Move Over

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Move Over...............Janis Lyn Joplin

You say that itÂ’s over baby, Lord,
You say that itÂ’s over now,
But still you hang around me, come on,
WonÂ’t you move over.

You know that I need a man, honey Lord,
You know that I need a man,
But when I ask you to you just tell me
That maybe you can.

Please dontcha do it to me babe, no!
Please dontcha do it to me baby,
Either take this love I offer
Or honey let me be.

I ainÂ’t quite a ready for walking, no no no no,
I ainÂ’t quite a ready for walking,
And whatcha gonna do with your life,
Life all just dangling ?

Oh yeah, make up your mind, honey,
YouÂ’re playing with me, hey hey hey,
Make up your mind, darling,
YouÂ’re playing with me, come on now!
Now either be my loving man,
I said-a let me honey, let me be, yeah!

You say that itÂ’s over, baby, no,
You say that itÂ’s over now,
But still you hang around me, come on
WonÂ’t you move over.

You know that I need a man, honey, I told you so.
You know that I need a man,
But when I ask you to you just tell me
That maybe you can.

Hey! Please dontcha do it to me, babe, no!
Please dontcha do it to me baby,
Either take this love I offer,
Honey let me be.

I said wonÂ’t you, wonÂ’t you let me be ?
Honey, youÂ’re teasing me.
Yeah, youÂ’re playing with my heart, dear,
I believe youÂ’re toying with my affections, honey.

I canÂ’t take it no more baby,
And furthermore, I donÂ’t intend to.
IÂ’m just tired of hanging from the end of a string, honey,
You expect me to fight like a goddamned mule.
Wah, wah, wah, wah, honey...

Move Over

Move Over stands as a defining track in Janis Joplin's discography, capturing the raw power and emotional intensity that characterized her brief but impactful career. Recorded during her time with Big Brother and the Holding Company, the song showcases Joplin's ability to transform a standard rock number into a visceral expression of longing and urgency. Her distinctive vocal delivery, marked by a gritty, soulful wail, elevates the material beyond its blues-rock roots. The recording highlights her command of the stage and her capacity to convey deep vulnerability within a high-energy performance. As part of her early work, Move Over remains a testament to Joplin's unique voice and her significant influence on the development of psychedelic and blues rock in the late 1960s.