Im Moving On
Yoko Ono Lyrics


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Save your sweet talk

For when you score

Keep your Monday kisses

For your glass lady
I want the truth and nothing more

I'm moving on, moving on

You're getting phony

You didn't have to tell a white lie

You know you scored me for life

Don't stick your fingers in my pie

You know, I'll see through your jive

I want the truth and nothing more

I'm moving on, moving on

We're getting phony

When you were angry

You had love in your eyes

When you were sad

You had dream in your voice

Now you're giving me your window smile

I'm moving on, moving on

It's getting phony





Moving on

Overall Meaning

In Yoko Ono's song "I'm Moving On," the lyrics express a desire for honesty and authenticity in a relationship. The opening lines suggest that the person singing doesn't want to hear sweet talk unless it is backed up with action. The lines "Keep your Monday kisses for your glass lady" suggest that the person singing wants real affection, not just something casual. They want passion and sincerity, as evidenced by the line "I want the truth and nothing more."


The chorus of the song emphasizes the singer's desire to move on from a relationship that has become "phony." They accuse the other person of telling "white lies" and being insincere. The image of sticking "fingers in my pie" suggests that the other person is trying to take advantage or gain something from the relationship. The singer says that they will "see through your jive" and wants nothing more than the truth.


The final verse accentuates the contrast between how the person used to be and how they are now. When they were angry or sad, there was emotion and depth in their expressions. But now that they are smiling, it seems false and insincere. The repetition of "it's getting phony" throughout the song implies that the relationship has become fake or artificial, and the singer is ready to move on to something more genuine.


Line by Line Meaning

Save your sweet talk For when you score
Stop trying to win me over with empty promises and flattery. Only use those tactics when you've actually achieved something.


Keep your Monday kisses For your glass lady
Don't waste your affection on me if it's not genuine. Only give your kisses to someone who is as fragile and superficial as a glass figurine.


I want the truth and nothing more I'm moving on, moving on You're getting phony
I'm done with dealing with your lies and pretenses. I'm ready to move on and leave you behind if you can't be honest with me.


You didn't have to tell a white lie You know you scored me for life Don't stick your fingers in my pie You know, I'll see through your jive
There's no reason for you to lie to me; I was devoted to you from the beginning. Don't try to manipulate or deceive me, because I can always see through your act.


When you were angry You had love in your eyes When you were sad You had dream in your voice Now you're giving me your window smile
You used to show genuine emotions, even if they weren't all positive. Now you hide behind a fake smile and facade, and I can tell that you're not being yourself.


I'm moving on, moving on It's getting phony Moving on
I'm ready to leave behind this fake and superficial dynamic we have. I'm going to move on without you if you can't be honest and real with me.




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Comments from YouTube:

@TheCortymast

Everyone listen to Everyday Chemistry! You geht the awesome riff without...you know...yoko

@TheMr.Wichis64

True story

@vicenteriquelme7528

Wise words.

@jeremmycuello6066

vine por se album jajaja

@samnous2002

If you've ever thought that John and Yoko were a "Double Fantasy", listen to the lyrics of the this song and the lyrics of I'm Losing You by John on the same album. She was actually having an affair with a guy at that very time. She was ready to dump him.

@TopAlgumaCoisaBr

EVERYDAY CHEMISTRY

@mandmaofficial

We were just Four Guys.

@weottertalk

I know a lot of people don't care for her, but I thought she was great on this album. Probably the John Lennon factor. Love the guitars in this song.

@victorhugo-wo2ci

I think alot of people dont give her enough credit for this album, her voice actually contributes to the song. I hate her for whatever else he done on johns life but you cant tell me this song isnt amazing

@AGMundy

And I thought the transition from Losing You in to Moving On was very well done and was a good binding of the two songs which are of course connected.

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