I Move On
Catherine Zeta-Jones & Renée Zellweger Lyrics
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While truckin' down the road of life
Although all hope seems gone
I just move on
[ROXIE]
When I can't find a single star
To hang my wish upon
I mooooove on
[VELMA]
I run so fast
A shot gun blast
Can't hurt me not one bit
[ROXIE]
I'm on my toes
'cause heaven knows
A moving target's hard to hit
[VELMA&ROXIE]
So as we play
In life's ballet
We're not the dying swan
We just move on
We mooooove on
[ROXIE]
Just when it seems
We're out of dreams
And things have got us down
[VELMA]
We don't despair
We don't go there
We hang our bonnets out of town
[VELMA&ROXIE]
So there's no doubt
We're well cut out
To run life's marathon
We just move on
We just move on
So fleet of foot
We can'ts stay put
We just move on
Yes we move on!
The song "I Move On" performed by Catherine Zeta-Jones and Renee Zellweger in the movie "Chicago" is a powerful and inspiring song about resilience, perseverance and the power of moving forward in life. The two characters, Velma and Roxie, sing about their ability to move on despite the challenges and hardships they face along the way. They acknowledge that life is like a marathon, and they both possess the strength and determination to keep going, no matter what.
The opening lines of the song "While truckin' down the road of life, although all hope seems gone, I just move on" sets the tone for the rest of the song. The songwriters, Fred Ebb and John Kander, used powerful metaphors and vivid imagery to depict the struggles of life and how important it is to keep moving forward. The chorus "I'm on my toes, 'cause heaven knows, a moving target's hard to hit" emphasizes the idea of being adaptable, flexible and open to change.
The song is also an optimistic reflection on life despite its many challenges. The lyrics "Just when it seems, we're out of dreams, and things have got us down. We don't despair, we don't go there, we hang our bonnets out of town" demonstrate the importance of taking control of our lives, and not giving up even in the face of adversity. The final lines of the song "So fleet of foot, we can'ts stay put, we just move on" are an inspiring reminder that we always have the power to move forward towards new adventures, new experiences and new possibilities.
Line by Line Meaning
While truckin' down the road of life
As we navigate through life's journey
Although all hope seems gone
Even when it feels like there's nothing to hope for
I just move on
I keep pushing forward and don't give up
When I can't find a single star
When I can't find anything to wish upon
To hang my wish upon
To hope for a better future
I just move on
I don't dwell on the bad, I keep moving forward
I mooooove on
I move on with determination and purpose
I run so fast
I move quickly and with agility
A shot gun blast
An unexpected setback
Can't hurt me not one bit
Doesn't stop me from moving forward
I'm on my toes
I stay alert and ready for whatever comes my way
'cause heaven knows
Because who knows what the world will throw at me
A moving target's hard to hit
It's difficult to stop me from achieving my goals
So as we play
As we live our lives
In life's ballet
Navigating life is like being in a dance
We're not the dying swan
We don't give up and fade away
We just move on
We keep going
Just when it seems
Even when it appears
We're out of dreams
We've lost hope for the future
And things have got us down
When life gets difficult and overwhelming
We don't despair
We don't give up hope
We don't go there
We don't get bogged down by negative thoughts
We hang our bonnets out of town
We look for new opportunities elsewhere
So there's no doubt
We're confident in ourselves
We're well cut out
We're suited for the challenges of life
To run life's marathon
To persevere through the ups and downs of life
We just move on
We keep going, no matter what
So fleet of foot
So quick and agile
We can'ts stay put
We can't remain stagnant
We just move on
We keep moving forward
Yes we move on!
We move on with determination and resilience
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: FRED EBB, JOHN KANDER
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