In 1996, after the break up of t-kimura's previous project Favorite Blue, he formed the band move and, by 1997, they released their first single ROCK IT DOWN. They however truly achieved fame when their followup single, around the world, was used as the opening theme for the anime Initial D (頭文字D). In 2005, the group changed their name by adding abbreviation marks between letters and are were still signed with the avex tune recording label.
On December 2, 2008, t-kimura stated on m.o.v.e’s official web site that he would focus more on production, and less on performing. On April 10, 2009, m.o.v.e performed with DJ T-Tashiro during an anime convention, Kamikazecon II, in Houston, Texas; the group anounced that t-kimura would no longer perform on-stage.
In November 2009, it was anounced that yuri was pregnant and would be getting married, thus taking a hiatus from the band for onstage performances. While m.o.v.e recorded two new albums in 2010, Dream Again and anim.o.v.e 02, the band didn't show any other activity (though motsu made guest appearances in many shows, lives and musical collaborations) until yuri went back on stage on October 2010.
m.o.v.e is perhaps best known for the unique style with which they blend rock, rap, electronica, metal and many other genres into their music. m.o.v.e are also well-known for their many contributions as opening and ending themes to the Initial D (頭文字D) series. These include around the world, Rage your dream, BREAK IN2 THE NITE, Blazin' Beat, Gamble Rumble, DOGFIGHT and Noizy Tribe. The also provided the opening theme for the anime series Ikkitousen (一騎当千) with their song Drivin' Through the Night as well as the ending theme for the anime Final Fantasy Unlimited, Romancing Train, and the ending credits for KOEI's Dynasty Warriors 2 (真・三國無双, Shin Sangokumusou), Can't Quit This!!!! ～KNOCK'EM OUT～ (SH FUNK MIX).
On December 7 2012, the band announced that, after 15 years, they would break up. A last Best of album called "Best Moves ~and moves goes on~", scheduled to be released on Feb. 17 2013, and a last show in March 2013 are left behind as a goodbye to the fans.
Keep on Movin'
m.o.v.e Lyrics
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聴こえるよ whistle again
Movin'on by midnight train
流れてるこんなリフレイン
Keep on movin' Keep on movin',
Keep on movin
駆け込んだ最終列車で
僕はいま 次の街へと、、、
独り 窓に映る ずっと見飽きた夜
今日はなぜか 優しい景色
memories are in your mind
つぶやく say goog bye サヨナラ
to your eyes ひとつ
置いていこう
Let me see your body shake,
your body move
ベルが響く 風が動く
この想いが流星になる
ナミダなど流さないさ
たとえ胸が張り裂けそうでも
いつまでも どんなときも
前を向いて
輝きはあの日のまま
Keep on movin' on
My entire life is a free style
なにからもフリーだ
ここに到来してる新時代を
信じたい
ようやく乗り込んでった
この最終の列車
胸の想い綴るメッセージ残して
一番大切なアナタ
最後まで言えなかった
ナミダ見せることなんか
やっぱできなかった
紺碧の風景 圧倒的な new
さすらうことが人生さ
Keep on movin' on
笑顔ならぶ写真 そっとめくる季節
本気だった 不器用なほど
memories are in your mind
いつしか say good bye
足跡 to you eyes ひとつ
残ればいい
Let me see your body shake,
your body move
街は遠く 空は咽(むせ)ぶ
まだココロは熱く叫んでる
めぐり逢う 別れてゆく
そして僕は旅人になる
いつまでも どんなときも
前を向いて
輝きはあの日のまま
Keep on movin' on
I know I got to make it
"Keep on movin'"
So now, time to say
I keep on movin'
I know I got to make it
"Keep on movin'"
So now, time to say
I keep on movin'
僕は走る 走ってゆく
たとえ夜が明日を隠しても
何度でも 声を上げる
たとえ誰が僕を晒っても
いつまでも どんなときも
前を向いていたいと願う
憧れはあの日のまま あの日のまま
輝きはあの日のまま
Keep on movin' on
So now, I'm movin' on
by midnight train
The song "Keep on Movin'" by m.o.v.e is all about taking a journey and moving forward in life. The song starts off by talking about moving on via a midnight train and the sound of the whistle as it's a symbol of moving on. This is followed by the chorus where the listener is encouraged to keep pushing forward, to keep on moving, even if it's difficult.
