Move You – English Lyrics

• By: Kelly Clarkson
• Album: Meaning of Life

Lyrics & Translation

Embark on an emotional journey with Kelly Clarkson's "Move You," a soulful ballad that provides a wonderful opportunity to learn English through its rich, evocative language. The song's powerful metaphors and heartfelt lyrics paint vivid pictures of profound human connection, making it special for those who want to understand how English can express deep feelings and moving life experiences. Immerse yourself in the expressive storytelling and discover the nuances of English through Clarkson's powerful vocals.

[English]

Like a montage in a movie

Right before the hero dies

Like the first time that you listen

To your favorite singer live

Like an echo in a canyon

Like tears but you're not sad

Like a sunrise on a mountain

I wanna move you like that

(Ooh, ooh ooh)

Oh, I wanna move you like that

(Ooh, ooh ooh)

Like a symphony at sundown

In the middle of July

When a lyric really gets you

And it breaks you down inside

Like the home that you were raised in

Like faded photographs

Like the thrill of Christmas morning

Yeah, I wanna move you like that

(Ooh, ooh ooh)

Oh, I wanna move you like that

(Ooh, ooh ooh)

Like a solemn Hallelujah

Like a choir shouts Amen

Like your first time falling in love

Or a stairway up to heaven

Like a soldier who is falling

As he holds his country's flag

And he fights for freedom's calling

I wanna move you like that

(Ooh, ooh ooh)

Oh, I wanna move you like that

(Ooh, ooh ooh)

Oh, I wanna move you like that

(Ooh, ooh ooh)

Oh, like that, oh

(Ooh, ooh ooh)

I wanna move you like that

Like an endless fire burning

Like a hope that fuels the light

Like the hands that simply hold you

When words can't make it right

Like the first time that I met you

I fell so hard, so fast

Like the montage in a movie

Hm, the way you move me

I wanna move you like that

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
move /muːv/ A1	verb - To change position; to cause to change position; to affect emotionally. noun - An act of moving; a calculated action.
montage /mɒnˈtɑːʒ/ (UK), /mɑːnˈtɑːʒ/ (US) B2	noun - The process or technique of selecting, editing, and piecing together separate sections of film to form a continuous whole; a collection of pictures or other items combined in a single composition.
hero /ˈhɪəroʊ/ A2	noun - A person admired for their courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities; the chief male character in a book, play, or movie.
die /daɪ/ A1	verb - To stop living; to cease to exist or function.
listen /ˈlɪsən/ A1	verb - To give attention to sound or speech.
favorite /ˈfeɪvərɪt/ A2	adjective - Preferred before all others of the same kind. noun - A person or thing treated with special preference.
live /laɪv/ A2	adjective - (Of a performance) broadcast, recorded, or seen while it is happening; actually taking place.
echo /ˈekəʊ/ B1	noun - A sound or series of sounds caused by the reflection of sound waves from a surface back to the listener. verb - (Of a sound or series of sounds) be repeated or reverberate.
tears /tɪərz/ A2	noun - Drops of clear salty liquid that are secreted from a person's eyes, typically in response to an emotion or a physical irritant.
sad /sæd/ A1	adjective - Feeling or showing sorrow; unhappy.
sunrise /ˈsʌnraɪz/ A2	noun - The time in the morning when the sun appears or is fully visible in the sky; the first appearance of the sun in the morning.
symphony /ˈsɪmfəni/ B2	noun - An elaborate musical composition for full orchestra, typically in four movements; something characterized by a harmonious combination of elements.
lyric /ˈlɪrɪk/ B1	noun - The words of a song.
break /breɪk/ A1	verb - To separate into pieces as a result of a blow, shock, or strain; to interrupt a continuous process or activity; to overcome or defeat, especially emotionally. noun - An interruption of continuity; a pause.
faded /ˈfeɪdɪd/ B1	adjective - (Of a color or image) having lost its original freshness or intensity; dim or indistinct.
thrill /θrɪl/ B1	noun - A sudden feeling of excitement and pleasure. verb - Cause (someone) to feel a sudden wave of excitement and pleasure.
solemn /ˈsɒləm/ (UK), /ˈsɑːləm/ (US) B2	adjective - Formal and dignified; serious.
fall /fɔːl/ A1	verb - To move downwards, typically rapidly and freely without control; to drop to the ground; to begin to be in a specified state (e.g., 'fall in love'). noun - An act of falling or dropping; a sudden drop from an upright position.
love /lʌv/ A1	noun - An intense feeling of deep affection; a great interest and pleasure in something. verb - To feel a deep romantic or sexual attachment to (someone); to like or enjoy very much.
freedom /ˈfriːdəm/ A2	noun - The power or right to act, speak, or think as one wants without hindrance or restraint; the state of not being imprisoned or enslaved.

Key Grammar Structures

• Like a montage in a movie

  ➔ Simile using the preposition “like” + noun phrase

  ➔ The word "like" introduces a comparison: "Like" a montage in a movie.

• Right before the hero dies

  ➔ Present simple verb in a time clause introduced by “before”

  ➔ The verb "dies" is in the present simple to describe a regular or narrative event: "the hero dies".

• I wanna move you like that

  ➔ Colloquial contraction “wanna” = “want to” + infinitive verb “move”

  ➔ The phrase "wanna" is an informal reduction of "want to": "I want to move you" → "I "wanna" move you".

• When a lyric really gets you

  ➔ Zero conditional clause with “when” + present simple verb “gets”

  ➔ "When" introduces a general truth: "When a lyric really gets you" (present simple "gets").

• Like the home that you were raised in

  ➔ Relative clause with passive voice “that you were raised in”

  ➔ "that you were raised in" is a passive relative clause modifying "home"; "were raised" shows the passive past.

• Like a soldier who is falling

  ➔ Relative clause with present progressive “who is falling”

  ➔ "who is falling" uses the present progressive to describe an ongoing action of the soldier.

• I fell so hard, so fast

  ➔ Simple past verb “fell” with adverbial intensifiers “so hard, so fast”

  ➔ "fell" is the simple past of "fall"; the adverbs "so" intensify the adjectives "hard" and "fast".

• When words can't make it right

  ➔ Negative modal verb “can't” + infinitive “make” in a subordinate clause introduced by “when”

  ➔ "can't" is the contraction of "cannot"; it negates the ability of "words" to "make it right".

• Like an endless fire burning

  ➔ Present participle phrase “burning” modifying the noun “fire” after a simile

  ➔ "burning" is a present participle that adds detail to "fire": "an endless fire burning".