You're Moving Out Today
Carole Bayer Sager
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I stayed out late one night and you moved in I didn't mind 'cause of the state you were in May in remind you that's its been a year since then Today the landlady she said to me (what did she say?) Your loony friend just made a pass at me (slap him in the face) Perhaps you might enjoy a cottage by the sea So pack your toys away You pretty boys away Your 45's away Your alibis away Your Spanish flies away Your one-more-tries away Your old tye-dyes away You're moving out today (I'm so sorry, I'm so sorry) Your nasty habits ain't confined to bed (ha ha ha ha ha) The grocer told me what you do with bread (what do you do?) Why don't you take up with the bakers wife instead of me? Fool. So pack your rubber duck I'd like to wish you luck Your funny cigarettes Your sixty one cassettes Pack all your clothes away Your rubber hose away Your old day-glows away You're moving out today La da da da da, bah bah dud da dud da dumb da da dumb, bad a bub bub bub (I hate to do it, I hate to do it, I hate to do it, I hate it, I just can't take it) I'm so sorry [Repeat x2] Pack up your dirty looks Your songs that have no hooks Your stacks of Modern Screen Your portrait of the Queen Your mangy cat away Your baby fat away You're headed that-away You're moving out today Pack up your fork and spoon Please leave my Lorna Doone's Your map of Mozambique Your water bed that leeks La la la la la, la la la la la la la, la la la la la la la la la, la la la la la la la Can't help it, the girl can't help it Can't help it, the girl can't help it Can't help it, the girl can't help, so get out of my house you dirty... (I'm so sorry) La la la la la la, la la la la la la la la, la la la la la la la la, la la la la la la (I'm so sorry, I'm so sorry, I'm so sorry, I'm so sorry, I'm so sorry)
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Written by: CAROLE BAYER SAGER, BETTE MIDLER, BRUCE ROBERTS
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Artistic Collaboration"You're Moving Out Today" is a song co-written by singer-songwriter Carole Bayer Sager, along with Bette Midler and musician/actor Bruce Roberts.
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Release TimelineThe song was officially released in 1977 as part of Sager's debut album 'Carole Bayer Sager'.
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Chart SuccessIt performed extremely well on the charts, reaching a peak of number 6 on the UK Singles Chart and slightly lower on the US Billboard Adult Contemporary chart at number 36.
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Multiple VersionsBesides being originally recorded by Sager, Bette Midler also recorded her own version of "You're Moving Out Today" released as a single in 1977.
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Unique ThemeThe song's lyrics revolve around a roommate situation gone bad, a refreshing and unique plot for a pop song at the time.
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Critic ReceptionCritics received the song well, noting its witty lyrics as well as Sager’s emotive and humorous portrayal of the situation.
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Influence"You're Moving Out Today" has been covered by a number of artists, speaking to its continuing influence and popularity.
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Humanitarian EffortIn December 2008, Sager performed "You're Moving Out Today" in Goa, India, at a charity event to raise funds for marginalized children.
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Music VideoA music video is available for the song, showcasing Carole Bayer Sager's acting abilities, and giving visual life to the humorous yet relatable storyline of the song's lyrics.
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CertificationsDespite not managing to crack the top 10 in the US, the song was silver certified by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI).
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