Move It On Over
Bill Haley & His Comets Lyrics
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That baby of mine wouldn't let me in
So move it on over (move it on over)
Move it on over (move it on over)
Move over little dog cause the big dog's moving in
She's changed the lock on my front door
My door key don't fit no more
Scoot it on over (move it on over)
Move over skinny dog cause the fat dog's moving in
This dog house here is mighty small
But it's better than no house at all
So ease it on over (move it on over)
Drag it on over (move it on over)
Move over old dog cause a new dog's moving in
She told me not to play around
But I done let the deal go down
So pack it on over (move it on over)
Tote it on over (move it on over)
Move over nice dog cause a mad dog's moving in
She warned me once, she warned me twice
But I don't take no one's advice
So scratch it on over (move it on over)
Shake it on over (move it on over)
Move over short dog cause the tall dog's moving in
She'll crawl back to me on her knees
I'll be busy scratching fleas
So slide it on over (move it on over)
Sneak it on over (move it on over)
Move over good dog cause a mad dog's moving in
Remember pup, before you whine
That side's yours and this side's mine
So shove it on over (move it on over)
Sweep it on over (move it on over)
Move over cold dog cause a hot dog's moving in
The lyrics to Bill Haley & His Comets' song Move It On Over talk about a man who comes home late at night to find his wife has locked him out of the house. Unable to get in, he decides to sleep in the doghouse, despite its small size, as he believes it's better than having no place to stay. He acknowledges his mistake of cheating on his wife and believes that the only contribution he can make now is by moving out of the way and giving his wife some space. He hopes that someday his wife will come back to him, but until then, he plans to move on with his life.
The song uses the metaphor of dogs to describe human relationships, with the singer comparing himself to a big dog and his wife as a little dog. The lyrics are playful and humorous, with a catchy melody and upbeat tempo. The repetitive chorus, "Move it on over," emphasizes the theme of moving on and adjusting to new circumstances.
Overall, the song Move It On Over is a lighthearted take on a serious topic of infidelity and its consequences. The lyrics convey a message of accountability and humility, with the singer acknowledging his fault and accepting the consequences of his actions.
Line by Line Meaning
Came in last night at half past ten
I arrived home late last night at 10:30 PM
That baby of mine wouldn't let me in
My girlfriend wouldn't allow me to enter my home
So move it on over (move it on over)
I need to move to one side to enter my home
Move it on over (move it on over)
I need to move to the side to avoid trouble
Move over little dog cause the big dog's moving in
I am taking over now
She's changed the lock on my front door
My girlfriend has altered the lock to my house
My door key don't fit no more
My key can't open the lock anymore
So get it on over (move it on over)
I need to enter through the window
Scoot it on over (move it on over)
I need to move to the side to avoid trouble
Move over skinny dog cause the fat dog's moving in
I am the new boss here
This dog house here is mighty small
The house is very small
But it's better than no house at all
At least I have a home
So ease it on over (move it on over)
I need to stretch and get comfortable
Drag it on over (move it on over)
I need to move the furniture around to fit in
Move over old dog cause a new dog's moving in
I am taking over now
She told me not to play around
My girlfriend warned me not to fool around with other women
But I done let the deal go down
But I have made a mistake and cheated on her
So pack it on over (move it on over)
I have to leave this place
Tote it on over (move it on over)
I have to carry my things and leave
Move over nice dog cause a mad dog's moving in
I'm angry now and ready to take over
She warned me once, she warned me twice
My girlfriend warned me not to cross her more than once
But I don't take no one's advice
I don't listen to other people's advice
So scratch it on over (move it on over)
I'm trying to get comfortable in this new place
Shake it on over (move it on over)
I am excited and dancing
Move over short dog cause the tall dog's moving in
I am the new boss here
She'll crawl back to me on her knees
My girlfriend will apologize and beg to come back to me
I'll be busy scratching fleas
I won't care about her apology because I'll be busy with my own agenda
So slide it on over (move it on over)
I'm trying to get comfortable in this new place
Sneak it on over (move it on over)
I'm being sneaky and trying to make myself at home
Move over good dog cause a mad dog's moving in
I am the new boss here
Remember pup, before you whine
Don't complain
That side's yours and this side's mine
Stay on your side, and I'll stay on mine
So shove it on over (move it on over)
Move to your side
Sweep it on over (move it on over)
I need to clear my space
Move over cold dog cause a hot dog's moving in
I am the new boss here
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: HANK WILLIAMS SR.
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