Moving On
Michael Frame Lyrics
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When you hit the ground I really hope it didn't hurt
Cause you left me with a pounding in my head
I couldn't be there when they put you in the dirt
But I'll try to forget the things that hold me back from moving on
Like the way that you'd laugh any time Deathcab comes on
Let me forget, let me move on
I will forget, I will forget
This morning I woke up with you here
You were sleeping on the right side of the bed
And I swear it was you, you felt so real
But I guess it's just these things wrong with my head
But I won't, oh please I can't forget the things that keep you here
No I can't, I change my mind don't let these memories disapear
I can't forget, I won't move on
Please don't forget, I won't move on
I won't forget, I won't forget
In Michael Frame's song "Moving On," the lyrics convey a sense of conflicting emotions and the struggle to let go of a past relationship. The opening lines, "I'd kill you but you're already dead, When you hit the ground I really hope it didn't hurt," suggest a deep-seated anger or resentment towards the person being addressed. However, there is also a hint of regret and vulnerability as the singer admits, "Cause you left me with a pounding in my head, I couldn't be there when they put you in the dirt." These lines indicate that the pain of the relationship's end still lingers, even though the other person is no longer in their life.
The song then transitions into a chorus that expresses the desire to move on from the past. The singer acknowledges the need to let go of things that hold them back and mentions a specific memory associated with their former partner's laughter whenever Deathcab comes on. This serves as a reminder of moments shared but also represents a potential obstacle to moving forward. The repetition of the lines, "I will forget, I will move on, Let me forget, let me move on," highlights a determination to leave the past behind, even though it may not be an easy process.
However, towards the end of the song, there is a shift in the singer's emotions. They wake up with a vivid memory of the former partner, feeling as though they were physically present. This contradiction fuels internal conflict as the singer admits, "But I won't, oh please I can't forget the things that keep you here." In this moment, they express a reluctance to let go of the memories and emotions associated with the relationship. The repeated lines, "I can't forget, I won't move on, Please don't forget, I won't move on, I won't forget, I won't forget," emphasize the emotional turmoil and the difficulty of truly moving on.
Overall, "Moving On" portrays the complex emotions that arise when trying to leave a past relationship behind. It captures the conflicting desires to forget the pain and move forward, while also holding onto cherished memories that keep the person alive in their mind.
Line by Line Meaning
I'd kill you but you're already dead
I wish I could harm you, but you're already gone and beyond my reach
When you hit the ground I really hope it didn't hurt
If you experienced pain when you fell, I hope it was minimal and you found peace
Cause you left me with a pounding in my head
Your departure has left me with a persistent ache and confusion in my mind
I couldn't be there when they put you in the dirt
I wasn't able to be present when they laid you to rest
But I'll try to forget the things that hold me back from moving on
However, I will make an effort to let go of the factors that hinder my progress in moving forward
Like the way that you'd laugh any time Deathcab comes on
Specifically, I will attempt to erase the memory of how you used to find amusement every time a Deathcab for Cutie song played
I will forget, I will move on
I have the determination to forget and continue with my life
Let me forget, let me move on
Allow me the opportunity to forget and make progress
This morning I woke up with you here
This morning, I woke up with a sense of your presence beside me
You were sleeping on the right side of the bed
You occupied the space on the right side of the bed, peacefully resting
And I swear it was you, you felt so real
I genuinely believed it was you, as your presence and touch felt incredibly authentic
But I guess it's just these things wrong with my head
However, I accept that these experiences are likely a result of the issues and confusion in my mind
But I won't, oh please I can't forget the things that keep you here
Nevertheless, I cannot and do not want to forget the aspects that keep your memory present and alive
No I can't, I change my mind don't let these memories disappear
Absolutely not, I've reconsidered and don't allow these memories to fade away
I can't forget, I won't move on
It's impossible for me to forget and I refuse to proceed forward
Please don't forget, I won't move on
I implore you not to forget, as I'm unwilling to move on without you
I won't forget, I won't forget
I firmly declare that I will not forget, and these memories will remain with me
Lyrics © DistroKid, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: MICHAEL BRIAN BROOK, HUKWE ZAWOSE
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