Curt Kirkwood (born January 10, 1959) is an American musician, who sings an… Read Full Bio ↴Curt Kirkwood (born January 10, 1959) is an American musician, who sings and plays guitar. He was the front man and founding member for the alternative rock group Meat Puppets. He formed the band along with his brother, Cris, and drummer Derrick Bostrom, in 1980. The trio disbanded in 1996, although Curt re-formed Meat Puppets with Kyle Ellison (guitar), Andrew Duplantis (bass) and Shandon Sahm (drums) to complete one studio album, Golden Lies in 2000. After Meat Puppets, Curt toured solo a bit before banding together with Nirvana bassist Krist Novoselic and Sublime drummer Bud Gaugh to form Eyes Adrift. They released a self-titled album in 2002 and toured the United States before disbanding. Curt then formed another band, Volcano, released one album, and then broke out to go solo. His solo album Snow was released in October of 2005.

Curt lives in Austin, Texas.

In 2006, his band Meat Puppets reformed with Cris and new drummer Tim Alexander (of Primus) as the replacement of Derrick Bostrom. The band has already planned to write and record their eleventh studio album, due for release sometime in 2007.

Ted Marcus now sits on the drums for the Meat Puppets. "CURT KIRKWOOD: Well, you know, it's basically the same lineup -- because it's my brother and I ... then Ted, the drummer, he's a Meat Puppets fan."

Movin' on
Curt Kirkwood Lyrics

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I'm so far from home
It seems like yesterday
I started to roam
I'll be back round again
When I can't stay too long
I'll be there just in time to tell you
That I'm moving on

They say that somewhere
Sun always shines
And out in the river
Casting their lines
They're not catching nothing
But they stay there all day
And the water beneath them
Is rolling away

I'm so far from home
It seems like yesterday
I started to roam
I'll be back round again
When I can't stay too long
I'll be there just in time to tell you
That I'm moving on

It's cold in the mountains'
Rivers and streams
And the sparkling city
Will swallow your dreams
And the beautiful desert
Is too hot to go on
And the cold running water
Is just a mirage

I'm so far from home
It seems like yesterday
I started to roam
I'll be back round again
When I can't stay too long
I'll be there just in time to tell you
That I'm moving on

I'll be there just in time to tell you
That I'm moving on

Overall Meaning

The song "Movin' On" by Curt Kirkwood is a rock song about the ups and downs of life and the constant need for change. The opening verse talks about how the singer is far from home and how it feels like just yesterday they started to roam. The use of the word "roam" implies that the singer is not just traveling but rather searching for something, maybe a sense of belonging or a purpose. The singer promises to return home when they can’t stay away too long but also asserts that they will then leave again because they are "moving on." This suggests that while the singer loves their home and the people in it, they have a strong wanderlust that cannot be quenched.

The second verse talks about a group of people in a river who are fishing all day but not catching anything. The metaphorical significance of this image is that people often persevere in situations with little gain, like staying in one place without seeing any progress. Instead of giving up or complaining, they keep going and let the water roll by underneath them. The chorus repeats to remind the listener that the singer is moving on despite any obstacles that come their way, including the weather, the city, and the desert. The cold in the mountains' rivers and the heat of the desert are all struggles, and yet, the singer chooses to keep going. The ultimate message of the song is that even though life can be tough and difficult, one must always keep moving forward.

Line by Line Meaning

I'm so far from home
I am currently a great distance away from my place of origin

It seems like yesterday
Although it has been a long time, it feels like it happened recently

I started to roam
I began traveling and exploring different places

I'll be back round again
At some point, I will return to this place

When I can't stay too long
My return will likely be brief

I'll be there just in time to tell you
I will make it back in time to communicate something important

That I'm moving on
I am leaving again to continue exploring and experiencing new things

They say that somewhere
There is a belief or rumor going around

Sun always shines
There is a place where the weather is always pleasant

And out in the river
People are fishing in the waterway

Casting their lines
They are throwing their fishing lines into the water