I'm Moving On
Willie Nelson Wynton Marsalis Lyrics
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Means your true lovin' daddy ain't acomin' back
'Cause he's movin on, he's rollin on
You were flyin to high for my little ol' sky
So I'm movin' on
But some day baby when you've had you play
Your gonna want your daddy but your daddy will say
Keep movin' on, keep rollin' on
So I'm movin' on. Move on baby.
Mr. Farmer won't you please listen to me
'Cause I gotta pretty momma in Tennessee
Keep rollin on, keep movin' on,
Please listen to me let this rattler free
And keep movin' on
Move on ol' son, move on
Well I told you baby from time to time
But you just wouldn't listen or pay me no mind
And now I'm movin' on, I'm rollin' on
I'm through with you, too bad you're blue
But I'm movin' on
Move on baby, move on
I said move on, I said move on,
I said move on, I said move on,
Well I'm through with you, too bad you're blue
I said move on, I said move on
I said move on, I said move on
The song "I'm Moving On" by Willie Nelson and Wynton Marsalis feat. Norah Jones takes on the perspective of a man who is leaving his lover behind because she wanted more than he could offer. The lyrics speak about a big eight-wheeler running down the track, a common metaphor for moving forward and leaving one's problems behind. The singer emphasizes that he's through with his former partner, as she was flying too high for his "little ol' sky". However, he acknowledges that she'll likely come to realize his worth at some point but he will still "keep moving on." He asks Mr. Farmer to listen to him, as he has a mama in Tennessee waiting for him. In the end, he is finally leaving his partner and is done with her inability to pay attention to him.
The lyrics reveal the internal struggle that people go through when they know it's time to move on from a relationship that is no longer working. The use of the train metaphor expresses the resolution to keep going and never dwell on what's already happened. The song emphasizes the importance of acknowledging your limits and not settling for someone who wants more than what you're willing to offer. It ultimately tells us that it's important to move on and let go of things that no longer serve us, even if it may be difficult or painful.
Line by Line Meaning
That big eight-wheeler runnin' down the track
The sight of a train reminds me that my true love, my father, is not returning.
Means your true lovin' daddy ain't acomin' back
The train signifies the departure of my father, who will never return.
'Cause he's movin on, he's rollin on
My father is moving on and continuing with his life without us.
You were flyin to high for my little ol' sky
You were too ambitious for me and out of my league.
So I'm movin' on
I am leaving you behind and moving on with my own life.
But some day baby when you've had you play
One day, when you have had your fill of playing around, you will want your father back.
Your gonna want your daddy but your daddy will say
You will want your father, but he will refuse to come back.
Keep movin' on, keep rollin' on
My father urges you to keep moving forward with your life.
Move on baby.
Let go and move forward with your life.
Mr. Farmer won't you please listen to me
I am asking the farmer to pay attention to what I have to say.
'Cause I gotta pretty momma in Tennessee
I have a beautiful mother in Tennessee, and I need to get there to be with her.
Keep rollin on, keep movin' on,
Continue with your journey and leave me to pursue mine.
Please listen to me let this rattler free
Please let me get on the train that will take me to Tennessee.
And keep movin' on
Get on the train and move forward with your life.
Move on ol' son, move on
Leave me behind and move on to new opportunities.
Well I told you baby from time to time
I have repeatedly tried to warn you about your actions in the past.
But you just wouldn't listen or pay me no mind
You refused to listen to me or take my advice.
And now I'm movin' on, I'm rollin' on
I am leaving you behind and moving on with my own life.
I'm through with you, too bad you're blue
I am done with you and your sadness is not my concern anymore.
Move on baby, move on
Let go of me and move forward with your own life.
I said move on, I said move on,
I am emphasizing that you need to move on from our relationship.
Well I'm through with you, too bad you're blue
I am done with you and your sadness is not my concern anymore.
I said move on, I said move on
I am repeating my message that you need to move on from our relationship.
I said move on, I said move on
I am repeating my message that you need to move on from our relationship.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Hank Snow
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