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!"
Habit 2016
The Movement Lyrics
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It ain't gonna lead nowhere
Except to the many legions of the people with a problem
But nobody cares
Cause all I do is
Sit and dream about drinking and women and music
It's just gonna
Give me another reason to use and abuse it
I live and I learn
All I wanna do is burn down
And so I light it up
I live and I learn
All I wanna do is burn
And so I light it up
I live and I learn
All I wanna do is burn down
And so I light it up
I live and I learn
All I wanna do is burn
I live and I learn
All I wanna do is burn down
And so I light it up
I live and I learn
All I wanna do is burn
And so I light it up
I live and I learn
All I wanna do is burn down
And so I light it up
I live and I learn
All I wanna do is burn
I smoked a zip in an afternoon
Itu0027s 5 ou0027clock Iu0027m tryna smoke all evening too
So weh you wan do, do you have a next link
Cuz I got a habit and it need addressing
You know I wanna hold it
Break it up and roll it
Twist it up and fold it any kinda way
Iu0027m an addict like the ceiling
In need of that healing
If I canu0027t have it Ima feel some type of way
Cuz when we start smoke we nuh stop smoke
Iu0027m from the west coast riding with the best smoke
You know seh itu0027s The Movement Collie and the Hustle
In the streets dem see me moving ganja man a hustle
Still you know I got a way of vanishing like the smoke in the sky
I gotta have it to manage the pain like smoke in my eye
Sometimes I light it up just to smoke and get high
Ya I gotta habit man I smoke to get by
You know I got a habit and I know I don't have it to give away
If I see it I'm gonna grab it
My mind is a mess and I'm always stressing
And maybe I'll never need this drink atop a tablet
Because I think my eyes are playing tricks on me
I think it's easy to see but I can't believe me
Cause every time she brings a bottle of wine I'm fine
Pass the chalice I know that you'll never leave me
I live and I learn
All I wanna do is burn down
And so I light it up
I live and I learn
All I wanna do is burn
And so I light it up
I live and I learn
All I wanna do is burn down
And so I light it up
I live and I learn
All I wanna do is burn
In "Habit 2016" by The Movement, the lyrics depict a person struggling with addiction and a self-destructive lifestyle. The singer acknowledges that their habit is leading them nowhere and causing problems, but they feel trapped and helpless. The habit they refer to could be substance abuse or even a reliance on certain behaviors or vices.
The lyrics express a desire to escape or cope with the pain and stress in their life. They turn to drinking, women, and music as distractions and ways to numb their emotions. However, they are aware that these temporary solutions only provide them with reasons to continue using and abusing.
Despite the negative consequences of their habit, the singer admits they're stuck in a cycle of living and learning. They want to burn down their troubles and continue lighting up, suggesting a continuous search for an escape from their reality. The repetition of the phrase "I live and I learn" reflects a bittersweet realization that their habit is not sustainable or healthy, but they struggle to break free from it.
Overall, "Habit 2016" paints a poignant picture of a person caught in the grip of addiction, using various vices to cope with their pain and stresses, all while understanding the detrimental nature of their habits.
Line by Line Meaning
You know I got a habit
I have a strong inclination or addiction
It ain't gonna lead nowhere
It won't bring me any positive outcomes
Except to the many legions of the people with a problem
Only to those struggling with similar issues
But nobody cares
But nobody really pays attention or shows concern
Cause all I do is
Because all I do is
Sit and dream about drinking and women and music
Daydream about indulging in alcohol, women, and music
It's just gonna
It will only
Give me another reason to use and abuse it
Provide me with justification to continue using and abusing
But still I gotta
But I still feel compelled
I live and I learn
I gain knowledge through my experiences
All I wanna do is burn down
All I desire is self-destruction
And so I light it up
So I ignite my destructive behavior
I smoked a zip in an afternoon
I consumed a large amount of marijuana in a short time
It's 5 o'clock I'm tryna smoke all evening too
It's 5 o'clock and I intend to continue smoking throughout the evening
So weh you wan do, do you have a next link
So, what do you want to do? Do you have more marijuana?
