Move On
Loggins Lyrics
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I wanna know, I wanna know why you keep making me wait
I guess a girl can't understand what it is that a woman will give a man
And if you're not gonna love it, oh, you better move on
You know I'm getting uptight with your forgetting ways
But girl, it ain't right, it ain't right, I guess it must be a phase
When a girl can't understand what it is that a woman gives a man
You got no re, no reason for thinking that you're gonna do wrong
So stop your reason, give up or you better be gone, move on
You got no reason for thinking that you're gonna do wrong
So stop your reason, give up, move on
If you wanna say bye then it's all just the same
I don't wanna try, don't wanna try, don't, if it's only a game
I guess a girl can't understand what it is that a woman, she gives a man
And if you're not gonna love it, oh, you better move on
I think you better move on, better move on
The lyrics to Loggins & Messina's song "Move On" express frustration and impatience towards someone who is not reciprocating love and affection. The singer is pleading for honesty and transparency, wanting to know why the other person keeps making them wait. They acknowledge that they may not fully comprehend what it is that a woman will give a man, but they know that if there is no love and commitment, it's best to move on. The repeated line "you better move on" is a warning that the singer is not willing to wait around forever for something that may not happen.
The lyrics also touch on the difference between a girl and a woman in terms of understanding love and relationships. The singer recognizes that there may be a disconnect between their understanding and that of the person they are addressing. The frustration and urgency in the lyrics suggest that waiting around for something uncertain is painful and unproductive.
Overall, "Move On" is a message to not waste time and energy on something that isn't going to work out. It's a call for honesty and a willingness to move forward, even if that means leaving something behind.
Line by Line Meaning
Better not lie before it's too late, I wanna know why
It's best to be truthful now before it's too late. I want to know the reason for your actions.
I wanna know, I wanna know why you keep making me wait
I'm curious and want to know the reason behind your constant delays.
I guess a girl can't understand what it is that a woman will give a man
As a female, I can't quite comprehend what a mature woman is willing to sacrifice and offer a man.
And if you're not gonna love it, oh, you better move on
If you can't fully appreciate what I am offering you, it's best if you end this relationship and move on.
You know I'm getting uptight with your forgetting ways
I am feeling anxious and annoyed by your frequent forgetfulness.
But girl, it ain't right, it ain't right, I guess it must be a phase
Girl, your behavior is unacceptable, and though it may be temporary, it's still not right.
When a girl can't understand what it is that a woman gives a man
As a young lady, I struggle to comprehend what a mature woman can offer a man.
You got no reason for thinking that you're gonna do wrong
There's no justification for you to believe that it's acceptable to behave immorally or unethically.
So stop your reason, give up or you better be gone, move on
You need to stop trying to argue and justify your inappropriate behavior. Either change course or leave.
If you wanna say bye then it's all just the same
If you want to end this relationship, it doesn't matter to me either way.
I don't wanna try, don't wanna try, don't, if it's only a game
I have no interest in putting effort into something that's not genuine and only for fun.
And if you're not gonna love it, oh, you better move on
If you can't fully appreciate what I am offering you, it's best if you end this relationship and move on.
I think you better move on, better move on
I recommend that you leave and move on from this relationship.
Lyrics © Freibank Musikverlags und vermarktungs GmbH, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, CTM Publishing
Written by: JIM MESSINA
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