Move It On Over
The Three Hanks Lyrics


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Came in last night at half past ten
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 changed the lock on my front door
My door key don't work no more
So get it on over (move it on over)
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 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.

Overall Meaning

The Three Hanks's song Move It On Over is a classic country song that tells the story of a man who comes home after drinking and his wife locks him out of the house. The singer is determined to get back inside and reclaim his place in the home, but his wife is not willing to let him in. He urges her to move over and make room for him, and warns her that a bigger, stronger, and more determined dog is moving in.


The lyrics use the metaphor of dogs to describe the relationship dynamics between the couple. The singer is depicted as a "big dog" who is taking back his territory, while his wife is a "little dog" who is being pushed out. There is also a sense of competition between the two, as the singer declares that he is a "mad dog" and a "tall dog" who is better than his wife's "nice dog" and "short dog."


The song is a humorous take on a common domestic conflict, but it also touches on themes of masculinity, control, and power dynamics in relationships. It portrays the singer as a dominant and assertive figure who is unwilling to be pushed around by his wife, but also suggests that he is not immune to her influence and may end up being the one who is left out in the end.


Line by Line Meaning

Came in last night at half past ten
I arrived home last night at 10:30 pm.


That baby of mine wouldn't let me in
My significant other didn't allow me to enter the house.


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
Get out of the way and make room for someone more important to enter the picture.


She changed the lock on my front door My door key don't work no more
My significant other changed the locks to prevent me from entering with my key.


So get it on over (move it on over) Scoot it on over (move it on over) Move over skinny dog cause the fat dog's moving in
Make room for someone new because you're no longer welcome here.


The dog house here is mighty small But it's better than no house at all
I have a small space to reside in, but it's better than being homeless.


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
I'm coming to claim what's mine, and you need to move out of my way.


She told me not to play around But I done let the deal go down
My significant other told me not to do something, but I went against their wishes and did it anyway.


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
I'm making aggressive moves to obtain my desired result, and there's no room for timidity.


She warned me once, she warned me twice But I don't take no one's advice
My significant other cautioned me multiple times, but I tend to disregard warnings from others.


So scratch it on over (move it on over) Shake it on over (move it on over) Move over short dog cause tall dog's moving in
My stature and strength surpass yours, and I'm taking over.


She'll crawl back to me on her knees I'll be busy scratching fleas
My significant other will come back to me apologetically, but I'll be too busy doing other things to care.


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
I'm taking what's mine, and you need to make way because I won't be denied.


Remember pup, before you whine That side's yours and this side's mine
Don't complaint because you get what you're given, and I get what'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.
Make room for someone who's more vibrant, energetic, and social because they're more appealing than you.




Lyrics Β© Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: HANK WILLIAMS SR.

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@bradenforrest7039

Came in last night at half past ten
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 changed the lock on my front door
My door key don't work no more
So get it on over (move it on over)
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 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



All comments from YouTube:

@taylorboys3791

Hank would be proud

1923 - 1953 RIP

@kevmichael2064

Yes He Would!!!

@leahflower9924

yes and his grandson looks like he could be his brother

@TheFarmerfitz

I think Hank would absolutely love this...

@kennedymcgovern5413

Grandfather and Grandson sound almost exactly alike. That's amazing.

@BabyBunch

Sr and 3 look just alike. Jr looks like Audrey. But 3 has his grandads and dads sounds mixed.

@Ruebennowell

Yep

@Ruebennowell

@@BabyBunchit was said that Audrey couldn’t sing but INSISTED on recording with Hank and Hank let her

@BusyBeeFarms

​@@BabyBunchmy grandfather, my father, and me look so much alike. It's crazy haha

@sharon32652

it is so eerie how much hank 3 sounds like his grandfather and of course looks like him too

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