Move
The Middler feat. Luke Bryan Lyrics
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Packed a U-Haul cross a one-tree yard to a tin roof shotgun house
You didn't know nobody, didn't talk too much
Had a rocking little body with a yankee strut
A little shy side, a little wild side
With your long blonde hair all pulled up
Then you got in with some southern belles
Cut your jeans off with a rebel yell
Now, girl, I melt when you
M-O-V-E, I love it yeah, I love it when you get that deed
Boots on, stomp your feet
It's like you've been waiting on me to
Move like you do
All sexy and smooth
Like you love to
Oh, girl, look at you
Legs and your hips
Live old Moonlyn
When that song hits
Damn, you turnin' loose
Stars of the southern sky
Buzz of the fire and ice
DJ plays that throwback tune
But I can't move when you move
It's like there's something in the air
That turns you wild when a country song
Is way up loud and the sun goes down
Right about then, you lock eyes on me
You got me where you want me, where I wanna be
All up in the middle of your left and right
Just side to side, yeah, you're right on time when you
M-O-V-E, I love it yeah, I love it when you get that deed
Boots on, stomp your feet
It's like you've been waiting on me to
Move like you do
All sexy and smooth
Like you love to
Oh, girl, look at you
Legs and your hips
Live old Moonlyn
When that song hits
Damn, you turnin' loose
Stars of the southern sky
Buzz of the fire and ice
DJ plays that throwback tune
But I can't move when you move
Let me talk to you
M-O-V-E
I love it when you, love it when you feel the beat
C-O-M-E
Come on, I wanna see you
Move like you do
sexy and smooth
Like you love to
girl, look at you
Legs and your hips
Live old Moonlyn
When that song hits
Damn, you turnin' loose
Stars of the southern sky
Buzz of the fire and ice
DJ playin' throwback tune
I wanna move when you
But I can't move when you
No I can't move when you move
No I can't move when you move
The Middler feat. Luke Bryan's song "Move" tells the story of a girl who moves from the North to the South and finds her groove, gaining confidence and a little bit of rebellion. The song starts with the girl's backstory - her mom moved the family down South and they lived in a shotgun house, a tiny, one-room house common in the South. The girl is shy but has a "yankee strut," showing that she's confident in her own way. She eventually strikes up a friendship with some southern belles who help her cut her jeans and teach her the "talk of the Bible belt."
The chorus is where the song really takes off, with the singer admiring the way the girl moves when a country song comes on. He loves the way she "gets that beat" and "moves sexy and smooth," even as he confesses that he can't quite keep up with her. The bridge is a call to action, with the singer urging the girl to come closer and show him how she moves.
The song uses a lot of traditional country language, referencing the Bible belt, moonlight, and the stars of the southern sky. It's a catchy, upbeat song that celebrates the unique culture of the American South.
Line by Line Meaning
Your mama packed y'all up and moved you to the south
You were moved to the south by your mother
Packed a U-Haul cross a one-tree yard to a tin roof shotgun house
The way you were moved was by taking a U-Haul through a one-tree yard to a tin roof shotgun house
You didn't know nobody, didn't talk too much
You didn't know anyone and were not very talkative
Had a rocking little body with a yankee strut
Despite your shyness, you had an undeniable charm
A little shy side, a little wild side
You had a mix of shyness and wildness in you
With your long blonde hair all pulled up
You had long blonde hair that was pulled up
Then you got in with some southern belles
You befriended some southern belles
Cut your jeans off with a rebel yell
You cut your jeans off while shouting a rebel yell
Learned the talk of the Bible belt
You learned how to speak like people from the Bible belt
Now, girl, I melt when you
Now, when I see you, I am captivated
M-O-V-E, I love it yeah, I love it when you get that deed
I love the way you move, especially when you get into it
Boots on, stomp your feet
You wear boots and stomp your feet while dancing
It's like you've been waiting on me to
It seems like you were waiting for me to join in
Move like you do
Dance like you do
All sexy and smooth
You dance in a very sexy and smooth way
Like you love to
It seems like you really enjoy dancing like this
Oh, girl, look at you
You look amazing while dancing
Legs and your hips
Your legs and hips are a big part of how you dance
Live old Moonlyn
You dance like people in a place called Moonlyn
When that song hits
When that song starts playing
Damn, you turnin' loose
You are really letting loose and dancing freely
Stars of the southern sky
It's like stars have appeared in the southern sky because of how well you dance
Buzz of the fire and ice
It feels like there is a buzz of energy in the air
DJ plays that throwback tune
The DJ is playing an old song
But I can't move when you move
I am so entranced by your dancing that I can't bring myself to dance too
Let me talk to you
Allow me to say something to you
I love it when you, love it when you feel the beat
I love when you dance and feel the rhythm of the song
C-O-M-E
Come
Come on, I wanna see you
Come on, I want to see you dance more
No I can't move when you move
I am so captivated by watching you dance that I can't dance myself
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JAY CLEMENTI, LUKE BRYAN, MICHAEL CARTER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Jessica’s Grotto
I can dance to this song all day, love Luke Bryan ❤️
Luke Bryan
Thanks a lot Jessica❤️ for how long have you been a fan?
Anissa Alonzo
Lovethissong
Sherry Crawford
Love this song! it is one of those songs that will get you up and "Move" all day long! Have to put this one on repeat where I hear it over and over!
Luke Bryan
love all my fans and am a ton thankful to them for their extraordinary love, appreciation and support it keeps me all going..Are you one of my great fans out there?
Ramsey kelvin
Hello Sherry how are you doing today
Jeffrey Sutton
I love traditional country music, but how can you not like this! This is definitely Country-Rock. The beat of this makes you want to move and not in a two-step way. Keep it jumpin, Luke!
KEITH & TANYA STELLA
For sure honey!!!👌
me
I totally agree with you
Faith Carpenter
All this new wave country pop
Is not country at all
There are very few country singers and bands that do keep it trad.
50s 60s 70s 80s &90s country is where it's right. That is true country music.