Doors
Johnson Michael Lyrics
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Why do there have to be doors
'Cause when you walked right out that doors of mine
It made me wonder why there are tears
Where is the end to all of these tears
Where's the face that use to cheer me up
Girl, that makes me wonder
Why do my arms just keep on reaching
To someone who's no longer there
What can I say besides I'm sorry
What can I say to change your mind
What can I do to make tomorrow yours and mine
Chairs
Why do there have to be chairs
It shows its empty now
There's no one there
It really makes me wonder
Why does my heart just keep on beating
Why do my arms just keep on reaching
To someone who's no longer there
What can I say besides I'm sorry
What can I say to change your mind
Why do I keep on holding on
A chance you'll walk back through the door
When my heart knows there's no hope anymore
Why do there have to be doors
Why do there have to be doors
The song "Doors" by Johnson Michael is about heartbreak and the feelings of loneliness that come with it. The singer wonders why doors exist, as they allow people to leave and make it harder for others to move on. He laments the loss of his love and asks where the end to his tears is. He remembers the face of the one who used to cheer him up and wonders why his heart still beats and his arms still reach out for someone who is no longer there.
The lyrics of the song reveal the pain that one feels when they lose someone they love. The imagery of doors and chairs symbolizes the empty space left behind by the departed. The repetition of the questions that the singer asks himself creates an atmosphere of confusion and desperation. He is unsure of how to move on or what to say to the one who left him.
Overall, "Doors" is a powerful and emotional ballad that expresses the pain of heartbreak and the emptiness of loss. It captures the complex emotions of love and the difficulties of moving on when the relationship ends.
Line by Line Meaning
Doors
The singer questions the existence of doors, since the act of someone leaving creates heartache and tears.
Why do there have to be doors
The singer doesn't understand why doors exist, as they only let people leave and cause pain.
'Cause when you walked right out that doors of mine
It made me wonder why there are tears
The singer ponders why tears are shed when someone leaves through a door, as it hurts so much.
Where is the end to all of these tears
Where's the face that use to cheer me up
Girl, that makes me wonder
The singer questions when the tears will stop and where the happy face that used to be there went, causing sadness and wonder.
Why does my heart just keep on beating
Why do my arms just keep on reaching
To someone who's no longer there
The singer wonders why his heart and arms still long for someone who has left, causing both physical and emotional pain.
What can I say besides I'm sorry
What can I say to change your mind
What can I do to make tomorrow yours and mine
The singer tries to find a way to fix the relationship, asking what he can say to apologize or change his partner's mind, so they can have a better tomorrow together.
Chairs
The singer questions the necessity of chairs, since they show emptiness and loneliness.
Why do there have to be chairs
The singer doesn't understand why chairs exist if they only serve as a reminder that someone is not present.
It shows its empty now
There's no one there
It really makes me wonder
The singer feels the emptiness of the missing person, caused by the presence of an empty chair, provoking deep thought and sadness.
Why do I keep on holding on
A chance you'll walk back through the door
When my heart knows there's no hope anymore
Why do there have to be doors
The singer continues clinging to hope that the person who left will return, even though his heart knows it's unlikely. He questions again why doors exist if they only separate people and cause heartache.
Why do there have to be doors
The singer concludes the song by repeating his questioning of the existence of doors, which cause pain and separation.
Contributed by Liam C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@chicknwyre
I was an 18 year old DJ on the radio in northern Michigan when management changed and we went from AOR to a mis-match of country to big band to AC. This album was one of the few "modern" records we were allowed to play.
I went from 40-50 phone calls a night to maybe 3 (and one of those was my mother asking me to pick up something for her on the way home. So working from 6 to midnight left me with a lot of time just listening to music and the emotions of Michael's music captured me.
I seemed to connect to how so many of his songs spoke of lost love and I appreciated the emotions. Later I would realize that I never truly had any lost loves - what I thought was love at that age truly wasn't.
My wife of 38 years now was attending the same college as I was and her "journalism" class required her to interview someone. She interviewed ME and part of it included my thoughts on Michael's music.
She got a "C" - prof said her interview sounded like a teenie magazine "fan" review.
(But at least she was a fan of ME!)
I'm going to go buy a bunch of Michael's catalog as all I have is on warped vinyl in a trunk in my pole barn!
@dlynnatkinson
Michael Johnson is one of the most under-rated song writer and singer. Every song he sings is a gift to those who can hear. Such a powerful, yet soothing, voice.
@Kingkidama
He is never underrated and has always been popular across generations.
@rhettjackson461
Classic Michael Johnson. RIP sir. Your music has been a great friend of mine for well over 40 years.
@Marco_Sings_For_Seniors
Yes sir
@sherriealbaladejo2563
Im only 23 years old and this kind of song is on my playlist. #oldsoul❣️❣️❣️
@jrms185
magaganda kac pakinggan mga old songs😍😍
@fahraradovan1930
Sherriemae Albaladejo hi
@unicohijo2152
coz you rock!
@corkystorky
good for you, miss. But, this is a sad song, you like sad love songs, sweetheart?
@txtrang2515
It's OK. It's an Asian / Islander thing. We understand. I love this music too