1. rock/reggae/h… Read Full Bio ↴There is more than one artist named The Movement:
1. rock/reggae/hip hop band from Philadelphia, PA
2. MOD band from Copenhagen, Denmark.
3. techno group from Los Angeles, CA
4. grime collective from London, UK
5. Indie/Rock band from Dublin, Ireland
1. The Movement is a rock/reggae/hip hop band originally formed in Columbia, South Carolina, USA in 2004. The original lineup consisted of Josh Swain, Jordan Miller and Jon Ruff (DJ Riggles).
In March 2004 they released their first studio album, On Your Feet, which was recorded and mixed in 24 studio hours at Pat Casey's Modern Music Studios in Columbia, South Carolina. On Your Feet has proved a mainstay of the reggae/rock genre and is listed at #9 on ThePier.org's 10 Essential Reggae Rock Albums.
The band continued to build their following with nonstop touring throughout the Southeastern United States. They enjoyed success in opening for national acts such as Steel Pulse, Blues Traveler, Slightly Stoopid, The Wailers, Ludacris, G. Love & Special Sauce, Common, Long Beach Shortbus, Wu-Tang Clan and 311. Their fanbase was growing steadily but the band wasn't breaking any new ground and the trio began losing interest. After DJ Riggles left the band, the remaining duo found themselves at a crossroads until meeting Philadelphonic Studios producer Chris DiBeneditto (Philadelphonic Records), who was looking for new talent to work with and, having seen the band several times, knew they had enormous potential. Swain and Miller dedicated themselves to their craft and made the move to Philadelphia to record their newest material at Philadelphonic. Chris put his experience with G. Love & Special Sauce, Slightly Stoopid and The Expendables to work on what was to become The Movement's second studio album, 2008's Set Sail. To solidify the band's lineup, DiBeneditto contacted local drummer Gary Jackson to sit-in with Swain and Miller. The three hit it off immediately and Jackson brought in his friend, guitarist Jay Schmidt, to play bass. The four of them proved to be a dynamic quartet and so the current lineup was settled. In late 2010 Swain left the band and Miller took over lead vocals. Miller enlisted the help of an old friend John Bowling (Johnny Keys) to join the band and play keyboard. The new lineup went into the studio in the fall of 2011 to record a new album One More Night which was released in March of 2012. On April 20, 2012 the band suddenly broke up and canceled the rest of the tour. Miller stated he needed a break while Schmidt stated that Miller left to pursue a solo career. In May 2012, it was announced that Swain would rejoin the band and assume lead vocals once more. Bowling had already left the band following the breakup the previous month. The new trio of Swain, Jackson, and Schmidt would continue on. They are slated to release a new album in the Summer of 2013 entitled, Side by Side.
After extensive touring across the United States, The Movement has found new life and is currently gaining huge momentum on the shoulders of their well-received sophomore album.
2. The Movement is a power-trio from Copenhagen/Denmark.They play mod-rock with elements of ska. Their sound is influenced by The Jam, The Who and The Clash.
3. A techno group from Los Angeles, California consisting of musicians AJ Mora, Richard "Humpty" Vission with rapper/DJ/producer/dancer DJ Hazze, produced by Walter "Kandor" Kahn. They are best known for their 1992 single "Jump!"