The lyrics go on to describe a scene where the singer is alone, staring out of the window of the train reflecting on their past experiences, including memories and the things that have shaped them. They speak about saying goodbye to things in their lives and letting go. The song then explores the concept of never giving up, and pushing through even when life gets tough. The singer vows to keep going even when they're ready to give up, and to keep striving for their dreams.
Overall, the song is about appreciating the present, moving on from past experiences, and pushing forward in order to achieve one's goals. It is a reminder to take control of life and to keep moving forward no matter what obstacles come in the way.
Line by Line Meaning
Movin'on by midnight train
I'm leaving and moving forward, riding the midnight train toward a new city.
聴こえるよ whistle again
The whistle blows, marking the start of a new journey.
流れてるこんなリフレイン
This refrain flows with the rhythm of the train, a reminder to keep moving.
Keep on movin' Keep on movin',
I must continue to move forward, no matter what happens.
Keep on movin
I must never stop moving forward, chasing my dreams.
駆け込んだ最終列車で
I rush into the last train, eager to leave and move forward.
僕はいま 次の街へと、、、
I am now heading to the next town, leaving everything behind.
To the future stage
I am heading toward the stage where my dreams come true, where my future is shaped.
独り 窓に映る ずっと見飽きた夜
Alone, I gaze out the window, looking at the same night I have grown tired of seeing.
今日はなぜか 優しい景色
Today, the scenery is oddly gentle and kind to me.
memories are in your mind
Memories are kept in your mind and heart, to be cherished forever.
つぶやく say goog bye サヨナラ
I whisper goodbye, saying farewell to what I once knew.
to your eyes ひとつ
Leaving just one thing to your eyes as I go.
置いていこう
Leaving everything behind, it's time to move forward.
Let me see your body shake, your body move
Let me see you dance and enjoy the new journey with me.
ベルが響く 風が動く
The bell rings, and the wind moves, signaling the start of a new journey.
この想いが流星になる
My feelings will become a shooting star, a symbol of hope and inspiration.
ナミダなど流さないさ
I won't shed any more tears, no matter how much my heart aches.
たとえ胸が張り裂けそうでも
Even if my heart feels like it's about to burst, I will keep moving forward.
いつまでも どんなときも 前を向いて
I will always face forward, no matter what obstacles come my way.
輝きはあの日のまま
I will keep shining as bright as I did that day, never losing sight of my goals.
My entire life is a free style
I live my life the way I want, free to follow my dreams.
なにからもフリーだ
I am free from everything and everyone, able to carve my own path in life.
ここに到来してる新時代を 信じたい
I want to believe in this new era, and my place in it.
ようやく乗り込んでった この最終の列車
I finally got on this last train, eager to leave everything behind and start anew.
胸の想い綴るメッセージ残して
Leaving behind a message filled with my heartfelt emotions.
一番大切なアナタ
To the one who is most important to me.
最後まで言えなかった
I never got to say it until now.
ナミダ見せることなんか
I won't let tears get in the way anymore.
やっぱできなかった
I couldn't do it before, but I can now.
紺碧の風景 圧倒的な new
The deep blue scenery is overwhelming, signaling a new beginning.
さすらうことが人生さ
Wandering is what life is all about.
笑顔ならぶ写真 そっとめくる季節
I quietly turn the pages of an album filled with smiling pictures, from a season gone by.
本気だった 不器用なほど
I was so serious about it, awkwardly so.
いつしか say good bye
Before I knew it, it was time to say goodbye.
足跡 to you eyes ひとつ
Leaving just one memory with you, etched in your eyes.
残ればいい
I hope it remains with you, forever.
街は遠く 空は咽(むせ)ぶ
The town is far away, and the sky feels suffocating.
まだココロは熱く叫んでる
But my heart is still burning, screaming out for more.
めぐり逢う 別れてゆく
Meeting and parting ways is a part of life.
