Movin' On
Rascal Flatts Lyrics


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I've dealt with my ghosts and faced all my demons
Finally content with a past I regret
I've found you find strength in your moments of weakness
For once I'm at peace with myself
I've been burdened with blame, trapped in the past for too long
I'm movin' on

I've lived in this place and I know all the faces
Each one is different but they're always the same
They mean no harm but it's time that I face it
They'll never allow me to change
But I never dreamed home would end up where I don't belong
I'm movin' on

I'm movin' on
At last I can see life has been patiently waiting for me
And I know there's no guarentee's, but I'm not alone
There comes a time in everyone's life
When all you can see are the years passing by
And I have made up my mind that those days are gone

I sold what I could and packed what I couldn't
Stopped to fill up on my way out of town
I've loved like I should but lived like
I shouldn't
I had to lose everything to find out
Maybe forgiveness will find me somewhere down this road
I'm movin' on





I'm movin' on
I'm movin' on

Overall Meaning

In Rascal Flatts's "I'm Movin' On," the singer is reflecting on and acknowledging their past struggles and mistakes. They have dealt with their personal demons and ghosts and have finally made peace with their regrets. They have found strength in their moments of weakness and are content with themselves. The singer also acknowledges that they have been burdened with blame and trapped in the past for too long. They have made the decision to move on and leave their hometown behind. The town that was once their home is now a place where they no longer belong. The singer has come to the realization that life is passing them by and they need to take action to move forward. The song ends with the singer declaring that they are moving on and starting a new chapter in their life.


Line by Line Meaning

I've dealt with my ghosts and faced all my demons
I have confronted and dealt with all the painful experiences and memories from my past.


Finally content with a past I regret
I have now found peace and acceptance with the things that I have done and the choices I made in the past, even if I regret them.


I've found you find strength in your moments of weakness
I have learned that in my moments of vulnerability and weakness, I can actually find strength and resilience to move forward.


For once I'm at peace with myself
I have achieved a sense of inner peace and self-acceptance that I have not felt before.


I've been burdened with blame, trapped in the past for too long
I have carried the weight of guilt and regret for a prolonged period of time, unable to let go of my past mistakes.


I'm movin' on
I am now ready to move forward and let go of my past, leaving it behind me.


I've lived in this place and I know all the faces
I have been living in this town for a long time and have become familiar with all its residents.


Each one is different but they're always the same
Even though each individual in this town is unique, they all embody the same mindset and attitude that prevents me from growing and changing.


They mean no harm but it's time that I face it
Even though they do not intentionally harm me, I need to accept that their influence is stagnating me and preventing me from evolving.


They'll never allow me to change
The people in my hometown will not permit me to grow and change as a person, keeping me trapped in their expectations and limitations.


But I never dreamed home would end up where I don't belong
I never imagined that the place I once considered home would become a place where I do not feel like I belong anymore.


At last I can see life has been patiently waiting for me
I now realize that life has been giving me opportunities to grow and move forward, and I am finally ready to accept them.


And I know there's no guarentee's, but I'm not alone
I understand that nothing in life is guaranteed, but I find comfort in the knowledge that I am not facing this journey on my own.


There comes a time in everyone's life
At some point, every person experiences a time of significant change and transition in their life.


When all you can see are the years passing by
During this time of transition, the passing of time becomes more apparent.


And I have made up my mind that those days are gone
I have made a decision to leave behind the past and embrace a new future.


I sold what I could and packed what I couldn't
I got rid of what I could and kept only what was necessary for my journey.


Stopped to fill up on my way out of town
I made sure to fill my car with gas before leaving town, symbolizing my moment of departure.


I've loved like I should but lived like I shouldn't
I have allowed myself to love deeply but have not always made the wisest choices in how I lived my life.


I had to lose everything to find out
It took losing everything for me to truly understand what was important and find my true purpose.


Maybe forgiveness will find me somewhere down this road
As I move forward on this journey, I hope to find forgiveness for myself and from others that I may have wronged.


I'm movin' on
I am determined to keep moving forward and not look back as I embark on a new chapter in my life.




Lyrics Ā© BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DAVID VINCENT WILLIAMS, PHILLIP A. WHITE

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@matteoplotegher3081

"I'm Moving On"

I've dealt with my ghosts and I've faced all my demons
Finally content with a past I regret
I've found you find strength in your moments of weakness
For once I'm at peace with myself
I've been burdened with blame, trapped in the past for too long
I'm movin' on

I've lived in this place and I know all the faces
Each one is different but they're always the same
They mean me no harm but it's time that I face it
They'll never allow me to change
But I never dreamed home would end up where I don't belong
I'm movin' on

I'm movin' on
At last I can see life has been patiently waiting for me
And I know there's no guarantees, but I'm not alone
There comes a time in everyone's life
When all you can see are the years passing by
And I have made up my mind that those days are gone

I sold what I could and packed what I couldn't
Stopped to fill up on my way out of town
I've loved like I should but lived like I shouldn't
I had to lose everything to find out
Maybe forgiveness will find me somewhere down this road
I'm movin' on

I'm movin' on
I'm movin' on



All comments from YouTube:

@Franklin6771

I'm sitting in my car in the last bit of a dead end road. Literally. Had no where else to go and no one to talk to. I'm listening to music trying to find a song that would make me feel not so alone. Then I happened to look at the comments and saw that someone wrote that they didn't know me but everything would be ok. those words from you made me feel so much better.. instantly! What I couldn't find in a song, I found in a stranger. Even though we will never know each otherā€¦ I want to thank you for taking the time to write what you did. I just needed to hear someone say it. You have no idea how much that little kindness means to someone who doesn't have anyone to comfort them. I'm sure your words have helped others. God bless you for being a nice human being.

@jessaventoliro9251

Franklin6771 my heart goes out to you my friend. Carry on.

@lesliemay6699

I just read your comment,I sincerely hope things are better for you now

@dkgunnoe7591

Hi.. I hope things are better for you. Keep pushing. You got this!
( Hugs )

@MrNathan26

Remember Babe Just BreathšŸ’™The beauty of living is just that šŸ„°No matter where we are or how we are feeling someone or something happens that reminds us that LIFE is worth livingšŸ’™

@gemblackett4826

How are you doing chum?

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@kimross3776

Brings me to tears cause yes I have to move on after 30 years of marriage. This is brought me to my knees. Such a great song. I won't forget but will always remember those great times we had together. Thank you šŸ’”

@shinycolors9765

20 for me ... wont be long now .... Im movin on ....

@shirttail1725

Moving on is so much harder than people realize. On the outside we look fine, even good sometimes, yet on the inside weā€™re dying

@sonjawright7144

I so sorry. I know I'm a stranger but I have been there. Felt completely broken. It does get better. The pain does let up.

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