2. Doom/Sludge band from Saramento, CA - formed by members of Caulfield
Not to be confused with Australian 1980’s band The Church most famous for their hit-single “Under The Milky Way”.
Don't Open The Door To Strangers
Church Lyrics
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Don't let them in, to your heart
They only want to take you far from me
Don't open the door tonight
Don't trust the man in the windows
Don't let him buy all your dreams
He only wants to make them all his own
Don't open the door tonight
See the angry sea, it's a sign for me
There's another shore, what we waiting for
Feel the wind is sad, all the things I had
Blown away and falling around me
Don't leave your thoughts unguarded
Don't let them float where they will
They never tell me what I want to know
Don't open the door tonight
The lyrics of Church's song "Don't Open The Door To Strangers" highlight the theme of caution, as it admonishes the listeners to be careful with who they let into their lives. The opening line "Don't open the door to strangers" sets the basis for the song's message, warning the listeners not to let just anybody into their heart. The songwriter warns that strangers could only take the listeners far away from him, perhaps indicating that those strangers may not have the best intentions.
Furthering the message, the artist goes on to caution against trusting the man in the windows, who seeks to buy up all the listener's dreams, only to make them his own. The artist highlights the danger of leaving one's thoughts unguarded, indicating that they could lead the listener astray, further reiterating the cautionary theme of the song. The lyrics are filled with imagery, "See the angry sea, it's a sign for me, there's another shore, what we waiting for," creating a sense of urgency in the message conveyed.
In summary, the song is a warning for listeners to be cautious with who they let into their lives and the consequences that may arise in doing so.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't open the door to strangers
Don't trust or allow unfamiliar people to come into your life
Don't let them in, to your heart
Avoid emotionally investing in them as they have ulterior motives
They only want to take you far from me
Their intention is to create distance between us
Don't open the door tonight
Do not entertain such individuals tonight or anytime soon
Don't trust the man in the windows
Do not rely on those who seem to be watching from a distance
Don't let him buy all your dreams
Do not let him convince you to pursue his aspirations over your own
He only wants to make them all his own
His real intent is to claim all the achievements as his own
See the angry sea, it's a sign for me
The stormy seas symbolize a warning for me
There's another shore, what we waiting for
There is another destination, so let's leave before it's too late
Feel the wind is sad, all the things I had
The gloomy wind represents the loss of all my possessions and belongings
Blown away and falling around me
Everything I once had is lost and gone forever
Don't leave your thoughts unguarded
Be careful not to let your mind wander or let your guard down
Don't let them float where they will
Keep your thoughts in check and be mindful of their direction
They never tell me what I want to know
My thoughts do not provide answers to the questions I seek
Don't open the door tonight
Do not entertain such individuals tonight or anytime soon
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