Better Open The Door
Motion City Soundtrack Lyrics

You better open the door before I take a hammer to the walls around it.
If you don't allow me to come in, I might break through the wall using a hammer.

I cannot let you inside my cell for fear I'll sink the ship and drag us both down.
I can't allow you to enter my life because there's a risk that it will ruin both of us.

"Our hell ends every weekend but it's all I have to believe in."
Although our life is awful, we find relief in the enjoyment we have during weekends.

Matt makes his murderous demand: foreign films.
Matt insists on foreign films which I don't like and it feels as if he's trying to kill me.

I take a stand and it's all uphill from here (at least I hope so).
I take a firm decision and I hope it will lead me to a better life although it's difficult.

Kate claims she can't depend on me for anything and I agree It's crystal clear.
Kate voices her doubt in my abilities, and I acknowledge that her criticism is valid.

I reach for the bottle and disappear.
I escape from my problems by drinking alcohol.

Frank fails to see the humor in my sad attempts At break dancing in every bar along Lyndel avenue.
Frank doesn't seem to appreciate my foolish attempts at break dancing, which makes things worse.

Liz likes to liquor up my thoughts from the c.c. club To the triple rock there's no escape from the chorus of people screaming:
Liz encourages me to drink more and forget my problems, but I can't escape from the loud noise and people around me.

I'll swim backwards [x6]. I'll swim alone the long goodbye.
I'll try to move backward in life in an attempt to avoid my problems and say goodbye to everything alone.

You better open the door before I take a hammer to the walls around it.
The fear of not being allowed in still prevails, and I suggest again that the door should be opened before I break in.

I cannot let you inside my cell for fear I'll sink the ship and drag us both down.
The fear of allowing someone into my life still remains, and I reiterate that it can possibly ruin both of us.

You better open the door before I take a hammer to the walls around it.
I repeat my earlier statement as a warning that I might take drastic measures to enter if needed.

I cannot let you inside my cell for fear I'll sink the ship and drag us both down.
I express once again that I am afraid of letting someone else in, as it may lead to our destruction.