The Curtain
J.M.L. Lyrics

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Our love's been tested lately
We always in the public eye
But when we finally get alone
I'm reminded while my heart still belongs to you, girl
And nah, don't ever
Baby don't make me live without you
You're my only centerpiece
The balance that I really need, oh yeah

All I need is you
You make me feel like all I need is you
And when the curtains close
And the lights go down
And the Phantom pull off
I'm saying when the show is over
The cameras stop recording
I can't wait 'til it's just me and you
You got me saying oh-oh, oho, oho, oho, oh-oh
Oh-oh, oho, oho, oho, oh-oh
Oh-oh, oho, oho, oho, oh-oh
And when the curtains close
And the lights go down
And the Phantom pull off
Better know all I, all I, all I really need is
All I, all I, all I really need is you
(Up and down on top of me)

And you know I love the way you be sexing me
Mentally and physically, penthouse and Hennessy
I'm fucking with your energy
You're my favorite remedy
Like oh yeah, oh yeah

And when the curtains close
All I, all I, all I really need is you
All I need is you
You make me feel like all I need is you (You baby, starting here right now)
And when the curtains close (Imma be honest baby)
And the lights go down
And the Phantom pull off (And Imma be on you tonight)
I'm saying when the show is over
The cameras stop recording
I can't wait 'til it's just me and you
You got me saying oh-oh, oho, oho, oho, oh-oh
Oh-oh, oho, oho, oho, oh-oh

Oh-oh, oho, oho, oho, oh-oh
And when the curtains close

Overall Meaning

In "The Curtain," J.M.L. sings about the strength of his love for his partner despite the challenges of being under public scrutiny. He acknowledges that their relationship has been tested lately, but when they are alone, he remembers why he loves her. The singer expresses his fear of losing her, urging her not to make him live without her. He highlights her significance in his life, calling her his only centerpiece and the balance that he really needs.

The chorus of the song is a testament to the singer's devotion to his partner. He states that all he needs is her and that she makes him feel complete. He sets the scene of their alone time together as the curtains close, lights go down, and the cameras stop recording. He eagerly anticipates being alone with her because she is his favorite remedy, both mentally and physically. He declares his love for her once again, saying that she is all he really needs.

Line by Line Meaning

Our love's been tested lately
Our relationship has recently faced difficult challenges.

We always in the public eye
Our relationship is constantly under the scrutiny of others.

But when we finally get alone
When we are alone, away from the public eye.

I'm reminded while my heart still belongs to you, girl
Despite the challenges we face, my love for you remains strong.

And nah, don't ever
Please don't ever.

Baby don't make me live without you
I cannot imagine living without you.

You're my only centerpiece
You are the most important person in my life.

The balance that I really need, oh yeah
You provide the stability and balance in my life that I need.

All I need is you
You are the only thing that I truly need.

You make me feel like all I need is you
Being with you makes me feel complete and content.

And when the curtains close
When our private time begins.

And the lights go down
When the outside world fades away.

And the Phantom pull off
When the show or facade is over.

I'm saying when the show is over
When the distractions and obligations of life are put aside.

The cameras stop recording
When there are no longer any eyes on us.

I can't wait 'til it's just me and you
I am eagerly anticipating our private time together.

You got me saying oh-oh, oho, oho, oho, oh-oh
You make me extremely happy and content.

And you know I love the way you be sexing me
I enjoy the physical and emotional connection we share.

Mentally and physically, penthouse and Hennessy
Our connection is both mental and physical, luxurious and intoxicating.

I'm fucking with your energy
I love the way you make me feel and the energy you bring into my life.

You're my favorite remedy
Being with you is the perfect cure for anything that ails me.

Like oh yeah, oh yeah
My feelings for you are strong and genuine.

All I, all I, all I really need is you
You are the most important person in my life and the only one I need.

You baby, starting here right now
Our life together begins now and will be centered around each other.

Imma be honest baby
I am being honest and genuine about my feelings for you.

And Imma be on you tonight
I will be focused on and attentive to you tonight.

