Discussion:
Move it on over
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Marius Hancu
2010-02-06 12:23:54 UTC
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Hello:

I think I know the meaning of
"move on"
and
"move over,"
but what does
"Move it on over"
mean in the context?

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Came in last night about a half past ten
That woman of mine she wouldn't let me in
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

George Thorogood
Move It On Over lyrics
Songwriters: Williams, Hank Sr
http://tinyurl.com/ycj2ak9
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Thanks.
Marius Hancu
CDB
2010-02-06 13:18:37 UTC
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Post by Marius Hancu
I think I know the meaning of
"move on"
and
"move over,"
but what does
"Move it on over"
mean in the context?
It means about the same thing as "move over". The "it" is probably
"your ass", used as a trope for yourself. Get your ass over here.
The "on" sometimes implies motion in a direction (in this case "over",
to one side), continuous motion, or motion over a distance, but I
think here it may be mostly for scansion.
Here is part of the definition of adverbial "on" from the OneLook AHD:
4. a. Toward or at a point lying ahead in space or time; forward: The
play moved on to the next city.
b. At or to a more distant point in time or space: I'll do it
later on.
5. In a continuous course: He worked on quietly.
Post by Marius Hancu
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Came in last night about a half past ten
That woman of mine she wouldn't let me in
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
George Thorogood
Move It On Over lyrics
Songwriters: Williams, Hank Sr
http://tinyurl.com/ycj2ak9
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Marius Hancu
2010-02-06 13:39:06 UTC
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Post by CDB
Post by Marius Hancu
I think I know the meaning of
"move on"
and
"move over,"
but what does
"Move it on over"
mean in the context?
It means about the same thing as "move over". The "it" is probably
"your ass", used as a trope for yourself. Get your ass over here.
The "on" sometimes implies motion in a direction (in this case "over",
to one side), continuous motion, or motion over a distance, but I
think here it may be mostly for scansion.
4. a. Toward or at a point lying ahead in space or time; forward: The
play moved on to the next city.
b. At or to a more distant point in time or space: I'll do it
later on.
5. In a continuous course: He worked on quietly.
Post by Marius Hancu
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Came in last night about a half past ten
That woman of mine she wouldn't let me in
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
Thank you.
Marius Hancu
Pat Durkin
2010-02-06 14:09:56 UTC
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Post by Marius Hancu
I think I know the meaning of
"move on"
and
"move over,"
but what does
"Move it on over"
mean in the context?
----
Came in last night about a half past ten
That woman of mine she wouldn't let me in
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
George Thorogood
Move It On Over lyrics
Songwriters: Williams, Hank Sr
http://tinyurl.com/ycj2ak9
I think of this "move it on over" (move your body over) as Southern
(or Southern and) Black usage. It is the same as "move over", but
lengthened for emphasis, while retaining a gentle, humoring touch.
Marius Hancu
2010-02-06 14:14:37 UTC
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Post by Pat Durkin
Post by Marius Hancu
I think I know the meaning of
"move on"
and
"move over,"
but what does
"Move it on over"
mean in the context?
----
Came in last night about a half past ten
That woman of mine she wouldn't let me in
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
George Thorogood
Move It On Over lyrics
Songwriters: Williams, Hank Sr
http://tinyurl.com/ycj2ak9
I think of this "move it on over" (move your body over) as Southern
(or Southern and) Black usage.
That's what I thought.
Post by Pat Durkin
It is the same as "move over", but
lengthened for emphasis, while retaining a gentle, humoring touch.
Thanks for this detail.
Marius Hancu

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