そして僕は旅人になる
And so, I become a traveler on this journey called life.
僕は走る 走ってゆく
I run into the distance, never slowing down.
たとえ夜が明日を隠しても
Even if the night hides the tomorrow from me,
何度でも 声を上げる
I will still raise my voice, over and over again.
たとえ誰が僕を晒っても
Even if someone exposes me to the world,
いつまでも どんなときも 前を向いていたいと願う
I want to keep facing forward, no matter what.
憧れはあの日のまま あの日のまま
My long-held dreams will remain, held tightly in my heart.
輝きはあの日のまま
I want to keep shining as bright as I did that day, never losing sight of my goals.
So now, I'm movin' on by midnight train
And so, I move on to my next journey, riding the midnight train.
I know I got to make it
I know I must succeed, no matter what it takes.
"Keep on movin'"
I must continue to move forward, never wavering.
So now, time to say I keep on movin'
And so, I declare that I will always keep moving, no matter what.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: motsu
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Gregg Schaftler
Movin' on by midnight train kikoeru yo whistle again
Movin' on by midnight train nagareteru konna[rifurein]
keep on movin' (3X)
kakekonde saishuuressha de boku wa ima tsugi no machi he to..
to the future stage
hitori mado ni utsuru zutto miakita yoru
kyou wa naze ka yasashii keshiki memories are in your mind
tsubuyaku say goodbye[sayonara] to your eyes hitotsu oite ikou
let me see your body shake, your body move
[beru] ga hibiku kaze ga ugoku kono omoi ga ryuusei ni naru
[namida] nado nagasanaisa tatoe mune ga harisakesou demo
itsumademo donna toki mo mae wo muite
kagayaki wa ano hi no mama keep on movin' on
my entire life is a free style nani kara mo [furii] da
koko ni tourai s***eru shinjidaiwo shinjitai
youyaku norikondeta konosaishuu no ressha
mune no omoi tsudzuru [messeeji] nokos***e
ichiban taisetsu na [anata] saigo made ienakatta
[namida] miseru koto nanka yappa dekinakatta
konpeki no fuukei attouteki na new sasurau koto ga jinseisa keep on movin' on
egao narabu shashin sotto mekuru kisetsu
honki datta bukiyou na hodo memories are in your mind
itsushika say goodbye ashiato itotsu to your eyes nokoreba ii
let me see you your body shake, your body move
machi wa tooku sora wa musebu mada [kokoro] wa atsuku sakenderu
meguriau wakarete yuku sos***e boku wa tabibito ni naru
itsumademo donna toki mo mae muite
kagayaki wa ano hi no mama keep on movin' on
i know i got to make it "keep on movin'"
so now, time to say i keep on movin'
boku wa hashiru hasitte yuku tatoe yoru ga asu wo kakus***emo
nando demo koe wo ageru tatoe dare ga boku wo warattemo
itsumademo donna toki mo mae muite itai to negau
akogare wa ano hi no mama ano hino mama
kagayaki wa ano hi no mama keep on movin' on
so now, i'm movin' on by midnight train
ニコたん
十年先でも聞きまくるぜ!!!!move大好き!!!!!!!
Chidori 723
This song makes me wanna cry. Imagine if this played at your last year elementary or high school graduation.
Bittersweet feeling.
Mx 64
This song played when you completed Initial D Extreme Stage (PS3) after batlle with many rival
There's time to say goodbye
IGNTR02
This was the best song for the ending. I almost cried at this song.
Chidori 723
2018 is gonna end and this song is just perfect...
ノアくろ
この曲聴くと 自身で初めて買ったdc5を買い替えた時のこと思い出す。
dc5といつまでも、どこまでもいっしょに走り続けたかったけど寿命が来て泣く泣く買い替えたんだっけ
Gregg Schaftler
this song is so underrated
Jamesterstull
This the song I listened to after my dad passed away and when I got extremely bullied at school at the time, I exactly did what song said
Chidori 723
Oh man, I'm sorry for your loss... :'(
This world can be a cruel place, but what matters is that you stay strong and live life, don't worry man
今野直哉
keep on movin 名曲だね…