Behind Closed Doors
Jude Taylor Lyrics

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My baby makes me proud, Lord don't she make me proud
She never makes a scene by hanging all over me in a crowd
Cause people like to talk, Lord, how they love to talk
But when they turn out the lights, I know she'll be leaving with me

[Chorus]
And when we get behind closed doors
Then she lets her hair hang down

And she makes me glad I'm a man
Oh no one knows what goes on behind closed doors
My, behind closed doors

My baby makes me smile, Lord don't she make me smile
She's never too far away or too tired to say "I want you"
She's always a lady, just like a lady should be
But when they turn out the lights, she's still a baby to me

[Chorus]

Overall Meaning

Jude Taylor's "Behind Closed Doors" is a love song that talks about how the singer's lover makes him proud and happy. The first verse talks about how his lover never makes a scene, unlike other people who like to talk. The singer is proud of his lover's reserved nature and the fact that she doesn't need to hang all over him in public to prove that she loves him. The chorus speaks of what goes on behind closed doors, which is when the lover lets her hair hang down and becomes more intimate with the singer. He enjoys being a man and having her as his lover. The second verse expresses just how much his lover means to him. She always makes him smile, and even when she's tired, she still manages to let him know that she wants him. She's always a lady, but when the lights are off, she becomes his baby.

The song was released in 1973 and became a hit in both the US and UK. The lyrics were written by Kenny O'Dell, who also wrote several other hit songs. The smooth and soulful tune was produced by Billy Sherrill, who was a renowned producer for many country artists. The song's success helped Jude Taylor gain a wider audience, and it remains one of his most known songs to date.

Line by Line Meaning

My baby makes me proud, Lord don't she make me proud
I feel incredibly proud of my significant other; they make me feel accomplished and happy.

She never makes a scene by hanging all over me in a crowd
My partner is respectful and knows how to act appropriately in social situations.

Cause people like to talk, Lord, how they love to talk
Others like to gossip and speculate about my relationship with my partner.

But when they turn out the lights, I know she'll be leaving with me
Despite the rumors and gossip, I know that my partner is faithful and committed to our relationship.

And when we get behind closed doors, Then she lets her hair hang down
In the privacy of our home, my partner feels comfortable and relaxed, letting go of any inhibitions and being true to herself.

And she makes me glad I'm a man
My partner's affection, intimacy, and love makes me feel confident and validated as a man.

Oh no one knows what goes on behind closed doors
The true nature of our relationship and what happens in the privacy of our home is only known to my partner and I, and no one else.

My, behind closed doors
The privacy and intimacy of our relationship is something special and only known to us.

My baby makes me smile, Lord don't she make me smile
My partner's actions and behavior constantly make me happy and bring a smile to my face.

She's never too far away or too tired to say "I want you"
My partner is affectionate and intimate, never too distant or too busy to express their desire and love for me.

She's always a lady, just like a lady should be
My partner is classy, elegant, and respectful, embodying the traits of a true lady.

But when they turn out the lights, she's still a baby to me
In the privacy of our home, my partner is vulnerable and intimate, and I see her as a childlike and innocent being.

Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: KENNY O'DELL

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