We all live on the edge of town
Where we all live, ain’t a soul around
People startin’ comin’
All we do is just a-grin
Said we’ve got to move out
‘Cause the city’s moving in
I said we’ve got to move out
‘Cause the city’s moving 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 need and
Maybe I can go too
No one knows the way but maybe me
Nobody knows where, nobody shows where
Nobody knows where you can find me, yeah
Good morning glory, Hallelujah to you
What is the story? What’s been going through you?
Living like a king off the fat of the land
Working like a dog in a rock and roll band
We’re moving, we’re getting out
We’re moving, without a doubt
We’re moving, we’re going far
We’re moving, oh yes we are
‘Cause nobody goes there
Nobody shows where
Nobody goes where you can find me
Nobody knows where
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 want to know
Got to rise above
Because below it’s only getting worse
Life in time
Will take you where you want to go
Where you want to go?
Where you want to go?
Where are you going?
Where are you going?
Where are you going?
Ah, ah, ah, ah, ah
Good morning glory, Hallelujah to you
What is the story? What’s been going through you?
Living like a king off the fat of the land
Working like a dog in a rock and roll band
We’re moving, we’re getting out
We’re moving, without a doubt
We’re moving, we’re going far
We’re moving, oh yes we are
Nobody goes there
Nobody shows where
Nobody goes where you can find me
Nobody knows where
Nobody shows where
Nobody goes where you can find me
We all live on the edge of town
Where we all live, ain’t a soul around
People startin’ comin’
All we do is just a-grin
Said we’ve got to move out
‘Cause the city’s moving in
I said we’ve got to move out
‘Cause the city’s moving in
Life on the Edge: Navigating Change and Escape
“Movin’ Out” by Aerosmith captures the restless spirit of individuals living on the margins of society, constantly facing the encroachment of urban life. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a community forced to adapt as the city expands into their once-isolated space. Through lines like “We’ve got to move out, ’cause the city’s moving in,” the song reflects themes of displacement, resilience, and the search for freedom. The repeated references to moving and starting anew underscore a desire for autonomy and a fresh start, while the juxtaposition of “living like a king” and “working like a dog in a rock and roll band” highlights the contrasts and struggles that come with chasing dreams.
Song Credits
- Artist: Aerosmith
- Songwriters: Steven Tyler, Joe Perry
- Release Year: 1973
- Label: Columbia Records