Moving On
Howard Moss Lyrics


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Time has come and I'm moving on
Far away from the town I belong
I've packed by bags and I'm out the door
No point talking as I've heard it before

Then down the road, as I she'd a smile
Freedom calling once in awhile
The sun is out and my mind is clear
Time to soak up this new atmosphere

On down the road, far away from here
Now that it's all become finally all clear

Far away from the town we know
A brand new scene and some different clothes
Time to catch a few new styles
Time to go for the extra mile

On down the road, far away from here
Now that it's all become finally all clear

Then down the road, as I she'd a tear
Thinking clearer and I'm walking on air
The sun comes out for a short while
It's my call out to the wild

Now I'm there and the sun is bright
The sand is warm and I see the light
I feel so glad that I made this choice
Sound of the sea is such a lovely noise

On down the road, far away from here
Now that it's all become finally all clear




Time to see things a different way
My faith grows stronger day by day

Overall Meaning

Howard Moss's "Moving On" tells the story of someone who knows it's time to leave the place where they belong and move on to new experiences. The singer has packed their bags, ready to go out the door, and knows there's no point in talking to people who have tried to convince them to stay before. As they hit the road, they feel a sense of freedom and enjoy the newfound atmosphere, grateful for the chance to soak it all in. They're in a brand new scene, wearing different clothes, and ready to catch new styles and go the extra mile.


As they move further down the road, they shed a tear but ultimately feel more clear-headed and able to walk on air. The sun is out, making everything seem brighter, and the singer feels more alive than they did before. Finally, when they arrive at their destination, they feel grateful for making the choice to move on. They see the light, feel the warmth of the sand, and rejoice at the lovely sound of the sea. It's a reminder to look at things in a different way, allowing faith to grow stronger day by day.


Line by Line Meaning

Time has come and I'm moving on
It is now the right moment for me to leave and seek new experiences.


Far away from the town I belong
I am leaving my hometown to explore other places.


I've packed by bags and I'm out the door
I have prepared to leave and I am now leaving the house.


No point talking as I've heard it before
I do not need to hear what people have to say as their opinions are not new to me.


Then down the road, as I she'd a smile
As I walk along, I express happiness through a smile.


Freedom calling once in awhile
Occasionally, I feel the urge for freedom.


The sun is out and my mind is clear
The good weather and fresh surroundings have brought mental clarity.


Time to soak up this new atmosphere
I intend to enjoy and absorb the new environment.


On down the road, far away from here
I am moving further away from my old life.


Now that it's all become finally all clear
It is now evident to me that this is the right choice.


Far away from the town we know
I am leaving both my hometown and those who know me there.


A brand new scene and some different clothes
I am experiencing a new environment and a change in my self-expression through clothing.


Time to catch a few new styles
I am open to trying new things and adopting new ways of life.


Time to go for the extra mile
I will strive to achieve more than what is expected of me.


Then down the road, as I she'd a tear
As I continue walking, I shed a tear in reflection.


Thinking clearer and I'm walking on air
My thoughts are now clearer and I feel a sense of lightness.


The sun comes out for a short while
The sun is briefly visible through the clouds.


It's my call out to the wild
This moment feels like an opportunity to embrace my adventurous side.


Now I'm there and the sun is bright
I have arrived at my destination where the sun is shining brightly.


The sand is warm and I see the light
I can feel the warmth of the sand beneath my feet and I see the beauty of my new surroundings.


I feel so glad that I made this choice
I am happy with the decision to leave and seek new experiences.


Sound of the sea is such a lovely noise
The sound of the sea is a beautiful and tranquil ambient noise.


Time to see things a different way
It is time for me to view life from a different perspective.


My faith grows stronger day by day
Throughout my journey, my personal faith and confidence in the choices I have made continues to grow.




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