Of Tritt's 43 singles, all but two charted on Billboard Hot Country Songs. This total includes five #1's on that chart: "Help Me Hold On" (1990), "Anymore" (1991), "Can I Trust You with My Heart" (1993), "Foolish Pride" (1994), and "Best of Intentions" (2000). "Best of Intentions" is also his highest peak on the Billboard Hot 100 at #27, while its follow-ups ("It's a Great Day to Be Alive" and "Love of a Woman", both of which went to #2 on the country chart) reached #33 and #39 on the Hot 100. He has also charted three album cuts that entered the lower regions of the country chart based on unsolicited airplay.
Tritt has also been featured as a guest on eight singles, including two releases by his friend Marty Stuart: "This One's Gonna Hurt You (For a Long, Long Time)" and "Honky Tonkin's What I Do Best", from 1992 and 1996. He has also sung guest vocals on singles for Patty Loveless, Charlie Daniels, Mark O'Connor, and comedian Bill Engvall.
He has received two Grammy Awards, both for Best Country Collaboration with Vocals: in 1992 for "The Whiskey Ain't Workin'", a duet with Marty Stuart, and again in 1998 for "Same Old Train", a collaboration with Stuart and nine other artists. He has received four awards from the Country Music Association and has been a member of the Grand Ole Opry since 1992.
Move It On Over
Travis Tritt 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, a 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 song “Move it on Over” by George Thorogood and Travis Tritt is a fun and upbeat tune that tells the story of a man who comes home late only to find that his wife has locked him out. The first few lines reveal that the singer arrived home at around half-past ten, but his wife wouldn't let him in. The song is full of clever wordplay, such as “move over little dog, the mean old dog is moving in,” where the “little dog” represents the singer, and the “mean old dog” is his dominant wife.
The song takes an interesting turn as it describes the singer's failed attempt to convince his wife not to mess around, but he has lost the deal. This failure leads to his subsequent eviction as his wife changes the lock on his back door, leaving him stranded on the streets. The song concludes with the singer acknowledging his defeat and giving in to his wife's dominance. The lyrics, “move it on over, won’t'cha rock it on over, move over cool dog, the hot dog's movin' in” reveal the singer’s acceptance of his fate, accepting that his wife has won the battle.
Line by Line Meaning
I come in last night about half past ten
I arrived at my house at 10:30 PM.
That baby of mine wouldn't let me in
My partner didn't allow me to enter the house.
So move it on over, rock it on over
I need to move out and make way for someone else.
Move over little dog, the mean old dog is movin' in
Invite someone who is tough and mean to handle the situation in place of the current harmless one.
She told me not to mess around
My partner had previously warned me not to misbehave.
But I done let the deal go down
However, I still continued with my mistakes, and the result became bad.
Move over nice dog, a big fat dog is movin' in
A bigger and more powerful player has taken over the situation and replaced the previous harmless one.
She changed the lock on my back door
My partner prevented me from entering my house by altering the lock on the back door.
Now my key won't fit no more
As a result, my key cannot enable me to enter my own home.
Move it on over, slide it on over
I need to move out of the way and make room.
Move over nice dog, a mean old dog is movin' in
A harsh and mean player has come to take over the situation and replace the previous harmless one.
She threw me out just as pretty as she pleased
My partner ejected me in a neat and controlled manner.
Pretty soon I'll be scratchin' fleas
I will encounter more troubles and difficulties soon.
Yeah, listen to me dog before you start to whine
Take heed of my advice before complaining.
That side yours and this side mine
We each have our side of the situation, and we should stay on our side.
Move over little dog, the big old dog is movin' in
The smaller player must give way for the bigger one to handle the situation.
Move it on over, move it on over
I need to vacate the area and let another take over.
Won't'cha rock it on over
I suggest that the next player should take charge in a dynamic and lively way.
Move over cool dog, the hot dog's movin' in
I suggest that a more active and dynamic player has come to take over.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: HANK WILLIAMS SR.
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