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Open the Door
Ellie Lawson Lyrics
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Telling me ya gonna get it together
Your boyfriend's come back on the scene
Someone call the police right now
She's in trouble and losing blood fast
Come on we've gotta get away
What ever way we do this
We've gotta leave tonight
We've gotta get you outside, let's go
Oooh no I don't understand you
No, there's really nothing I can do
You, you gotta open up the door, babe
Show me, that you're willing to fight
You're willing to give your all.
You, you gotta open up and walk away this time.
Show me that you really got it in you to see this through.
Long time you've been looking for love
You give it up for that shit they bring you
Bad boyz running you down the whole time
Do you renounce all that pain you're feeling
I don't wanna make it even worse for you babe
Come on you gotta get your things together here
He should be looking at ten years in
You gotta tell someone
You gotta turn the man in, this time
Oooh, no you don't understand me
No, I don't know how to make you see
You, you gotta open up the door, babe
Show me, that you're willing to fight
You're willing to give your all.
You, you gotta open up and walk away this time.
Show me that you really got it in you to see this through.
Oooh you've only got right now,
You've only got the here and now,
You've only got right now to get it right.
You, you gotta open up the door, babe
Show me, that you're willing to fight
You're willing to give your all.
You, you gotta open up and walk away this time.
Show me that you really got it in you to see this through.
The lyrics to Ellie Lawson's "Open the Door" is an evocative appeal to someone who is stuck in a painful and unsustainable situation. The first verse sets the stage by describing the listener's predicament. They have been living their dream, but their boyfriend has come back into their life, and the situation has turned perilous. The urgency in the lines "someone call the police right now/she's in trouble and losing blood fast" suggests that the situation is potentially life-threatening. The singer urges the listener to leave, indicating that "we've gotta leave tonight" and "whatever way we do this." The chorus then comes in, with its central message that the listener has to "open up the door, babe/show me that you're willing to fight/you're willing to give your all."
The second verse takes a different tack, revealing that the listener has actually been looking for love for a "long time." However, they have been settling for "that shit they bring you" - presumably, toxic partners. The phrase "bad boyz running you down the whole time" suggests that the listener has had a string of destructive relationships with men who have treated them poorly. The singer then asks the listener to make a choice - to "renounce all that pain you're feeling." She asks that they get their things together and turn the man in to the authorities, stating that "he should be looking at ten years in." The chorus then comes back in, reiterating the idea that the listener has to open the door and show that they are willing to fight for a better life.
Overall, the lyrics to "Open the Door" convey a sense of urgency and empowerment. The singer suggests that the listener is in a dangerous situation and needs to take action to protect themselves. However, she also emphasizes that they have the power to change their situation and to fight for a better life. Through its evocative imagery and powerful language, the song encourages listeners to believe in themselves and to take charge of their lives.
Line by Line Meaning
Long time you've been living the dream
You've been going down a path that's comfortable and familiar for a long time.
Telling me ya gonna get it together
You've been assuring me that you're going to change things for the better.
Your boyfriend's come back on the scene
Your ex-boyfriend has returned into your life and is causing problems.
Someone call the police right now
You're in a dangerous situation that requires immediate intervention.
She's in trouble and losing blood fast
You're hurt and need help before it's too late.
Come on we've gotta get away
We need to leave this situation before it's too late.
What ever way we do this
We need to figure out a plan to leave this situation safely.
We've gotta leave tonight
We need to leave as soon as possible to ensure our safety.
Come on and hold me tight
Hold me closely for comfort and support.
We've gotta get you outside, let's go
We need to leave the unsafe environment and get you to safety.
Oooh no I don't understand you
I don't comprehend the reasons behind your situation.
No, there's really nothing I can do
I feel powerless to help you in this difficult situation.
You, you gotta open up the door, babe
You need to make a change and take action to improve your situation.
Show me, that you're willing to fight
You need to demonstrate your determination to overcome the challenges.
You're willing to give your all.
You need to be fully committed to making a change and doing whatever it takes.
You gotta open up and walk away this time.
You need to confront your fears and leave the toxic environment for good.
Show me that you really got it in you to see this through.
Show me that you're strong enough to see your plan through to the end, despite the challenges.
Long time you've been looking for love
For a long time, you've been searching for someone to love and care for you.
You give it up for that shit they bring you
You've given up on finding true love and settled for relationships that only cause you pain.
Bad boyz running you down the whole time
You've been surrounded by toxic people who don't treat you with the respect and love you deserve.
Do you renounce all that pain you're feeling
Do you vow to let go of the pain and hurt caused by those around you?
I don't wanna make it even worse for you babe
I don't want to add to your pain and make things harder for you.
Come on you gotta get your things together here
You need to take charge and gather the resources needed to leave the current situation.
He should be looking at ten years in
Your ex-boyfriend should be facing consequences for his actions and be held accountable by the law.
You gotta tell someone
You need to speak up and tell someone what's been happening to you.
You gotta turn the man in, this time
You need to take action and report your ex-boyfriend to the authorities.
Oooh you've only got right now,
Time is of the essence, and you need to act now to improve your situation.
You've only got the here and now,
You can't change the past or predict the future, but you can make a difference in the present.
You've only got right now to get it right.
You only have the current moment to make a difference and take action.
Contributed by Riley W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.