Story Behind The Song
I wrote this song the 5th time my boyfriend broke up with me... yeah, that's the *same* boyfriend! He *wasn't* sure that he wanted me, but he *was* sure that he didn't want anyone else to have me. *wink*
Song Description
This song is about the guy who no longer wants you, but he doesn't want anyone *else* to have you either! He's not coming in... but he's "holdin' the door" open. (And blocking all other guys from coming through. *smile*)
The frustrated women opens t
| Song Length |
3:24 |
Genre |
Rock - Indie/Low-Fi, Rock - Alternative |
| Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Female Vocal |
| Mood |
Anxious, Restless |
Subject |
Long, Loneliness |
| Similar Artists |
Melissa Etheridge, The Rolling Stones |
Language |
English |
| Era |
1990 - 1999 |
| |
Lyrics
"HOLDIN' THE DOOR"
VERSE
You've been takin' all my time, an' you're not even here.
I've been startin' to unwind. Is that *me* in the mirror?
CHORUS
I can't think of anybody else but you.
Wish you'd call just to tell me we're through.
I can't live for innuendoes anymore.
Just come in or stop, holdin' the door...
CHORUS2
So I can see you for the first time.
Be the only girl on your mind.
Feel like we're in love again.
Real, like we were so much more than friends.
VERSE
You've been sendin' subtle signs...
wish the message was clear.
I've been hopin' to rewind,
but I won't interfere.
CHORUS
I can't think of anybody else but you.
Wish you'd call just to tell me we're through.
I can't live for innuendoes anymore.
Just come in or stop, holdin' the door...
BRIDGE
Come on over...
Come on over, just cross that line.
Come on over.
Come on over, before I leave "us" behind...
VERSE
You've got questions on your mind...that I can't even hear.
I've been speakin' out of line, an' I don't even care...
CHORUS
I can't think of anybody else but you.
Wish you'd call just to tell me we're through.
I can't live for innuendoes anymore.
Just come in or stop, holdin' the door...
CHORUS 2
So I can see you for the first time.
Be the only girl on your mind.
Feel like we're in love again.
Real, like we were so much more than friends.
CHORUS
I can't think of anybody else but you.
Wish you'd call just to tell me we're through.
I can't live for innuendoes anymore.
Just come in or stop, holdin' the door...
END
You've been takin' all my time, an' you're not even here...
Song Copyright 2003/Sound Recording 2005
Lynn Julian, ASCAP Julian@LynnJulian.com