Moving On
Mercury Rev Lyrics


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You gotta start movin' on
It will be better in the sun
Just move ahead, it won't be long
And it'll be brighter




Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Mercury Rev's song Moving On seem to convey the message of hope and optimism in the face of challenging times. The repetition of "moving on" throughout the song emphasizes the importance of actively pushing forward and not dwelling on the past. The line "it will be better in the sun" suggests that brighter days are ahead and that things will improve with time. The sense of urgency conveyed by "just move ahead, it won't be long" further implies that the listener should not delay in taking action towards a brighter future.


The lyrics also highlight the transformative power of perseverance and a positive outlook. By choosing to "move on" instead of dwelling on setbacks, the listener can create a brighter future for themselves. The idea that things will be "brighter" in the future is both a literal and metaphorical reference to a world with more light, both in the sense of the sun shining on a better day and in the sense of a brighter outlook on life.


Overall, the message of the song seems to be that even when life gets tough, the only way to make progress is to keep moving forward, and that there is always hope for a brighter future if we choose to see it.


Line by Line Meaning

You gotta start movin' on
You must begin to move forward from your current state of being stuck and stagnant


It will be better in the sun
Things will gradually improve and become brighter if you keep moving forward, just like how the brightness of the sun brightens up everything it touches


Just move ahead, it won't be long
Moving ahead may seem difficult or daunting, but it is essential to do so because it won't take too long for you to reach a better place and state of mind


And it'll be brighter
Through your perseverance of moving on, everything will eventually become brighter and more positive




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JONATHAN DANIEL DONAHUE, SEAN THOMAS MACKOWIAK, JEFFREY SCOTT MERCEL

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Cureboy1

My Love > Moving On is one of the greatest 5 minutes of any album, ever made.

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