Movin' On
Revelations of Life's Transitions in "Movin' On
Lyrics
Wandering in a poker game
Feeling lost and aimless in a risky situation, possibly a metaphorical poker game.
Lost me in a bet
Lost in a bet, indicating a personal or emotional loss as a result of the poker game.
Feeny got the nerve to turn around and get upset
Someone named Feeny is upset after turning around, possibly due to the speaker's situation or actions.
Movin' on, yeah, movin' on
Expressing the decision to move forward and leave behind the current circumstances.
You practice law without a license
Criticizing the person for engaging in legal and psychological activities without proper qualifications.
Psychology too
Highlighting the inadequacy of the person's PHD (perhaps academic or professional qualifications) in affecting the speaker negatively.
But your PHD isn't givin' me the blues
Despite the qualifications, the speaker is not affected emotionally ("isn't giving me the blues").
Movin' on
Reiterating the decision to move on from the current situation.
Oh, movin' on
Emphasizing the determination to move forward despite challenges.
Go to third-world countries
Engaging in negative activities in less developed countries, symbolized by mistreating animals.
Kickin' three-legged dogs
Describing the time of day when the person is indulging in luxury or excess ("living high on the hog").
'Bout three p.m you're living high on the hog
Despite enduring for a long time, the speaker is now ready to move on from the situation.
Held out for so long, movin' on
Expressing resilience and determination to move forward despite challenges faced.
You may have learned to hustle
Acknowledging the ability to navigate challenges ("learned to hustle") but lacking the ability to enjoy life ("never learned to dance").
But you never learned to dance
When challenging or defying fate, there are no second chances from a higher power.
When you fight the Lord you don't get a second change
Accepting uncertainty and the possibility of being right or wrong while moving forward.
I may be right, I may be wrong
Reiterating the decision to move on despite uncertainties.
Movin' on
Empty line, possibly indicating a pause or transition in the narrative.
You get away with murder
Commending the person's skill in using persuasive language ("way with words").
You got a way with words
Describing the person's speech as unconventional or incomprehensible ("language that nobody's ever heard").
Speaking in a language that nobody's ever heard
Continuing to sing the same old song, possibly indicating a lack of genuine change or improvement.
Just singin' that same old song
Reiterating the decision to move on despite the person's actions.
Movin' on
Emphasizing the ongoing process of moving on from the current situation.
Ten reasons to stay here
Listing reasons to stay or leave but expressing a lack of willingness to wait for redemption.
Eleven to leave
Highlighting the speaker's decisiveness in not waiting for the person to change.
Not waitin' around for you to give me a reprieve
Rejecting any further deception or manipulation ("stringin' us along").
No more stringin' us along
Expressing the final decision to move on without being misled any longer.
Movin', movin' on
Reiterating the theme of moving on, emphasizing the ongoing process of departure.
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