Moving Mountains

Usher

About Moving Mountains

"Moving Mountains" is a song recorded by American R&B singer Usher. It was released on May 23, 2008, as the third single from his fifth studio album, Here I Stand. It was written by Usher with Christopher "Tricky" Stewart, Kuk Harrell and The-Dream, and was produced by Stewart and The-Dream. "Moving Mountains" is a slow tempo ballad, with lyrics describing a love struggle. The song appeared on the Billboard Hot 100 and Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs, as well as the single charts of several European countries. It peaked highest in New Zealand, where it reached number six on the singles chart and was certified gold. The music video for "Moving Mountains" was filmed in front of a green screen as a sequel to the video of "Love in This Club". 


Year:
2008
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It's like whatever I do
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 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, 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 yea)

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

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Usher

Usher Raymond IV (born October 14, 1978), who performs under the mononym Usher, is an American singer, songwriter, dancer, and actor. Usher rose to fame in the late 1990s with the release of his second album My Way, which spawned his first Billboard Hot 100 number-one hit, "Nice & Slow". The album has been certified 6-times platinum by the RIAA. His follow-up album, 8701, produced the Billboard Hot 100 number one hits "U Remind Me" and "U Got It Bad". The album has been certified 4-times platinum by the RIAA. more »

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Written by: CHRISTOPHER A. STEWART, THADDIS LAPHONIA HARRELL, TERIUS YOUNGDELL NASH

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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15 facts about this song

Release
"Moving Mountains" is a song by American recording artist Usher. It was released as a single in 2008.
Record Production
This song was produced by Timbaland and J. Lack, who have been pivotal in creating the hypnotic, haunting beat that gives life to the track.
Album
The track is originally from Usher's fifth studio album titled ‘Here I Stand’.
Songwriting
Alongside Usher, the song was co-written by The Dream and Christopher ‘Tricky’ Stewart, who have been pillars of R&B and hip-hop music.
Genre
The song is characterized as R&B and pop, with a profound electronic synth base.
Music Video
The captivating music video was directed by the eminent Brothers Strause.
Chart Position
"Moving Mountains” managed to reach the top 20 of the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop songs and peaked at #18 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Grammy Nomination
The track was nominated for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance at the 2009 Grammy Awards which shows the broad recognition it received.
Theme
The lyrics of "Moving Mountains" discuss a troubled relationship and the uphill battle Usher faces to keep it alive.
Sequel
Interestingly, "Moving Mountains" is considered as a sequel to Usher's 2004 hit song "Burn".
Critical Reception
The song received generally positive reviews and was praised for its emotive lyrics and Usher’s vocal performance. Critics also highlighted Timbaland's dark, haunting production.
Live Performances
Usher first performed "Moving Mountains" live on American Idol's seventh season finale.
International Success
This song not only became a hit in the United States but also performed well in international charts, peaking at #6 in the UK Singles Chart.
Remix
A remix of "Moving Mountains" also exists, featuring rapper T-Pain.
Purpose
Usher's aim for this song was to create a track that tells a story, in an attempt to connect and communicate with his audience on a deeper level.

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