I'm Moving On
Jr. Johnny Lyrics

That big eight-wheeler rollin'
The train that is departing signifies that the singer's father, who was once his true love, is not returning.

Down the track means your true lovin' daddy
The train moving away represents the father moving on and leaving behind the singer.

Ain't comin' back
The father has no intention of returning.

I'm movin' on, I'm movin' on
The artist is expressing their resolve to move forward and leave behind the past.

You were flyin' too high
The artist suggests that the other person had high expectations or aspirations.

For my little old sky and I'm movin' on
The singer realizes that they were not able to meet those expectations and decides to move on.

That big loud whistle as it blew and blew
The train whistle blowing repeatedly symbolizes a greeting to the southern land where the singer is heading.

Said hello to the southland
The mention of saying hello to the southland portrays the train's arrival at its new destination.

We're comin' to you
The train is conveying the message that it is approaching the southland.

I'm movin' on, oh, hear my song
The artist emphasizes their determination to move forward and expresses it through their song.

You had the laugh on me
The other person was triumphant or mocking towards the singer.

Now I'm settin' you free
The artist is granting the other person their freedom from the relationship.

And I'm movin' on mister fireman
The singer addresses the fireman, asking them to listen because they have something important to say.

Won't you please listen to me
The singer politely requests the fireman's attention.

Cause I got a pretty mama in Tennessee
The singer reveals that they have a new romantic interest in Tennessee.

I'm movin' on, keep rollin' on
The artist reiterates their determination to keep moving forward and not dwell on the past.

You gotta shovel the coal
The fireman is being reminded of their duty to keep the train moving.

Let this rattler roll keep movin' on
The singer urges the train to continue its journey and not to stop.

Mister Engineer, take that throttle in hand
The singer addresses the engineer, urging them to take control of the train's throttle.

This rattler the fastest in the southern land
The train is depicted as the fastest one in the southern land, emphasizing its speed and efficiency.

Keep movin' me on, I stayed away too long
The artist acknowledges that they have been away for too long and requests to be taken back on track.

You gonna ease my mind and
The artist believes that returning to their destination will bring them peace of mind.

Put me there on time and keep movin' on
The singer requests to be delivered to their destination on time and encourages the train to continue moving forward.

I've told you baby, from time to time
The artist states that they have previously communicated their feelings to the other person.

You just wouldn't listen or pay me no mind
The other person ignored or disregarded the singer's words and emotions.

You've broken your vow and
The other person has violated their promise or commitment.

It's all over now i'm movin' on
The singer declares that the relationship is now over and they are moving on.

You've switched your engine now
The other person has redirected their attention or affection towards someone else.

I ain't got time
The artist expresses that they don't have time or patience for someone who is being unfaithful.

For a triflin' woman on my main line
The singer refers to the other person as a deceptive and untrustworthy woman who was once important in the singer's life.

I'm movin' on, you done your daddy wrong
The singer announces their intention to move on because the other person has betrayed or hurt them.

I warned you twice
The artist had warned the other person about their actions or behavior on two occasions.

Now you can settle the price
The artist suggests that the other person will face the consequences or bear the burden of their actions.

But keep movin' on
The artist advises the other person to continue moving forward and not dwell on the past.

But someday baby, when you've had your play
The singer suggests that the other person will reach a point where they are done with their indulgences or games.

You want your daddy but your daddy will say
The other person will eventually long for the artist's affection, but the artist will reject them.

Keep movin' on, you stayed away too long
The singer reiterates that the other person has been gone for too long and it's time to move forward without them.

I'm through with you, too bad you're blue
The singer affirms that they are done with the other person and expresses indifference to their feelings of sadness or regret.

Keep movin' on
The singer concludes by reinforcing the importance of moving forward and leaving the past behind.