The lineup was further modified in the following years, with the most famous version of the group formed in 1949 for Williams' appearance on the Grand Ole Opry. Although the Drifting Cowboys were credited on Williams' records, until 1950 Williams was backed by session musicians on recordings, with the label crediting the Cowboys. In 1951 Williams disbanded the group. After his death, the band was used for a short time by Ray Price. Former members later toured under the name of the band.
Move It On Over
The Drifting Cowboys 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
The 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 a 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 Drifting Cowboys's song Move It On Over begins with the singer coming home last night at half past ten, only to find that his partner has locked him out. He decides to take matters into his own hands and move it on over. The singer uses the metaphor of a dog house to explain that the dog house may be small, but it's better than no house at all. The singer's partner warns him not to play around anymore, but he ignores her advice and decides to move in with a new dog. Throughout the song, the singer uses metaphors of dogs and a dog house to paint a picture of his situation.
There are different interpretations of the song, but most commonly it's seen as a playful spin on cheating and infidelity. The singer has been warned not to play around, but he disregards his partner's advice and moves on to someone new. The dog house is a metaphor for living arrangements, and the different types of dogs represent the different types of men. The lyrics are playful, yet sarcastic, poking fun at the singer's actions and providing a cautionary tale for men who may be tempted to cheat on their partners.
Line by Line Meaning
Came in last night at half past ten
I arrived at home at 10:30 pm last night
That baby of mine wouldn't let me in
My significant other wouldn't allow me to enter the house
So move it on over (move it on over)
I need someone to move out of the way
Move it on over (move it on over)
I really want to get inside
Move over little dog 'cause the big dog's moving in
I am a big dog and I am moving in
She's changed the lock on my front door
My significant other has replaced the lock on my front door
My door key don't fit no more
My key doesn't work anymore
So get it on over (move it on over)
Someone needs to move something
Scoot it on over (move it on over)
I need someone to move out of the way
Move over skinny dog 'cause the fat dog's moving in
I'm the fat dog and I'm moving in
The dog house here is mighty small
The space provided for me is quite small
But it's better than no house at all
At least I have somewhere to live
So ease it on over (move it on over)
Someone needs to move something
Drag it on over (move it on over)
Something needs to be dragged
Move over old dog 'cause a new dog's moving in
I'm the new dog and I'm taking over
She told me not to play around
My significant other had warned me about my behavior
But I done let the deal go down
But I didn't listen and made a mistake
So pack it on over (move it on over)
Something needs to be packed up and moved
Tote it on over (move it on over)
Something needs to be carried and moved
Move over nice dog 'cause a mad dog's moving in
I'm the mad dog and I'm taking over
She warned me once, she warned me twice
My significant other had advised me more than once
But I don't take no one's advice
But I didn't take her advice
So scratch it on over (move it on over)
Something needs to be moved and scratched
Shake it on over (move it on over)
Something needs to be moved and shaken
Move over short dog 'cause a tall dog's moving in
I'm the tall dog and I'm taking over
She'll crawl back to me on her knees
My significant other will come crawling back to me begging for forgiveness
I'll be busy scratching fleas
But I won't have time for her because I'll be focused on something else
So slide it on over (move it on over)
Something needs to be slid over
Sneak it on over (move it on over)
Something needs to be sneaked over
Move over good dog 'cause a mad dog's moving in
I'm the mad dog and I'm taking over
Remember pup, before you whine
Before you start complaining
That side's yours and this side's mine
This space is mine and that's yours
So shove it on over (move it on over)
Something needs to be shoved over
Sweep it on over (move it on over)
Something needs to be swept over
Move over cold dog 'cause a hot dog's moving in
I'm the hot dog and I'm taking over
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: HANK WILLIAMS SR.
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