If You're Never Gonna Move

Jessie Ware

About If You're Never Gonna Move

"If You're Never Gonna Move" is a song by British singer Jessie Ware from her debut studio album, Devotion. The song was originally released in the United Kingdom as a digital download on 13 April 2012 under the name "110%". The track was produced by UK producer Julio Bashmore. The track was originally called "110%" but was retitled to "If You're Never Gonna Move" when it was released in the US due to a dispute over the sample used in the track. The original sampled the line "carvin' my initials on your forehead" from Big Pun song "The Dream Shatterer". The original title was a reference to Big Pun's song "100%". Big Pun's estate did not grant clearance for the use of the sample so the title of the song was changed to "If You're Never Gonna Move" and the words were changed to "Always on a mission like a warhead". The song was released in the US on 15 January 2013 via Cherrytree Records. 


Year:
2012
3:28
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"Carving my initials on your forehead"

Now if you're never gonna move, oh my love you'll make me come to you
But I'm still dancing on my own, still dancing on my own
Although I'm coming close to you, oh my love I'll keep the dance floor warm
But I'm still dancing on my own, still dancing on my own

Won't dance, not without you, small steps, they lead only to your heart
You keep me wishing in the dark
What's wrong, you cannot lose, my eyes only see to your heart
You keep me wishing in the dark

"Carving my initials on your forehead"

Now if you're never gonna move, oh my love you'll make me come to you
But I'm still dancing on my own, still dancing on my own
Although I'm coming close to you, oh my love I'll keep the dance floor warm
But I'm still dancing on my own, still dancing on my own

I know you hear me but can you reach me
Feel free to touch me and we can play hard
With buddies jerking, but still I'm working
I'm new to moving, and we can play hard

Now if you're never gonna move, oh my love you'll make me come to you
But I'm still dancing on my own, still dancing on my own
Although I'm coming close to you, oh my love I'll keep the dance floor warm
But I'm still dancing on my own, still dancing on my own

We can play hard, hard, hard,
We can play hard, hard, hard,
We can play hard, hard, hard,
We can play hard, hard, hard
We can play hard, hard, hard

[Repeat x2]
Now if you're never gonna move, oh my love you'll make me come to you
But I'm still dancing on my own, still dancing on my own
Although I'm coming close to you, oh my love I'll keep the dance floor warm
But I'm still dancing on my own, still dancing on my own

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Jessie Ware

Jessica Lois "Jessie" Ware (born 15 October 1984) is an English singer-songwriter signed to PMR Records and best known for her 2012 single "Wildest Moments". She has sung vocals for SBTRKT in concert and on their recordings. In its review of her debut album, Devotion, Clash called Jessie "the missing link between Adele, SBTRKT and Sade" and hailed it as "a strong and accomplished debut". more »

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Written by: JESSICA WARE, JULIO BASHMORE

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group

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10 facts about this song

Album and Release Date
"If You're Never Gonna Move" is a track from Jessie Ware's debut album titled 'Devotion.' The song was released as a single in the United States in 2013.
Original Song Title
The song was initially titled "110%," a reference to a famous quote from a speech by the American football player and coach Vince Lombardi. However, due to copyright issues regarding a sample used in the song, the title had to be changed.
Sample Controversy
The song samples a track from the late hip-hop artist Big Pun's "Dream Shatterer." After a copyright dispute, the sample was removed from subsequent releases and the song's title was changed.
Popularity
This song has made its rounds on different media platforms. For instance, it was included in the Vogue's "10 Best Songs of 2012," and also featured on the HBO series "Girls."
Remarkable Accolades
"If You're Never Gonna Move" placed at number 89 on Pitchfork Media's list of the top 100 songs of 2012.
Song Genre
The genre of "If You're Never Gonna Move" is pop and R&B, with elements of electronic and dance music.
Lyrics and Theme
The lyrics are about unrequited love, with Ware expressing her feelings for someone who does not reciprocate.
Music Video
The music video for "If You're Never Gonna Move" was directed by Kate Moross, an English designer, illustrator, and art director.
American Debut
The release of "If You're Never Gonna Move" marked Ware's official debut in the American music industry.
Song Composition
The song was written by Jessie Ware, Julia Karlsson, Leon Michels, Uzoechi Emenike and Thomas Brenneck.

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