House
Doveman Lyrics


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Taken for granted
Can you blame love for that?
Speak to me gently all through the night

Down by the river angels make fools of men
Baptize me gently now and then

Step inside this house
There's room for all inside
Step inside this house
It's all I can provide

Kind to a stranger
Cruel to the one you love
All this I know now
All this is lost

But down by the river
All that you know is wrong
Hold me so gently
Dusk til dawn

Step inside this house
There's room for all inside




Step inside this house
It's all I can provide

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Doveman's song House reflect on themes of love, forgiveness, and acceptance. The opening line, "Taken for granted, can you blame love for that?" suggests that love is often taken for granted and not given the appreciation it deserves. The following line, "Speak to me gently all through the night," requests gentle communication and tenderness when experiencing love.


The second stanza utilizes religious symbolism, with the line "Down by the river angels make fools of men." This could be interpreted as a baptism, symbolizing a cleansing, a rebirth, and a newfound understanding of love. Baptize me gently now and then, alludes to the acceptance of the idea that we may not have it all figured out yet, but with love and compassion, we may find ourselves in a better place.


The chorus, "Step inside this house, there's room for all inside, it's all I can provide," portrays the idea that regardless of the past mistakes or issues, there's always a room for love, for new beginnings and a fresh start. It's all Doveman, the singer can offer, but it's a beautiful concept that could resonate with many.


Line by Line Meaning

Taken for granted
Nothing is appreciated until it is lost


Can you blame love for that?
Love is not at fault for people taking things for granted


Speak to me gently all through the night
Speak softly and kindly to me all night long


Down by the river angels make fools of men
People can easily be deceived when they are in a beautiful, serene environment


Baptize me gently now and then
Cleanse me of my sins, but do it with care


Step inside this house
Come into my world


There's room for all inside
Everyone is welcome here


It's all I can provide
I may not have much, but what I have, I'm willing to share


Kind to a stranger
Being polite to someone you don't know


Cruel to the one you love
Being harsh and unforgiving to someone you care about


All this I know now
I have learned this lesson through experience


All this is lost
But unfortunately, it is too late to go back and fix things


But down by the river
In a peaceful and calm area


All that you know is wrong
The things you believe to be true may not actually be accurate


Hold me so gently
Embrace me with tenderness


Dusk til dawn
All night long


Step inside this house
Come into my world


There's room for all inside
Everyone is welcome here


It's all I can provide
I may not have much, but what I have, I'm willing to share




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