I'm Movin' On
John Kay & Steppenwolf Lyrics

That big eight wheeler rolling down the track
The train leaving signifies the realization that your father, who really loves you, will never return home.

Means your true lovin' daddy ain't coming back
The incessant departure of the train signifies the permanent departure of your father, who really loves you.

I'm movin' on I'll soon be gone
I am leaving you behind and moving forward with my life.

You were flying too high for my little old sky so I'm movin' on
You had grand aspirations that I could not fulfill, so I am moving on.

That big loud whistle as it blew and blew
The train's whistle is announcing its arrival.

Said hello to the Southland we're coming to you
The train is greeting the land it will pass through.

We're movin' on oh hear my song
I am moving on from the past and my heart is singing of the future.

You had the laugh on me so I've set you free and I'm movin' on
You had the upper hand in our relationship, so I am freeing myself and starting fresh.

Mister fireman won't you please listen to me
The artist is requesting the train conductor's attention.

I've got a pretty woman in Tennessee
The artist has a beautiful lady waiting for him in Tennessee.

Keep movin' me on keep rollin' on
The singer wants the train to keep going and propel him towards his destination.

So shovel the coal let the black smoke roll keep rollin' me on
The artist is urging the train conductor to keep the locomotive running at full speed.

I warned you baby from time to time
The singer has cautioned and advised his partner on multiple occasions.

But you just wouldn't listen or pay me no mind
The partner has ignored the singer's advice and refused to take it seriously.

I'm movin' on I'm rollin' on
The singer is leaving his partner behind and continuing on his journey.

You broken your vow and it's all over now so I'm movin' on
The partner has failed to keep their promise, so the artist is ending the relationship and moving on.

But some day baby when you've had your play
One day, the partner will have had their fill of fun.

You're gonna want your daddy but your daddy will say
When that day comes, the partner will want to reunite with the singer.

Keep movin' on stayed away too long
However, the singer will not take the partner back as they have been gone for too long.

I'm through with you too bad you're blue so keep movin' on
The artist has officially ended their relationship and is urging the partner to move on from their sadness.