Move On
Wheeler Bryson Lyrics
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Trying to figure it out
Well there's just some things we have to live without
Tired of puffing on this old clove cigarette
Learning to sleep at night without regret
We can try to pick up the pieces we've lost
We can try to forget and move on
Start loving yourself and move on now
Sometimes life deals you a hand that you don't like
You can lay it down or you can put up a fight
Nobody's here forever
So before it's too late
It's time to start living
And we'll clean this slate
We can try to pick up the pieces we've lost
We can try to forget and move on
It's time to wake up, time to let go
Start loving yourself and move on now
Move on
Move on with that new pair of shoes
I said move on
Move on
Move on baby, yeah
We can try to pick up the pieces we've lost
We can try to forget and move on
It's time to wake up, time to let go
Start loving yourself and move on now
We can move on now
We can move on now
We can move on now
We can move on now
The lyrics to Wheeler Bryson's song "Move On" appears to be a motivational anthem about learning to move on from the mistakes, regrets, and painful memories of the past to start afresh. The first stanza conveys a sense of confusion and frustration as the singer tries to figure out how to move on from certain things that they can't control or change but still feel stuck with. The line "learning to sleep at night without regret" suggests that the past is keeping the singer awake at night, and they're trying to overcome that feeling. The chorus emphasizes the need to "let go" and start "loving yourself" as a way of moving forward.
The second stanza is more optimistic and empowering, implying that one can choose to confront the challenges of life and try to overcome them rather than succumbing to despair. The line "before it's too late" emphasizes the idea that life is short and that it's important to make the most of the time that one has. The repeated phrase "move on" becomes more insistent and enthusiastic, as if the singer is urging themselves to take action and make a change. Finally, the song ends with a repetition of the chorus, emphasizing the idea that it's time to "move on now."
Overall, the message of the song seems to be that while life can be challenging and painful, it's important to keep moving forward and to let go of the past in order to embrace the future.
Line by Line Meaning
Walking in circles
Feeling lost and struggling to make sense of things
Trying to figure it out
Attempting to understand and find an explanation for what's going on
Well there's just some things we have to live without
Realizing that there are things we can't change or control and that we need to accept that fact
Tired of puffing on this old clove cigarette
Feeling exhausted from bad habits and wanting to make a change
Learning to sleep at night without regret
Trying to overcome past mistakes and move forward without dwelling on them
We can try to pick up the pieces we've lost
Making an effort to recover from losses, both tangible and intangible
We can try to forget and move on
Letting go of the past and moving forward to start fresh
It's time to wake up, time to let go
Becoming aware of the present, and leaving the past behind
Start loving yourself and move on now
Putting oneself first and taking the initiative to make positive changes
Sometimes life deals you a hand that you don't like
Acknowledge that life can be difficult and challenging
You can lay it down or you can put up a fight
Choosing to either give up or make an effort to overcome obstacles
Nobody's here forever
Accepting that life is temporary and that we should take advantage of the time we have
So before it's too late
Realizing the urgency of taking action before it's too late
It's time to start living
Encouraging oneself to make the most out of life
And we'll clean this slate
Starting anew and working to improve oneself
Move on with that new pair of shoes
Using new experiences or material objects to inspire oneself to move forward
Move on baby, yeah
Reiterating the importance of moving forward and taking action
We can move on now
Emphasizing the potential and the importance of leaving the past behind
Writer(s): Bobby Tomberlin, Stephen Dorff
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