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, THE ADMINISTRATION MP INC
Written by: WILLIAM RAY NORWOOD, PAUL SCHEFFLER, KENNETH EDWARD PRATT

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Comments from YouTube:

Monica

3y↑24

This was way better than the how-to videos posted by the companies that make the screens. Thank you!

Denise Unknown

50w↑2

This is fantastic. My Velcro came in sections, not a strip. And the instructions were a bit confusing. I appreciate those who make up YouTube University. They make my life so much easier. Thank you so much for taking the time to create these videos for us.

I Robot

4y↑11

Thanks for posting this Chris. Does the job and much cheaper than an actual door when you really don't need one.

TheJbull40

2y↑2

I don’t need one of these but I watched anyway. I like this man’s way of explaining his how to videos. I saw his toilet flapper video, also for no reason, and his 2” blind fix video which is the one that helped me fix my blinds. Straight and to the point with no BS comedy routine. I like that! 👍🏼

MarciaB

3y↑18

You Made it a lot simpler than the how-to-videos they have out there.
Thanks

Tracy Reifkind

2y↑3

Folding the extra over on the sides was brilliant!!!! After I ordered one (and had it hanging around uninstalled for almost 2 months), I realized our back door is not as wide as the front door.....wondering what to do? And then you solved the problem perfectly! Thank you so much for the video! Also, applies the velcro to the door frame, as you demonstrated, instead of to the screen door, then apply it all to the frame like the company instructions suggested. Much better idea!

CampfireJubilee

3y↑5

Thank you!!! This was so straightforward and helpful!!! I think I can manage to hang mine up now!!! So appreciated!

Thaddeus Camillus Thompson

3y↑1

Great video, short and sweet. All the info you require without the "repeats" some videos have.

Great job. 👍

Rebecca Brown

Thanks, Chris, you taught me how to hem the excess. I've had many of these curtains over the years. You made me feel kind of stupid not turning my excess under. Many thanks!

Pa Mil

I think I would have just tacked the Velcro to the frame (using the adhesive also) but not through the screen. That was the Velcro would be strongly attached to the frame but you can still take down the screen easily if you want to. Thanks👍🏼☮️

Clifford Brewer

Thank you it's nice to see someone who explains it well.👍

Chris Thomas

3y↑1

Good video. Quick and easy. I got this exact same screen door and I'm about to put it up. Many thanks.

Valerie Mendez

2y↑1

Thank you bunches! I had this sitting around my house 4 months. Your video made it easy.

Colleen Murrin / Karlak

This was extremely helpful you made it so easy for me to put this up thank you so much for a job!!!My brother put my previous one up last summer I have three dogs and they’re all big dog so they brutalized it but hey it lasted a whole year ha ha thanks

I hhngGloria Lazaro

2y↑1

Excellent how to video !!! Simpler and to the point !

Oonagh72

Very helpful. I’m thinking about buying a mesh screen door and I was curious about the install. This was very useful.

J. McConnell

3y↑7

I would listen to Chris give instructions on anything 🙌🏻 I’m a huge fan

Owlvis

3y↑2

Thanks for making this video! I feel much better tackling the install now that I know what to expect, and how to use the hacks you suggested. It probably would've stayed in the box for weeks while the unknown kept me from putting it up haha.

Sazh D

3y↑1

Thanks for the video! I watched this before making my purchase to understand what I was getting myself into. I like your trick with doing the velcro also, that makes sense.

Dwi N

3y↑1

Thank you for posting this, very helpful and appreciated the tips on how to tailor it for your door! Was hesitant on installing it/how to measure the door (as it will be installed on the inside), but am more confident now, thanks to your video!

Chris McDowell

Glad it was helpful!

Sara T

Thank you so much! I rent and was worried about using the velcro strips. This really helped!

onlyoatmeal

This helped me and my mom put a lot. It’s a last minute fix before our bbq in a few hours so fingers crossed!

