Move On
M. Doughty Lyrics
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But I can feel the changes comin' on
Bloom like flowers in bluest night
Bloom like the sunlight in my song
dumb dumb, dumb dumb, dumb
Dumb dumb, bay, dumb, dumb
Move on, move on, dumb dumb
All of the words you can't say right
Burn my ass with anger to no end
I love my country so much man
Like an exasperating friend
dumb dumb, dumb dumb, dumb
Dumb dumb, bay, dumb, dumb
Move on, move on, dumb dumb
Dumb dumb, dumb, dumb dumb, bay
Now, now, now, now, now
Now, now, now, now, now
Yeah, I believe the war is wrong
Don't believe that nations can be steered
Lead the world by smarts and compassion
By example, not coercion, force and fear
dumb dumb, dumb dumb, dumb
Dumb dumb, bay, dumb, dumb
Move on, move on, dumb dumb
Dumb dumb, dumb, dumb dumb, bay
Ads for the army on cable
Between ads for soda and skin cream
What about the kids you have signed up?
Do you really love them as you claim?
Now, now, now, now, now
Now, now, now, now, now
dumb dumb, dumb dumb, dumb
Dumb dumb, bay, dumb, dumb
Move on, move on, dumb dumb
Dumb dumb, dumb, dumb dumb, bay
Down in the mouth and not half right
But I can feel the changes comin on
Bloom like the flowers in bluest night
Bloom like the sunlight in my song
In "Move On," the lyrics express a sense of dissatisfaction with the state of the world and a desire for change. The opening lines, "Down in the mouth and not half right, But I can feel the changes comin' on," convey a sense of weariness and discontent, but also suggest a glimmer of hope.
The lyrics go on to touch on a variety of themes, including frustration with the limitations of language ("All of the words you can't say right, Burn my ass with anger to no end"), love for one's country despite its flaws ("I love my country so much man, Like an exasperating friend"), and a belief that war is wrong ("Yeah, I believe the war is wrong").
The song also critiques the military-industrial complex, as seen in the lines "Ads for the army on cable, Between ads for soda and skin cream, What about the kids you have signed up? Do you really love them as you claim?"
Overall, "Move On" is a call to action, urging listeners to push for change and strive for a better future.
Line by Line Meaning
Down in the mouth and not half right
Feeling sad and not quite well
But I can feel the changes comin' on
A sense of positive transformation on the horizon
Bloom like flowers in bluest night
Prosper and flourish like the beauty of flowers at night
Bloom like the sunlight in my song
Grow and shine like the warm and radiant glow of the sun in music
All of the words you can't say right
Actions and attitudes that don't align with principles
Burn my ass with anger to no end
Frustration and outrage from said principles being violated
I love my country so much man
Deep patriotism despite challenges and flaws
Like an exasperating friend
Still caring despite frustrations
Yeah, I believe the war is wrong
Opposition to military conflict
Don't believe that nations can be steered
Skepticism towards government direction and control
Lead the world by smarts and compassion
Urging influence through intelligence and empathy
By example, not coercion, force and fear
Diplomacy instead of oppression
Ads for the army on cable
Concerns over military recruitment tactics
Between ads for soda and skin cream
Cultural juxtaposition of war's seriousness with frivolous commercials
What about the kids you have signed up?
Questioning well-being of those serving
Do you really love them as you claim?
Skepticism towards military authority and motivations
Now, now, now, now, now
Invoking focus and action
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Written by: CURTIS MAYFIELD
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