Close Another Door
Bee Gees
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Many years have passed, it seems, And I am all alone. I've sent the children far away To some obscure unknown. [Chorus: x2] It's so sad, So sad. Close another door. Listen to my eyes. Close another door. You're much too old to work, So won't you run away? When I was young, I used to say That age won't bother me. The life I had was very sad, It all went out to sea [Chorus] And though the sun is in outside, The rain is in my hair. Now my life is lived inside, (Now all my life is mystified) My home is in my chair. [Chorus] Let me go. Send me flowers and Put me on a plane. I've paid before, So I've been told At least I'm alive I may be old but I've been told at least I'm still alive Fly me young, fly, and tomorrow, yeah Get me up I been working so, so very hard
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Written by: BARRY GIBB, MAURICE ERNEST GIBB, ROBIN HUGH GIBB
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Song Background"Close Another Door" is a song by the British pop group Bee Gees. The song was included in their debut international studio album, "Bee Gees' 1st" which was released in 1967.
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Lyrics MeaningThe lyrics of "Close Another Door" were inspired by the band's feelings of alienation after moving from their homeland, Australia, to England.
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Album PerformanceThe album "Bee Gees' 1st" peaked at No. 7 on the UK's Official Charts Company and it was named one of the Top Albums of the Year for 1967 by NME magazine.
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Psychedelic PopThe song, along with the rest of the album, is indicative of the Bee Gees' early sound, which was heavily influenced by the psychedelic pop that was popular at the time.
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Favourable ReceptionThough initially "Close Another Door" wasn’t released as a single, it has over time become a favourite among fans and critics due to its heartfelt lyrics and the band's vocal harmonies.
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Group MembersThe group at the time of recording "Close Another Door" consisted of brothers Barry, Robin, and Maurice Gibb who were all integral in writing the songs and providing the harmonious vocals that the Bee Gees became renowned for.
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Cultural Significance"Close Another Door" may be seen as a representation of the broader societal sentiment during the late 1960s, echoing feelings of change, evolution, and the closing of one era to begin another.
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UniquenessThis song showcases the unique blend of the brothers' vocal harmonies and their penchant for poignant lyrics, highlighting why the Bee Gees would rise to become one of the best-selling music groups of all time.
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Noted Instrumentation"Close Another Door" exhibits the early experimentation with varied instruments noticeable in Bee Gees' music, featuring an orchestral arrangement including horns and strings.
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Track OrderThe song is the final track on Bee Gees' 1st, effectively serving as the album's close. Its position enhances its theme - as one door closes, another opens, symbolizing an end but also a beginning, emulating the band's own journey during that period.
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