Janet Freeman-Cazeault

I just want to say thank you for a job well done The only problem I had is that I'm short and we're trying to do it by myself holding the door magnets up is it hard to judge the bottom. The other thing is trying to keep it even.I got to figure out a way to keep my bottom closer cuz I have a kitten I was thinking about maybe running a piece of PVC across close to the floor just to kind of hold the screen to the floor. Hope you and your family have a safe and wonderful holiday God bless

Danielle Ledesma

You answered my question before you even got started 😆I could not figure out what the wide strip was for and that was my whole reason for finding a video so thank you so much

Keith Peterson

Great video!! Thanks for your assistance, we have the same screen door apparatus.

J B

3y↑2

I watched the installation video from the official website/channel first. The camera was constantly out of focus and they had comments turned off which is a terrible thing in these types of videos because I imagine if the comments were on, someone would have suggested using the velcro as an easy means of securing it while tacking. Great video man. Much better than the official one.

Chris McDowell

Thanks so much!

Bacon hair

Thank You. I like how you tested the door repeatedly starting at 2:51. Its totally what I would do...

Lisa Bryant

Thank you. This was very helpful...especially the folding part. The length and the width was too much on my door and I hadn't thought about doing that until your video.

Jan

You can use those thin molding strips. But I like the Velcro idea better. Mine didn’t last long the weather wore it out. But you can get screen mesh and reinforce it mine lasted 2years but if you put screen mesh over theirs it should last longer cause mine had cloth screen But I’m still going to get another one cause my basement step outside is too close to put up a screen door the magnet part stayed good

R2G

The tacks are meant to hold the Velcro to the door jam, not to hold the screen, that’s what the Velcro does. Put the first strip of Velcro, tack it in place then Velcro the screen over the tacks, that way the screen is removable. If you nail the screen to the door frame it’s not removable without pulling all the tacks.

James Godfrey

49w

would having the top tacs seperated more at the top give you a more wide headroom for clearer passage? would the screens snap back all the way up? thanks for the great video!

Ozaer Najim

Your panel was wider than your door ; did you measure the frame when ordering it or the actual door size? Im trying to figure that out as I dont want to have to fold it and monkey around with it. You did a great job installin git.

c0n

3y↑1

exactly what i'm looking for. thank you my good sir. 5/5 review 👍

DGAF Kween

3y↑1

This was an accidental view trying to watch another video and SOOO happy I watch this one! Made my day after work and feel better the route I was going to be taking <3

Marc Connor

Your instructions are 1000 times better than the original instructions. Thank you!

Laurie Kenney

Thank you! So much easier than the directions from the company!

BamBam

Much better than the official video, thank you!!!

Melanie Mowery

4y↑31

Just bought one; feel much more confident to hang it, now! Thank you!

Prashant Sharma

How is the magnetic curtain I am thinking for buying it so as to the cool air consition air...inside my room

Esther Shrum

me to

Andrew Delgado

I’ll feel confident when I stopped getting bit by mosquitoes because I want cold air 🙃

Ms. Cook

3y↑47

Thank you, I was a tad bit overwhelmed. This helped a lot.

Rene Goodson

3y↑3

Thanks i was unsure if i could do this myself, you gave simple instructions to follow
Thanks

Carlos Martinez

2y↑2

It’s a very simple install, how is this overwhelming? Can’t imagine you doing an actual complicated install, you might have a panic attack

Ms. Cook

2y↑2

@Carlos Martinez 🤣🤣🤣 you really didn't have to comment lol but sir you are correct 🤣

esotericvv

2y↑2

@Carlos Martinez I broke my finger doing this when hammering. Not everyone is a master craftsmen like you. Also the measuring process is the hard part for most

Ashley Smith

2y↑3

@Carlos Martinez lol I think what she meant was the instructions in the box made it seem more complicated. They tell you to lay it out on the floor and loop this and that and a bunch of useless information. That is why I got on to look lol. So this video makes it a lot more easier to install then the directions it came with. Your comment did make me chuckle 🤭

