Story Behind The Song
The song was written based on the scientific concept of inertia, which states that an object in motion will stay in motion until slowed or stopped by an external force. Likewise, an object at rest will stay at rest until an external force causes it to move. The lyrics use this metaphor to describe the feeling of finding one's inspiration and motivation to strive towards success.
| Song Length |
3:57 |
Genre |
R & B - Soul, Jazz - Contemporary |
| Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Female Vocal |
| Mood |
Joyful, Cool |
Subject |
Determination, General |
| Similar Artists |
Joss Stone, Steely Dan |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
I need someone who sees and understands
My mixed up priorities and demands
Cuz my only sights are set
On someone I've never met
Cuz when it comes to myself, I'm never satisfied
Every inch of my mind's always occupied
Momentum is all I need
So when I feel incomplete
The thought of you sets me into motion
Like a tumbleweed I keep on rolling
Like the waves crashing on the ocean
You've got me going and going and going
Someone whose spirit floats me like a cloud
Don't need an anchor weighing me to the ground
No, alright just ain't good enough
You better be keeping up
Cuz always being by myself, it drains my energy
I'm losing sight of the person I intend to be
Though there ain't no guarantee
I know you're out there for me
The thought of you sets me into motion
Like a tumbleweed I keep on rolling
Like the waves crashing on the ocean
You've got me going and going and going
The thought of you sets me into motion
Like a tumbleweed I keep on rolling
Like the waves crashing on the ocean
You've got me going and going
Yeah you, yeah you set me into motion
Yeah you set me into motion
Yeah you set me into motion, whoa
Yeah you, yeah you set me into motion
Yeah you set me into motion
Yeah you set me into motion, whoa
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