Hard-Fi achieved chart success with their third single, "Hard to Beat" and then followed by other successful singles such as "Cash Machine" and "Living for the Weekend", which all reached top 15 in the UK Singles Chart. Their debut album Stars of CCTV was released on 4 July 2005, and although receiving critical acclaim (NME called it album of the year and was nominated for the Mercury Prize and two BRIT Awards, Best British Group and Best British Rock Act), it didn't reach #1 in the UK albums chart until six months later on 22 January 2006. It originally peaked at number 6. The band's second album, Once Upon a Time in the West, was released on 3 September 2007 and reached number 1 in its first week.
They are generally considered part of the indie rock scene, alongside bands such as Franz Ferdinand and have often been compared to a modern version of The Clash.
Hard-Fi's latest album, 'Killer Sounds' was released on 22 August 2011, and has produced 3 singles, 'Good for Nothing', 'Fire in the House' and the anthemic 'Bring It On' which also featured in the game Football Manager 2012. The band also recorded the track 'Like a Drug' for the hugely popular Twilight - Breaking Dawn film, and following demands from fans finally released it as a single on iTunes on 16 December 2011.
Move On Now
Hard-Fi Lyrics
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Baby, Baby I think its time we move on now
Looking out my bedroom window
See the planes to come from Heathrow
Only when they come and go
On and on on and on
I think about this place I call home
All the shots and all that come
All around all around
Red light blinking in the twilight
Tracing in a path right out of here and now
Red light blinking in the twilight
Tracing in a path right out of here and now
Baby, Baby I think its time we move on now
Baby, Baby I think its time we move on now
Don't you think its quiet around here
Doesn't seem so much to do here
Thinking back to this time last year
Good times good times good times
Don't you think we stay for too long
Don't you think the color has gone
Get on a plane it can't be wrong
Moving on, Moving on
Red light blinking in the twilight
Tracing in a path right out of here and now
Red light blinking in the twilight
Tracing in a path right out of here and now
Baby, Baby I think its time we move on now
Baby, Baby I think its time we move on now
Baby, Baby I think its time we move on now
Baby, Baby I think its time we move on now
Baby, Baby
Baby, Baby
Baby, Baby I think its time we move on now
Those things they look empty
But wait til it all comes down
Nothings going on round here
Its time we let it change
Got a feeling my love
We've gotta get out
Before it brings us down (down down)
The song "Move On Now" by Hard-Fi is a poignant and reflective track that speaks to the idea of moving on from a place that has been filled with memories and experiences, and seeking something new and different. The lyrics suggest that it's time to move on from the present situation and look towards something new, with the constant metaphor of airplanes flying in and out of Heathrow airport serving as the emblem of this idea. The song seems to suggest that there is a sense of stagnation or emptiness in the current place, and leaving can lead to new experiences and a better future.
The lyrics use the familiar motif of "baby, baby" to address a loved one, suggesting that this is a decision that must be made together. The phrase "red light blinking in the twilight" is used to symbolize the need to take action and move forward, as opposed to waiting for change to happen on its own. The song presents a hopeful and optimistic message, suggesting that moving on can be a positive force in one's life, and that perhaps the best is yet to come.
Line by Line Meaning
Baby, Baby I think its time we move on now
The singer suggests that it's time for them to leave their current situation.
Baby, Baby I think its time we move on now
Repeating the suggestion to reinforce the need to move on.
Looking out my bedroom window
The singer is reflecting on their current situation while staring outside.
See the planes to come from Heathrow
The artist sees planes landing and taking off, which makes them think about traveling and leaving their current place behind.
Only when they come and go
The planes are the only thing that happens around here; everything else is dull.
On and on on and on
The monotony and lack of excitement continues indefinitely.
I think about the places I'd go
The singer is fantasizing about traveling to other places and leaving their current situation behind.
I think about this place I call home
The artist reflects on their current home, which doesn't feel like home anymore.
All the shots and all that come
All the opportunities and experiences that come with leaving one's comfort zone.
All around all around
The opportunities and experiences are everywhere, and the artist wants to take them in.
Red light blinking in the twilight
The red light symbolizes a warning sign or a call to action.
Tracing in a path right out of here and now
The red light points to a way out of the current situation and into a new future.
Don't you think its quiet around here
The singer feels that the environment is dull and uneventful.
Doesn't seem so much to do here
There are not many activities or opportunities present.
Thinking back to this time last year
Reflecting on how things used to be, which the singer thinks were better than the current situation.
Good times good times good times
The artist is reminiscing fondly about the past.
Don't you think we stay for too long
The artist believes they've overstayed their welcome and wants to leave their current situation behind.
Don't you think the color has gone
The singer feels that the environment has lost its excitement and has become dull.
Get on a plane it can't be wrong
Leaving and going somewhere new is the right thing to do, even if it feels scary or uncertain.
Moving on, Moving on
The artist reiterates that it's time to move on and leave their current situation behind.
Those things they look empty
The artist feels that the things they used to enjoy now seem hollow and meaningless.
But wait til it all comes down
The artist predicts that the emptiness and desolation they feel will soon reveal itself in their situation.
Nothings going on round here
There's a lack of progress and excitement in the current situation.
Its time we let it change
The artist believes it's time to embrace change and leave the current situation behind.
Got a feeling my love
The singer feels that leaving is the right decision, even if there are risks and uncertainties involved.
We've gotta get out
The singer believes that they need to leave or else they'll be stuck.
Before it brings us down (down down)
The singer believes that staying in the current situation will have negative consequences, so they need to leave now before it's too late.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: RICHARD ARCHER
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TIGE LEON SAINT DE AUBYN
Unique And Beautiful Indeed 🍀
Love from Old Hibernia Too Old Britannia
Us That Have Hated You The Most
We Love You The Dearest Of Them All
Love And Godliness Survives Because
OUR CREATOR AND THOU ONE TRUE GOD
Has Created Us Too Be Soul's Of Forgiveness Truth And Light .
BEHOLD
THY KINGDOM COME UPON US ALL
MCFDeathByaThousandCuts
Such a great song never understood why these guys aren't more popular one of the best UK bands.
Carwyn Williams
So true cast John power the same so underated
James Griffin
Absolutely ruined the album from overplay 👌 love it from start to finish, this being my favorite
Pato Garcia
2021 this song still gives me chills, and I still can't understand why this band remained so underground despite being so amazing
Bigh Kahuna
I'm 61 now and have enjoyed their music from the day they released their first album. I still do.
DaronFilms
This song makes me feel so emotional - and I'm not that kind of guy usually. By far the best song that Hard Fi ever did in my opinion. Love the lyrics and the haunting feel of the piano underneath them. Hard not to cry when this plays.
Stuss H
daronhughes
know where your coming from.
Robert Johnson
Find it hard to believe that you're "not that kind of guy usually" if you're having to hold back tears whenever you hear this song... just sayin'
Great track though! My favorite by them for sure!
scissors
@Robert Johnson I think what he means is that real-life events don't generally make him cry. I'm exactly the same way. When cancer took my girlfriend's dad a few years back I didn't shed a tear, nor did I when my aunt died this past December. But this song does it to me every single time.
van man
Yes, I agree completely... So relatable too, don't you think ?.. Beautiful song, still in 2021 it does it for me....