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Iamdeeann

This was very helpful. Thanks a million 😊❤️🕊

Christine

Oops tapped done too soon. Continued… wasn’t paying attention to when you made this but I just wanted to thank you. I have been procrastinating on installing my screen for a bit now because I wasn’t sure about what to do where my “double doors” are shorter than the length of the screen. After I watched your video, I saw how yours came out when you hemmed the sides (it didn’t look so bad) so, I’m going to attempt installing mine now 🤪. Keep your fingers crossed for me! Also, I loved the idea of using the Velcro and the tacks for extra reinforcement. The more secure, the better your door, I guess lol. Thanks again, Smilez~

Rosita

Gracias, bien explicado 👍

Liz M

This was helpful...thanks - actually bought it to attach to my bedroom door to keep my cats off the bed...I like to keep the door open to allow the cool to equally distribute
Cats aren't really happy about it...but they have the rest of the house

chouselle1

Very helpful Chris,thank you so much 👌🏿 ☺️

𝓜𝓲𝓪 𝓖𝓮𝓷𝓮𝓼𝓲𝓼

Just bought mines 1 week ago i was killing my head how to do it… thanks now I’m my way to install mines ☺️

Ecila Ecila

Thank you for this. May I ask what your door measurements?

Garland Boddie

48w

Thanks for explaining it as simply as you did.

yary rodrigues

I'm renting, and I wanted to know if it will damage the PVC door frames with a kinda foil or paint on it. Has anyone had issues removing it after the summer or so? Thanks

A72CUTLAS

Just bought one and didn't know how it would install on my door as it(my door) is narrower than the screen. That fold will do it. Thanks for sharing!

ikhan920

4y↑2

Mine just came in. This was a helpful video to watch prior to installation. Thank you.

Chris M

Thanks. Great video. Very helpful. I'm wondering if you or anyone else may have installed this from inside? My door opens outwards. Will an inside installation even work?

manfromearth

3y↑1

Interesting video. I noticed you said to hang the screen several inches from the bottom. I'm curious why that would be so. Your video didn't show the bottom of the door after install.

Algorithm&Blues

Good video. I was thinking of getting one of these screens but was unsure of how sturdy it is. I'm sold.

Dentzer81

So wish I did this years ago so happy with it.

Irish D

4y↑8

Thank you for reviewing it! My worries are gone after watching this

K Seeker

This is what I have been using for several years. My only qualm is that they do not last. Most last about 1 year but my most recent lasted a few months. Looking for a way to frame it and make it look nicer and one that will last.

Tina Rice

It really helps to see it being installed! You dog is ADORABLE!!! 🐾💗🐾

Jessica Driscoll

4y↑2

I came across this product and wasn't sure how it worked, or if I could even install it. Thank you for this video, it really helped, and answered a lot of my questions!

Mehdi Farrokh

2y↑1

Now the question is how long did it last?

Bright Fame

Great video man like that you jumped right into it. Good work 👍👊

Danika Gopcevic-Levesque

I was wondering if you could give me any ideas if my screen is about 1-2 inches too short. Any idea what I could use to attach to the bottom to cover that area so I can keep it because I can't return it. Thanks!

Lynn Barringer

3y↑1

Thanks man. I'm thinking about purchasing one for my kiln house/studio/shed. After watching your video I can see that I might as well pull the trigger. Cheers!

Evad82Arr6 _

4y↑1

Flawless install. Thank you for the content.

Chris McDowell

Not a problem. Glad it helped

Roy

Thanks Chris! Like you, I like to see videos also and you nailed it! (see what I did there?) It was short and your tips are going to help. I'm going to use a staple gun probably.

Chris McDowell

I'm sure staple will work just fine. The tacks are a bit awkward to hammer in.

Kimberley Akin

Great video! Much appreciated 👍

Elijah

4y↑1

Thanks for the run through man 👍🏼

Chris McDowell

Sure thing man!

Officially Denise

Thank you! You made it easy to learn :)

Jay

4y↑6

This was helpful. Thank you. How's it holding up, 6 months down the line? Did you get used to it seeming more narrow an opening than you were used to?

Andrew Delgado

4y↑1

It’s not narrow the whole thing moves to same exact shape as without it

Dad and daughter

Just bought one. Was wondering the same thing. Nice to know thanks. Good video. 👍

Kyle McGlothen

Thanks for the help man. Makes good sense using the velcro too during installation.

