I'm Movin' On
Rolling On: Elvis's Journey Beyond Heartbreak
Lyrics
That big eight-wheeler runnin' down the track
Refers to a train (eight-wheeler) moving away, symbolizing the departure of a loved one.
Mean your true lovin' daddy ain't comin' back
Suggests that the speaker's true love (daddy) won't return, indicating a permanent separation.
'Cause he's movin' on, he's rollin' on
Expresses the idea that the person is moving on and continuing with their life.
You were flyin' too high for my little old sky
Describes how the listener's aspirations or actions were too high for the speaker's modest expectations.
So I'm movin' on
Reiterates the decision to move on from the past and not dwell on the failed relationship.
But some day, baby, when you've had your play
Suggests that the listener may regret their actions and want the speaker back in the future.
Your gonna want your daddy, but your daddy will say
Anticipates the listener's desire to reconcile, but the speaker advises them to keep moving forward.
Keep movin' on, keep rollin' on
Repeats the theme of moving on and advises against looking back.
You were flyin' too high for my little old sky
Reiterates that the listener's aspirations were too high for the speaker's modest world.
So I'm movin' on move on, baby
Encourages the listener to continue moving on and not dwell on the past.
Mr. Fireman, won't you, please, listen to me?
Requests the fireman's attention, possibly metaphorical, seeking help or understanding.
'Cause I gotta pretty momma in Tennessee
Mentions a significant person in Tennessee, suggesting a connection to the speaker's past.
To keep rollin' on, keep movin' on
Encourages the idea of continuous movement and not getting stuck in one place.
Please, listen to me let this rattler free
Requests the release of a "rattler," possibly a metaphor for emotional baggage or obstacles.
Keep movin' on move on, son, move on
Reiterates the advice to keep moving on and not be held back.
Well, I told you, baby, from time to time
Recalls warning the listener about their behavior, which was ignored.
But you just wouldn't listen or pay me no mind
Expresses frustration that the listener didn't heed advice or pay attention.
And now I'm movin' on I'm rollin' on
Reaffirms the speaker's decision to move on from the relationship.
I'm through with you too bad you're blue
Acknowledges the listener's emotional state (blue) but emphasizes the speaker's determination to move on.
But I'm movin' on move on, baby, move on
Encourages the listener to continue moving on despite any emotional distress.
I said, "Move on" I said, "Move on"
Repeats the message of moving on, emphasizing the finality of the decision.
I said, "Move on" I said, "Move on"
-I said, "Move on" I said, "Move on"
-Well, I'm through with you too bad you're blue
-I said, "Move on"
-I said, "Move on" I said, "Move on"
Continues to stress the idea of moving on and leaving the past behind.
I said, "Move on" I said, "Move on"
-I'm through with you, but too bad you're blue
-I said, "Move on"
-Hey, hey, hey, move on I said, "Move on"
Reiterates the message with emphasis, emphasizing the speaker's determination to move forward.
Hey, hey, I said, "Move on" I said, "Move on"
-I'm through with you, but too bad you're blue
-I said, "Move on, move on, move on"
-I said, "Move on" I said, "Move on"
Concludes with a final call to move on, reinforcing the overarching theme of the song.
I said, "Move on" I said, "Move on"
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