Movin' Down Life
Golden Earring Lyrics


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Fast flo...paints her nails
And she looks bored
So far nothing scored
When she comes from people
Take it nice and slow
That's all it takes
You know
Movin' down life
Movin' with each other
Movin' down life
Movin' in another life
Movin' movin' down life
Truck stops then
Thinks everybody is a fool
That's why he dropped out of school
He drops them Bennies
And he sticks to the white line
I say he's doing fine
Movin' down life
One way or another
Movin' down life
Movin' with each other
Movin' down life
Movin' in another life
Movin' movin' down life
No one knows where the river start
Or where it goes
I'm jumping in leaving my clothes
Movin' down life
One way or another
Movin' down life
Movin' on with each other
Movin' down life
One way or another
Movin' down life
Movin' on with each otber
Movin' down life
One way or another




Movin' down life
Movin' on with each other

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Golden Earring's "Movin' Down Life" describe various individuals who are all living their lives in different ways but are connected by the theme of movement. The first verse introduces us to a woman named Fast Flo who is painting her nails and seems bored with her life. Despite this, she hasn't found anything that excites her yet. The second verse is about a truck driver who thinks everyone is a fool and has dropped out of school. He takes drugs and stays focused on the white line of the road.


The chorus emphasizes the idea of moving through life, whether it's with someone else or on your own. It also suggests that the path we're on is uncertain and we may not always know where we're going, but we keep moving anyway.


The final verse takes this idea further by emphasizing the unknown aspect of life's journey. The singer jumps into a river, leaving his clothes behind and embracing the uncertainty of where the river will take him.


Overall, the lyrics suggest that life is a journey that we must keep moving through, even if we don't know where our path will lead us. We must appreciate each other's journeys and the moments we connect with others along the way.


Line by Line Meaning

Fast flo...paints her nails
She moves quickly, rushing through life, but still takes time for small pleasures like painting her nails.


And she looks bored
Despite outward appearances, she is uninspired and unengaged with her surroundings.


So far nothing scored
She hasn't found success or fulfillment in her life yet.


When she comes from people
When she interacts with others.


Take it nice and slow
Life can be more enjoyable and less stressful if you slow down and take your time.


That's all it takes
Slowing down is a simple solution.


You know
It's a common understanding.


Movin' down life
Continuing on with life's journey.


Movin' with each other
Traveling along life's path together with companionship and support.


Truck stops then
The truck driver pauses in his journey.


Thinks everybody is a fool
He believes himself to be superior to others.


That's why he dropped out of school
His arrogance led him to believe that he didn’t need formal education.


He drops them Bennies
He takes Benzedrine pills to stay awake while driving.


And he sticks to the white line
He remains on the road, focusing on his journey and nothing else.


I say he's doing fine
The singer believes that the truck driver is content with his choices and way of life.


No one knows where the river start
The beginning of a metaphorical river is unknown.


Or where it goes
The journey's destination is also unknown.


I'm jumping in leaving my clothes
The singer is taking a leap of faith and starting on their journey, leaving behind their past.


Movin' on with each other
Continuing the journey with companionship and support.


Movin' down life
Continuing on with life's journey.


One way or another
In one form or another.


Movin' on with each otber
Continuing the journey with companionship and support.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BARRY HAY, GEORGE KOOYMANS

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@ARPSMUSIC

Such an underrated song and band.
If they weren't Dutch they'd be huge.

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From the album Grab It. Golden earring are one of the best....

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Jemig, deze heb ik niet meer gehoord sinds ik als 13 jarige de single draaide op mijn pick-up. 💕

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Qui joue de la guitare derrière George ? Franck Carillo ?

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Eelco Gelling

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Non, il s'agit du meilleur guitariste de blues et de rock des Pays-Bas : Eelco Gelling.
Écoutez son travail avec Cuby & the Bizzards.

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