Movin Mountains
Usher ft. Timbaland Lyrics


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It's like whatever I do
Ooh
Just can't get through to you
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, oh

Now, now she loved me, shawty I loved her
Used to jump up in the maybach and roll out
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 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...
It's like 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, ooh.

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, ooh.
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...
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, ooh.

This must be a slow death that im travelin on
It feels so wrong, I'm barely holdin on

See no matter what it takes, ive gotta get it together (baby yea)

And these hills that im travelin up
She aint 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, ooh.

Overall Meaning

In 'Movin Mountains', Usher expresses the struggle of trying to maintain a relationship that is falling apart despite his efforts to fix it. The lyrics suggest that his girlfriend no longer loves him, and they don't even touch or communicate anymore. He remembers when they used to be in love, and he tries to hold onto those memories, but he feels like he's "sleeping with a ghost." He references the challenges they've faced, including a "great depression" and a "hurricane," but he believes that they can get past them. However, his girlfriend doesn't believe him, and he points out the lack of trust between them.


The metaphor of "moving mountains" in the chorus means that trying to fix their relationship is like an impossible task. It's something that is difficult and exhausting, but he's still trying to climb through it. Usher admits that "sorries just wouldn't do it," and he's struggling to figure out how to fix his relationship before it's too late. The song ends with a sense of hopelessness as Usher sings about feeling like he's barely holding on and that the journey isn't worth it.


Overall, 'Movin Mountains' is a sad love song that expresses the feelings of a person who's trying to make a failing relationship work. The lyrics are a reminder that sometimes, even with the best intentions, relationships don't always work out, and moving on may be the best choice.


Line by Line Meaning

It's like whatever I do
No matter what I do, it seems like I can't make any progress or breakthrough with you.


Just can't get through to you
I can't seem to connect with you or make you understand my feelings.


Now, now she loved me, shawty I loved her
We used to love each other deeply.


Used to jump up in the maybach and roll out
We used to have a lot of fun and go out in style.


Used to care, she used to share
She used to care about me and share everything with me.


The love that she used to give me can't be found
The love that she used to give me is no longer there.


I lost my way, she said she'd stay
I lost my direction in life, but she promised to stick by me.


And lately I've been sleeping with a ghost
I feel like I'm alone even when she's with me.


My stock is down and out, I used to be worth my weight in gold
I used to be valuable and successful, but not anymore.


That was before a great depression kicked in and rocked us
Our relationship was destroyed by hardships and tough times.


And that was before the hurricane came in and stopped us
And then it was further destroyed by a catastrophic event.


I told you to leave, but you lied to me
I asked you to leave and move on, but you promised to stay.


When you said that, "baby no worries I promise to get us back".
You promised to fix things and get our relationship back on track.


I know sorries, just wouldn't do it
I know that apologizing won't be enough to fix everything.


Her heart is obliterated, I'm trying to travel through
Her heart is broken, and I'm trying to find a way to fix it.


But it's like moving mountains...
It's an incredibly difficult task, almost impossible.


But I keep climbing and hoping things would change
Despite the challenges, I'm still trying and hoping for a positive outcome.


And the sky turns gray, and the water from the rain washes progress away.
But setbacks keep happening, like a storm that destroys progress.


Just leave me be.
Just let me be alone.


She, she don't touch me, I don't touch her
We are emotionally distant and rarely even touch each other.


We rarely even ever say a word
Our communication is almost nonexistent.


I really want to give her everything she deserves
I want to make her happy and give her what she deserves.


But the bad took away the good.
But the negative things in our relationship outweigh the positive.


She thinks that I'm full of it, arguments, always pissed, man I'm tired
She believes that I'm insincere, and we're always fighting. I'm exhausted from it all.


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.


You never believe when I say, and I never believe it when you say.
We don't trust each other and doubt what the other says.


I should take it like a man and walk up out it
I should accept the situation and move on from it like a mature adult.


Cause we will never be the same, ooh.
Our relationship will never be like it used to be.


This must be a slow death that im travelin on
Our relationship feels like a painful, slow death that I'm enduring.


And these hills that im travelin up
The struggles and obstacles in our relationship that I'm facing.


She aint showin me love
She's not showing me affection or love anymore.


I'm down on my love
I feel emotionally drained and defeated in our relationship.


Got to move this mountain.
I have to overcome this enormous obstacle in our relationship.


Well baby why you just leave me?
Why are you leaving me behind?




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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❤❤❤❤

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@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.

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