Apart from writing and performing with Nitzer Ebb, McCarthy has also appeared on recordings by Recoil and has released material in collaboration with DJ Terence Fixmer as Fixmer/McCarthy. He has also contributed vocals to tracks by Die Krupps, Motor, Kloq and Client.
After Nitzer Ebb originally split, McCarthy left the music business —save for the Recoil tracks to which he contributed—and focused on film studies and design in Cambridge, England, UK. He moved to London in 2000 to work in the advertising field.
Currently performing as Douglas J McCarthy along with Cyrus Rex and Jeff Smith. His first solo album, Kill Your Friends, was released in November 2012 on LA based label Pylon Records. The album was produced by British House DJ and producer Mark Bell.
Move On
Douglas J. McCarthy Lyrics
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I was thinking you'd gone
I was thinking 'bout calling you
But I think it's time to move on
I was thinking 'bout calling you
I was thinking you'd gone
I was thinking 'bout calling you
But I think it's time to move on
I realised I was spaced out, I was wasting my time thinking 'bout you
I wanted so bad just to feel like I was in your arms
I thought that maybe if I'd called there'd be a chance you'd come
Ooh think it's time to move on
I was thinking 'bout calling you
I was thinking you'd gone
I was thinking 'bout calling you
But I think it's time to move on
I was thinking 'bout calling you
I was thinking you'd gone
I was thinking 'bout calling you
But I think it's time to move on
I was thinking 'bout calling you
I was thinking you'd gone
I was thinking 'bout calling you
But I think it's time to move on
I was thinking 'bout calling you
I was thinking you'd gone
I was thinking 'bout calling you
But I think it's time to move on
Ooh think it's time to move on
I called but you let it ring so I burned your clothes outside your front gate
I thought that I would be sad but I think I'm more mad you didn't wait
For me to pull myself back together again this time
You didn't listen so I lied and told you I was fine
Ooh think it's time to move on
Ooh think it's time to move on
I was thinking 'bout calling you
I was thinking you'd gone
I was thinking 'bout calling you
But I think it's time to move on
I was thinking 'bout calling you
I was thinking you'd gone
I was thinking 'bout calling you
But I think it's time to move on
I was thinking 'bout calling you
I was thinking you'd gone
I was thinking 'bout calling you
But I think it's time to move on
I was thinking 'bout calling you
I was thinking you'd gone
I was thinking 'bout calling you
But I think it's time to move on
Ooh think it's time to move on
The lyrics to Douglas J. McCarthy's song Move On are about the struggle of moving on from a past relationship. The singer is contemplating calling their ex-partner, but ultimately decides it's time to let go and move on. They reflect on their feelings of longing to be in their ex's arms and the realization that they were wasting their time. As they try to reach out, their call goes unanswered, leading to frustration and anger, and they burn their ex's clothes outside their front gate. Despite the initial sadness, the singer realizes that it's better to let go and move on, as they ultimately tell themselves it's time to move on.
The song's lyrics capture the pain and difficulty of letting go of a relationship, while also highlighting the importance of taking action and moving on. It showcases the struggle of coming to terms with the fact that sometimes things just don't work out, and accepting the reality of the situation.
Line by Line Meaning
I was thinking 'bout calling you
I was considering getting in touch with you
I was thinking you'd gone
I assumed that you had left my life completely
But I think it's time to move on
But it's probably a better idea to let go and move forward
I found myself in the half light on the dark side of the full moon
I was in a strange mood and a dark place emotionally
I realised I was spaced out, I was wasting my time thinking 'bout you
I came to the realization that I was lost in thought about you and it was pointless and unproductive
I wanted so bad just to feel like I was in your arms
I longed for the feeling of being held by you
I thought that maybe if I'd called there'd be a chance you'd come
I had a glimmer of hope that reaching out to you would lead to a reconciliation
I called but you let it ring so I burned your clothes outside your front gate
When I tried to contact you and received no response, I acted out in anger and burned your belongings
I thought that I would be sad but I think I'm more mad you didn't wait
I expected to feel aggrieved and sorrowful, but instead I was furious that you did not respond to me
For me to pull myself back together again this time
I needed time to heal and recover from the heartbreak I experienced
You didn't listen so I lied and told you I was fine
You did not listen to my needs, so I acted as though I was okay to avoid conflict
Ooh think it's time to move on
It's definitely time to let go and move forward
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Sarah Longford
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@pabloojeda3596
the voice, the legend, pure style.
@dzynguy
could easily be a NE song, cool electronic bass groove, and the vocals. perfection.
@DJdext
This man oozes cool. I hope he and or NE comes back to Houston. I'll go see them everytime!
@djtechsys
they'll be back at Numbers on 12/05/2021
@annepurcell4495
Such an underrated singer.
@TheFunkyJeannie
SUPER cool song - a hit and I feel like dancing:)
@tundukerecordslaninadelbar521
Douglas J. McCarthy saludos desde argentina! directo al cuerpo como siempre-!
@electronlibre1000
BRAVO !!! toujours LA CLASSE ! lol J'ADORE !!!! 30 ans que je connaît nitzer ebb ,j'ai toujours les premier 33tours lol ces titres sont intemporelle, il n'y a rien de plus puissant que les musiques qui ne fondent pas comme neige au soleil sous le poid des années. il y a pas mal de groupes de ce style ,qui comme lui on démarrer dans les années 80 qui sont aussi intemporelles . chapeau bas douglas .kiss
@MrHumanracin
Great track from a Great album!
@bluesangel75
I'm sure it will be used soon by a TV show. A real great tune :)