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!"
Fair Warning
The Movement Lyrics
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I look, they're teetering on pride- they get the heater and they hide
They sneak a little piece of life then hole up, obey, and abide
When all the Universe, it tries to get you reeling- get you right
Some people- they act like they don't know
Ignorant man backlines the whole show
Always looking for snack time, you won't grow
This life and this music is just a part of me
We don't try to refuse it- it is not hard to see
Never gonna abuse it- I got a fair warning
So now I live my life to spread love
This life and this music is just a part of me
We don't try to refuse it- it is not hard to see
Never gonna abuse it- I got a fair warning
So now I live my life to spread love
I see the sun as always burning, always one
It never lets me down- it teaches me where to reach and where to run
So when life gets you down and people start to preach- the weight's a ton
Well girl now you know just where you can come for fun
We see the light as it is piercing through this dark and evil cloud
We hear the screaming of the system so we keep the music loud
We look for truth and beauty rising from the crowd
Father you must be proud
Mother you held it down
This life and this music is just a part of me
We don't try to refuse it- it is not hard to see
Never gonna abuse it- I got a fair warning
So now I live my life to spread love
This life and this music is just a part of me
We don't try to refuse it- it is not hard to see
Never gonna abuse it- I got a fair warning
So now I live my life to spread love
Why do they try to put their reasoning aside
I look, they're teetering on pride- they get the heater and they hide
They sneak a little piece of life then hole up, obey, and abide
When all the Universe, it tries to get you reeling- get you right
Some people- they act like they don't know
Ignorant man backlines the whole show
Always looking for snack time, you won't grow
Never loosen the slack, I grab hold
This life and this music is just a part of me
We don't try to refuse it- it is not hard to see
Never gonna abuse it- I got a fair warning
So now I live my life to spread love
The Movement's song Fair Warning is a powerful commentary on the human tendency to ignore reason and instead rely on pride and self-interest. The opening lines ask, "Why do they try to put their reasoning aside?" and suggest that people often ignore logic in favor of protecting their own egos. The following lines paint a picture of people holding onto a small piece of life while cowering in fear, unwilling to take real action or change.
The chorus, "This life and this music is just a part of me, we don't try to refuse it - it is not hard to see, never gonna abuse it - I got a fair warning, so now I live my life to spread love," emphasizes the idea that we should embrace the good in life and use it to create positive change in the world. The song is a call to reject fear and embrace love.
The second verse continues this theme, describing the power of the sun and the importance of holding onto hope in the face of negativity. The final lines pay tribute to the singer's parents and their roles in shaping his worldview.
Overall, Fair Warning is a thought-provoking and inspiring song that urges listeners to reject negativity and spread love instead.
Line by Line Meaning
Why do they try to put their reasoning aside
Some people act like they don't use their logic
I look, they're teetering on pride- they get the heater and they hide
They are close to being too proud but then they get a gun and hide
They sneak a little piece of life then hole up, obey, and abide
They try to live but then they just follow the rules and hide
When all the Universe, it tries to get you reeling- get you right
The world tries to shake you up and straighten you out
Some people- they act like they don't know
Some people act like they don't have any knowledge
Ignorant man backlines the whole show
A stupid person is in charge
Always looking for snack time, you won't grow
If you're always looking for little pleasures, you won't mature
Never loosen the slack, I grab hold
Don't let go and always keep moving forward
This life and this music is just a part of me
My life and my music are interconnected
We don't try to refuse it- it is not hard to see
We don't resist our passions - it's obvious
Never gonna abuse it- I got a fair warning
I won't misuse it - I had a chance to learn
So now I live my life to spread love
Now I spend my life sharing joy with others
I see the sun as always burning, always one
I always see the sun as bright and unchanging
It never lets me down- it teaches me where to reach and where to run
It always provides and guides me towards my goals
So when life gets you down and people start to preach- the weight's a ton
When life is hard and people criticize, it feels overwhelming
Well girl now you know just where you can come for fun
You know where to go to have a good time
We see the light as it is piercing through this dark and evil cloud
We find hope even in difficult times
We hear the screaming of the system so we keep the music loud
We reject the noise of society and keep enjoying music
We look for truth and beauty rising from the crowd
We search for goodness and beauty emerging in people
Father you must be proud
God, you should be happy with us
Mother you held it down
Mom, you supported us even in tough times
Contributed by Hudson C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@barrytufo2780
How in the Hell is not banging in every neighborhood!!!!!
@tarden303
Oh my fucking days this tune is banging
@diannaboss4167
💒💯🎠
@THERISINGSUNS185
These guys are great. Like if no one likes the movement then that’s too bad for them! The movement for LIFE!!!!
@briannowdesha3986
Speak love Speak Life Unite you know what's right and what's wrong love is a song so sing it I came to bring it back and get you back on track enough slack tighten up while there's time free your minds!!
@user-cv4jh6on4i
❤️💛💚 finally discovered me!!
@gwthrpain
Shivers throughout the album
@jonmagg
top track for me so far
@user-io7zz1nt8f
set sail for surrrre
@batmanRBC
this one and Through the Heart are bangers