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!"
Down Down
The Movement Lyrics
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I can hear the pin drop There's nothing not a sound
I want you to let me out I want you to let me up
I feel changed ever since the divorce, my hands you to try to force
Always arguing
Never reconciling
The Movement's song Down Down is a high-energy anthem that celebrates living life to the fullest and having a good time. The lyrics describe a party atmosphere where everyone is dancing and having a good time. The repeated refrain "higher now over it all, livin' it up, I ain't coming down" suggests that the partygoers are on a high and are not going to let anything bring them down.
The first verse sets the scene for the party, with the singer describing a vibe where everyone is jumping and the music is loud. The second verse focuses on the singer's experience at the party, with white girls peeling their clothes off like tangerines, reinforcing the idea that they are having a really good time. The chorus reinforces the theme of the song, with the singer repeating that they are not coming down and are going higher and higher.
Overall, Down Down is a high-energy, feel-good song that celebrates partying and living life to the fullest.
Line by Line Meaning
Higher now over it all
Feeling on top of the world
Livin' it up
Enjoying life to the fullest
I ain't coming down
Not letting anything bring me down
Coming down
Feeling low or depressed
Coming down, down, down
Spiraling deeper into negativity
Yo, I got a crazy feelin' like
I have a strong hunch that something's going on
Something's going down
Something important is happening
Everybody's jumping
Everyone is excited and energized
Grass monkey to the sound
Dancing wildly to the music
I see you covered in gold
You are flaunting your wealth and status
From the window to the wall
Your flashy lifestyle is on display for all to see
Dirty bass is in your boombox
You're blasting loud and intense music
Banging strong
Creating a powerful and energetic vibe
(I would've take you higher)
I could have elevated you to a better place
Let me see your hands up in the air
Show me that you're having a good time
('Cause ain't nobody flier)
Because no one else is cooler than us
We keeps it dirty bass
We like our music raw and gritty
We don't care
We're not concerned with what others think
We going higher and higher
We're reaching new heights
And we ain't coming down
We're not letting anything bring us down
Check it out yo
Listen up and pay attention
Every night's a movie night
Our lives are exciting and glamorous
When you ride with me (It's a movie)
Being with me is a wild adventure
White girls in the booth
Attractive white women in the VIP area
Peeling clothes like Tangerines
Stripping sensually
I need reinforcements, bring the bass
I need more energy and excitement
That submarines
That's as deep and intense as possible
'Cause we on girls on girls on girls
We have a lot of attractive women with us
So when we teen
We're the coolest and most popular people around
(I would've take you higher)
I could have elevated you to a better place
And higher
Reaching even greater heights
(And higher)
Continuing to elevate ourselves
We ain't coming down
We're not letting anything bring us down
Dirty bass
Raw and intense music
Higher, higher
Reaching even greater heights
Ain't coming down
We're not letting anything bring us down
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Kyle Koenig
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