TobyMac - Move (Keep Walkin') Lyrics
Lyrics
Another heartbreak day
Feels like you're miles away
Don't even need no shade
When your sun don't shine, shine
Too many passin' dreams
Roll by like limousines
It's hard to keep believin'
When they pass you by and by
I know your heart been broke again
I know your prayers ain't been answered yet
I know you're feeling like you got nothing left
Well, lift your head, it ain't over yet, ain't over yet so
Move, keep walkin' soldier keep movin' on
Move, keep walkin' until the mornin' comes
Move, keep walkin' soldier keep movin' on
And lift your head, it ain't over yet, ain't over yet
Echoin' inside your head
Are the words that your sweet momma said,
"shoot for the moon, my dear"
So you took aim out of this atmosphere
Between high stakes and pump fakes
You're feelin' like you can't buy a break
I can hold your hand, but I can't turn your eyes to freedom
I know your heart been broke again
I know your prayers ain't been answered yet
I know you're feeling like you got nothing left
Well, lift your head, it ain't over yet, ain't over yet so
Move, keep walkin' soldier keep movin' on
Move, keep walkin' until the mornin' comes
Move, keep walkin' soldier keep movin' on
And lift your head, it ain't over yet, ain't over yet
Hold on, hold on
Lord ain't finished yet
Hold on, hold on
He'll get you through this
Hold on, hold on
These are the promises
I never will forget
I never will forget x2
I know your heart been broke again
I know your prayers ain't been answered yet
it ain't over yet, ain't over yet so
Move, keep walkin' soldier keep movin' on
Move, keep walkin' until the mornin' comes
Move, keep walkin' soldier keep movin' on
And lift your head, it ain't over yet, ain't over yet..
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TobyMac - Move (Keep Walkin’) (Lyric Video)
Meaning & Inspiration
TobyMac's "Move (Keep Walkin')" released in 2015 isn't just a catchy tune; it's a powerful anthem of perseverance rooted deeply in faith, urging listeners to keep moving forward, especially when life feels challenging. The song's genesis appears to be a response to the broader human experience of facing adversity, a theme TobyMac has consistently explored throughout his career. The driving message is clear: in the face of doubt, setbacks, and the temptation to quit, the directive is to press on, to continue walking, a powerful echo of the biblical call to steadfastness. This isn't about blind optimism, but a faith-fueled resilience. The scripture that immediately comes to mind is Hebrews 12:1-2, which speaks of running with perseverance the race God has set before us, looking to Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith. The song's encouragement to "keep walkin'" directly parallels the admonition in Galatians 6:9, "Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up." The energy of the track, while undeniably upbeat, serves to underscore the active nature of this spiritual discipline. It's not passive waiting, but intentional movement fueled by an internal conviction. This concept is beautifully mirrored in Philippians 3:13-14, where Paul describes forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, pressing on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called him heavenward in Christ Jesus. The song masterfully conveys that this journey of faith is ongoing, a continuous walk rather than a single destination. It speaks to the quiet strength found not in physical might, but in a spirit that refuses to be broken, drawing power from a source beyond oneself. This resonates with passages like Isaiah 40:31, which promises that those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength, they will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. "Move (Keep Walkin')" is an inspiring reminder that even in the midst of our struggles, the command is to keep moving, trusting that there is a purpose and a strength that sustains us.