Don't You
Trailerhawk Lyrics


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I've been going
A little too long
I've been trying
A little too hard
I've been hoping
For a little better
I've been failing
A little more now

I was never any good
With the straight line
never could get by
On piece of mind
I stopped believing
I could change time
I stopped believing
You could be mine

Don't you
Get in my way when I'm moving on
Don't you
Don't you
Get in my way when I'm moving on

Ain't no lyin
Gonna hold me
Ain't no cryin
Gonna fold me
Lay your cards
On the table
Ain't no chance
I'll see it your way

I was never any good
With a straight line
I never could get by
On piece of mind
I stopped believing
I could change time
I stopped believing
You could be mine

Don't you
Get in my way when I'm moving on
Don't you
Don't you
Get in my way when I'm moving on

I been staying
A little too long
I been crying
A little too hard
I been knowing
Won't get no better
I'll be moving
Moving on now

I was never any good
With the straight line
I never could get by
On piece of mind
I stopped believing
I could change time
I stopped believing
You could be mine

Don't you
Don't you
Get in my way when I'm moving on
Don't you
Don't you
Get in my way when I'm moving on

Don't you
Don't you
Get in my way when I'm moving on
Don't you




Don't you
Get in my way when I'm moving on

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Trailerhawk's song "Don't You" delve into the theme of personal growth, reflection, and moving on from a challenging situation or relationship. The repetition in the opening lines emphasizes the singer's sense of perseverance and determination despite facing obstacles. The lines "I've been hoping for a little better, I've been failing a little more now" reflect a struggle between optimism and disappointment, hinting at a cycle of trying and coming up short.


The next stanza conveys a sense of resignation and acceptance of one's limitations. The singer acknowledges their inability to conform to societal expectations or find peace of mind. The lines "I stopped believing I could change time, I stopped believing you could be mine" suggest a shift in mindset from holding onto unrealistic hopes to embracing a more realistic outlook on life and relationships.


The repeated refrain "Don't you get in my way when I'm moving on" serves as a declaration of independence and determination to progress forward without hindrance. It underscores the singer's resolve to not let external influences or past attachments derail their journey towards self-improvement and healing.


The final stanza points towards a sense of closure and readiness to let go of the past. The lines "I been knowing, won't get no better, I'll be moving, moving on now" signify a firm decision to break free from stagnation and continue evolving. The repetition of "Don't you get in my way when I'm moving on" reinforces the message of empowerment and autonomy, urging others not to impede the singer's path to personal growth and moving forward with their life.


Line by Line Meaning

I've been going
I have been moving forward


A little too long
For an extended period


I've been trying
I have been making an effort


A little too hard
Putting in too much effort


I've been hoping
Expecting something better


For a little better
For an improvement


I've been failing
Experiencing setbacks


A little more now
With increased frequency


I was never any good
I have never excelled


With the straight line
Following a direct path


never could get by
Struggling to make it through


On piece of mind
Finding peace of mind


I stopped believing
Lost faith


I could change time
That I could alter the past


You could be mine
That you could be with me


Don't you
Do not


Get in my way when I'm moving on
Interfere with my progress


Ain't no lyin
No dishonesty


Gonna hold me
Will not control me


Ain't no cryin
No tears


Gonna fold me
Will not break me


Lay your cards
Reveal your intentions


On the table
Openly


Ain't no chance
No possibility


I'll see it your way
Agree with you


I been staying
I have been remaining


I been crying
I have been shedding tears


I been knowing
I have been aware


Won't get no better
Will not improve


I'll be moving
I will be progressing


Moving on now
Advancing forward now




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Written by: Carmen Bruno

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Comments from YouTube:

@johannasaintpierre

Love this folk ballad! Carmen what a voice!

@TrailerHawk

Thanks so much, johanna!

@TheStoneColdBeer

Outstanding (Simple Rhythm )

@TrailerHawk

Thanks a bunch!!

@JMPinker

What a great song and video!

@TrailerHawk

Thank you so much as always!

@ngkmusic3217

great job bravo

@TrailerHawk

Thank you so much!

@carmenbruno2339

Thanks, Tasos! ๐Ÿ™

@ngkmusic3217

@@carmenbruno2339 you r welcome bro!!

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