In regards to the meaning of this song:
Before a live performance on the EP Five Stories Falling, Geoff states “It’s about the last time I went to visit my grandmother in Columbus, and I saw that she was dying and it was the last time I was going to see her. It is about realizing how young you are, but how quickly you can go.”
That’s the thing about Geoff and his sublime poetry, you think it’s about one thing, but really it’s about something entirely different. But the lyrics are still universal and omnipresent, ubiquitous, even. So relatable. That’s one thing I love about this band. I also love their live performances, raw energy and Geoff’s beautiful, imperfectly perfect vocals. His voice soothes my aching soul.
The Lord is knocking at the door
Knocking at the door to your heart
Open up and let him in, let him wash
Away your sins He just wants to love you - Yeah
Love you, love and care for you
So, if you want to serve the Lord, there's one thing to do
Open the door
And come in from the cold, come inside where it is safe and
Warm He paid the ultimate price so we would have eternal life
Go ahead and make the choice, the choice to listen to His voice
And if you want to serve the Lord, there's one thing to do
Open the door
It's not so hard to understand all we have to do is follow
God's plan and let Him in your heart - Yes there's one thing to do
Open the door
If you want to serve the Lord, open the door
Open the door
Knocking at the door to your heart
Open up and let him in, let him wash
Away your sins He just wants to love you - Yeah
Love you, love and care for you
So, if you want to serve the Lord, there's one thing to do
Open the door
And come in from the cold, come inside where it is safe and
Warm He paid the ultimate price so we would have eternal life
Go ahead and make the choice, the choice to listen to His voice
And if you want to serve the Lord, there's one thing to do
Open the door
It's not so hard to understand all we have to do is follow
God's plan and let Him in your heart - Yes there's one thing to do
Open the door
If you want to serve the Lord, open the door
Open the door
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Open the Door Lyrics as written by Jonathan Smith Armando Christian Perez
Lyrics © Kanjian Music, Edition JA, Rubin Records GmbH, Royalty Network, Capitol CMG Publishing, Spirit Music Group, Downtown Music Publishing, Songtrust Ave, Cloud9, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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