Life Moves On

Finneas' song 'Life Moves On' delves into the complexities of relationships and the inevitable passage of time. The lyrics paint a poignant picture of a past love, filled with both fond memories and lingering pain. The opening lines, 'You always had a way with people / A way of letting them leave,' suggest a pattern of emotional detachment, hinting at the protagonist's difficulty in maintaining close relationships. This sets the stage for a narrative that explores the tension between love and loss, and the bittersweet nature of moving on.

The chorus, 'Life moves on / The way life does / But some things are prettier / The way life was,' captures the essence of nostalgia. It reflects on how certain moments and feelings from the past can seem more beautiful in hindsight, even if they were fraught with challenges at the time. The repetition of 'Before we gave each other love, gave each other love' underscores the idea that the act of loving and being loved can sometimes lead to heartbreak, yet it is an integral part of the human experience.

In the second verse, the imagery of 'Her silhouette / Glowed so familiar / Through that blood red curtain' evokes a sense of longing and recognition. The protagonist sees a version of their past love, now seemingly happy and distant, which contrasts sharply with their own feelings of uncertainty. The line 'She said: It's just a bad dream / But she looked too happy' suggests a dissonance between appearances and reality, highlighting the emotional complexity of moving on from a significant relationship. Finneas masterfully captures the nuanced emotions of love, loss, and the passage of time, making 'Life Moves On' a deeply resonant and relatable song.