Moving Mountains [Single, Import]

Usher | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (July 22, 2008)
• Original Release Date: 2008
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Single, Import
• Label: Laface Records Euro
• ASIN: B001B1QTZW
• In-Print Editions: Audio CD
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #670,379 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Usher Fan, May 15, 2009

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R. Robinson - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Moving Mountains (Audio CD)

This single cd was great. I love to hear usher, so therefore, I have no problems or dislikes about it.. Wonderful song!

5.0 out of 5 stars Very Moving!, October 5, 2008

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Heidi Helen (SA, Australia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Moving Mountains (Audio CD)

The ballard Moving Mountains begins with Usher narrating "It looks like whatever I do, I just can't get through to you..." followed by the smooth croonings of "Ooh-Ohh". We are quickly introduced to a fast-spoken melody, telling the story of a lover who "used to care" but now whose "heart is obliterated". While we are told they both loved each other, that love is now no where to be found.

Usher admits it was him who "lost [his] way" and although she says she'll stay, she has become like a "ghost". Usher tells her it's better she just leaves, but she wants to keep trying, making a promise to get them back, which he refers to as a lie. They no longer touch each other, kiss or speak to one another. She also complains that he is "full of it", arguing, and "always pissed". They no longer believe it when the other says "I love you" and "sorries" just won't do it anymore. Usher tries to convince her to "just leave me be" because it doesn't look like things will ever be the same. He has tried and tried to get through to her, but it's like "moving mountains."

There is lots of symbolism in the song. Usher compares himself to stocks that are "down and out" and that he used to worth his "weight in gold". He sings about a "Great Depression" and the "Hurricane", which could be references to Usher's involvement in Hurricane Katrina relief. Of course there is the mountain symbolism too, to which Usher adds "I keep climbing and hoping things will change.. and the sky turns grey... and the water from the rain washes progress away...". It seems whatever he tries to do to mend this relationship, problems come along and destroy it. It's something almost every couple can relate to. The trials of life will always come and try to tear people apart. Usher also compares the road he is travelling on as a "slow death" and that he is barely holding on (think rock climbing). However hope is still offered as Usher reveals "no matter what it takes I've got to get it together baby."

The album version of the song is beautiful, moving and emotional-invoking. The FP remix has a light percussion feel which gradually builds up while the J Remy and Bobbybass remix has a faster and bouncier beat which sounds great on a good sound system. The instrumental version also comes in handy for the true Usher fan and collector. The CD also comes with an excellent video that really brings the song to life.

One can't help wondering if this song contains testimonial material. Could Usher have fought or been through a bad patch with his new wife? That would actually make me laugh since he has only be married for such a short time and already experiencing problems making him want to give up? Or could this song be about a past relationship? Whatever inspired this song, we can all relate on some level to what this is like. We often get to a point where love has vanished or been tarnished. However we should never give up on the person we love, even if it requires us to move mountains.