To Her Door
Paul Kelly, Paul Kelly & the Coloured Girls, Neil Finn
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They got married early, never had no money Then when he got laid off they really hit the skids He started up his drinking, then they started fighting He took it pretty badly, she took both the kids She said: "I'm not standing by, to watch you slowly die So watch me walking, out the door" She said, "Shove it, Jack, I'm walking out the fucking door" She went to her brother's, got a little bar work He went to the Buttery, stayed about a year Then he wrote a letter, said I want to see you She thought he sounded better, she sent him up the fare He was riding through the cane in the pouring rain On Olympic to her door He came in on a Sunday, every muscle aching Walking in slow motion like he'd just been hit Did they have a future? Would he know his children? Could he make a picture and get them all to fit? He was shaking in his seat riding through the streets In a silvertop to her door
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Written by: PAUL MAURICE KELLY
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, SENTRIC MUSIC
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11 facts about this song
Release Date"To Her Door" was released by Australian singer-songwriter Paul Kelly in 1987. It was part of his album 'Under the Sun.'
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Chart PerformanceUpon its release, the song peaked at number 14 on the Australian singles charts. It was one of Kelly's most successful songs.
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Awards and Recognition"To Her Door" won the ARIA Music Award for Best Male Artist in 1988, recognising Paul Kelly's exceptional musical work on the track.
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Lyrics and StorytellingThe song is known for its storytelling lyrics which portray a tale of a rural family and the struggles they face, especially their heartbreak and reconciliation.
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Song InspirationKelly drew inspiration from real-life events prior to writing this song, providing a reflection of everyday Australian life, and making significant use of country influences.
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Song CompositionThe song is three minutes and eighteen seconds long, and is composed in a standard verse-chorus-verse format, which is typical of the indie rock genre.
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Music VideoThe music video for "To Her Door" was directed by Claudia Castle. It, too, is known for its depiction of the struggles of rural family life.
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Band MembersDuring the recording of the song, other key band members included Mick Harvey, Michael Barclay, and Jon Schofield.
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Live Performances"To Her Door" has been a staple in Paul Kelly's live setlists, becoming one of his most recognizable and popular songs.
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LegacyThe song is considered a classic in modern Australian music and has been covered by numerous artists of various genres.
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Inclusion in CollectionsIn 2001, "To Her Door" was included in the Australasian Performing Right Association's Top 30 Australian songs of all time.
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