Moving on Up
Tanz Orchester Klaus Hallen Lyrics
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What's wrong with me?
I'm itching like a man on a fuzzy tree
My friends say I'm actin' wild as a bug
I'm in love
I'm all sup
Mm mm oh, oh, yeah, yeah!
I can't seem to stand on my own two feet
Who do you thank when you have such luck?
I'm in love
I'm all sup
Mm mm oh, oh, yeah, yeah!
Please don't ask me what's on my mind
I'm a little mixed up, but I'm feelin' fine
When I'm near that girl that I love best
My heart beats so it scares me to death!
She touched my hand what a chill I got
Her lips are like a vulcano that's hot
I'm proud to say she's my buttercup
I'm in love
I'm all sup
Mm mm oh, oh, yeah, yeah!
My tongue get tied when I try to speak
My insides shake like a leaf on a tree
There's only one cure for this body of mine
That's to have the girl that I love so fine!
The Tanz Orchester Klaus Hallen's "Moving On Up" is a fun and upbeat song that depicts the feelings of a man who has fallen deeply in love with a girl. The opening lines of the song, "A well I bless my soul, what's wrong with me?" indicate that the singer is overwhelmed by his emotions and is struggling to cope with the intensity of his feelings. He compares himself to a bug and admits that his behavior has become wild and erratic since he fell in love.
As the song progresses, the singer confesses that he is physically affected by the presence of his lover. His hands and knees shake, and he feels dizzy and unable to stand steady. Despite his confusion and disorientation, the singer is happy and "feelin' fine" in the company of his loved one. When she touches his hand or speaks to him, he becomes overwhelmed by the intensity of his emotions; his heart beats so fast that it scares him.
The overall message of the song is that love can be both exhilarating and challenging. The singer is finding it difficult to express his feelings and to manage the physical effects of his emotions. Nevertheless, he is happy and excited about his new relationship and hopes that he can overcome his challenges to be with the girl he loves.
Line by Line Meaning
A well I bless my soul
I am so amazed that it feels like a divine intervention
What's wrong with me?
What could be the reason for how I am feeling?
I'm itching like a man on a fuzzy tree
I'm feeling restless and excited like a man in a situation he cannot control
My friends say I'm actin' wild as a bug
People around me think I am losing my senses and acting crazy
I'm in love
I am smitten with someone
I'm all sup
I am overwhelmed with emotions
Mm mm oh, oh, yeah, yeah!
Expressing deep satisfaction and joy
My hands are shaky and my knees are weak
I feel physically weak due to excitement
I can't seem to stand on my own two feet
I am unable to balance myself
Who do you thank when you have such luck?
Expressing gratitude for the good fortune that has come
Please don't ask me what's on my mind
Requesting not to be questioned about the state of mind
I'm a little mixed up, but I'm feelin' fine
I am slightly confused, but still happy about the current situation
When I'm near that girl that I love best
Being near the girl I love brings me great happiness
My heart beats so it scares me to death!
My heartbeat is so intense that it scares me
She touched my hand what a chill I got
Just the touch of her hand sent shivers down my spine
Her lips are like a vulcano that's hot
Her lips are like a hot volcano, filled with passion
I'm proud to say she's my buttercup
I am proud to be associated with her
My tongue get tied when I try to speak
I am unable to express myself due to nervousness
My insides shake like a leaf on a tree
I feel a sudden tremor in my body, making me feel shaky
There's only one cure for this body of mine
The only thing that can make me feel better is being with the girl I love
That's to have the girl that I love so fine!
My heart's desire is to be with the girl I love
Contributed by Xavier M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.