Chris McDowell

Thanks man. Seem like it'd be way more difficult to try to do it without the velcro. But doing it by myself, the velcro was a no-brainer.

Abdalla Ramadan

This helped me so much 🙏🏾 thank you

john ferguson

3y↑2

Great video ,where you live does it get cold with snow and all? The Velcro that goes against the door frame gets the tacks and then the Velcro door goes against that, so you can remove it in the winter months, thanks for showing me. Now I know what will work for us.

Kendra I.

4y↑3

Thank you for helping me feel abit more confident hanging it. However my door I'm putting it on is aluminum framed, it's a sliding glass. I live in am apartment from 1966.

Chris McDowell

4y↑1

Mine came with tacks and velcro. The instructions said that the velcro was for metal framed doors and the tacks for wooden framed doors. I imagine the velcro would hold well enough as long as you don‘t have any kids or something pulling on the screen. Only reason I used the velcro at the top of the door was just to help make it easier to install since I didn‘t have someone to help at the time.

Bryan Grim

Thank you! The instructions for this could be clearer. This helps. 👍

OtsarYAH

This was a really good how to video. I think I can do this. I'm going to check out your other videos thank you.

Chris McDowell

Thanks!

Ruth Crawford

Helpful! Wish I coulda seen the bottom tho, after you installed. Gonna check out the 'did it last' video next. Thank you!

Scott Soulman

Very helpful on installation and your commentary. thanks.

Maureen Hanley

Hey Chris..are the tacks suitable for aluminum

Susan Johal

49w

Thanks you so very much for your help. I lost my directions and was concerned I'd mess it up.

Karen DiVito

Very helpful, one thing, I was interested in seeing what kind it was. Thanksl

Chris Minniti

This video wasn't supposed to be entertaining but you've got something going for ya. I laughed a few times. Thanks for sharing.

Tukos

1y↑1

helped me a bunch with installing the thermal curtain thanks!!

LuCa_Andrade

Thanks for this! Now I know how to do! Thanks from Brazil!

ABDUL G GANI

Thanks it was very helpful. great job 👍

Virginia F.

Was there excess at the bottom? I'm having a hard time trying to figure out how to measure for what I need. My house is an old 1930s bungalow and the door is small and not a standard size. It's a fake french door, meaning only one side opens. Any advice?

kcudmore21

4y↑1

Thanks for the video. It's nice to have a visual before attempting to install the mesh door.

Chris McDowell

That's why I made the video! Glad it is helpful.

Brooks T. C.

Super helpful! Thanks!

Gerry Bloomer

4y↑3

Thanks for the extra tailor fitting tips!

DeAngelo Perez

Thanks Chris! Def. a useful video! Thank you! :)

Chris McDowell

No problem. Glad it was helpful for you!

JUSTIN V

ur a hero for giving the people what they want

Samira Saada

Thanks for the video. That was interesting. I might by it for my slide door.

BOSS Mom SallyWing

Thanks for including modifications for narrower/shorter doors.

Chris McDowell

No problem!

Carpe Diem

50w↑1

How would you nail the tacks into an aluminum frame if there's extra?

jashonn02

Prefect!! Thank you!

Iris Rodriguez

Thanks for taking your time on making this video. I don’t even like reading the instructions I rather look it up on YouTube😅

Karen N

Super easy! Thank you!

CorLogic Music

Thank you. Very helpful!

Barney Buster

Thank you, but can you use tacks on a UPVC door.

Lisa Saunders

Was indeed helpful am looking to buying and installing 2 doors. I like them

J. Smith

Good vid. Short and to the point.

Age of Reason

4y↑1

I also like to look at videos for something I've never done, that's how I found this, and it was helpful. Thanks.

How'd it hold up?

Chris McDowell

4y↑4

It‘s holding up fine even with the dog and 4 young kids going in and out of it.

Chris McDowell

3y↑1

Ironic that the very dog and kids I mentioned ended up ripping a hole in it. I replaced it 14 months later. I show what happened in the follow-up video I made on this.