Alright
The Movement Lyrics
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To hear ya fussin and fightin whining why ya see
I know it's gonna be alright
Get some wine the sea
Will soothe and make the mind move silently
I know it's gonna be alright
Got my paper and my pen together
Got so much soul yes you know I cannot be no better
Now everybody get ya grind on
Yo from beginning to ending my chapter's flipping and spinning
While I'm catering to nonsense Setting tables of contents
Over continents, deserts, oceans, and landmasses
Spreading like jam
To make you and your honey shake them asses, damn
I'm looking sharp
Steadily sticking like bookmarks
Heavily written spitting sentences
Showing off book smarts
Smarter than a fucking whip
Cool as a fan
You feeling alright
Sing it if you know what I'm sayin
CHORUS:
'Cause it just goes to show that you just may never know
'Cause when it rains it pours just another episode
And now I hope you know this is how the story goes
But it's alright, it's alright
The Movement's song "Alright" is all about taking a positive outlook on life and not letting the struggles and chaos of the world get you down. The lyrics talk about not having time to listen to people's incessant complaining and instead finding solace in the ocean and a glass of wine. The chorus suggests that life is unpredictable and often throws unexpected challenges our way, but it's important to remember that everything will be okay in the end. The verses discuss the ups and downs of life, spinning through different phases but always remaining cool and collected.
The song's upbeat tempo and catchy chorus encourage listeners to keep moving forward despite any obstacles that come their way. The lyrics speak to the idea of creating your own reality and mindset. No matter how tough life may seem, it's important to keep a positive attitude and find joy in the small things.
Line by Line Meaning
I got a feeling got no time ya see
I have a strong intuition but no time to listen to your complaints.
To hear ya fussin and fightin whining why ya see
I cannot tolerate your arguments and complaints, so stop whining.
I know it's gonna be alright
I am confident that everything will turn out fine eventually.
Get some wine the sea
Let's relax by the seaside with some wine to ease our minds.
Will soothe and make the mind move silently
The ocean's calmness and peacefulness will help our minds to be at peace as well.
Got my paper and my pen together
I am well-prepared with my writing tools - pen and paper - to express myself.
Can't be confused 'cause I'm flyin high in any weather
I cannot be confused because I am confident and optimistic, no matter what obstacles I face.
Got so much soul yes you know I cannot be no better
I am a person with a lot of passion and soul, making me the best person I can be.
Now everybody get ya grind on
Let's all work hard and make progress towards our goals.
Yo from beginning to ending my chapter's flipping and spinning
My life's journey is full of twists and turns, from beginning to end.
While I'm catering to nonsense Setting tables of contents
Despite dealing with meaningless things, I am trying to organize things in my life.
Over continents, deserts, oceans, and landmasses
I have traveled far and wide across many diverse regions.
Spreading like jam
My influence is spreading like jam, spreading quickly and smoothly.
To make you and your honey shake them asses, damn
My music is meant to make you and your partner dance and have fun.
I'm looking sharp
I am looking good and ready to take on anything.
Steadily sticking like bookmarks
I am making progress and not losing focus, staying steady like bookmarks in a book.
Heavily written spitting sentences
I am writing and speaking with a lot of passion and energy.
Showing off book smarts
I am demonstrating my intelligence and knowledge through my work.
Smarter than a fucking whip
I am extremely intelligent and quick-witted.
Cool as a fan
I am calm and collected, even in stressful situations.
You feeling alright
Are you feeling good and enjoying yourself?
Sing it if you know what I'm sayin
If you understand me and my message, sing along with me.
'Cause it just goes to show that you just may never know
You never know what life holds, so it's important to be prepared for anything.
'Cause when it rains it pours just another episode
When things go wrong, they often go very wrong, one after another.
And now I hope you know this is how the story goes
This is how life works, and I hope you understand that.
But it's alright, it's alright
But despite all the hardships and challenges, everything will be okay in the end.
Contributed by Brody A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Chad Johnson
A band this talented should be world stardom
MyOldSkool
one of favourite albums at the moment - how did I miss this?
like liker
I've been listening to the movement for fucking years. How have I not stumbled across this magical tune ?
Jacob PinAcle
Soooooooo Good!!!!
Zach Scott
fucking sick band
Jack Nice
Just seen these guys open for 311 and I had to look em up. Good shit.
Savage1
Jack Nice crazy, if anything 311 should open for the movement!
Mario De La Torre
DopeTastic!
Lory Villalba
TEMIN !
Nick Rides
Not seeing this on itunes...