Movin' On
Thunderhead Lyrics


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(music: H. Wolter; Lyrics: T.Bullett / H. Wolter)

You gave me time to go free
You showed me how to get what I need
It's so hard to see what you did to me
So I'm movin' on
It seems like days or weeks since I've tried
To figure out why did you lie
Thought it was me just too blind to see
Now I'm movin' on

Why did I try to love you
Just get away
Give me time let me be can't ya see

Movin' on along the railroad tracks
Never know when I'm comin' back
And don't you ask me to stay
Well I'm movin' on along the railroad tracks
Never know when I'm comin' back
Don't you ask me to stay, ask me to stay

I made it back in the dead of the night
There's something wrong and I don't know why
I made up my mind gonna do it right
Now I'm movin' on

Why did I try to love you
Just get away
Give me time let me be can't ya see

Movin' on along the railroad tracks
Never know when I'm comin' back
And don't you ask me to stay
Well I'm movin' on along the railroad tracks
Never know when I'm comin' back
And don't you ask me to stay, ask me to stay

In the morning never say ya care
Ya keep me to yourself and I don't want to share wanna share

Well I'm movin' on along the railroad tracks
Never know when I'm comin' back
And don't you ask me to stay
Well I'm movin' on along the railroad tracks
Never know when I'm comin' back




And don't you ask me, don't you ask me to stay,
Well I'm movin' on along the railroad tracks

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Thunderhead's song "Movin' On" depict the singer's decision to leave a toxic relationship and start anew. The first verse acknowledges that the person has given them time to leave and has taught them how to get what they need. However, it is still difficult to see the hurt caused by the breakup. The second verse goes on to describe the confusion and hurt caused by the lies that were told in the relationship. The chorus repeats the words "Movin' On" as a mantra of sorts, emphasizing the decision to leave and never look back. The third verse describes the singer's return home in the dead of night, realizing that something is wrong and deciding to finally do the right thing and move on.


The overall theme of the song is about letting go of a harmful relationship and moving forward. The repetition of "Movin' On" emphasizes the need to leave the past behind and focus on the future. The lyrics also suggest that the decision to leave was not an easy one, but ultimately necessary for the singer's well-being.


Line by Line Meaning

You gave me time to go free
You allowed me the chance to leave and start over.


You showed me how to get what I need
You helped me learn how to provide for myself.


It's so hard to see what you did to me
It's difficult for me to recognize the negative impact you had on me.


So I'm movin' on
Therefore, I'm leaving to find a better situation.


It seems like days or weeks since I've tried
It feels like a long time since I attempted to understand the situation.


To figure out why did you lie
To comprehend the reasons behind your deception.


Thought it was me just too blind to see
I believed that I was the problem, unable to identify the issue.


Now I'm movin' on
Now that I understand, I've decided to leave.


Why did I try to love you
What was the reason behind my attempt to care for you?


Just get away
Now, I want to leave and distance myself from you.


Give me time let me be can't ya see
Please grant me space and time to myself, can't you understand?


Movin' on along the railroad tracks
I'm traveling down the tracks, moving toward a new life.


Never know when I'm comin' back
I'm not sure if I'll return or when that might be.


And don't you ask me to stay
Please do not request that I remain in the present situation.


I made it back in the dead of the night
I returned while it was dark out and everyone was asleep.


There's something wrong and I don't know why
I sense that there is a problem, but I'm unsure what it is.


I made up my mind gonna do it right
I've decided to make a change and do what's best for me.


Now I'm movin' on
Therefore, I'm departing and moving forward.


In the morning never say ya care
You never express any emotional attachment to me in the morning.


Ya keep me to yourself and I don't want to share wanna share
You hold onto me and refuse to let me go, but I desire independence.


Don't you ask me, don't you ask me to stay
I request that you do not request my presence any longer.


Well I'm movin' on along the railroad tracks
I'm continuing down the tracks, seeking a better path for myself.


Never know when I'm comin' back
It's impossible to predict whether or when I'll return.


And don't you ask me, don't you ask me to stay
Please do not request that I stay in this place or situation.




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amazing Band for ever, please made more public

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