Goddness In The Doorway
Jagger Mick Lyrics


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Demons in the bedroom
Dogs are on the roof
I am in the basement
Looking for the truth

Tired of being patient
For the voice to come
If you want the answer
There is only one - only one

Her flesh is smooth and supple
And velvet as the night
Her eyes are shot with diamonds
A mouth full of delight

There's a goddess in the doorway
Asking how much can I take
And it looks like she's heading my way
There's a goddess in the doorway

Demons in the bedroom
Dogs are on the loose
Driving in the backstreets
Looking for the truth

I'm searching for your temple
Hunting for your shrine
I'm looking for a vision
By a neon sign

There's a goddess in the doorway
Asking how much can I take
And it looks like she's heading my way
There's a goddess in the doorway

And her tears flow like a fountain
Like a river from the mountain

How much
How much can I take
How much, how much can I take

Goodess in the doorway [cont]

There's a goddess in the doorway
Asking how much can I take




And it looks like she's heading my way
There's a goddess in the doorway

Overall Meaning

The song "Goddess In The Doorway" is a track from Mick Jagger's third solo album of the same name. The song starts with a depiction of chaos - demons in the bedroom, dogs on the roof, and the singer in the basement seeking the truth. The lyrics then shift to the description of a woman who is a goddess, with smooth and supple flesh, sparkling eyes, and a mouth full of delight. The singer is searching for a vision and a temple, and the goddess in the doorway seems to be calling out to him, asking how much he can take.


The song seems to be a commentary on the search for meaning and truth in a world that can often feel overwhelming and chaotic. The demons and dogs on the loose represent the confusion and difficulties that can come with this search. The goddess in the doorway represents the answer or the solution, but the singer is unsure if he can handle what she has to offer. The tears that flow like a fountain and a river from the mountain further underscore the sense of overwhelming emotions and difficulty in finding what one is searching for.


Line by Line Meaning

Demons in the bedroom
There are unpleasant thoughts or memories haunting my mind and affecting me emotionally


Dogs are on the roof
There are troubles or enemies lurking around, posing a threat to me


I am in the basement
I feel trapped or stuck in a low point of my life, unable to move forward or grow


Looking for the truth
I am seeking answers and clarity in my life


Tired of being patient
I am frustrated and worn out from waiting for something or someone to change or progress


For the voice to come
I am waiting for a sign or inspiration to guide me


If you want the answer
There is a specific solution or path to follow


There is only one - only one
There is only one way forward, only one answer to the problem


Her flesh is smooth and supple
This woman's body is sensuous and attractive


And velvet as the night
Her skin is as soft and rich as velvet fabric


Her eyes are shot with diamonds
Her eyes sparkle and shine like diamonds


A mouth full of delight
She has a beautiful and enticing smile or may be good at pleasuring someone orally


There's a goddess in the doorway
There is a stunning woman who exudes power and beauty standing in the entrance


Asking how much can I take
She is testing my limits and challenging me to pursue her or live up to her standards


And it looks like she's heading my way
She seems to be interested in me and coming towards me


Driving in the backstreets
I am exploring the rougher or less travelled parts of life


I'm searching for your temple
I am seeking the sacred and divine in a person or place


Hunting for your shrine
I am pursuing a destination or goal that is meaningful and valuable to me


I'm looking for a vision
I am seeking inspiration and clarity in my life


By a neon sign
In a place that is flashy or artificial, but still somehow captivating


And her tears flow like a fountain
She is crying relentlessly and intensely


Like a river from the mountain
Her tears are a powerful and natural force, like a river that flows from the mountains


How much
What is the limit or threshold


How much can I take
How far can I go or endure physically, emotionally, or mentally


There's a goddess in the doorway
The alluring woman who exudes power and beauty still stands in the entrance


And it looks like she's heading my way
She is still interested in me and getting closer




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., BMG Rights Management
Written by: MATT CLIFFORD, MICHAEL (MICK) JAGGER

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