Keep on Moving
Journey of Redemption: Bunny Wailer's 'Keep on Moving' Meaning
Lyrics
Lord, I've got to keep on moving
Expressing the need to continue progressing in life
Lord, I've got to get on down
Emphasizing the urgency to move forward
Lord, I've got to keep on moving
Reiterating the determination to keep moving
Where I can't be found
Seeking a place of seclusion or hiding
Lord, they're coming after me
Feeling pursued or threatened by others
I've been accused for the killin'
Being wrongly accused of a killing
Lord knows I didn't do
Asserting innocence in the alleged crime
For hangin' me, they are willin', yeah, yeah
Acknowledging the willingness of others to hang or punish
And that's why I've got to get on through
Stressing the need to escape from the false accusations
Lord, they're coming after me (a-one more time)
Reiterating the pursuit and threat from others
(I say) Lord, I've got to keep on moving
Reaffirming the determination to keep moving despite challenges
Lord, I've got to get on down
Reiterating the urgency to continue the journey
Lord, I've got to keep on moving
Emphasizing the importance of sustained movement
Where I can't be found
Desiring a place where one cannot be easily located
Lord, they're coming after me
Highlighting the ongoing pursuit and threat
(Now, listen) I've got two boys and a woman
Expressing concern for the impact on family due to the situation
They're just gonna suffer now
Accepting responsibility for the suffering of loved ones
Lord, forgive me for not goin' back
Pleading for forgiveness for not returning
But I'll be there anyhow
Committing to being there for the family despite challenges
I'll be there anyhow (one more time)
Reaffirming the commitment to be present for the family
(I say) Lord, I've got to keep on moving
Reiterating the determination to keep moving forward
Lord, I've got to get on down
Emphasizing the urgency to continue the journey
Lord, I've got to keep on moving
Reaffirming the importance of continuous movement
Where I can't be found
Desiring a location where one can remain hidden
Lord, they're coming after me
Highlighting the persistent pursuit and threat
Now, maybe someday I'll find a piece of land
Expressing a hope for a peaceful and secluded future
Somewhere not by near anyone
Desiring a place away from others
Then I'll send for my love, love, love, love, sweet woman
Planning to reunite with a loved one and grown-up sons
And my two grown up son
Expressing love and affection for two adult sons
My two grown up son (yeah, yeah)
Reaffirming love for the grown-up sons
(I say now) Lord I've got to keep on moving
Reiterating the determination to keep moving in life
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