Biography:
It's really easy to play it safe and jump on board the latest trend, imitating the exact style and sound of everyone's favorite band of the week. It's really easy to play into the hands of a specific demographic, knowing without a doubt in your mind that kids will eat up every hook and pile on for every sing-a-long. But how many times can we walk down the same old roads? At some point, we need to break from this monotony and make our own roads. We need to create something for ourselves that is more than just a quick, cheap, and easy sell. Something that has many layers to dissect, discover, and enjoy. This is what Aficionado has set out to do.
Drawing influence from an array of bands ranging from At the Drive-In, to Cursive, to the Hold Steady, Aficionado has a developed a unique style they are happy to call their own. With roots in punk rock, the band mixes organ, flute, and occasional horn arrangements into it's unorthodox blend of indie-punk/post-hardcore.
Open Doors
Aficionado Lyrics
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But I guess that I should take my own advice
Through time we find perspective
Still perspective never taught me any lessons
And I keep saying all we need is time
But I guess that I should take my own advice
If I could see from your perspective
But when I'm given sight I might decide
That I'd prefer to close my eyes
Help me better understand
Why you can't hold back from the deal you had
And I keep saying all we need is time
Help me better understand
Why you take, take, take, taking all you can
And I keep saying all we need is time to realign
But you keep saying I can't change your mind
And time is an excuse that you're not buying
Maybe we fell out of rhythm
Sometimes we can't see the end from the beginning
And I swear to God sometimes that's quite alright
Help me better understand
Why you can't hold back from the deal you had
And I keep saying all we need is time
Help me better understand
Why you take, take, take, taking all you can
And I keep saying all we need is
So now I just wait anxiously
For you to make this choice for me
For you to close these doors for me
So I can finally put an end to all this worrying
Just erase all of those days from my memory
Would someone close these doors for me?
Would you just close these doors for me?
Because I am faced with the reality
Would someone close these doors?
I can believe with all my heart
In something you just can't see
Would you just close these doors?
I used to look ahead but now I'm staring at my feet
I know you'd prefer silence, but I can't help but speak
And I say, open up these doors for me
Open up these doors for me
Open up these doors for me
Open up these doors for me
Open up these doors for me
Open up these doors for me
Open up these doors for me
Open up these doors for me
Open up these doors for me
Open up these doors for me
Open up these doors for me
Open up these doors, open up these doors for me
The song "Open Doors" by Aficionado is about the struggles of communication and understanding in a relationship. The singer acknowledges that all they need is time to work through their issues, but they also realize that they need to take their own advice and see things from their partner's perspective. The singer pleads for better understanding and for their partner to close the metaphorical doors that are causing them worry and pain.
The song captures the feeling of being stuck in a stagnant relationship where both parties are trying to find a way to move forward. The singer expresses their frustration with their inability to make progress and the fear that they may never reconcile their differences. The repeated line "open up these doors for me" suggests a desire for resolution and a new beginning.
Throughout the song, the singer acknowledges that perspective is important in understanding the other person's point of view. They also recognize that time alone cannot fix everything and that it takes effort and communication from both parties to make a relationship work. Ultimately, the song highlights the importance of open communication, empathy, and dedication in relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
And I keep saying all we need is time
I believe that given enough time, things will naturally work themselves out.
But I guess that I should take my own advice
I should listen to my own advice instead of only giving it out to others.
Through time we find perspective
The passage of time allows us to see things from a different point of view.
Still perspective never taught me any lessons
Even though I have gained perspective, it hasn't necessarily taught me anything new.
If I could see from your perspective
If I could understand your point of view...
I could be more level-headed
...I would be able to approach the situation in a more calm and rational manner.
But when I'm given sight I might decide
However, if I am able to understand your perspective...
That I'd prefer to close my eyes
...I might still choose to ignore it and keep my eyes closed to the situation.
Help me better understand
I'm asking for your assistance in comprehending the situation.
Why you can't hold back from the deal you had
I don't understand why you can't resist continuing with the arrangement you made.
Why you take, take, take, taking all you can
I don't understand why you are so focused on taking everything you can.
And I keep saying all we need is time to realign
I still believe that given time, we can realign our relationship and get back on track.
But you keep saying I can't change your mind
You are firm in your stance and believe that my words won't sway you.
And time is an excuse that you're not buying
You don't believe that time will solve our issues and see it as an excuse for inaction.
Maybe we fell out of rhythm
Perhaps we are no longer in sync or on the same page.
Sometimes we can't see the end from the beginning
It's hard to understand where things will end up when you're starting out.
And I swear to God sometimes that's quite alright
Sometimes it's okay not to know everything and let things unfold as they will.
So now I just wait anxiously
I am waiting with worry and unease.
For you to make this choice for me
I am hoping that you take control and make a decision for me.
For you to close these doors for me
I want you to take action and end the situation once and for all.
Just erase all of those days from my memory
I want to forget everything that has happened and move forward.
Would someone close these doors for me?
Can someone please put an end to this situation for me?
Because I am faced with the reality
I can no longer ignore the fact that things need to change.
I can believe with all my heart
Even though I don't see eye-to-eye with you...
In something you just can't see
...I still have faith in something you don't understand.
I used to look ahead but now I'm staring at my feet
I used to be optimistic, but now I am feeling defeated and hopeless.
I know you'd prefer silence, but I can't help but speak
I'm aware that you want me to be quiet, but I can't help but express myself.
And I say, open up these doors for me
I am pleading with you to take action and open up a new path forward.
Open up these doors for me
I am asking for a fresh start and an opportunity to move on.
Open up these doors for me
I am hoping that you will make some changes to allow us to move forward.
Open up these doors for me
I am begging for new possibilities and a way out of this situation.
Contributed by Kylie D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.