ABBA – Move On

About The Song

ABBA, the Swedish pop sensation that captured the hearts of millions worldwide, has given us countless hits that have stood the test of time. Among their vast discography, “Move On” is a track that often gets overlooked but deserves a closer listen. This song, with its introspective lyrics and catchy melody, offers a poignant exploration of heartbreak and the process of healing.

Released in 1982, “Move On” was included on ABBA’s [Album Name] album. While it may not have been as commercially successful as some of their other singles, it has garnered a dedicated following among fans who appreciate the band’s more nuanced and emotional works.

The title itself, “Move On”, is a clear indication of the song’s theme. It’s a universal experience that many of us can relate to: the painful process of letting go of a relationship that has ended. Agnetha Fältskog and Anni-Frid Lyngstad‘s harmonious vocals convey a sense of vulnerability and longing as they sing about the challenges of moving forward.

The music is equally evocative. The gentle piano chords and subtle string arrangements create a melancholic atmosphere that perfectly complements the lyrics. The driving rhythm, however, suggests a sense of determination, as if the singer is trying to convince herself to move on with her life.

What makes “Move On” such a compelling listen is its honesty and authenticity. The lyrics are relatable, and the music is both beautiful and emotionally charged. The song doesn’t shy away from the pain of heartbreak, but it also offers a glimmer of hope.

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Lyric

They say a restless body can hide a peaceful soul
A voyager, and a settler, they both have a distant goal
If I explore the heavens, or if I search inside
Well, it really doesn’t matter as long as I can tell myself
I’ve always tried

Like a roller in the ocean, life is motion
Move on
Like a wind that’s always blowing, life is flowing
Move on
Like the sunrise in the morning, life is dawning
Move on
How I treasure every minute
Being part of it, being in it
With the urge to move on

I’ve travelled every country, I’ve travelled in my mind
It seems we’re on a journey, a trip through space and time
And somewhere lies the answer
To all the questions why
What really makes the difference
Between all dead and living things, the will to stay alive

Like a roller in the ocean (la la la la la la-la)
Life is motion (la la la la la la-la)
Move on (la la la la-la)
Like a wind that’s always blowing (la la la la la la-la)
Life is flowing (la la la la la la-la)
Move on (la la la la-la)
Like the sunrise in the morning (la la la la la la-la)
Life is dawning (la la la la la la-la)
Move on (la la la la-la)
How I treasure every minute (la la la la)
Being part of it (la la la la)
Being in it (la la la la)
With the urge to move on

The morning breeze that ripples the surface of the sea
The crying of the seagulls that hover over me
I see it and I hear it
But how can I explain
The wonder of the moment
To be alive, to feel the sun that follows every rain

Like a roller in the ocean (la la la la la la-la)
Life is motion (la la la la la la-la)
Move on (la la la la-la)
Like a wind that’s always blowing (la la la la la la-la)
Life is flowing (la la la la la la-la)
Move on (la la la la-la)
Like the sunrise in the morning (la la la la la la-la)
Life is dawning (la la la la la la-la)
Move on (la la la la-la)
How I treasure every minute (la la la la)
Being part of it (la la la la-ah)
Being in it
With the urge to move on

La la la la la la-la, la la la la la la-la, la la la la-la
Like a wind that’s always blowing
La la la la la la-la
La la la la la la-la (life is flowing)
La la la la-la (move on)
(Like the sunrise in the morning)
La la la la la la-la
La la la la la la-la (life is dawning)
La la la la-la (move on)
How I treasure every minute (la la la la)
Being part of it (la la la la-ah)
Being in it
With the urge to move on
La la la la la la-la, la la la la la la-la, la la la la-la
Like a wind that’s always blowing