The band formed after the break-up of two other Manitoba bands, The Pets from Steinbach, and Novillero from Winnipeg. In 2005 the group was nominated for a Juno Award for New Group of the Year but lost to Alexisonfire.
Move On
The Waking Eyes Lyrics
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He goes when he knows there's a fortune 'round the bend
He will not return
Before he crash and burns
Are you going to learn from this?
Learn from this?
The more you gonna see that his love for you is dead
[Chorus]
He will not return
Before he crash and burns
Are you going to learn from this?
Move on if he's drivin' you crazy
Oh, you gotta move on if his lovin' gets lazy
I would never leave you all alone
But as long as he's gone you'll be waitin' on the phone
[Chorus]
He will not return
Before he crash and burns
Are you going to learn from this?
Learn from this?
Learn from this?
Learn from this?
Move on if he's drivin' you crazy
Oh, you gotta move on if his lovin' gets lazy
Move on if he's drivin' you crazy
Oh, you gotta move on if his lovin' gets lazy
The lyrics to The Waking Eyes' song Move On deal with the theme of letting go of a relationship that has become a burden or weighs heavily on your heart, despite your deep love for the person. The first verse speaks of a man who has disappeared from the singer's life in search of riches, and is not expected to return until he crashes and burns. The verse is filled with a sense of foreboding and uncertainty, as the singer realizes that the man may never come back.
The chorus emphasizes the message of the song, urging the singer to move on if the relationship is driving her crazy or if the love has become lazy. The lyrics suggest that it may be difficult to let go, but necessary in order to avoid further pain and heartache. The final verse addresses the fear of being alone, with the singer stating that she would never leave her loved one alone, despite the fact that the man is now gone and she is left waiting by the phone.
Overall, the lyrics convey a sense of longing, pain, and acceptance, as the singer comes to terms with the fact that the relationship may not work out, and that moving on may be the best option.
Line by Line Meaning
You can never see his face again
He's gone for good, you won't see him anymore
He goes when he knows there's a fortune 'round the bend
He only comes around when he wants something
He will not return
He's not coming back, don't wait for him
Before he crash and burns
He'll come to a bad end soon enough, don't get caught up in it
Are you going to learn from this?
Will you take this as a lesson and grow from it?
Learn from this?
Will you learn from this?
The less you think about his pretty head
Don't be blinded by his looks, his feelings for you have changed
The more you gonna see that his love for you is dead
If you stop obsessing over him, you'll realize he doesn't love you anymore
Move on if he's drivin' you crazy
If he's causing chaos in your life, it's time to move on
Oh, you gotta move on if his lovin' gets lazy
If he's not putting in effort to love you anymore, don't waste your time
I would never leave you all alone
I'll always be here for you, don't worry
But as long as he's gone you'll be waitin' on the phone
As long as you keep waiting for him, you're missing out on other opportunities
Learn from this?
Will you learn from this?
Learn from this?
Will you learn from this?
Learn from this?
Will you learn from this?
Move on if he's drivin' you crazy
If he's causing chaos in your life, it's time to move on
Oh, you gotta move on if his lovin' gets lazy
If he's not putting in effort to love you anymore, don't waste your time
Move on if he's drivin' you crazy
If he's causing chaos in your life, it's time to move on
Oh, you gotta move on if his lovin' gets lazy
If he's not putting in effort to love you anymore, don't waste your time
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: JENNA MARY DONNELLY, MICHAEL PETERS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Don Bowlby
Loved this video. Loved the insight into the members of Waking Eyes. Loved their sense of humor. I hope I can catch them performing at a Winnipeg outdoor festival this year.