The song was released to US radios on June 24, 2008. It was released in Germany on August 8, 2008 to CD single, CD maxi and digital download formats.
The single debuted at number 30 on the New Zealand Top 40, and soared into the top 10 at number six, becoming his second top 10 hit from Here I Stand.
The song debuted on the UK Singles Chart in July 2008 and peaked at number 25, two weeks after the physical release.
Moving Mountains
Usher Lyrics
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Oh
Just can't get through to you
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
I'm never gonna tell you nothin' more
Listen
Now, now she loved me, shawty I loved her
Used to care, she used to share
The love that she used to give me can't be found
I lost my way, she said she'd stay
And lately I've been sleeping with a ghost
My stock is down and out, I used to be worth my weight in gold
That was before a great depression kicked in and rocked us
And that was before the hurricane came, came in and stopped us
I told you to leave, but you lied to me
When you said that, "Baby no worries I promise to get us back"
I know sorries just wouldn't do it
Her heart is obliterated, I'm trying to travel through
But it's like moving mountains
It's like moving mountains Hey
But I keep climbing and hoping things would change
And the sky turns gray, and the water from the rain washes progress away
It's like moving mountains (moving mountains)
It's like moving mountains (moving mountains)
Why just leave me?
Just leave me be
Just leave me
Just leave me be
Why you just leave me
Just leave me be
Why you just leave me
Just leave me be, oh
She, she don't touch me, I don't touch her
We rarely even ever say a word
I really want to give her everything she deserves
But the bad took away the good
She thinks that I'm full of it, arguments, always pissed, man I'm tired
Every kiss that I miss, girl you know I'm trying
You never believe when I say, and I never believe it when you say
I love you, and I shouldn't complain about it
I should take it like a man and walk up out it
'Cause we will never be the same, oh
I've been standing in gas, and you have been the flame
I know sorries just wouldn't do it
Her heart is obliterated, I'm trying to get through
Got to move this mountain
It's like moving mountains Hey
But I keep climbing and hoping things would change
And the sky turns gray, and the water from the rain washes progress away
It's like moving mountains (moving)
It's like moving mountains (moving)
Well baby why you just leave me?
Just leave me be
Just leave me
Just leave me be
Why you just leave me
Just leave me be
Why you just leave me
Just leave me be, oh
This must be a slow death that I'm travelin' on
It feels so wrong, I'm barely holdin' on
See no matter what it takes, I've gotta get it together (baby, yeha)
And these hills that I'm travelin' up
She ain't showin' me love
I'm down on my love
I know sorries just wouldn't do it
Her heart is obliterated, I'm trying, I'm trying my boo
But it's like moving mountains
It's like moving mountains Hey
But I keep climbing and hoping things would change
And the sky turns gray, and the water from the rain washes progress away
It's like moving mountains
It's like moving mountains
Well baby why you just leave me?
Just leave me be
Just leave me
Just leave me be
Why you just leave me
Just leave me be
Why you just leave me
Just leave me be, oh
Baby, baby
Oh, yeah
In Usher's song Moving Mountains, he is expressing the sad truth that his efforts to communicate with his lover are in vain. His lover seems unsatisfied with their relationship, and no matter what Usher does, he can't seem to get through to her. The lyrics reveal that they used to have a fantastic relationship, but everything changed when external circumstances such as the great depression and hurricane came in and negatively affected their lives. This event makes Usher's lover give up on the relationship and become distant, causing Usher to feel like he's moving mountains to try and salvage it.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the difficulties of Usher's current situation. He feels like he's moving mountains to try and fix things with his lover, but every step he takes is a struggle. Despite this, Usher claims that he will keep climbing and hoping for change, even though the sky is turning gray, and the rain is washing away progress. He acknowledges that his lover's heart is obliterated, and he knows that saying sorry can't fix things. Although he wants to give her everything she deserves, the bad has overtaken the good, and they can never be the same again.
One possible interpretation of the lyrics may be that Usher is struggling to let go of his lover even though it's clear that she doesn't feel the same way anymore. He's holding on by a thread, hoping that things will eventually turn around, but it's like moving mountains to try and make it happen. The chorus supports this by indicating that Usher is barely holding on and that his efforts may be in vain.
Line by Line Meaning
It's like whatever I do
No matter what I do, it seems like it's not enough to get through to you
I'm never gonna tell you nothin' more
I've said all I can say
Now, now she loved me, shawty I loved her
There was a time when we had real love for each other
Used to jump up in the Maybach and roll out
We used to ride in luxury and have fun together
The love that she used to give me can't be found
She used to show me love, but that's gone now
My stock is down and out, I used to be worth my weight in gold
I'm not the same person I used to be
That was before a great depression kicked in and rocked us
We were hit hard by a difficult time in our lives
I know sorries just wouldn't do it
I realize that apologies are not enough
It's like moving mountains Hey
Trying to fix things between us seems impossible
But I keep climbing and hoping things would change
But I keep trying to make things better anyway
And the sky turns gray, and the water from the rain washes progress away
Even when I make progress, setbacks happen and I have to start all over again
She thinks that I'm full of it, arguments, always pissed, man I'm tired
She doesn't believe me, we argue a lot, and it's exhausting
Every kiss that I miss, girl you know I'm trying
I miss the intimacy we used to have, and I'm trying to get it back
I know sorries just wouldn't do it
I understand that apologies alone won't fix things
Well baby why you just leave me?
I'm asking why she won't even try to work things out
This must be a slow death that I'm travelin' on
The pain of this relationship is a slow, agonizing death
See no matter what it takes, I've gotta get it together
I have to start working to fix things, no matter how hard it is
And these hills that I'm travelin' up
The obstacles in my path
She ain't showin' me love
She's not making an effort to show me love and support
I'm down on my love
I'm feeling emotionally drained and depleted
Baby, baby
Addressing his partner with affection
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Christopher A. Stewart, Thaddis Laphonia Harrell, Terius Youngdell Nash
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@benbee3714
"I keep climbing and hoping things would change......but water from the rain washes progress away".......amazing lyrics
@priscillas986
🔥Yes
@sue-elle7886
Real talk 😔
@AaliyahPooh216
My current situation
@shanware2
@@AaliyahPooh216mine too but I’m still fighting
@Q................
@@AaliyahPooh216 choose happiness what ever that looks like for you...... chose you and you won't lose❤❤❤❤
@leonielouis5833
This song goes so much more deeper in meaning. He mentioned he lost his way and she promised to stay but obviously, her heart couldn't take the hurt that she experienced from him. He's trying to reconcile what he has done but unfortunately, she is giving him a hard time. Honestly, sometimes it not easy to forgive someone for hurting you and once that trust is gone, it will never be the same!
@pengalicious91
Wow!
@Itssike1
That's deep ma!
@shawnmartin9112
So true. I'm going through it now. Lost my shorty and everything. Catching myself listening to all these.