Movin' On
Blurใˆ€ Lyrics


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At the music heist
I met the gourmet man
With aluminum lungs
Sucks all we can

Seek the whole world go flip
In a stunt bug style
With a cellulite pile
But he can smile

This is the music
And we're movin' on, movin' on

We're sticky eyes and sticky bones
You get no time on your own
You get a dose and get a ghost
You get it coast to coast
Dye your hair black
Get Satan tattooed on your back
Pierce yourself with a coke can
Put yourself in fake tan now you're in a band

Cause this is the music
And we're movin' on, movin' on
Hey, this is the music
And we're movin' on, movin' on
No matter how low, there's always further to go
We're movin' on, movin' on





We're movin' on, it won't be long
We're movin' on, it won't be long

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Blur's song "Movin' on" seem to be a commentary on the state of the modern music industry and its various subcultures. The opening lines describe a encounter with a "gourmet man" at a "music heist", suggesting a black market for music that is perhaps too new or too strange to be readily available. The line "aluminum lungs sucks all we can" could be interpreted as a reference to the commodification and consumption of new musical styles, with the "gourmet man" representing a type of consumer who will go to any lengths to get their hands on the latest sound.


The next few lines describe the subculture surrounding this new music, with phrases like "stunt bug style" and "cellulite pile" evoking a sense of chaos and excess. The character described in the song seems to be lost in this new world, seeking to "seek the whole world go flip" but ultimately feeling isolated and alone. The line "but he can smile" suggests that this lifestyle might be initially enticing despite its hollowness.


Later in the song, the lyrics take on a more sarcastic tone, with lines like "dye your hair black, get Satan tattooed on your back" poking fun at the stereotypical aesthetic of certain subcultures. The repeated phrase "this is the music and we're movin' on" suggests that there is a constant push towards something new and cutting-edge, even if it means abandoning previous styles and subcultures.


Overall, "Movin' on" paints a picture of a music industry that is fueled by novelty and consumption, with subcultures and trends constantly emerging and then being left behind. The song seems to be commenting on the futility of trying to keep up with these trends, and the hollow feeling that can come from constantly seeking something new without ever finding true connection or meaning.


Line by Line Meaning

At the music heist
At a music event, possibly referring to a concert or festival.


I met the gourmet man
I met someone who appreciates and has a refined taste in music.


With aluminum lungs
Possibly a metaphor for someone who is so skillful at singing or playing music that they seem to have superhuman abilities.


Sucks all we can
Refers to the captivating and immersive nature of music which draws us in and holds our attention.


Seek the whole world go flip
Desires to experience something unique, exciting, and different from the norm.


In a stunt bug style
Seeks to experience something that is unconventional, wild, and thrilling.


With a cellulite pile
Possibly referring to a large gathering of people, like a concert crowd.


But he can smile
Despite the chaos and excitement, he can still find joy and happiness in the experience.


We're sticky eyes and sticky bones
We are completely absorbed and entranced by the music and the experience.


You get no time on your own
The experience is all-consuming and leaves little opportunity for individual reflection or solitude.


You get a dose and get a ghost
Refers to the intense emotional experience of the music, which can feel like a transcendent, other-worldly experience.


You get it coast to coast
The experience can be found all over, from one side of the country to the other.


Dye your hair black
Incorporating an edgy, rebellious style into one's image to fit in with the music scene.


Get Satan tattooed on your back
Further incorporating dark and controversial imagery into one's image to fit in with the music scene.


Pierce yourself with a coke can
A hyperbolic way of expressing the idea of self-harm or pushing physical boundaries to fit in with the music scene.


Put yourself in fake tan now you're in a band
Satirical commentary on how the music industry can be image-driven, requiring artists to conform to particular fashion or style trends in order to achieve success.


No matter how low, there's always further to go
No matter how crazy or intense the experience, there is always more to explore and discover in music.


We're movin' on, movin' on
Always progressing and pushing forward, seeking new and exciting musical experiences.


We're movin' on, it won't be long
Anticipating and looking forward to the next musical adventure.




