Swinging Doors
Ray Price Lyrics


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This old smoke filled bar is something I'm not used to
But I gave up my home to see you satisfied
And I just called to let you know where I'm livin'
It's not much but I feel welcome here inside
I've got swinging doors a jukebox and a bar stool
And my new home has a flashing neon sign
Stop by and see me anytime you want to
Cause I'm always here at home till closing time

I've got everything I need to drive me crazy
And I've got everything it takes to lose my mind
And in here the atmosphere's just right for heartaches




And thanks to you I'm always here till closing time
I've got swinging doors

Overall Meaning

, a jukebox, and a bar stool, all of which are symbols of the honky-tonk lifestyle. The opening line "This old smoke filled bar is something I'm not used to" suggests that the singer is new to this environment and is out of place, but he has given up his home and established a new one to make his lover happy. He is making the best of his situation and has come to accept his new living conditions, even though they may not be ideal.


The singer seems to be living a lonely and heartbroken life, and the environment he has found himself in only exacerbates these emotions. He mentions that he has "got everything it takes to lose my mind" and that the bar is the right atmosphere for heartaches. Despite his somber existence, he offers an open invitation for his lover to visit him anytime because he is always at home until closing time. The song has a bittersweet tone that speaks to the enduring power of love in difficult circumstances.


Line by Line Meaning

This old smoke filled bar is something I'm not used to
I'm not accustomed to the environment of this bar as it's filled with smoke


But I gave up my home to see you satisfied
I left my house for you, to make sure you were content and happy


And I just called to let you know where I'm livin'
I called you to inform you about my new address


It's not much but I feel welcome here inside
Even though my new home isn't grand, I feel at home here


I've got swinging doors, a jukebox, and a bar stool
My place has the essentials, like swing doors, a jukebox, and a seat at the bar


And my new home has a flashing neon sign
The place I now reside at has a flashy neon sign


Stop by and see me anytime you want to
You can visit me whenever you please


Cause I'm always here at home till closing time
I'm at home until the bar closes for the night


I've got everything I need to drive me crazy
The things around me can easily make me go insane


And I've got everything it takes to lose my mind
I have all the means that can make me lose my sanity


And in here the atmosphere's just right for heartaches
This place has the ideal surroundings to feel overwhelmed with emotions


And thanks to you I'm always here till closing time
Thanks to you, I spend most of my time here till the closing time




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: MERLE HAGGARD

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