Will Oldham (born 24 December 1970, Louisville, Kentucky) is an American si… Read Full Bio ↴Will Oldham (born 24 December 1970, Louisville, Kentucky) is an American singer-songwriter, actor, and musician. His music is often (perhaps inappropriately) placed under the genre of "alt-country". Oldham has recorded under many names, including Palace, Palace Music, Palace Brothers, and Bonnie Billy. He often plays and records with other musicians, including David Pajo and his brothers Ned and Paul Oldham, but is generally the chief creator of the music. He has also been involved in musical projects and bands such as Amalgamated Sons of Rest, The Anomoanon, The Boxhead Ensemble, Tortoise, and The Sundowners as well as releasing his first solo album in 1993. Oldham has said that the Bonnie 'Prince' Billy moniker has many references. These include 'Bonnie' Prince Charlie, an 18th century Jacobite; Billy the Kid, the 19th century American outlaw also known as William Bonney; and the American singer Nat King Cole. He has also appeared in several films, such as the 1987 film Matewan and most recently in Old Joy (released in late 2006). He is also the photographer of the cover image of the slint album Spiderland.

Door of My Heart
Bonnie 'Prince' Billy Lyrics

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Door of my heart
Open wide I keep for thee
Will thou come?
Will thou come?
Just for once, come to me

Will my days fly away
Without seeing thee, my lord?

Night and day, night and day

I look for thee night and day

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Bonnie 'Prince' Billy's Door of My Heart are poetic and romantic in nature. The song is sung from the perspective of a longing and devoted lover who is opening the door to their heart and waiting for their beloved to enter it. In these lyrics, the singer implores their beloved to visit them, even if it is just for once. The use of repetition in the lyrics creates an intensely emotional and hopeful tone, as if the singer is unable to imagine living their life without the presence of their lover. The final lines of the song emphasize the obsession and unending desire the singer has for their loved one, as they ask whether their days will fly away without ever seeing their lord.

Overall, the lyrics of Door of My Heart express a deep yearning for love and companionship. The song's protagonist is consumed by a desire to be close to their beloved, and the imagery of the open door suggests a willingness to let them into every aspect of their life. The themes of devotion, longing, and hopelessness are explored through the repetition and emotive words of the song, making it a poignant example of romantic poetry set to music.

Line by Line Meaning

Door of my heart
My heart is open and waiting for you

Open wide I keep for thee
I'm keeping it open wide for you to come in

Will thou come?
Will you come to me?

Will thou come?
I'm yearning for you to come to me

Just for once, come to me
Please come just once to be with me

Will my days fly away
Will the days pass without you?

Without seeing thee, my lord?
Without seeing you, my love?

Night and day, night and day
Every moment, day or night,

I look for thee night and day
I search for you consistently

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