Lyrics ยฉ Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Alexander James Steven, Alexander Rowntree David, Damon Albarn, Graham Leslie Coxon

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[Verse 1: Jonathan McReynolds]
I'm closing chapters
I'm turning pages
Glory to glory
And from faith to favor

[Refrain: Jonathan McReynolds]
I'm moving on
I'm moving on
I'mโ€…movingโ€…on

[Verse 2: Jonathan McReynolds]
I'm getting older
Soโ€…I'll keep it straight
It hurts toโ€…let go
But it hurts more to stay

[Refrain: Jonathan McReynolds]
I'm moving on
I'm moving on, hey
I'm moving on
Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey

[Chorus: Jonathan McReynolds]
I know my rearview (Ooh, ooh)
Can't compare to what God will do with my life (Ooh, ooh)
I am forgetting what's behind me (Ooh, ooh)
I have finally decided (Ooh, ooh)

[Refrain: Jonathan McReynolds]
I'll be moving on
I'm moving on
I'm moving on

[Verse 2: Mali Music &ย Jonathan McReynolds]
My mother taught me
She taught me well
Forget your failures
And forgive yourself

[Refrain: Jonathan McReynolds,ย Mali Music,ย Both]
I'm moving on
I'm moving on
I'm moving on
Hey,ย hey, hey,ย hey, hey

[Chorus: Jonathan McReynolds & Mali Music]
I know my rearview
Can't compare to what God will do with my life
And I am forgetting what's behind me
I have finally decided
I know my rearview
Can't compare to what God will do with my life (I know He'll do it in my life)
And now I'm forgetting what's behind me
I have finally decided

[Refrain: Jonathan McReynolds & Mali Music]
I'll be moving on (Moving)
I'm moving on (Yeah)
I'm moving on (Oh-oh-oh, hey hey hey)
I'm moving on (Know that I will be)
I'm moving on (Know that I will)
I'm moving on (Hey, forgetting what's behind me, focusing on what's inside me)
I'm moving on (Christ the head, and I'm just in this body)
I'm moving on (Never would've loved this body)
I'm moving on (I pride myself on bringing light to Your parties)
I'm moving on (Holy Ghost, You rectify the mind, I'm Naughty)
I'm moving on (Without you,It's powder, I'm a dry land)
I'm moving on (Without Your power, I'm a nightmare)
I'm moving on (Nothing but trouble, saying bye man)
I'm moving on (Can't have too much on the diamond)
I'm moving on (My brother called me, I could cry man)
I'm moving on (Told me we're moving up in God's hands)
I'm moving on (Told me we moving up in God's hands)
I'm moving on (Told me we moving up in God's hands)
I'm moving on (Told me we moving up in God's hands)

[Outro: Mali Music]
Told me we moving up in God's hands



All comments from YouTube:

@alvateraferguson720

I'm so happy that at age 33 I finally gave my life to God and I am leaving everything and everyone that was toxic in my life in my rear view. Praises to God, I'm moving on.

@karene3493

Congrats!! ๐Ÿ™Œ

@CCF10411

๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿพ๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿพ๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿพ

@kendrahollis7033

Praise God!

@cressiddabreo4709

Praise God! Focus on yourself, do good, help others and put God first. Blessings to you!

@Matlutya

Amen may God bless you โค๐Ÿ™๐Ÿฝ

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@cottontail2522

I'm a domestic violence survivor...movin' on from the hurt and damage of that experience because I know God will use that night of April 4th for his good. I'm movin' on and trusting in him. Thank you Jehovah Jireh because you are GOOD๐Ÿ”ฅ

@jelicianorwood24

Than years from now you see that you came long way free from abuse.

@bibooufranck9643

Kei D. Blessed be you! Much love and strength from France!

@niknatpattywack4293

Yessss, and no LOOKING BACK. God will open doors as YOU TRUST HIM๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿฝ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿฝ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿฝ๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿฝ๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿฝ๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿฝ๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿฝ๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿฝ๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿฝ๐Ÿ’–๐Ÿ’–๐Ÿ’–๐Ÿ™๐Ÿฝ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿฝ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿฝ๐ŸŒป๐ŸŒป๐ŸŒป๐ŸŽŠ๐ŸŽŠ๐ŸŽŠ

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