Movin' Out
Aerosmith
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We all live on the edge of town Where we all live ain't a soul around People start a-comin' All we do is just a-grin Said we gotta move out 'Cause the city's movin' in I said we gotta move out 'Cause the city's movin' in Tell me who you know And I'll tell you who, too Go see my friend and he'll set you free Tell me what you see and Maybe I can go too No one knows the way but maybe me Nobody goes there Nobody shows where Nobody knows where you can find me, yeah Good mornin' glory, hallelujah to you What is the story, what's been goin' through ya Livin' like a king of the fat of the land Workin' like a dog in a rock n' roll band Movin', we're gettin' out Movin', without a doubt Movin', we're goin' far We're movin', oh yes we are Nobody goes there Nobody shows where Nobody goes where you can find me Nobody knows there Nobody shows where Nobody goes where you can find me, ah Oh, Lordy, Lordy, Lordy... Level with God And you're in tune with the universe Talk with yourself And you'll hear what you wanna know Gotta rise above 'Cause below it's only gettin' worse Life in time Will take you where you wanna go Where you wanna go, where you wanna go Where you goin' Good mornin' glory, hallelujah to you What is the story, what's been goin' through ya Livin' like a king of the fat of the land Workin' like a dog in a rock n' roll band Movin', we're gettin' out Movin', yeah, without a doubt Movin', we're goin' far We're movin', oh yes we are Nobody knows there Nobody shows where Nobody goes where you can find me Nobody knows there Nobody shows where Nobody goes where you can't find me Round n' round We all live on the edge of town Where we all live ain't a soul around People start a-comin' All we do is just a-grin We gotta move out 'Cause the city's movin' in I said we gotta move out 'Cause the city's movin' in Yes we do
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Written by: JOE PERRY, STEVEN TYLER
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12 facts about this song
Release Date"Movin' Out" was released on November 16, 1973, as part of Aerosmith's self-titled debut album.
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Writing CreditsThis song was written by Aerosmith’s lead vocalist Steven Tyler and guitarist Joe Perry, marking the first songwriting collaboration between these two members of the band who later became key songwriters for Aerosmith’s material.
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Recording Process"Movin' Out" was the first song Aerosmith recorded together in their first-ever studio session.
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Unique Composing TechniqueThe song was largely composed in an unusual place - the band members rented an apartment in Boston, and it was there, in the midst of removing all the furniture to make space for their equipment, the song came into being, hence the name "Movin' Out".
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Album SuccessAlthough "Movin' Out" was not released as a single, it helped the album "Aerosmith" to achieve triple platinum status, with over three million copies sold.
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Band’s Signature Sound"Movin' Out" served as the blueprint for Aerosmith’s musical style, blending rhythm and blues with hard rock.
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Live PerformancesThis song frequently appears in the set lists for Aerosmith's live performances and can be found on multiple live recording albums.
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Version Variants"Movin Out" has two versions. An alternate version, which is slightly different from the album version, was included on the 1991 box set "Pandora's Box".
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Track DurationThe song has a running time of 5 minutes and 2 seconds.
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InfluenceDespite not being released as a single, "Movin' Out" is often considered one of Aerosmith's classic tracks, showcasing the band's raw energy and blues-infused rock sound that would come to define their career.
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Music VideoA music video for the song was made in 1992, featuring footage of the band's early days and rise to fame.
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Lyrics ExplorationThe lyrics of 'Movin' Out' are considered a young man's defiant response to the pressures of falling in line and living a conventional, 'nine to five' life.
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