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Doorman
slowthai Lyrics


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How's business this morning?
Pretty good, I made 'bout twelve, thirteen quid
And that was without not having any arguments with anyone
That's pretty, just straight
If you don't, gonna get your head kicked in

Shoot the messenger, string 'em up
She's a ten plus ten, not enough
Mixed messages, wires crossed
Marry me, what you got? Too much
Toothbrush and socks
Parents minted, Mayfair, couple dogs
We go on walks, she never talks
I pour my heart out and she laps up my blood
Blue lights, double vision
Heart races like super cars
Two drinks, the rooms spinning
Zebedee, you're the ace of hearts
High society, cute kittens
Allergies, I don't like you enough
Blocked me on your private finsta
Your godmother should come play with us

Nicotine, can't quit it
Two's up, two's down
You stub it out before I finish
On my arm and I scream out, "Wow"
Nicotine, can't quit it
Two's up, two's down
You stub it out before I finish
On my arm and I scream out, "Wow"

Doorman, let me in the door
Spent all my money, you ain't getting no more wages
Sure Sir, Sir, are you sure?
In short, I'm not a mop you can drag 'cross the floor
Inside, shell shock
She's standing with a guy
Guys your mans stare him out
Real polite, "No, please, no thanks"
"Want a drink?", "I'm alright"
Beer goggles on, pull the wool, now I'm blind
Clear as day, I can see
You make me melt - sun, ice cream
You smooth like felt, soft to the touch
You were repellent, smell your scent from up above
Angel getting carried out the club
For slapping Harry, Harry's just a mug
I'm stood outside waiting, where you gone?
Cubicle lines, catch a cold, Jack Frost

Nicotine, can't quit it
Two's up, two's down
You stub it out before I finish
On my arm and I scream out, "Wow"
Nicotine, can't quit it
Two's up, two's down
You stub it out before I finish
On my arm and I scream out, "Wow"

Just about any type of drug is in
But glue-sniffing ranks equal number one with cheap booze (hello)
Cyril is a glue man
And his outlook on life is invariably, through a plastic bag
Even on the street he has something up his sleeve
To make work more tolerable

The only thing that I won't take is steroid, y'know
If I do, I'll kick it out, it's the thing, that's the thing
Is really, really bad for you
Most, most people take, most people take things in moderation, y'know?

Overall Meaning

In slowthai's song "Doorman," the lyrics paint a vivid picture of a night out, with all the chaotic energy and emotions that come with it. The opening lines of the song describe the doorman's calm interaction with a customer, which sets the scene for the rest of the song. The lyrics then jump around to various subjects, from mixed messages in a relationship to drug use, club fights, and social hierarchy. The chorus, "Doorman, let me in the door, spent all my money, you ain't getting no more wages," touches on the frustration of being denied entry to a club after a night of partying, and the sense of being at the mercy of the doorman's judgment.


The verses of the song reveal a snapshot of a night out, and the various characters and experiences that the singer encounters. There's a girl who never talks and a guy who stands too close, the allure of drugs and drink, and the emotions that come with them. Throughout the song, the lyrics show the contrast between the momentary exhilaration of the club scene and the harsh reality of the outside world, with references to poverty and addiction. The song is a commentary on the highs and lows of nightlife, and the intense emotions that go with it.


Line by Line Meaning

How's business this morning?
Asking about the financial progress today


Pretty good, I made 'bout twelve, thirteen quid
Earned a decent sum of money today


And that was without not having any arguments with anyone
Managed to avoid any confrontations so far


That's pretty, just straight
Feels good with the straightforward events of the day


If you don't, gonna get your head kicked in
Warning to act obediently, otherwise face consequences


Shoot the messenger, string 'em up
Holding the message-bearer responsible for bad news


She's a ten plus ten, not enough
The level of attraction towards someone is not satisfactory


Mixed messages, wires crossed
Confused about a situation due to conflicting signs


Marry me, what you got? Too much
Being overwhelmed with someone's commitment


Toothbrush and socks
Everyday items used by someone


Parents minted, Mayfair, couple dogs
Parents are wealthy and have a luxurious lifestyle


We go on walks, she never talks
Going on strolls but the partner doesn't communicate


I pour my heart out and she laps up my blood
Sharing one's deepest feelings and being taken advantage of


Blue lights, double vision
Unable to see clearly due to emergency lights


Heart races like super cars
Heartbeat is high and fast-paced like a sports car


Two drinks, the rooms spinning
Feeling the effects of alcohol quickly


Zebedee, you're the ace of hearts
Complimenting someone as an expert in seduction


High society, cute kittens
Being in a wealthy social circle and having cute animals


Allergies, I don't like you enough
Disliking someone enough to avoid them because of their allergies


Blocked me on your private finsta
Being banned from someone's private social media account


Your godmother should come play with us
Making a suggestive comment towards someone


Nicotine, can't quit it
Having addiction for nicotine


Two's up, two's down
Playing a game with two possible outcomes


You stub it out before I finish
Extinguishing the cigarette before it's burnt up completely


On my arm and I scream out, "Wow"
Sensation from the cigarette burn causing pain


Doorman, let me in the door
Requesting entrance from the doorkeeper


Spent all my money, you ain't getting no more wages
Not having any more money to spend


Sure Sir, Sir, are you sure?
Asking someone twice to confirm their certainty


In short, I'm not a mop you can drag 'cross the floor
Feeling undervalued and not willing to be taken advantage of


Inside, shell shock
Being stunned by a situation


She's standing with a guy
Observing someone with their partner


Guys your mans stare him out
Staring at someone threateningly


Real polite, "No, please, no thanks"
Refusing politely


"Want a drink?", "I'm alright"
Declining an offer for a drink


Beer goggles on, pull the wool, now I'm blind
Feeling woozy and delusional due to alcohol


Clear as day, I can see
Realizing something clearly


You make me melt - sun, ice cream
Being attracted to someone like a melting effect


You smooth like felt, soft to the touch
Metaphor of someone's demeanor like smooth fabric


You were repellent, smell your scent from up above
Being put off by someone's smell


Angel getting carried out the club
Observing someone leave (like an angel) in a state of unconsciousness


For slapping Harry, Harry's just a mug
Getting in a fight and witnessing the aggressor's punishment


I'm stood outside waiting, where you gone?
Waiting outside for someone


Cubicle lines, catch a cold, Jack Frost
Waiting in line for a restroom and experiencing the cold air


Just about any type of drug is in
Variety of drugs are available


But glue-sniffing ranks equal number one with cheap booze (hello)
Glue-sniffing being a popular choice among drugs


Cyril is a glue man
Naming someone who does glue-sniffing


And his outlook on life is invariably, through a plastic bag
Describing someone's perception of life being distorted


Even on the street he has something up his sleeve
Having something secretive on the agenda


To make work more tolerable
Using drug to make work more bearable


The only thing that I won't take is steroid, y'know
Refusing to take steroids


If I do, I'll kick it out, it's the thing, that's the thing
Resolving to quit steroids if taken


Is really, really bad for you
Aware of the harmful effects of steroids


Most, most people take, most people take things in moderation, y'know?
Commenting on the importance of moderation when taking drugs




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Alexander George Edward Crossan, Tyron Kaymone Frampton

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