Keep The Door Open
The Basics Lyrics

Woman can you tell me
The singer is seeking insight from a woman on what it truly means to love without getting older.

What it is to love someone
The singer is asking the woman to explain the essence of romantic love and its true meaning.

Without the getting older
The singer wants to know if love can avoid the negative impacts of aging and if it can endure for a lifetime.

I'd be wiser than I was
The artist refers to their own personal growth and development as a result of experiencing love and learning from it.

Every time I get close to you
The artist is admitting to a pattern of repeatedly returning to the woman despite failed romantic attempts.

I end up right back at the start
The singer always seems to end up in the same position despite efforts to move forward in their relationship.

So woman can you tell me
The singer is continuing to ask the woman to provide clarity and understanding on the nature of love.

What it is to love and be loved by someone
The artist is now asking for insight on the dual nature of love and the experience of being loved in return.

Woman can you hear me
The artist is seeking to communicate with the woman and ensure that they are being understood.

'Cause you know the less I know
The artist is feeling confused and uncertain about their relationship with the woman.

This pain you got me goin' through
The singer is experiencing emotional pain as a result of the current state of their relationship.

Is like the ghost of what could have been
The artist is haunted by the thought of what their relationship could have been if things had gone differently.

And I look out for a sign
The singer is paying close attention to the woman's behavior and searching for any indication of how she feels about their relationship.

Something to tell me I'm getting through to you
The singer is hoping for reassurance that their efforts to communicate and connect with the woman are having an impact.

But you close your eyes and woman
The woman is avoiding eye contact with the singer, which makes it difficult to gauge her feelings and intentions.

I cant open them for you
The artist is powerless to change the woman's behavior or make her communicate more openly.

So it's time I went away
The artist has reached a decision to distance themself from the woman and take a break from their relationship.

It's time I gave you space
The singer recognizes that the woman needs time and distance to process their relationship as well.

It's time I gave myself the chance
The singer is prioritizing their own well-being and emotional health by taking time to focus on themselves.

to find some piece of mind some day
The artist is seeking inner peace and clarity after a tumultuous relationship with the woman.

I'll keep the door open for you
The artist is implying that they are open to the possibility of renewing their relationship with the woman in the future if circumstances change.

If you ever find a way to make it back to me some day
The artist is acknowledging that it is up to the woman to re-initiate contact and potentially rekindle their relationship.

'Cause a fire burns inside, and a love I cannot hide
The singer is confessing that they still have strong feelings for the woman despite their decision to take a break from their relationship.

Woman can I ask you
The artist is once again seeking the woman's input and perspective on their relationship.

Do you regret the things you said
The singer is inquiring whether the woman is experiencing any remorse or regret over past statements or actions that affected their relationship.

I could never leave you nor forsake you
The singer is affirming their unwavering commitment to the woman despite the turbulence of their relationship.

And there's no bitterness from my end
The singer is expressing that they harbor no ill will or anger towards the woman.

But can you acknowledge one thing before I go
The artist is asking the woman to recognize and appreciate the special nature of their relationship before they part ways.

There's something special in what we had
The artist believes that their relationship with the woman was unique and significant despite its difficulties.

I know it's hard to see it now woman
The singer acknowledges that the woman may not be able to appreciate the full value of their relationship in the present moment.

But it'll work out in the end
The singer expresses hope that despite the current difficulties, their relationship will ultimately have a positive outcome.