Mark Mulholland

Moving On

Wandering Through Literary Shadows
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Lyrics

I met a little man who was walking to Africa

I encountered a small man who was journeying to Africa.

I'll be able to see it in a couple of days

Soon, I will be able to witness Africa in a couple of days.

and I caught a glimpse of Arthur Rimbaud's shadow

I briefly perceived the shadow of Arthur Rimbaud.

I met Jack Kerouac on the way

I met Jack Kerouac during my journey.


ch I'm moving on, I'm moving on, I'm moving on

Expressing a determination to move forward; a sense of progression.

so won't you listen to my song, won't you listen to my song

Encouraging others to listen to the singer's song as he moves on.

I'm moving on

Reiteration of the singer's intention to move on.


I met Paul Verlaine on the banks of the Seine

I encountered Paul Verlaine on the banks of the Seine River.

and I listened to his melancholy saga

I listened to Paul Verlaine's melancholic story or tale.

I saw Federico Lorca on his little black horse

I observed Federico Lorca riding a black horse on his way to Granada.

on the way to Granada

Reference to a specific location, Granada.


ch I'm moving on, I'm moving on, I'm moving on

Reiteration of the singer's determination to move on.

so won't you listen to my song, won't you listen to my song

Encouraging others to listen to the singer's song during his journey.

I'm moving on

Reiteration of the singer's intention to move on.


I met John Steinbeck east of Eden

I met John Steinbeck to the east of Eden.

and I saw Bob Dylan at the gates

I witnessed Bob Dylan at the gates of a certain place.

and as I passed by Inisfree

While passing by Inisfree, I visited W.B. Yeats.

I called in on W.B.Yeats

Reference to a specific location, Inisfree.


ch I'm moving on, I'm moving on, I'm moving on

Reiteration of the singer's determination to move on.

so won't you listen to my song, won't you listen to my song

Encouraging others to listen to the singer's song as he moves on.

I'm moving on

Reiteration of the singer's intention to move on.


I travelled a while with Don Quixote

I traveled for a while in the company of Don Quixote, Sancho, and Rocinante.

Sancho and Rocinante

Continuation of the journey with characters from Don Quixote.

and I played my guitar in a dusty bar

I played my guitar in a dusty bar, possibly near Alicante.

somewhere near Alicante

Reference to a specific location, Alicante.


ch I'm moving on, I'm moving on, I'm moving on

Reiteration of the singer's determination to move on.

so won't you listen to my song, won't you listen to my song, won't you listen to my song

Encouraging others to listen to the singer's song during his journey.

I'm moving on, I'm moving on

Final reiteration of the singer's intention to move on.

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