Move It On Over
Williams Hank Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
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 lyrics to Hank Williams' "Move It On Over" tell the story of a man who has come home late only to find that his wife has locked him out. He pleads with her to let him in and move over so that he can take his rightful place back in their home. He realizes that he has made a mistake and must now face the consequences of his choices. However, he is confident that his wife will eventually come back to him and that they will be able to work things out.
The song is more about the struggles of a relationship than it is about a literal dog house. The lyrics use humor to address serious issues such as infidelity and trust. The singer of the song makes light of his situation to try and lessen the tension between himself and his wife. While he is in the dog house, he comes to terms with his mistake and accepts responsibility for his actions. Ultimately, the song ends on a note of hope that things will get better for the couple.
Line by Line Meaning
Came in last night about a half past ten
I returned home late last night at around 10:30.
That baby of mine she wouldn't let me in
My partner did not 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 a big dog's movin' in
I need to move aside, as someone stronger than me is coming in.
Shes changed the lock on our front door
My door key don't fit no more
My partner has changed the lock, and my key no longer works.
So get it on over (move it on over)
Scoot it on over (move it on over)
Move over skinny dog cause a fat dog's moving in
I need to move aside because someone with more power is coming in.
This dog house here is mighty small
But it's better than no house at all
The current situation may be cramped, but at least it is still a place to stay.
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 need to make room for someone else because they have more authority.
She told me not to play around
But I done let the deal go down
My partner advised me not to take risks, but I did not follow it, and things went badly.
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 need to make way for someone else as they have a more intense personality than me.
She warned me once, she warned me twice
But I don't take no one's advice
My partner has cautioned me several times, but I didn't listen to any 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
I need to relinquish my position as someone with more authority is coming in.
She'll crawl back to me on her knees
I'll be busy scratching fleas
My partner may be apologetic later, but I will be too busy 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 bad dog's moving in
I need to move aside because someone with a bad attitude is coming in.
Remember pup, before you start to whine
That side's yours and this side's mine
Just remember that there are boundaries, and this side of the house belongs to me.
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
I have to make way for someone who is more proactive and aggressive than I am.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: HANK WILLIAMS SR.
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Paul London
"Ringo and George were huge country fans."
True
" John, not so much."
False
"Paul a little."
A little more than you seem to think.
"None of them were communists unless you are a facist. Then everyone is a communist"
True
Roy Andersen
I'm Norwegian. I know absolutely nothing about American country music, but this guy has something special!
audiophile man
Hank Sr. was the inventor of modern country music and is the soul of country music.
Art turner
We have 3 generations of Hank Williams today. His son, grandson and great grandson are keeping the tradition alive
User 1
Listen to George thourougoods version if you havnt.
Tina Charles
Oh, the Country music of the 40's through the early 60's was filled with so much talent! My parents loved it. When my dad was home on his days off, mom would put on a stack of LP's, me and my 2 older sister's and little brother would be playing, while our parents sang with our Aunt and Uncle, playing guitars, they were pretty darn good! They listened to George Jones, Porter Wagner, The Browns, a little bluegrass too. I use to sing with two of my younger brother's, and we were pretty good too.
Chris Corkins
the guitar solo in this song, is amazing, for being written in 1947. just brilliant
Mark
That's what brought me here. Got a fantastic lesson from Randy Rich teaching this solo.
Jim Cushman
Released in June 1947....considered by music historians to be one of the earliest examples of what would become known as "rock'n'roll" later in the mid 1950's....CLASSIC!!
Michael Lozano
@richard brazzel , se parece mucho
Billy Bob
@Monotone Wrong. Country comes from European Folk music, that ended up in the Appalachians. It existed long before what we know as the "Blue"s, which came about in the late 19th century