James Taylor – Something in the Way She Moves (1970)

About to song

James Taylor is an American singer-songwriter who has been a major figure in popular music since the late 1960s. His music is known for its introspective lyrics and his warm, expressive vocals. “Something in the Way She Moves” is one of Taylor’s most beloved songs, and it has been covered by many artists, including The Beatles, Elvis Presley, and Roberta Flack.

The song was written in 1968, when Taylor was just 20 years old. It is a simple love song, but it is also a powerful expression of the joy and excitement of new love. The song’s lyrics capture the feeling of being swept off your feet by someone special. The narrator of the song is captivated by the way the woman moves, and he finds himself unable to stop thinking about her.

The song’s melody is gentle and understated, and it perfectly complements the lyrics. Taylor’s vocals are warm and expressive, and he sings with a sense of conviction that makes the song even more believable. “Something in the Way She Moves” is a classic love song that has stood the test of time. It is a song that will continue to be enjoyed by generations to come.

Here are some additional details about the song:

• The song was released on Taylor’s 1968 debut album, James Taylor.
• The song was inspired by Taylor’s then-girlfriend, Carole King.
• The song has been covered by many artists, including The Beatles, Elvis Presley, and Roberta Flack.
• The song was used in the 1971 film The Last Picture Show.
• The song was ranked number 198 on Rolling Stone magazine’s list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.

“Something in the Way She Moves” is a beautiful and timeless love song. It is a song that will continue to be enjoyed by generations to come.

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Lyrics

“Something In The Way She Moves”

 

Something in the way she moves, or looks my way, or calls my name
That seems to leave this troubled world behind
And if I’m feeling down and blue or troubled by some foolish game
She always seems to make me change my mind..

And I feel fine anytime she’s around me now, she’s around me now almost all the time
And if I’m well you can tell she’s been with me now
She’s been with me now quite a long, long time and I feel fine

Every now and then the things I lean on lose their meaning
And I find myself careening in places where I should not let me go
She has the power to go where no one else can find me and to silently remind me
Of the happiness and the good times that I know, and then I just got to go then

It isn’t what she’s got to say but how she thinks and where she’s been
To me, the words are nice, the way they sound
I like to hear them best that way, it doesn’t much matter what they mean
She says them mostly just to calm me down

And I feel fine anytime she’s around me now, she’s around me now almost all the time
And if I’m well you can tell she’s been with me now
She’s been with me now quite a long, long time and I feel fine