Moving Forward
Get Cape. Wear Cape. Fly Lyrics


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I'm wide, I'm wide awake at night
And my mind's preoccupied and the silence won't reside
Or resolve the feelingsthat exist because it's easy to dismiss
And it's harder to get hurt
And I wish that I was stronger than the people that you meet
And I wish that you were lost without me
And though the more I think about it the easier it seems
I'll be just fine so here's to moving forward
Were we made as corresponding shapes?
Our two pieces tassellate
Were we designed to fit as one?
And it is with patience that I wait
as these romantic notions take my dignity and tact
And I wish that I was stronger than the people that you meet
And I wish that you were lost without me
And though the more I think about it the easier it seems
I'll be just fine so here's to moving forward
And as the sun sets on this now
You'll be the one I thought about
And as the sun sets on this now
You'll be the one I thought about
And I wish that I was stronger than the people that you meet
And I wish that you were lost without me




And though the more I think about it the easier it seems
I'll be just fine so here's to moving forward

Overall Meaning

In "Moving Forward" by Get Cape. Wear Cape. Fly, the singer reveals their preoccupation with the past and the uncertain future. The singer admits to being awake at night, with their mind filling itself with unanswerable questions. Silence, although appreciated for its solace, fails to alleviate the restlessness of the singer's thoughts. The song relays how dismissing feelings comes easily as it is harder to face the possibility of getting hurt. The singer wishes for greater resilience to confront life's challenges, while simultaneously wanting their partner to be lost without them.


The singer also questions the idea of fate when it comes to relationships. Wondering if their love interest and they were "made as corresponding shapes" and whether they were "designed to fit as one." It is with patience that the singer waits, hoping the person they love will reciprocate their emotions.


However, as the song progresses, the singer comes to the realization that the more they keep thinking about these issues, the easier it will be to move forward. The song eventually concludes with the singer acknowledging that they will be fine, and toasting to the future.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm wide, I'm wide awake at night
I am very alert and cannot sleep through the night.


And my mind's preoccupied and the silence won't reside
My thoughts are all over the place and the silence around me only intensifies them.


Or resolve the feelingsthat exist because it's easy to dismiss
It's easier to ignore my feelings than to try and make sense of them.


And it's harder to get hurt
I know that if I confront my feelings, I risk getting hurt in the process.


And I wish that I was stronger than the people that you meet
I wish I could be as strong and confident as the people you encounter in your life.


And I wish that you were lost without me
I wish you were as dependent on me as I am on you.


And though the more I think about it the easier it seems
Despite how difficult it may seem, the more I think about moving on, the easier it becomes.


I'll be just fine so here's to moving forward
I will be okay in the end, so here's to moving on and leaving the past behind.


Were we made as corresponding shapes?
Were we meant to fit together perfectly?


Our two pieces tassellate
Our two lives interlock like puzzle pieces.


Were we designed to fit as one?
Were we created to be one cohesive unit?


And it is with patience that I wait
I will wait patiently for answers and clarity.


as these romantic notions take my dignity and tact
As I am overwhelmed by romantic ideas, I lose control and composure.


And as the sun sets on this now
As this chapter of my life comes to a close.


You'll be the one I thought about
You will be the one I reflect on and remember most.




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