ya what, I envy some of you younger folk who have discovered the Move, and get to hear all their stuff the first time. You are on a rewarding journey, my little grasshoppers!!!
@megadavetaylor2949
Hey, I'm listening it for the first time now! I hope you'll see it
@UncleOcto
It's been only around a month since my love for ELO led me to the Move, and I already feel the same as when I first heard ELO
@666msg666
I first heard this c1970/1 on a "Best of the "Move" LP on the "Music For Pleasure" budget label. This was by far my favourite song among the other gems on there. (The interviews at the beginning were edited out though, and that's how I prefer it.) It is still my favourite all these decades later.
@MrBazza86
Typical Move CLASS. Should've been a single too. Wood = genius - and Wayne, an excellent vocalist.
@toomuchinformation
Bazza Riley It was going to be released as a single, but it was shelved because Carl Wayne left.
@andshits
Beautiful song written by Roy and sung by Carl.
@dolkiti881
This song is basically She's Leaving Home. I like it.
@chrisoades6727
This is absolutely brilliant! Wayne was taken far too soon. A tragic loss...