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!"
Galaxy
The Movement Lyrics
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And maybe it′s true that you dream better when the road's behind you
But I saw you pick apart all them daily truths
That could always get to you
I know that you were watching me watching you
I heard you shake the dice and bow out
Like a criminal pissed at the rain
But I saw in you a galaxy of unspoken things
When you looked in the mirror
And I knew that we were looking at the same damn thing
So I say
Let me be your guardian light when you walk the night
Let me show you everything I learned when your back was turned
Let me be the tree you lean upon when your feet grow weary
Let us live life everywhere we turn
Cause we say
I watched you run away and close your eyes like you were just sleeping
And maybe it's true that you dream better when the road's behind you
But I saw you pick apart all them daily truths
That could always get to you
I know that you were watching me watching you
So I say
Let me be your guardian light when you walk the night
Let me show you everything I learned when your back was turned
Let me be the tree you lean upon when your feet grow weary
Let us live life everywhere we turn
Cause we say
I heard you shake the dice and bow out
Like a criminal pissed at the rain
And maybe it′s true that you feel better when you can kiss that pain
But I saw in you a galaxy of unspoken things
When you looked in the mirror
And I knew that we were looking at the same damn thing
So I say
Let me be your guardian light when you walk the night
Let me show you everything I learned when your back was turned
Let me be the tree you lean upon when your feet grow weary
Let us live life everywhere we turn
Cause we say
The song "Galaxy" by The Movement is a beautiful and introspective song about self-discovery and the need for human connection. The lyrics talk about watching someone close their eyes and run away as if they were just sleeping, seemingly seeking a new start, but in reality, they were just running from the daily struggles of life. The singer recognizes this and sees through the facade, understanding the pain and the unspoken emotions that were hidden beneath the surface.
The singer also sees their own struggles reflected in the person they are watching, and they decide to offer themselves as a guardian light in the dark. They want to show this person everything they have learned when their back was turned, be a tree to lean on when their feet grow weary and inspire them to live life to the fullest.
The song is a beautiful message of hope and connection, reminding us that even when life gets tough, we are not alone, and there is always someone to lean on. It encourages us to look past the surface, to see the unspoken galaxies within each other, and to connect in meaningful ways.
Line by Line Meaning
I watched you run away and close your eyes like you were just sleeping
I saw you leave and pretend it wasn't a big deal, as if you were just taking a nap
And maybe it's true that you dream better when the road's behind you
It's possible that you have better dreams when you've left your problems behind
But I saw you pick apart all them daily truths
That could always get to you
I know that you were watching me watching you
However, I also noticed that you analyzed the little things that bothered you, and I could tell you were observing me as well
I heard you shake the dice and bow out
Like a criminal pissed at the rain
I overheard you taking risks and giving up, like someone who's angry for no reason
And maybe it's true that you feel better when you can kiss that pain
Maybe you find some relief in distracting yourself from the pain, even if only temporarily
But I saw in you a galaxy of unspoken things
When you looked in the mirror
And I knew that we were looking at the same damn thing
But I also saw that you had a lot of emotions and thoughts that you didn't express outwardly, and when you looked at yourself, I could tell we were both dealing with similar issues
Let me be your guardian light when you walk the night
Let me show you everything I learned when your back was turned
Let me be the tree you lean upon when your feet grow weary
Let us live life everywhere we turn
Cause we say
So let me be there for you as a protector and guide, and I'll share my own experiences with you. I'll also support you when you're tired and we can enjoy life together in every moment
Writer(s): Brett Leland Mclaughlin, Richard D. Gonzalez, George Bennette, Brad Ackley, Ferras Mahmoud Alqaisi, Dominique Noelle Calvillo
Contributed by Isaiah E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.