Time To Move On
Tom Petty · Wildflowers [1994]
what lies ahead i have no way of knowing
but uner my feet baby grass is growing
its time to move on its time to get going
broken skyline movin through the airport
shes an honest defector
conscientious objector
now her protector
broken skyline which way to love land
which way to something better
which way to forgiveness
which way do i go
time to move on time to get going
what lies ahead i have no way of knowing
but under my feet baby grass is growing
its time to move on its time to get going
sometime later getting the words wrong
wasting the meaning and losing the rhyme
nauseous adrenalin
like breaking up a dogfight
like a deer in the headlights
frozen in real time
its time to move on time to get going
what lies ahead i have no way of knowing
but under my feet baby grass is growing
its time to move on its time to get going
About Time To Move On
Tom Petty's "Time To Move On" serves as a reflective centerpiece on the *Wildflowers* album, released in 1994. The track exemplifies Petty's signature blend of rock and roll energy with introspective lyricism, capturing the bittersweet nature of letting go while maintaining a steady, driving rhythm. Recorded during the height of his career, the song reflects the themes of maturity and transition often explored in his later work, balancing melancholy with an underlying sense of forward momentum. As part of his extensive discography, this recording stands as a testament to Petty's ability to craft anthems that resonate with listeners navigating personal change, solidifying his legacy as a master of storytelling through music.