Maggie M'Gill
The Doors Lyrics


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Miss Maggie M'Gill she lived on a hill
Her daddy got drunk and left her the will
So she went down, down to Tangie Town

People down there
Really like to get it on

Now if you're sad
And you're feeling blue
Go out and buy a brand new pair of shoes

And you go down, down to Tangie Town
'Cause people down there, really like to get it on
Get it on, hey

Illegitimate son of a rock n' roll star
Illegitimate son of a rock n' roll star
Mom met dad in the back of a rock n' roll car, yeah
Well, I'm an old blues man and I think that you understand

I've been singing the blues ever since the world began, yeah

Maggie, Maggie, Maggie M'Gill
Roll on, roll on, Maggie M'Gill
Maggie, Maggie, Maggie M'Gill
Roll on, roll on, Maggie M'Gill
Maggie, Maggie, Maggie M'Gill





Roll on, roll on, Maggie M'Gill
Maggie, Maggie, roll on, roll on

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to The Doors’ song Maggie M’Gill tells the story of a woman named Maggie, who lived on a hill with her father, who passed away after getting drunk one night. The inheritance from her father's passing leads Maggie to the red-light district of Tangie Town where illicit activities and immoral behavior seem to be commonplace. The chorus of the song highlights the promiscuous nature of the people living in Tangie Town, as they “really like to get it on.”


The lyrics also touch on the illegitimate son of a rock and roll star, hinting at a personal connection to the band members themselves. However, the song ultimately returns to the theme of Maggie, encouraging her to “roll on” through her struggles. The repetition of her name in the chorus gives a sense of a rallying cry for Maggie not to give up despite the challenging circumstances she faces.


Overall, the song presents a narrative of a woman who faces hardship but manages to persevere. It also explores the darker side of society and the embracing of taboo behaviors.


Line by Line Meaning

Miss Maggie M'Gill she lived on a hill
The singer of the song is Miss Maggie M'Gill, who lived on a hill.


Her daddy got drunk and left her the will
Maggie's father got drunk and left her an inheritance.


So she went down, down to Tangie Town
Maggie went down to Tangie Town, a place where people love to have fun and engage in enjoyable activities.


People down there Really like to get it on
The inhabitants of Tangie Town are fond of engaging in sexual activities.


Now if you're sad And you're feeling blue Go out and buy a brand new pair of shoes And you go down, down to Tangie Town 'Cause people down there, really like to get it on Get it on, hey
The song suggests that if one is feeling depressed or upset, they should buy a new pair of shoes and go to Tangie Town. This is because the people in Tangie Town are sexually active and can help in lifting the person's spirits.


Illegitimate son of a rock n' roll star Illegitimate son of a rock n' roll star Mom met dad in the back of a rock n' roll car, yeah Well, I'm an old blues man and I think that you understand I've been singing the blues ever since the world began, yeah
These lines seem to describe the singer himself as the illegitimate son of a rock star. He reminisces about his parents meeting in the back of a car and explains that he has been singing the blues for so long that it seems like he's been doing it since the beginning of time.


Maggie, Maggie, Maggie M'Gill Roll on, roll on, Maggie M'Gill Maggie, Maggie, Maggie M'Gill Roll on, roll on, Maggie M'Gill Maggie, Maggie, Maggie M'Gill Roll on, roll on, Maggie M'Gill Maggie, Maggie, roll on, roll on
These lines seem to be the chorus of the song and are a repetitive call for Maggie M'Gill to continue rolling on.




Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing
Written by: JIM MORRISON, JOHN PAUL DENSMORE, RAYMOND D MANZAREK, ROBERT A KRIEGER

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