Swingin
Edens Edge Lyrics


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You've got your Texas way of walking
You've got your sexy way of talking
I let you get all under my skin
But now your welcome has worn off and
So next time you go, don't come back again

'Cause your train don't stop here anymore
I ain't your gas-up rest stop, swinging door
You can't just walk in, walk out like so many times before
I ain't your swinging door

You've got a girl in every cow-town
You think I don't know how you cat around
I let your sweet talk get my guard down
Took me a while to figure you out
But I've got you figured all out now

And your train don't stop here anymore
I ain't your gas-up rest stop, swinging door
You can't just walk in, walk out like so many time before
I ain't your swinging door

You'd best make up your mind
'Cause if you go you ain't coming back this time

Your train don't stop here anymore
I ain't your quick stop, walk up, open twenty-four
You can't just drop in, drop out
Treat me like your candy store

Your train don't stop here anymore
I ain't your gas-up rest stop, swinging door
You can't just walk in, walk out
Like so many times before




I ain't your swinging door
I ain't your swinging door

Overall Meaning

In "Swinging Door" by Edens Edge, the singer is addressing an unfaithful partner who has worn out their welcome. The singer references the partner’s Texas way of walking and sexy way of talking, which they previously found charming but have since grown tired of. The partner has a history of walking in and out of the singer’s life and multiple relationships with other women. However, the singer has reached their limit, and they make it clear that the partner is no longer welcome.


The comparison of the singer to a swinging door emphasizes the idea that the partner cannot simply waltz in and out of their life at will. The singer is no longer a convenience, as the partner treats them, but a person with their own boundaries and sense of self-worth. The repeated refrain "Your train don't stop here anymore" emphasizes the finality of the situation, and that the partner has burned all their bridges with the singer.


Overall, "Swinging Door" is a strong message about self-respect and setting boundaries in relationships. It is a warning to partners who think they can come and go as they please that they will eventually wear out their welcome if they do not treat their significant others with respect.


Line by Line Meaning

You've got your Texas way of walking
You have a distinct style of walk that is typical of Texas.


You've got your sexy way of talking
You have a way of speaking that is intended to be seductive.


I let you get all under my skin
I allowed you to emotionally affect me.


But now your welcome has worn off and
But now, I am no longer welcoming to you.


So next time you go, don't come back again
Next time you leave, do not return.


'Cause your train don't stop here anymore
You are no longer welcome in my life.


I ain't your gas-up rest stop, swinging door
I'm not a place for you to stop by for temporary comfort.


You can't just walk in, walk out like so many times before
You cannot keep treating me like a revolving door.


You've got a girl in every cow-town
You have a woman in every small town.


You think I don't know how you cat around
You believe that I am not aware of your promiscuous behavior.


I let your sweet talk get my guard down
I allowed your smooth words to lower my defenses.


Took me a while to figure you out
It took me some time to understand your true intentions.


But I've got you figured all out now
But I now understand what kind of person you truly are.


You'd best make up your mind
You should make a decision.


'Cause if you go you ain't coming back this time
If you leave, you will not be welcome to return.


I ain't your quick stop, walk up, open twenty-four
I am not a place for you to stop by at any time you want.


You can't just drop in, drop out
You cannot just visit me and leave without consequences.


Treat me like your candy store
Treat me like some object to be used and consumed.


I ain't your swinging door
I am not a person for you to use as an entrance and exit.




Lyrics © HIPGNOSIS SONGS GROUP, BMG Rights Management, ANTHEM ENTERTAINMENT LP, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: CLAYTON, JAMES, MONROE

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@lyneverhart6716

Holy crap. Please sing more , record more albums! God BLESS YOU.

@amandausher1

I heard this song at the Calgary CCMA's and fell in love with the single in the delicate bag that year, so happy to have come across it again xo great job

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Amazing vocals and great band!!! Wish I could see them live!

@minoltaaraya

beautiful.

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great band. I really love

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song of my year

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great song great band,,,love it loads

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Excelent Song!!!!

@jacob8266

I love the implied meaning... What does swinging door rhyme with... Coming from her? Great tune.. They should be world wide famous..

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ya were more who knew?

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