I'm Movin' On
Les Paul and Mary Ford Lyrics

That big eight-wheeler rollin' down the track
The train is a symbol of separation and departure, as it implies that the singer's lover is leaving him behind on this train.

Means your true-lovin' daddy ain't comin' back
The singer is separating from his lover because he is tired of her lies and cheating, implying that he is not coming back.

'Cause I'm movin' on, I'll soon be gone
The singer is moving on from his relationship with his lover and will soon leave her behind. He refuses to be held back and wants to move forward with his life.

You were flyin' too high, for my little old sky
The singer's lover had lofty aspirations that the singer wasn't able to keep up with, implying that he couldn't keep her satisfied.

So I'm movin' on
The singer is determined to leave his lover behind and move on with his life, as he realizes he cannot make her happy.

That big loud whistle as it blew and blew
The train whistle is an audible symbol of departure and change, giving the singer a final warning that he needs to leave his lover behind.

Said hello to the southland, we're comin' to you
The singer is using the train as an opportunity to reach out to new people and places, particularly the Southland, where he can start a new life away from his former lover.

When we're movin' on, oh hear my song
The singer is using his music to express his emotions and seek freedom from his failed relationship, encouraging others to join him on his journey.

You had the laugh on me, so I've set you free
The singer's lover was likely mocking him, so he is choosing to end the relationship and free himself from the situation.

And I'm movin' on
The singer is leaving his former lover and moving forward in his life, leaving his past behind him.

Mister fireman won't you please listen to me
The singer is addressing the fireman on the train, asking him to pay attention to him and his needs as a way of emphasizing the importance of his journey.

'Cause I got a pretty mama in Tennessee
The singer has a loving partner waiting for him in Tennessee, providing motivation for him to keep moving forward and leaving his past behind.

Keep movin' me on, keep rollin' on
The singer is asking the train to help him move forward in his life and leave his past behind him, with the ultimate goal of reaching his destination and his new life.

So shovel the coal, let this rattler roll
The singer is encouraging the train operator to pick up speed and move faster, hoping to leave his past relationship even further behind and reach his destination more quickly.

And keep movin' me on
The singer is determined to keep moving forward and keeping the train moving towards his destination, hoping to leave his failed relationship behind him for good.

Mister Engineer, take that throttle in hand
The singer is addressing the train engineer, emphasizing the importance of his role in helping the singer move forward and reach his destination more quickly.

This rattler's the fastest in the southern land
The singer is praising the train as the fastest and most reliable means of transportation available to him, emphasizing the importance of his journey and his desire to reach his destination.

To keep movin' me on, keep rollin' on
The singer emphasizes the importance of the train's continued movement in helping him leave his past behind him and reach his new life and partner in Tennessee.

You gonna ease my mind, put me there on time
The singer is hopeful that the train will help ease his worries and help him reach his destination in a timely and efficient manner, allowing him to make a fresh start in his life and with his new partner.

And keep rollin' on
The singer is continually emphasizing the importance of the train's movement in helping him reach his destination and leave his past behind him, and encourages the train to keep moving forward.

I've told you baby, from time to time
The singer has tried to talk to his lover about the issues in their relationship, yet she refused to listen or take his words seriously.

But you just wouldn't listen or pay me no mind
The singer's lover has repeatedly ignored his words and continued her deceitful ways, prompting the singer to finally sever ties and move on.

Now I'm movin' on, I'm rollin' on
The singer is done trying to make things work in his failed relationship and is moving on with his life, leaving the past behind him and embracing the future.

You've broken your vow, and it's all over now
The singer's lover has betrayed him and ruined any chance of their relationship working out, and the singer has moved on from the failed relationship as a result.

So I'm movin' on
The singer is making a clean break from his failed relationship, determined to leave the past behind him and move on with his life.

You've switched your engine now I ain't got time
The singer's former lover has changed her tune and wants to rekindle their relationship, but the singer is moving on and has no interest in returning to the past.

For a triflin' woman on my main line
The singer's former lover is fickle and deceitful, and he has no interest in allowing her back into his life, preferring instead to move on and start anew.

Cause I'm movin on, you done your daddy wrong
The singer's lover has done him wrong and he is moving on in his life, leaving her behind to face the consequences of her actions.

I warned you twice, now you can settle the price
The singer gave his former lover multiple chances to change her ways and be honest with him, but she ignored his warnings, leading to the end of their relationship.

'Cause I'm movin' on
The singer is determined to leave his past behind and move on with his life, refusing to let his failed relationship hold him back.

But someday baby when you've had your play
The singer is warning his former lover that eventually, she will have to face the consequences of her actions and be left behind.

You're gonna want your daddy but your daddy will say
The singer's former lover will eventually regret her mistakes and try to return to the singer, looking for comfort and support.

Keep movin' on, you stayed away too long
The singer is not interested in entertaining the idea of reconciling with his former lover, emphasizing the importance of moving forward and leaving the past behind.

I'm through with you, too bad you're blue
The singer is finished with his former lover and is moving on with his life, leaving her to deal with the consequences of her actions and come to terms with the end of their relationship.

Keep movin' on
The singer is determined to leave his past behind him and move forward with his life, no longer interested in dwelling on the failed relationship or his former lover.