Let Us Move On

Kendrick Lamar, Dido

About Let Us Move On

"Let Us Move On" is a song by English singer Dido. It features the vocals from American rapper Kendrick Lamar. The song was released in the United Kingdom on 17 December 2012 as a promotional single from her fourth studio album Girl Who Got Away (2013). The song was written by Kendrick Lamar, Dido Armstrong, Rollo Armstrong, Jeff Bhasker and Pat Reynolds. This song was also featured on Aimee Lagos's film No Good Deed, starring Taraji P. Henson and Idris Elba.


Year:
2013
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Don’t wrap it up in gold
Don’t hide it behind the sun
Just give it to me as it is
And let it stand
Don't fly it like a kite
Between the clouds
It needs no excuse, just bring it down
Let eyes that are in pain look upon it
In all its glory

Let us move on
Let us move on
For this is short
And it will pass
Let us move on
Let us move on
For this is short
And it will pass

For every voice that is lifted, in reverence and pain
Show us now
And let love not be chained
We should feel what we can stand, and let us be alive
So we know
That we've done, all we we can
Let hearts that are frozen get to see
In all its glory

Let us move on
Let us move on
For this is short
And it will pass
Let us move on
Let us move on
For this is short
And it will pass

And let all that is lost be forgotten
And it will pass
So let all that is lost be forgotten
Let us move on

Like the waters and the open sea
When tribulations come all we can say is hopefully
And yesterday you could probably say there’s no hope for me
But today I’m overly dedicated,
I'm 'posed to be a testimony for broken hearts in the city
You either crash landing or planning on flyin' with me
Misery loves standing behind his company, well,
Vividly I can see that your feelings would like to dwell
On our past encounters, reaching over the counter
Told me that it’s appealing to pop a pill, that's a downer I heard emotions burn deep
I heard when you fall out of love, the drop is steep
I heard when you see a dove, that's what you try be
Got these burdens under my wings but I’m still free
'Cause I can make the decision to let it all go away
Before I ever run astray, I'll look you in the eye and say

Let us move on
Let us move on
For this is short
And it will pass
Let us move on
Let us move on
For this is short
And it will pass

Let us move on
Let us move on
For this is short
And it will pass
Let us move on
Let us move on
For this is short
And in the past
And in the past

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Dido

Dido Florian Cloud de Bounevialle O'Malley Armstrong ( /ˈdaɪdoʊ/; born 25 December 1971), known as Dido, is an English singer-songwriter. more »

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Written by: JEFF BHASKER, ROLLO ARMSTRONG, DIDO ARMSTRONG, PATRICK REYNOLDS, KENDRICK LAMAR

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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10 facts about this song

Artistic Collaboration
"Let Us Move On" song features American rapper Kendrick Lamar. It's a collaboration between pop and hip hop genres, bringing together two artists with distinct musical styles.
Release Date and Album
Released as a single in December 2012, the song is a lead single from Dido's fourth studio album "Girl Who Got Away."
Genre and Lyrics
It is generally classified as a pop song with influences of electronic music. The lyrics revolve around overcoming difficulties and moving on in life.
Production
The song was produced by Dido alongside her brother Rollo Armstrong and Jeff Bhasker, who is known for producing top artists' songs, including Kanye West and Bruno Mars.
New Sound
"Let Us Move On" marked a change in sound for Dido, with a focus on electronic instrumentals which gave her music a fresh feel.
Reception
Though it didn't break the chart records of her earlier hits, the song still received positive feedback from critics. They appreciated the bold move of incorporating Kendrick Lamar and the different sound of the song.
Kendrick Lamar's Verse
Kendrick Lamar, known for his thought-provoking lyrics, included a verse in the song. His contribution is said to add depth to the song's meaning, making it even more emotive.
Inspiration
The song was created during a period when Dido was experiencing some personal difficulties, which influenced its emotional and healing lyrics.
Music Video
The music video of the song, released in January 2013, also garnered interest. It is minimalistic and artistic with dark and muted colors, reflecting the song's motif of moving forward after hardship.
Performance
Despite the song not being a major commercial success, it has performed reasonably well and has been streamed millions of times on platforms like Spotify and YouTube.

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