Seven Doors Hotel
Europe
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Four hundred years back in this time Seven Doors Hotel A massacre took place and a young man died Opened one gate to Hell The Eibon is open use your eyes To read and learn In the end it could be your turn 1981 traces were found That could not exist in one's mind A woman could lead you totally deceive you Without your knowing she's blind Seven Doors Hotel One of seven gates to Hell Seven Doors Hotel One of seven gates to Hell Do always watch out for things That you see but don't understand The Devil is there always somewhere Ready to command
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Written by: JOEY TEMPEST
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10 facts about this song
Release Information"Seven Doors Hotel" was released in 1983 as part of Europe's self-titled debut album.
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Song OriginThe song was written by the band's vocalist, Joey Tempest.
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Song Genre"Seven Doors Hotel" is considered a part of the melodic hard rock and heavy metal genre.
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Unreleased SinglesDespite being one of the well-known songs by Europe, "Seven Doors Hotel" was not released as a single in their home country of Sweden or the United States.
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Success in JapanThe song was, however, released as a single in Japan in 1983, where it became a massive hit, reaching number 8 on the Oricon chart.
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Name Reference"Seven Doors Hotel" is a reference to the 1974 Italian horror film "The Beyond," where a shunned hotel in Louisiana hides a door that leads to other, darker dimensions.
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Live PerformancesEurope still includes "Seven Doors Hotel" in their concert setlists, highlighting its enduring popularity among their fans.
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Other VersionsA re-recorded version of the song was included on the band's 1993 compilation album, "1982–1992."
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Lyrics PerspectiveThe song's lyrics are written from the perspective of a person trapped in the haunted hotel, adding a unique narrative twist to the heavy metal track.
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Band Influence"Seven Doors Hotel" was highly influential in Japan's visual kei movement, a subculture that combines elements of rock, punk, and glam with fashion-forward stage outfits. Many visual kei bands have cited Europe's dramatic theatricality, as demonstrated in "Seven Doors Hotel," as an essential influence.
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