Behind Closed Doors
Rich Charlie Lyrics
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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
And when we get behind closed doors
Then she lets her hair hang down
Oh no one knows what goes on 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
'Cause when we get behind closed doors
Then she lets her hair hang down
And she makes me glad that I'm a man
Oh no one knows what goes on behind closed doors
Behind closed doors
In "Behind Closed Doors," Rich Charlie sings about his pride and admiration for his partner's demeanor in public. Although she never hangs all over him in a crowd, she always creates a sense of comfort for him. Throughout the lyrics, he acknowledges that people like to talk and gossip about others' relationships. But, he knows that he has nothing to fear because when they get behind closed doors, she is loving and present with him. He states that she lets her hair down, and he is glad that he is a man in those moments. The chorus of the song repeats the line, "Oh no one knows what goes on behind closed doors," further emphasizing the privacy and intimacy that exists in their relationship.
Interpretating these lyrics, Rich Charlie's relationship is a private one, and he values the moments when he is alone with his partner. The song suggests that they have a deep connection that exists away from the perception of others. The phrase "behind closed doors" is used in a positive connotation, signifying that their relationship flourishes in privacy.
Line by Line Meaning
My baby makes me proud, Lord don't she make me proud
My partner fills me with pride and joy, oh Lord she makes me feel so proud
She never makes a scene by hanging all over me in a crowd
She doesn't cause any attention by being too clingy or excessive in public
'Cause people like to talk, Lord, how they love to talk
Because people have a tendency to gossip, Oh Lord how they love to chat
But when they turn out the lights
But once we are in privacy, and they are no longer watching us
I know she'll be leaving with me
I know that she will be leaving with me, by my side
And when we get behind closed doors
Once we are in the private domain
Then she lets her hair hang down
She lets go and becomes more comfortable and relaxed
And she makes me glad that I'm a man
She makes me feel proud and lucky to be a man
Oh no one knows what goes on behind closed doors
Oh, nobody knows what actually happens when we are in private
My baby makes me smile, Lord don't she make me smile
My partner brings a smile to my face, oh Lord how she does it
She's never too far away or too tired to say I want you
She is always close enough and has the energy to express her desire for me
She's always a lady, just like a lady should be
She behaves like a lady, and carries herself with grace and class
She's still a baby to me
To me, she is still my baby and someone that I care for deeply
Behind closed doors
In the privacy of our own space
Lyrics © DistroKid, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Capitol CMG Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: KENNY O'DELL
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@tinamann5675
Back in the 70's. I remember this song. My Dad would sing it to my mom. He has a Great singing voice. He never had time He always worked 7 days a week. He own 4 Restaurants. When he had time off him and my mom would listen to old country songs. He would dance with me and mom. He has Parkingson Diease and his mind is going. So I play all the songs him and my mom listen to. We lost my mom in 2008 she and my Dad were married 50 years. I want never forget this song.
@drakehonest2
Hello how are you doing today?😊
@mapoijitur1161
My father loved this song. I remember my parents dancing to this when it was on Hee Haw. They just stood up and danced. Such rich memories of childhood. Thank you God for my parents. Peace.
@kevinwatson46
What a great voice
@danielp.gibson2311
Nice comment
@gregorykiernan7849
One of mom's favorites. She would open the windows on the nice days and turn the volume up just a little bit... She loved to sing along as she did housework or whatever.
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@MMM-xw6me
Agreed
@jaydawg7
Charlie Rich* memories
@marywinkle4073
My husband and met in 1973, and our song became Charlie Rich's 'Behind closed doors'. My husband is gone now but the song carries on our love.
@reesaburns3475
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