Moving On
Niko Walters Lyrics
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Is not in my nature
I look at her
And try my best
But I only see my failure
Ey, these memories keep blinding me
From everything I could feel
But only one way of staying still, yeah
You can't move on without leaving your past
But the harder I try seems the more I look back
Yeah
And now nothing's changed but it's always the same
But the more that I need you, the more I push you away
You're hellbent on saving me
I don't need savin'
Well these demon's chasing me
I can't risk you being taken
With every no, inside I grow
Stronger and stronger
As these memories fade
Our parts have placed
Gets closer and closer, ey, yeah
You can't move on without leaving your past
But the harder I try seems the more I look back
Yeah
And now nothing's changed but it's always the same
But the more that I need you, the more I push you away, ey
I've been keeping inside
A lock on my door
Bottles of bourbon are spread on my floor
They keep asking me why
Chasing these thoughts
I'd rather feel pain than nothing at all
Hey, yeah
You can't move on without leaving your past
But the harder I try seems the more I look back
Yeah
And now nothing's changed but it's always the same
But the more that I need you, the more I push you away
In Niko Walters's song Moving On, the lyrics discuss the complexities of leaving the past behind and the impact it has on a current relationship. The opening lines, "Closing door, to open more, is not in my nature" indicate that the singer struggles with leaving the past behind and moving forward, possibly due to past trauma or experiences. Despite trying to focus on their current partner, the singer only sees their own past failures and is blinded by memories.
The chorus emphasizes the difficulty of moving on while still holding onto the past, demonstrating a sense of internal conflict. The lines "You can't move on without leaving your past, but the harder I try seems the more I look back" convey the idea that the singer is trying to move forward, but their past continues to hold them back. This struggle is further highlighted in the final verse, where the singer mentions locking themselves away with bottles of bourbon, refusing to let go of their past pain.
Overall, the lyrics of Moving On explore the internal battle that occurs when trying to move forward from past experiences while still holding onto them. The song emphasizes the difficulty of this process and the impact it can have on current relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
Closing door, to open more
Is not in my nature
I struggle with change and prefer to hold onto what's familiar, even if it's not working out.
I look at her
And try my best
But I only see my failure
I am unable to fully connect with others because I am consumed with my own perceived shortcomings.
Ey, these memories keep blinding me
From everything I could feel
There's many ways to move on with change
But only one way of staying still, yeah
My past experiences are preventing me from fully experiencing the present, and while there are many ways to move forward, staying stuck is the easiest option.
You can't move on without leaving your past
But the harder I try seems the more I look back
Yeah
And now nothing's changed but it's always the same
But the more that I need you, the more I push you away
I know that I need to let go of my past to move forward, but I find myself constantly dwelling on it, and as a result, pushing away those who care about me the most.
You're hellbent on saving me
I don't need savin'
Well these demon's chasing me
I can't risk you being taken
Despite others' attempts to help me, I resist because I am afraid of dragging them down into my own struggles and burdens.
With every no, inside I grow
Stronger and stronger
As these memories fade
Our parts have placed
Gets closer and closer, ey, yeah
While saying no to help may seem like a strength, it is only reinforcing my isolation and pain. As I gradually let go of my past and connect with others, I feel myself growing stronger and more fulfilled.
I've been keeping inside
A lock on my door
Bottles of bourbon are spread on my floor
They keep asking me why
Chasing these thoughts
I'd rather feel pain than nothing at all
I am struggling with addiction and emotional pain, and although others may ask about my struggles, I would rather keep them bottled up than deal with the discomfort of vulnerability.
Hey, yeah
You can't move on without leaving your past
But the harder I try seems the more I look back
Yeah
And now nothing's changed but it's always the same
But the more that I need you, the more I push you away
The chorus repeats the central theme of the song, that while I know I need to move forward from my past, my fear and pain continue to hold me back and push away those who care about me.
Writer(s): niko walters
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