Walking through that door
Outside we came nowhere at all
Perhaps the answers here
Not there anymore

Then in our hearts the light broke through
A path lost for years is there in view

House of four doors
You'll be lost now forever
House of four doors
Rest of life's life forever

House of four doors
You'll be lost now forever
House of four doors



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House Of Four Doors, Part 1 song meanings
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    Its doesnt stand alone - its really part of a three-parter, with Legend of a Mind in the middle. They used the same structure in On The Threshold of a Dream. In this case, as a whole, the Moodies are "travelling" to a house of music experience - most likely dreamed from fables, myths and such, in search of the "Lost Chord", which requires them to look at the (oversimplified) music that has been - 4 ages, with rock being the fourth (Legend of a Mind). After experiencing all four types, the "house" fades away, and they eventually reach a spark - of what the "chord" is. Moodies albums are dense and fit songs in sequence. Then , on to side two!!

    Opiner12on July 20, 2012   Link
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    i guess the "house" they are refering to, is a place that has no meaning... probably wher you would end up on a good high...no direction..."lost" north south east west..Four doors.. "acid trip".. "seek to find within"

    tunes21on October 29, 2005   Link
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    Ooookaaaay. It COULD mean that, I suppose. It could also be a musical exploration. Ever notice the different musical styles associated with the different doors? Less puffing and more listening!

    Digi-Gon June 15, 2006   Link
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    I kind of agree with Digi-G, however, I have been listening to the Moodies since the late 60's, saw them 3 times in person back in the early 70's and love their mysterious philisophical brilliant comps so much, The only problem is, to many people try to attribute a lot of their songs to either a simple shallow meaning, or an acid trip confusion. I really love these guys, but, I am afraid one of their main purposes is going against Christianity, thought they do it with good intentions.

    siggmaestroon July 04, 2008   Link
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    If you listen closely, you'll find among their most beautiful and mysteriouis music and arrangements, they are allways searching for someone. It sounds like they are doing a lot of explaining, and yet questioning also. Allways leaving the world out there to wonder what they mean. (not all of their songs are religiously philosophical) but many are. I am a child of God. A born again non-charismatic , protestant (of course) Christian. and I believe we are put on this earth to worship God, love one another, help others and of course, please God by telling others about HIM. It is wonderful to just float away on the Moody Blues mysterious awesome music, but if you go around doubting the true living God, and set a self spiritual answer to who our maker and true living God is. Have faith and know after He proves to you when you give your heart to Him, through Jesus Christ.

    siggmaestroon July 05, 2008   Link
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    Song Meaning

    The liner art (seasonsinyourmind.com/albums2/moodyblues-lostchord(inside).jpg) contains an image of a YANTRA, whose detailed appearance is described in detail here: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sri_Yantra

    Although it doesn't specifically say that this YANTRA is the meaning of House of Four Doors, it's fairly obvious.

    "The entire configuration is framed by the broken lines of an earth square, representing a temple with four doors open onto the regions of the universe."

    cliffhallon April 02, 2019   Link
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    and then someone drags religion into the mix..and then its us vs them..and really, thats always been the way of the world...sometimes we click with a person and sometimes we just dont..I always liked the song and the album..drug induced as it was..that was the norm in that era.

    anthony114on December 08, 2021   Link
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    @Skep Tical, damn dude, why all the anger, siggmaestro is merely telling it as he sees it, erroneously imho, but if it makes his life better, wtf, ya know? Who are you to swear at him with such vitriole? Read my comments, I disagree with him but don't condemn him for his beliefs, & neither should you!

    BDoug52on February 14, 2024   Link

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