Let's Lock The Door
Jay & The Americans Lyrics
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(Let's lock the door and throw away the key now)
(shom-dooby-dom, dooby-dom-dom)
(I can't wait to kiss you)
Oh, no!
(One little minute more)
We met at a party last week
And the moment your eyes looked into mine
Right then, my lips forgot how to speak
And the soda started tastin' like wine
(How I wish everyone would go home)
(So I could say when I got you alo-o-o-one)
C'mon now!
(Let's lock the door and throw away the key now)
(shom-dooby-dom, dooby-dom-dom)
(I can't wait to kiss you)
Oh, no!
(One little minute more)
We started to talk and you smiled
Sorta like you knew the way that I felt
You moved a little closer in a while
And I knew my heart was startin' to melt
(There was-a so much I wanted to say)
(But all the words came out this wa-a-a-ay)
C'mon now!
(Let's lock the door and throw away the key now)
(shom-dooby-dom, dooby-dom-dom)
(I can't wait to kiss you)
Oh, no!
(One little minute more)
(Ahhhhhhhhhhhhh-NO!)
(Oh, yeah NO!)
(Oh, yeah AHH!)
(I'll kiss your lips like a kiss oughta be)
(And then I know you'll be sayin' to me-e-e-e)
C'mon now!
(Let's lock the door and throw away the key now)
(shom-dooby-dom, dooby-dom-dom)
(I can't wait to kiss you)
Oh, no!
(One little minute more)
The song “Let’s Lock The Door” by Jay & The Americans is a romantic tune that talks about surrendering to love. The song opens with a door that squeaks and slams, which sets the tone for the lyrics. The singer urges his love interest to lock the door and throw away the key so that they can be alone together. He can’t wait to kiss her. However, he wants just one more minute before they surrender to each other completely.
The song has a nostalgic feel to it, describing a love that was missed when two people met at a party. The singer regrets not being able to confess his love sooner. The opening line of the song, "Let's Lock The Door and Throw Away the Key," sets the mood for the entire song. The singer wants to be shut off from the world with his lover, giving them one last moment before they have to return to reality.
The song's lyrics are simple and uncomplicated, expressing the raw emotions of the singer. It's an enjoyable tune with a catchy melody that’s easy to listen to.
Line by Line Meaning
(Door squeaks and slams)
The door is making noise while closing and locking
(Let's lock the door and throw away the key now)
Let's make sure no one interrupts us by locking the door and not keeping a key handy
(shom-dooby-dom, dooby-dom-dom)
Nonsensical words to establish a happy mood
(I can't wait to kiss you)
I'm really excited to kiss you
Oh, no!
Surprised expression
(One little minute more)
Just one more minute before we kiss
We met at a party last week
We first saw each other at a social gathering
And the moment your eyes looked into mine
It was the point at which our eyes met
Right then, my lips forgot how to speak
At that point, I was too nervous to speak
And the soda started tastin' like wine
I was so enchanted by your presence that even the soda I was drinking tasted sophisticated like wine
(How I wish everyone would go home)
I wish everyone would leave and we could be alone
(So I could say when I got you alo-o-o-one)
I just want to be alone with you without anyone else around
We started to talk and you smiled
We began a conversation and you smiled at me
Sorta like you knew the way that I felt
It felt like you understood my feelings for you
You moved a little closer in a while
Gradually, you inched a bit closer to me
And I knew my heart was startin' to melt
I felt my heart warming up to you
(There was-a so much I wanted to say)
I had many things to say to you
(But all the words came out this wa-a-a-ay)
But I ended up stuttering or not able to speak clearly
(Ahhhhhhhhhhhhh-NO!)
Exclamatory sound to denote distressed tone
(Oh, yeah NO!)
Exclamatory sound to denote confused tone
(Oh, yeah AHH!)
Exclamatory sound to denote excited tone
(I'll kiss your lips like a kiss oughta be)
I will kiss you the way a kiss is supposed to be
(And then I know you'll be sayin' to me-e-e-e)
And I'm sure you will say something to me after the kiss
Lyrics © JONROY MUSIC COMPANY, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Capitol CMG Publishing, SUNDAE SONGS LLC
Written by: ROY ALFRED, WES FARRELL
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