You Gotta Move On
Red Hot Lyrics


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I walk away cause I know I hurt you
But don't I feel like I feel I should
Well that's nothin new
I wish I understood
Why I always act so selfish
Why I feel like I can't look at you
What can I do
How can you still love me
After all I've done
I think you've got a love
That I wanna come and get me some

I drove around cause I was thinkin'
Drivin' fast tryin' to lose this feelin'
How I've done it again
How I do it again
When I know exactly what to
And you think that I would want to
Not hurt you again

How can you still love me
After all I've done
I think you've got a love
That I wanna come and get me some

Could you pick me up and dust me off
I need a lot of work
And could you touch my heart
And make it feel like it used to
Well I'm a selfish man without regret
And there's a lot of things
I guess i just dont care
But i want to
Could you show me
Yeah..... yeah..... yeah

Half the time I dont want to be here
Half the time I dont ever want to leave
But I know what's waiting for me
If I just forget about me
Take the time to remember where I am
And who I am

How can you still love me
After all I've done
I think you've got a love
That I wanna come and get me some

Could you pick me up and dust me off
I need a lot of work
And could you touch my heart
And make it feel like it used to
Well I'm a selfish man without regret
And there's a lot of things
I guess I just dont care
But I want to
Could you show me
Yeah..... yeah..... yeah

Could you pick me up and dust me off
I need a lot of work
And could you touch my heart
And make it feel like it used to
Well I'm a selfish man without regret
And there's a lot of things
I guess I just dont care
But I want to




Could you show me
Yeah..... yeah..... yeah

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Red Hot's song "You Gotta Move On" explore themes of self-reflection, remorse, and the desire for redemption in a relationship. The singer acknowledges that they have hurt their partner and expresses confusion about their own actions. They question why they always act selfishly and why they can't face their partner. Despite their flaws, they are amazed that their partner still loves them. The singer drives around in an attempt to escape their feelings, but realizes that they are repeating the same patterns and hurting their partner again. They ask for their partner's help in changing, hoping that they can be healed and regain the love they once felt.


The song reflects the inner turmoil and self-awareness of someone grappling with their own destructive behavior in a relationship. It captures the emotions of guilt, regret, and the longing for forgiveness. The singer recognizes their own selfishness and desires to become a better person, seeking redemption and hoping that their partner can show them the way.


Line by Line Meaning

I walk away cause I know I hurt you
I am leaving because I am aware that I have caused you pain


But don't I feel like I feel I should
But honestly, I don't feel as guilty as I should


Well that's nothin new
Well, this lack of remorse is nothing out of the ordinary


I wish I understood
I sincerely wish I could comprehend my own actions


Why I always act so selfish
Why do I consistently prioritize my own needs over yours?


Why I feel like I can't look at you
Why do I have such difficulty facing you in the eye?


What can I do
What actions can I take to make amends?


How can you still love me
How is it possible for you to continue loving me?


After all I've done
Considering all the hurtful things I have done


I think you've got a love
I believe you possess a love


That I wanna come and get me some
That I desire to experience for myself


I drove around cause I was thinkin'
I aimlessly drove around because I was contemplating


Drivin' fast tryin' to lose this feelin'
Speeding, attempting to escape this overwhelming emotion


How I've done it again
How I have repeated my mistakes


How I do it again
How I find myself repeating the same pattern


When I know exactly what to
Even though I am fully aware of what I should do


And you think that I would want to
You would assume that I would have the desire to


Not hurt you again
Avoid causing you pain once more


Could you pick me up and dust me off
Can you support and help me recover from my faults?


I need a lot of work
I require significant improvement


And could you touch my heart
Can you emotionally reach out to me?


And make it feel like it used to
And restore it to its previous state of being


Well I'm a selfish man without regret
Honestly, I am a self-centered person without remorse


And there's a lot of things
Furthermore, there are numerous things


I guess I just dont care
I suppose I simply do not care about them


But I want to
However, deep down, I do desire to care


Could you show me
Can you guide and teach me?


Half the time I dont want to be here
Frequently, I have no desire to remain in this situation


Half the time I dont ever want to leave
Equally often, I never want to depart


But I know what's waiting for me
But I am aware of the consequences that await me


If I just forget about me
If I simply disregard my own desires


Take the time to remember where I am
Make an effort to recall my current circumstances


And who I am
And who I truly am as a person




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