While a first album (entitled Better Than the Rest) was recorded in 1974, the major recording debut came with the release of the eponymous album 'George Thorogood & The Destroyers', released in 1977 (Better Than the Rest was eventually released in 1979). The next album, entitled Move It On Over, was released in the autumn of 1978 and included the hit "Move It On Over" . Other singles from the album included "Please Set A Date" and "Who Do You Love".
During the 1980s, and 1990s, the band recorded some of their most well-known works, "Bad to the Bone" (used to great effect during the bar scene in Terminator 2: Judgment Day, and in the opening scene of John Carpenter's Christine), "I Drink Alone" (from the 'Maverick' album), "You Talk Too Much", and "If You Don't Start Drinking, I'm Gonna Leave".
Thorogood himself is best-known for his animated stage presence and loud, raucous electric slide guitar playing. He is also known as "Lonesome George".
Also seen as or called George Thorogood & the Destroyers.
Official Website: George Thorogood And The Destroyers
Move It On Over
George Thorogood and the Destroyers Lyrics
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That baby of mine wouldn't let me in
So move it on over, rock it on over,
Move over little dog, the mean old dog is movin' in
She told me not to mess around,
But I done let the deal go down
Move it on over, rock it on over,
She changed the lock on my back door,
Now my key won't fit no more
Move it on over, rock it on over,
Move over nice dog, the mean old dog is movin' in
She threw me out just as pretty as she pleased,
Pretty soon I'll be scratchin' fleas
Move it on over, slide it on over,
Move over nice dog, the mean old dog is movin' in
Yeah, listen to me dog before you start to whine,
That side yours and this side mine
So move it on over, rock it on over,
Move over little dog, the big old dog is movin' in
Yeah, she changed the lock on my back door,
Now my key won't fit no more
Move it on over, rock it on over,
Move over little dog, the big old dog is movin' in
Move it on over, move it on over
Move it on over, won't'cha rock it on over
Move over cool dog, the hot dog's movin' in
The lyrics of George Thorogood and the Destroyers's song Move It On Over tell the story of a man who comes home late at night to find that his partner has locked him out of their house. The man pleads with his partner to let him in and share the space, invoking the image of a dog being chased off its spot by a bigger, meaner animal. He confesses that he did something wrong to break his partner's trust, but still asks for forgiveness and a second chance. However, he also warns his partner that if he is let back in, their relationship will change and he will take a more dominant role - he will be the "big old dog" that moves in. The raw, bluesy quality of the music adds to the sense of urgency and desperation conveyed in the lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
I come in last night about half past ten,
I returned home late at night, around 10:30 PM.
That baby of mine wouldn't let me in
My girlfriend, or wife, refused to allow me entry.
So move it on over, rock it on over,
Therefore, I must move aside or get out of her way.
Move over little dog, the mean old dog is movin' in
The gentleman is comparing himself to a small and friendly dog, while his girlfriend/wife is like a big and threatening dog.
She told me not to mess around,
She instructed me to not be unfaithful to her.
But I done let the deal go down
However, I was unfaithful anyway.
Move over nice dog, the big fat dog is movin' in
The comparison here is that the gentleman is still the nice and small dog, while his partner is now even larger and more threatening.
She changed the lock on my back door,
To prevent me from coming back, she replaced the lock on the rear entrance of our home.
Now my key won't fit no more
Therefore, my key is no longer functional and I cannot open the door.
Move it on over, rock it on over,
I need to step aside for her to not get in the way.
Move over nice dog, the mean old dog is movin' in
The roles have reversed; I am still enduring while she now embodies a menacing presence.
She threw me out just as pretty as she pleased,
In a graceful manner, my partner kicked me out of the household.
Pretty soon I'll be scratchin' fleas
Now that I'm homeless, I'm going to struggle with hygiene and living conditions.
Move it on over, slide it on over,
I must continue to make way and give her space.
Move over nice dog, the mean old dog is movin' in
I am still just a small and friendly dog, while the woman I was dating became much larger and more threatening.
Yeah, listen to me dog before you start to whine,
Hey, don't complain to me, buddy.
That side yours and this side mine
You have to stay on your side, and I'll stay on mine.
Move it on over, rock it on over,
It's time for me to move on and make room.
Move over little dog, the big old dog is movin' in
The man is still the small, insignificant dog while his partner has become even more terrifying.
Move it on over, move it on over
Continue to move and leave the space you once occupied.
Move it on over, won't'cha rock it on over
Keep moving and make room for others.
Move over cool dog, the hot dog's movin' in
The man is still the 'cool' small dog, but the woman who replaced his previous partner is even more dangerous and imposing.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: HANK WILLIAMS SR.
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