INOJ (pronounced I know J) is an RnB/bass music musician. In 1998, she rele… Read Full Bio ↴INOJ (pronounced I know J) is an RnB/bass music musician. In 1998, she released a cover version of Ready for the World's "Love You Down" as her debut single, and a cover version of Cyndi Lauper's "Time after Time" under So So Def Records. In 1999, she released her debut album, Ready for the World. She also released a cover version of Ring My Bell as a single, though it did not receive much exposure.

Movin' On
INOJ Lyrics

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You really hurt me
I spend all my days and nights
Trying to be a good friend to you
But you really hurt me
And this time I'm movin' on
So long baby we're through

Chorus:

So I'll be movin' on
In time you look I will be gone
'Cause when I needed you
You were never there for me
So I'll be floating in the breeze
Like a falling leaves
Don't look for me 'cause I'll be moving on

You say you love me
But the only time I know
Is when I beg and plead
Oh, you still say you love me
But the only time I hear is
When I say I'm leaving
So I

(Chorus)

All those times I tried
and all those nights I cried
Did you ever come to me
And try to dry my eyes
All those times you strayed
When you said you'd stay
Those times are gone 'cause now I'm moving on

(Chorus)

Long gone
Don't look for me 'cause I'll be moving on
I be moving on, I be moving on, be moving on
We be moving on, we be moving on
I'll be moving on, I be gone, I be moving you along

She be moving on, she be moving on
I be moving alone....

Overall Meaning

The lyrics in INOJ's song "Movin' On" convey a message of strength, independence, and self-respect. The singer speaks of being hurt by someone they were trying to be a good friend to, but who let them down repeatedly. The singer decides that they can no longer continue to hold onto the toxic relationship and that it is time for them to move on. The chorus is powerful, with the singer declaring that they will be floating in the breeze like a falling leaf - free and unencumbered. They tell their former friend/lover not to look for them, as they will be far away and happy.

The verses enhance the message of the chorus, with the singer recounting all the times they cried and begged for their former friend's help, only to be met with indifference. The chorus contrasts the singer's current position with their former desperation: they will no longer be crying and begging for help, but instead be drifting free. The repetition of the chorus at the end emphasizes the singer's determination to leave the past behind and move on with their life.

Line by Line Meaning

You really hurt me
You caused me a lot of emotional pain and distress

I spend all my days and nights Trying to be a good friend to you
I devoted a lot of time and effort toward being supportive and caring to you

But you really hurt me
Your actions caused me a great deal of harm and suffering

And this time I'm movin' on
I have decided to end our relationship and move forward without you

So long baby we're through
I am saying goodbye to you and ending our relationship for good

So I'll be movin' on
I will be leaving and moving forward with my life

In time you look I will be gone
Eventually, you will realize that I have moved on and am no longer a part of your life

'Cause when I needed you You were never there for me
You were not supportive or there for me in times of need

So I'll be floating in the breeze Like a falling leaves
I will be free and moving freely like a leaf being carried by the wind

Don't look for me 'cause I'll be moving on
You should not try to find me as I have already moved on and am no longer part of your life

You say you love me
You claim to have feelings of love for me

But the only time I know Is when I beg and plead
The only time I receive any indication of your love is when I have to ask for it or plead with you

Oh, you still say you love me
You continue to claim that you love me

But the only time I hear is When I say I'm leaving
The only time I receive any recognition of your love is when I threaten to leave

All those times I tried and all those nights I cried Did you ever come to me And try to dry my eyes
Despite my efforts and emotions, you never showed up to comfort me or help me feel better

All those times you strayed When you said you'd stay
You were unfaithful and did not honor your commitment to me

Those times are gone 'cause now I'm moving on
I am leaving you behind and moving on from those times of infidelity and broken promises

Long gone
It has been a long time since we were together

I be moving on, I be moving on, be moving on We be moving on, we be moving on I'll be moving on, I be gone, I be moving you along She be moving on, she be moving on I be moving alone....
I am leaving and moving forward without you, we are both moving on and I will no longer be with you

Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: KEREN JANE WOODWARD, MICHAEL STOCK, PETE WATERMAN, SARAH ELIZABETH DALLIN

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