Revolving Doors
Readymade Lyrics


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You're an effort without success, keep on
You're a play that's in recess, keep on
You can't follow what they discuss, keep on
You're reluctant to cause yourself stress, keep on

Hold on to,
The things that you think that are real
You're days are like revolving doors, and you always end up on the outside
In unison and rebel like manner
You go steady without looking back
You're driven into dependency on things you can't control
Don't change the course just keep on, keep on

Regards to whom it won't concern
Smiles for those who won't return
Patches where there's nothing torn
But if it feels right it is they who are wrong

There's something stale in your life
But you're not quite sure what it is
A recollected fear, a paralysing thought
Of just what it means and what it could
And they would talk behind your back
It never turns out to be true,
Never changes my mind about you




Just keep on, keep on, to make sense or just confuse
You confuse

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Readymade's song Revolving Doors are a commentary on feeling stuck and lost in life. The opening lines "You're an effort without success, keep on / You're a play that's in recess, keep on" suggest a struggle to achieve anything substantial or make progress, but the command to "keep on" shows a determination to persist despite setbacks. The verse continues to describe a sense of disconnectedness ("You can't follow what they discuss") and a reluctance to take risks ("You're reluctant to cause yourself stress").


The chorus speaks to the cyclical nature of the singer's life, represented by "revolving doors". They feel like they are constantly on the outside, unable to make meaningful connections or move forward. The lines "In unison and rebel like manner / You go steady without looking back" suggest a defiant, rebellious spirit, but one that is also somewhat directionless. The singer is "driven into dependency on things you can't control", perhaps indicating an inability to take charge of their own life.


The final verse is somewhat cryptic, but seems to touch on themes of alienation and isolation. The lines "Regards to whom it won't concern / Smiles for those who won't return / Patches where there's nothing torn" suggest a world in which interactions with others are shallow and unsatisfying. The singer feels like something is missing from their life but can't quite put their finger on what it is. The repetition of "just keep on" throughout the song serves as a kind of mantra, a reminder to persist even in the face of uncertainty and doubt.


Line by Line Meaning

You're an effort without success, keep on
Despite putting in effort, you have not found success yet. Keep going


You're a play that's in recess, keep on
Like a game that is paused, you are not growing but keep moving forward


You can't follow what they discuss, keep on
The conversations around you are confusing and unclear, but keep persisting


You're reluctant to cause yourself stress, keep on
You are avoiding stressful situations, but don't let it stop you from moving forward


Hold on to, The things that you think that are real
Stay true to your beliefs about what truly matters


You're days are like revolving doors, and you always end up on the outside
Your days seem to go in circles with you never fully taking part in what's happening around you


In unison and rebel like manner You go steady without looking back You're driven into dependency on things you can't control Don't change the course just keep on, keep on
You move forward with determination and rebelliousness, despite a dependency on factors outside of your control


Regards to whom it won't concern Smiles for those who won't return Patches where there's nothing torn But if it feels right it is they who are wrong
You send love to those who don't care, and keep moving forward despite the doubts of others


There's something stale in your life But you're not quite sure what it is A recollected fear, a paralysing thought Of just what it means and what it could
Despite feeling stagnation in your life, you can't quite put your finger on what is causing it


And they would talk behind your back It never turns out to be true, Never changes my mind about you Just keep on, keep on, to make sense or just confuse You confuse
Despite rumors and speculation, your true character and intentions remain unchanged. Keep moving forward even if it leads to confusion




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