You Got To Move
Charles and the White Trash European Blues Connection Lyrics


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You've got to learn to show a happy face
Although you're full of misery
You mustn't show a trace of sadness
Never look for sympathy

You've got to learn although it's very hard
The way of pocketing your pride
Sometimes face humiliation
While you were burning up inside

Facing reality is often hard to do
When it seems happiness is gone

You've got to learn to hide your tears
And tell your heart life must go on

You've got to learn to leave the table
When love's no longer being served
To show everybody that you're able
To leave without saying a word

You've got to learn to hide your sorrow
And go on living as before
What good is thinking of tomorrow
Who knows what it may have in store

You've got to learn to be much stronger
At times your head should rule your heart

You've got to learn from hard experience
And listen to advice




And sometimes pay the price
And learn to live with a broken heart

Overall Meaning

The song "You've Got to Learn" is a poignant message about enduring pain and sadness in life. The lyrics depict how one must show a happy face despite being full of misery and sadness. This means never looking for sympathy or acknowledging the pain they are going through. One must pocket their pride and face humiliation when necessary, while they are burning up inside. The chorus highlights that facing the reality of life is often tough, but one must learn to hide their tears, conceal their sorrow, and continue to live as before. This means leaving the table when love is no longer being served, and showing everyone that they are strong enough to live without the love they formerly sought.


The song's message is imperative as it speaks directly to the human experience. The lyrics convey the message that no matter how difficult life may seem, we must allow ourselves the chance to heal and move on. The song encourages listeners to be resilient, strong, and courageous in the face of adversity. The idea of burying emotions, however painful, is a message that resonates with many, as sometimes it does take a lot to get through the day. The song's simplicity and rawness make it a timeless classic, and the message remains universally relevant.


Line by Line Meaning

You've got to learn to show a happy face
Even when you're going through tough times, you must learn to present a joyful appearance.


Although you're full of misery
Despite the fact that you are inundated with sadness and pain.


You mustn't show a trace of sadness
You must conceal any signs of sorrow, no matter how challenging it may be.


Never look for sympathy
You should avoid seeking compassionate attention from others.


You've got to learn although it's very hard
Despite its difficulty, you must acquire a particular skill.


The way of pocketing your pride
The art of suppressing your ego when necessary.


Sometimes face humiliation
Occasionally, you may have to endure disgrace.


While you were burning up inside
While you were consumed by your own emotions internally.


Facing reality is often hard to do
Confronting the facts may be a challenging task.


When it seems happiness is gone
When it appears that happiness is no longer present.


You've got to learn to hide your tears
You must learn to conceal your tears, even if you're truly heartbroken.


And tell your heart life must go on
And convincing yourself that life must continue.


You've got to learn to leave the table
You must learn to walk away when the love no longer exists.


When love's no longer being served
When the affection and devotion are no longer present.


To show everybody that you're able
To demonstrate to everyone that you are strong enough to move on.


To leave without saying a word
To go without uttering a single word.


You've got to learn to hide your sorrow
You must learn to conceal any sorrow you may be experiencing.


And go on living as before
And continue to live your life in the same way you did before.


What good is thinking of tomorrow
What's the point of worrying about the future.


Who knows what it may have in store
Nobody knows what the future holds.


You've got to learn to be much stronger
You must learn to be more resilient and tough.


At times your head should rule your heart
Sometimes it's best to base your decisions on logic rather than emotions.


You've got to learn from hard experience
You must learn from the difficult lessons life throws at you.


And listen to advice
And be open to guidance and counsel from others.


And sometimes pay the price
And sometimes, there are consequences for your actions or inactions.


And learn to live with a broken heart
And come to terms with having a broken heart and move on with your life.




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