Movin' Out

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About Movin' Out

"Movin' Out" is a song by American hard rock band, Aerosmith. The song was the first in the songwriting partnership of Steven Tyler and Joe Perry, and was the seventh song on Aerosmith's self-titled debut album, Aerosmith. Built on a guitar lick played by Perry, "Movin' Out" was recorded on a water bed at the band's apartment, 1325 Commonwealth Avenue. The track was featured on Aerosmith's live compilation, Classics Live! Vol. 2 (1987). An alternate take of the song appears on the band's box set Pandora's Box. The song was re-recorded in 2007 for Guitar Hero: 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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Aerosmith

Aerosmith is an American rock band, sometimes referred to as "The Bad Boys from Boston" and "America's Greatest Rock and Roll Band." Their style, which is rooted in blues-based hard rock, has come to also incorporate elements of pop,heavy metal, and rhythm and blues, and has inspired many subsequent rock artists. The band was formed in Boston, Massachusetts in 1970. Guitarist Joe Perry and bassist Tom Hamilton, originally in a band together called the Jam Band, met up with singer Steven Tyler, drummer Joey Kramer, and guitarist Ray Tabano, and formed Aerosmith. In 1971, Tabano was replaced by Brad Whitford, and the band began developing a following in Boston. more »

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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.
Writing Credits
This 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.
Recording Process
"Movin' Out" was the first song Aerosmith recorded together in their first-ever studio session.
Unique Composing Technique
The 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".
Album Success
Although "Movin' Out" was not released as a single, it helped the album "Aerosmith" to achieve triple platinum status, with over three million copies sold.
Band’s Signature Sound
"Movin' Out" served as the blueprint for Aerosmith’s musical style, blending rhythm and blues with hard rock.
Live Performances
This song frequently appears in the set lists for Aerosmith's live performances and can be found on multiple live recording albums.
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".
Track Duration
The song has a running time of 5 minutes and 2 seconds.
Influence
Despite 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.
Music Video
A music video for the song was made in 1992, featuring footage of the band's early days and rise to fame.
Lyrics Exploration
The 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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