Lyrics
Guessin' that I might have stayed around too long
Reflecting on the possibility of overstaying in a situation.
Walls are closin' in on me I best be movin' on
Feeling the pressure of confinement, indicating a need to move forward.
Movin' on
Expressing the decision to move on.
And get me real real gone
Desire to leave and find a new, better place or state.
Should've known better I seen it all before
Acknowledging past mistakes and experiences.
Trouble always finds me headin' for the door
Noting a pattern of trouble and a tendency to avoid it.
If you'll excuse me
Polite way of signaling departure.
I'm gonna slip out your back door
Choosing a discreet exit route to leave without drawing attention.
I best be movin' on
Reiterating the decision to move on for personal growth.
And get me real real gone
Reemphasizing the desire to leave and experience something new.
My folks they always told me
Recalling advice from family about making wise choices in life.
Son you need to walk that line
Encouragement to stay on the right path and avoid trouble.
Better get your head right or you'll end up doin' time
Warning about the consequences of not getting one's life in order.
That's a crime
Highlighting the seriousness of not following the right path.
Son you better walk that line
Repeating the advice to stay on the correct course in life.
I never paid em much attention
Admitting a lack of attention to parental advice and guidance.
I just moved on down the line
Continuing to move forward without heeding warnings.
Bounty hunter got me and he locked me up in jail
Narrating an encounter with legal trouble, possibly due to not following advice.
Momma started cryin' she couldn't pay my bail
Describing the emotional impact of legal issues on family.
Told her momma dontcha' cry it won't be too long
Reassuring family that the situation will improve soon.
Before the judge he turns me loose and I'll be movin' on
Anticipating a positive outcome in a legal situation.
Don't cry momma
Comforting a worried mother about the future.
I'll be real real gone
Expressing confidence in successfully moving on from the current situation.
And I'll send you flowers someday
Promising a gesture of appreciation and love for the support received.
But I best be movin' on
Reiterating the decision to move forward and leave the past behind.
Oh yeah I'll send you flowers someday
Promising a future display of affection and gratitude.
And I'll be real real gone
Emphasizing the commitment to moving on and leaving behind the current state.
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