You Move Me

Susan Ashton

About You Move Me

"You Move Me" is a song co-written by Gordon Kennedy and Pierce Pettis and originally recorded by American contemporary Christian music singer Susan Ashton in 1996. It was recorded by American country music artist Garth Brooks (Ashton had opened for Brooks on the second leg of his 1994 European tour and provided harmony vocals on his 1997 tour of Ireland) and was released as the fourth single from his album Sevens in 1998. It hit No. 3 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart and reached No. 1 on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks chart. 


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1996
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This how it seems to me 
Life is only therapy 
Real expensive and 
No guarantees 

So I lie here on the couch 
With my heart hanging out 
Frozen solid with fear 
Like a rock in the ground 

But You move me 
You give me courage I didn't know I had
You move me 
I can't go with You and stay where I am so 
You move me 

Here is how love was to me 
I could look and not see 
Going through the emotions 
Not knowing what they mean 

And it scared me so much 
That I just wouldn't budge 
I might have stayed there forever 
If not for Your touch 

Oh, but You move me 
Out of myself and into the fire 
You move me 
Burning with love and with hope and desire
How You move me 

You go whistling in the dark 
Making light of it, making light of it 
And I follow with my heart 
Laughing all the way 

Oh, because You move me 
You get me dancing and You make me sing
You move me 
Now I'm taking delight in every little thing 

How You move me 
Oh, You move me

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Susan Ashton

Susan Ashton (born Susan Rae Hill, July 17, 1967 in Irving, Texas, USA) is an American contemporary Christian Music and country music artist who topped the Christian charts throughout the 1990s. In 1991 she began using her mother's maiden name, Ashton, when she recorded her first single, in order to distinguish herself from CCM singer Kim Hill. more »

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Written by: GORDON SCOTT KENNEDY, PIERCE RAY PETTIS

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

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10 facts about this song

Genre Classification
The song "You Move Me" by Susan Ashton falls into the genres including Christian pop, folk, country, and adult contemporary.
Album Facts
"You Move Me" is one of the most popular songs from the album "A Distant Call". This album was her fourth and final album released on the Sparrow Records label in 1996.
Songwriter Recognition
The song was written by two renowned songwriters, Gordon Kennedy and Pierce Pettis. Their songwriting prowess is certainly shown in "You Move Me".
Chart Success
Upon release, "You Move Me" gained considerable success. It peaked at No. 36 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart—a notable achievement for a Christian cross-over song.
Used in Soundtracks
The song, having gained significant popularity, has been featured in several films. Unmistakably recognizable is its appearance in the soundtrack of the popular anime series, "Erased".
Cover Versions
Subsequent to Ashton's version, the song was covered by the legendary folk/pop singer-songwriter, Carole King, for her album 'Love Makes the World' in 2001.
Susan Ashton's Background
Susan Ashton, a Texas native, started with gospel music before moving into mainstream music. Besides music, she is also active in mentoring young women and speaks at faith-based events.
Message of the Song
The lyrics of "You Move Me" paints a picture of an individual driven to action by overwhelming feelings, possibly denoting a powerful love or spiritual emotion.
Awards
Although the song itself did not win any major music awards, Susan Ashton has been recognized for her work in the Christian music industry. She won the Dove Award for New Artist of the Year in 1993.
Music Video
The music video for "You Move Me" added to the song's popularity, featuring scenes of Susan Ashton singing in various natural landscapes, reinforcing the emotive power of the song's lyrics.

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