Cuz I got a habit and it need addressing
Because I have an addiction that requires attention
You know I wanna hold it
You know I want to possess it
Break it up and roll it
Crush it and roll it into a joint
Twist it up and fold it any kinda way
Manipulate it in various ways to smoke
I'm an addict like the ceiling
I'm as addicted as the ceiling is to stay above us
In need of that healing
In need of the soothing effect it provides
If I can't have it Ima feel some type of way
If I can't access it, I will feel upset or frustrated
Cuz when we start smoke we nuh stop smoke
Because once we start smoking, we don't stop
I'm from the west coast riding with the best smoke
I come from the western part of the country, known for its high-quality marijuana
You know seh it's The Movement Collie and the Hustle
You know that it's The Movement, Collie, and the Hustle
In the streets dem see me moving ganja man a hustle
People on the streets see me selling marijuana, hustling to make a living
Still you know I got a way of vanishing like the smoke in the sky
Yet, you know I have a knack for disappearing like smoke dissipating into the air
I gotta have it to manage the pain like smoke in my eye
I need it to cope with my pain, just like the discomfort of smoke in my eye
Sometimes I light it up just to smoke and get high
Occasionally, I ignite it solely to smoke and experience a state of intoxication
Ya I gotta habit man I smoke to get by
Yes, I have a habit, I rely on smoking to get through life
You know I got a habit and I know I don't have it to give away
You know I have an addiction, and I understand I can't easily share or let go of it
If I see it I'm gonna grab it
If I come across it, I will immediately take hold of it
My mind is a mess and I'm always stressing
My mind is chaotic and I'm constantly under pressure
And maybe I'll never need this drink atop a tablet
And maybe I'll never require this mixture of alcohol and medication
Because I think my eyes are playing tricks on me
Because I believe my eyes are deceiving me
I think it's easy to see but I can't believe me
I think it's obvious, but I can't trust my own judgement
Cause every time she brings a bottle of wine I'm fine
Because every time she offers me a bottle of wine, I feel content
Pass the chalice I know that you'll never leave me
Pass me the marijuana pipe, I know it will always be there for me
I live and I learn
I gain knowledge through my experiences
All I wanna do is burn down
All I desire is self-destruction
And so I light it up
So I ignite my destructive behavior
I live and I learn
I gain knowledge through my experiences
All I wanna do is burn
All I desire is self-destruction
I live and I learn
I gain knowledge through my experiences
All I wanna do is burn down
All I desire is self-destruction
And so I light it up
So I ignite my destructive behavior
I live and I learn
I gain knowledge through my experiences
All I wanna do is burn
All I desire is self-destruction
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing
Written by: Collie Buddz, Daniel Fuller Grossman, Gary Michael Jackson, Jason Joseph Schmidt, Joshua Panner Swain, Michael Bruce Gore, Robert Daniel Spenser
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Selina Smethurst
I love love love this version, Collie and The Movement did a great job. I love my habit
Robin Losco
This is on repeat LOVE IT!! Collie buddz rocked his part ❤️❤️❤️
Franklin Avila
LOVE THIS VERSION. I FOUND IT ON SOUNDCLOUD AND NOW ITS A MUST AT EVERY SESH !!
Stephen Dula Jr.
I don't have the habit but I love the vibe of this song! Big up friends! ONE LOVE!
Austin Collas
This New album is really good! Listened to the whole thing last night..... Then as soon as I woke up, I had it stuck in my head. So I took a lil puffer and started jammin this shit again!
Frank Papadakis
Love all 3 versions of this song, sugar shack gets dem good vibes flowing, can't wait to see these guys live at the red rocks on 420, yeah boi!
MyClothesDontFit
Bet that show was awesome
J-D○GG
One of the best songs ever!
Josh Suriano
Love the new version. Nothing will replace the original. Definitely a strong island vibe <3
DDL&KC
GOOSEBUMPS!!!!♥️💛💚