Move On
Willow Lyrics


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You say you're loving but your
Your arms are folded
You say you're walking but your shoes are standing still
You say you're cooking, but I
I can't smell nothing, oh you
You say you're listening but your mouth is moving still

If you have lied then just come clean
If you have tried admit your intent to deceive
'Cause you're bursting at the seams

Do you move out of love or you move out of hate
Do you hope for the best or do you hope the other way
Do you say what you think, do you mean what you say
Do you move out of love or you move out of hate

You say you're focused but your
Your mind is wandering, oh you
You say you're trying but your days are never filled
You say you're honest but you're
You're just responding, oh you
You say you're striving but your mind just wants a thrill

Do you move out of love or you move out of hate
Do you hope for the best or do you hope the other way
Do you say what you think, do you mean what you say
Do you move out of love or you move out of hate

I'm not the world's savior
The giant ocean, I'm a drop
Fall in and out of favor
There's so much value in the shock

If you have lied then just come clean
If you have tried admit your intent to deceive
'Cause you're bursting at the seams

Do you move out of love or you move out of hate
Do you hope for the best or do you hope the other way




Do you say what you think, do you mean what you say
Do you move out of love or you move out of

Overall Meaning

The song "Move On" by Willow is a deep introspective look at relationships and the importance of honesty and authenticity between two people. The lyrics describe the disconnect between what someone says and what they actually do or mean. Willow narrates the song in the second person point of view, addressing someone who claims to love, focus, listen, and strive but whose actions and behavior indicate otherwise. Throughout the song, Willow questions the motives and intentions of this person - are they moving out of love or hate, hope or fear, honesty or deception? She reminds them that if they have lied before, they should come clean, and if they have tried to deceive, they should admit it. The person is bursting at the seams, unable to sustain their facade any longer.


The message of the song is to encourage genuine communication and honesty in relationships. Willow acknowledges that she is not a savior and that everyone makes mistakes, but it's important to be truthful and strive for authenticity. The lyrics are delivered in a contemplative, almost meditative tone, with sparse instrumentation that adds to the introspective mood. Overall, "Move On" is a powerful and thought-provoking song that encourages listeners to reflect on their own behavior and relationships.


Line by Line Meaning

You say you're loving but your
You claim to be loving, but your body language suggests otherwise


Your arms are folded
Your arms are crossed, indicating a defensive or closed-off attitude


You say you're walking but your shoes are standing still
You claim to be moving forward, but you are actually not making any progress


You say you're cooking, but I
You claim to be cooking, but I cannot smell any food being prepared


I can't smell nothing, oh you
I cannot detect any aroma, which suggests that you may not be truthful about cooking


You say you're listening but your mouth is moving still
You claim to be listening, but you are still talking instead of giving me your full attention


If you have lied then just come clean
If you have deceived me, you should tell me the truth


If you have tried admit your intent to deceive
If you attempted to deceive me, you should acknowledge your intentions


'Cause you're bursting at the seams
Because you are struggling to contain the emotions or thoughts you are hiding


Do you move out of love or you move out of hate
Do your actions arise from love or from hate?


Do you hope for the best or do you hope the other way
Do you expect positive outcomes or negative ones?


Do you say what you think, do you mean what you say
Are your words truthful and genuine?


I'm not the world's savior
I am not responsible for solving all the world's problems


The giant ocean, I'm a drop
I am just a small part of the vast world and its issues


Fall in and out of favor
Experience times of acceptance and rejection


There's so much value in the shock
Shock or sudden change can lead to valuable growth or lessons


You say you're focused but your
You claim to be concentrated, but your attention is wandering elsewhere


Your mind is wandering, oh you
Your thoughts are not centered on the task at hand, implying distraction or disinterest


You say you're trying but your days are never filled
You claim to be making an effort, but your days lack meaningful activity


You say you're honest but you're
You claim to be truthful, but


You're just responding, oh you
You are merely reacting or giving an answer, without complete honesty or sincerity


You say you're striving but your mind just wants a thrill
You claim to be putting in effort, but your mind is only concerned with seeking excitement or pleasure


Do you move out of love or you move out of hate
Do your actions arise from love or from hate?


Do you hope for the best or do you hope the other way
Do you expect positive outcomes or negative ones?


Do you say what you think, do you mean what you say
Are your words truthful and genuine?


Do you move out of love or you move out of hate
Do your actions arise from love or from hate?




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Written by: Michael Furlong

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