Close the Door
Beth Crowley Lyrics
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Guess I had to see it for myself
Got too swept up in false ideas of destiny
Time to put this dream back on the shelf
But how do you reconcile
What you feel with what you know?
How do you force the heart
You take a step back
You take a breath in
Silently make your peace with
Having to start again
Capture this moment in your mind
Do your best not to cry
As you say goodbye
And you close the door
A curtain falls upon an empty darkened stage
No one to see my final bow
I walk the streets, the people seem to be the same
Yet everything has changed somehow
They told you not to mistake
What you want for what you need
Don′t let them watch you deflate
When it turns out life agreed
Put on a brave face
Back to reality
Mask the shame inside so
Nobody else can see
Ignore the murmurings of
All the "I told you so"s
That's just how it goes
When you close the door
And I don′t know what made me
Think I was different from
The millions of dreamers
Who share this yearning
My life not over and I'll
Find ways to move on
Can't be stuck in this moment
While the world keeps on turning
Please don′t leave me behind
Please don′t leave me behind
The lyrics to Beth Crowley's song "Close the Door" reflect the experience of losing hope in a dream and having to face the reality of starting over. The first verse describes the moment when the character realizes that the world is cruel and she has to give up her false ideas of destiny. The second verse talks about the aftermath of this realization, where the character feels lost and afraid, but she has to put on a brave face and ignore the naysayers who told her it was bound to fail. The chorus shows the character's acceptance of her situation and her decision to move on by closing the door on her previous dream. The final verse reflects a sense of hope and determination to find a new path and not be left behind.
Line by Line Meaning
Always heard about how cruel the world could be
I have always been warned about the harsh reality of the world.
Guess I had to see it for myself
I needed to experience it to truly understand it.
Got too swept up in false ideas of destiny
I got carried away with unrealistic expectations about my future.
Time to put this dream back on the shelf
It's time to let go of this unattainable dream.
But how do you reconcile
How do you come to terms with
What you feel with what you know?
Your emotions and what you know to be true?
How do you force the heart
How do you make your heart
To simply let it go?
Just let go?
You take a step back
Take a moment to reflect
You take a breath in
Take a deep breath to calm yourself
Silently make your peace with
Find inner peace with
Having to start again
Starting anew
Capture this moment in your mind
Keep this moment in your memory
Do your best not to cry
Try not to cry
As you say goodbye
As you bid farewell
And you close the door
And accept that the past is over and move on
A curtain falls upon an empty darkened stage
My previous aspirations have come to an end
No one to see my final bow
No one is here to witness the end of this journey
I walk the streets, the people seem to be the same
Life goes on despite my personal struggles
Yet everything has changed somehow
My perspective has been altered due to my experiences
They told you not to mistake
They warned you not to confuse
What you want for what you need
Your desires for your necessities
Don't let them watch you deflate
Don't let others see you lose hope
When it turns out life agreed
When you realize that life has different plans for you
Put on a brave face
Pretend to be strong
Back to reality
Accept reality
Mask the shame inside so
Hide the embarrassment within you
Nobody else can see
So that nobody else can judge you
Ignore the murmurings of
Pay no attention to the whispers of
All the 'I told you so's
Those who warned you about failure
That's just how it goes
That's the way life works
And I don't know what made me
I am unsure of what led me to
Think I was different from
Believe I was unique compared to
The millions of dreamers
Those who have aspirations
Who share this yearning
Who have the same desires
My life not over and I'll
My life is not finished, and I will
Find ways to move on
Discover methods to continue
Can't be stuck in this moment
Cannot be trapped in this current situation
While the world keeps on turning
While others continue with their own lives
Please don't leave me behind
Don't abandon me
Please don't leave me behind
Don't leave me alone in my struggles
Writer(s): Elizabeth Johnson Crowley
Contributed by Micah M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@nimmi4185
Your music is so real its unreal. You sing about real emotions and situations unlike the music of today about revenge or showing someone up. You sing from the heart and that alone speaks to me. I think that your songs help everyone to realize there's more to life. "I'd rather see the world and own little of it rather than own the world and see none of it"
@caramelwlfette7351
I know right 💖 "so real it's unreal" is SUCH a perfect way to describe it
@Constant01234567891011
This song encapsulates what a lot of us feel sometimes. Myself, I left high school and after working minimum wadge for a year, started college as an English major. Two years later, health complications forced me to drop out, my hours at work got cut back so far i wasn't making enough to go back. I had to start over at a new job, worked there for a year before starting college again, this time as a Visual Artist. I'm now a year into that program and I feel like my life is just going to be a series of restarts. I see on Facebook all of my friends achieving their dreams and I think the same thing over and over again, "Don't leave me behind." All of this makes me want to move far away and restart my whole life over, somewhere where no one knows me, who can't judge me because of my constant restarting. I don't even want to see them anymore cause I feel scrutinized and shameful that I have nothing to show for six years of freedom from high school. But I also don't want to hold them back. I feel like a weight on them. I know I have to keep going, I know it takes some people longer than others, but it doesn't comfort me that much. All this to say, there are people out there who feel the same way. In my opinion Beth, you should finish this musical. I feel like it will be as famous as Wicked and just as meaningful. Good luck.
@sarahdupont9242
For all the dreamers out there; I love you xxx
@ClovertheUnburnt
That kind of gave me hope. Thank you. Love you too.
@liesbethverlaeckt8083
This song is so SO beautiful. I mean all your songs are, but this one has got to be one of your best (in my humble opinion).
The feeling in this is so soft yet touches the listener so deep. Truly a masterpiece! I'm gonna keep listening to this like, forever! <3
@misssupreme5762
whoever disliked this can close my damned door because they’re not getting anywhere near me
@solareclipse1121
Ass-Kicking Bisexual Being underrated comment.
@alisanadarling988
Lol
@walker96284
😊