Opening for the likes of 10 Years, Karnivool, Nonpoint, & Fair to Midland, Moving Atlas has made the most of their opportunities by leaving a lasting impression with their cunning yet chaotic trademarked sound. Moving Atlas continues to deliver with their latest release, The Red Shelter EP, featuring "Becoming Blue", a song which nabbed them a 2009 Independent Music Award for Best Hard Rock/ Metal Song. Over the years, Moving Atlas has become known for delivering a visually captivating live performance in which newcomers continue to embark on show after show.
With their recent signing's to Dirtbag Records/ILG/Warner and Silver Tongue Management (John Gomez/John Moyer of Disturbed), Moving Atlas feels they have assembled the right team to back them in their quest for musical gratification. Now, we just have to convice you to join them.
Travel On
Moving Atlas Lyrics
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Experience is often earned
By the way you choose to turn
And chart it all in record by the shit
You walk away from
And it's woven back against itself
Throughout your life so many times
Two you say you'll fail and die
In "Travel On," Moving Atlas uses a metaphor of navigation to explore the theme of the journey of life. The lyrics suggest that experiences are gained through the choices one makes and the ability to follow their own path, regardless of fear or self-doubt. The lines "Experience is often earned / By the way you choose to turn / And chart it all in record by the shit / You walk away from" convey the idea that one must learn from their past mistakes and move forward, taking note of what they've learned.
The second line in the chorus "Traveling on, no leaving behind" portrays how important moving forward is. The lyric highlights that it's essential to keep pushing through life because you can't "leave behind" the past as it's already happened, one must merely learn from it and continue moving forward.
The lyrics in "Travel On" describe the importance of taking control and ownership over one's life, emphasizing how one's choices can impact the outcome of the journey. It directs an inspiring message that it's essential to keep moving forward and to not let fear and self-doubt hold them back.
Line by Line Meaning
Experience is often earned
Your knowledge and skills are typically gained through personal involvement and the choices you make
By the way you choose to turn
The direction you choose to take has an impact on your learning and eventual success
And chart it all in record by the shit
You can document and remember your experiences, both good and bad, to learn from them in the future
You walk away from
Sometimes it's necessary to leave situations or people behind in order to grow and succeed
And it's woven back against itself
Your life experiences often connect and intertwine, impacting your future choices and outcomes
Throughout your life so many times
Your experiences will continue to shape you throughout your lifetime
One you say you're scared to try
Fear can hold you back from attempting new things and taking risks
Two you say you'll fail and die
Negative self-talk can limit your potential and lead to self-fulfilling prophecies of failure
Contributed by Gabriel A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.