Keep on Movin'
Soul II Soul
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Keep on movin' Don't stop like the hands of time Click clock, find your own way to stay The time will come one day Why do people Choose to live their lives this way? Keep on movin', don't stop, no Keep on movin' Keep on movin' Keep on movin', don't stop no Keep on movin' It's our time, time today The right time is here to stay Stay in my life, my life always Yellow is the color of sun rays I hide myself from no one I know the time will surely come when You'll be in my life, my life always Yellow is the color of sun rays Keep on movin' Keep on movin', don't stop no Keep on movin' Keep on movin' The time will come one day Keep on movin', don't stop no Keep on movin' Keep on movin' Keep on movin', don't stop no Keep on movin' I know the time, time today Walking alone in my own way Extremely cold and rainy day Friends and I have fun along the way, yes we do I hide myself from no one I know the time will really come when You'll be in my life, my life always Yellow is the color of sun rays Keep on movin' Keep on movin', don't stop no Keep on movin' Keep on movin' The time will come one day Keep on movin' Keep on movin', don't stop no Keep on movin' Keep on movin' The time will come one day Keep on movin' Don't stop like the hands of time Click clock, find your own way to stay The time will come one day Why do people Choose to live their lives this way? Oh why do they choose to live this way? Keep on movin', don't stop, no Keep on movin' Keep on movin' Keep on movin', don't stop no Keep on movin' Keep on movin' Keep on movin', don't stop no Keep on movin' Keep on movin' The time will come one day Keep on movin' Keep on movin', don't stop no Keep on movin' Keep on movin' The time will come one day Keep on movin' Keep on movin', don't stop no Keep on movin' Keep on movin' The time will come one day
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Written by: Beresford Romeo
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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15 facts about this song
Release Date"Keep on Movin'" by Soul II Soul was officially released on March 13, 1989.
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Record LabelThe song was released under the renowned record label, Virgin records.
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Album"Keep on Movin'" is a track from Soul II Soul's debut album, which is also titled "Keep on Movin'".
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GenreThe song can be classified under the genres of R&B and Dance music, with strong influences of funk and soul.
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Chart Success"Keep on Movin'" saw considerable success globally. It reached number 5 on the UK Singles Chart and number 11 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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Grammy AwardThe song won a Grammy for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals.
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VocalsThe lead vocals for "Keep on Movin'" are performed by Caron Wheeler, who was a part of the band at that time.
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Behind the SongAccording to Jazzie B, a founding member of Soul II Soul, the song was about a positive move towards getting out of the ghetto.
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Impact"Keep on Movin'" is celebrated for its innovative mix of reggae, soul, and dance music, revolutionizing the British dance scene in the late '80s.
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Popular CultureThe song has been featured in numerous movies, television series, and advertisements, including an episode of the popular American TV show "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air".
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Cover VersionsNumerous artists have covered or sampled "Keep on Movin'", including prominent musicians like Phish and Bobby Brown.
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Iconic LineThe song is particularly known for its refrain, "Keep on movin', don't stop, no."
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RemixesLike many popular tracks of that era, "Keep On Movin'" has been remixed multiple times, with artists adding their own flair to the poignant classic.
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LegacyThe song is considered as one of the classic tracks of the post-disco era and it has arguably helped to shape the sound of British R&B.
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Music VideoThe music video of "Keep on Movin'" encapsulates the spirit of the time with its club scene imagery and dance sequences.
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