Two Doors Down
Dolly Parton, Macy Gray, Dorothy
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yin' across my lonely bed in this lonely old apartment Cryin' about the way that life's been kickin' me around My love of yesterday is gone but he promised no tomorrow But they're feelin' no sorrow two doors down Two doors down they're laughin' and drinkin' and havin' a party But two doors down they're not aware that I'm around But here I am, cryin' my heart out, feelin' sorry They're havin' a party just two doors down I think I'll cry these useless tears and get myself together I think I'll wander down the hall and have a look around 'Cause I can't stay inside this lonely room and cry forever I think I'd really rather join 'em two doors down, yeah Two doors down they're laughin' and drinkin' and havin' a party (Ooh) But two doors down they're not aware that I'm around (Alright, now, hey hey) But here I am, cryin' my heart out, feelin' sorry (Ooh, yeah baby) They're havin' a party just two doors down I can't believe I'm standin' here, dry-eyed, all smiles and talkin' Making conversation with a new love I've found And I ask him if he'd like to be alone and we' start walkin' Down the hall to my place waitin' two doors down, yeah Two doors down they're laughin' and drinkin' and havin' a party (Yeah baby) But two doors down they're not aware that I'm around (Whoa) But here I am, cryin' my heart out, feelin' sorry (Sorry) They're havin' a party just two doors down (Yeah) Oh, oh, oh, oh, two doors down, I'll be there, yeah Oh, oh, oh, oh, yeah, two doors down Oh, oh, oh, oh, two doors down Oh, oh, oh, oh, two doors down, yeah Two doors down they're laughin' and drinkin' and havin' a party (Yeah) Two doors down they're not aware that I'm around But here we am, feelin' everything but sorry (Yeah, yeah, yeah, everything) Havin' our own party two doors down (Hey, yeah) Havin' our own party Workin' and drinkin', baby Havin' a party Two doors down Two doors down they're laughin' and drinkin' and havin' a party Havin' our own party two doors down, woo Two doors down we're havin' a party Havin' our own party two doors down Party, party, party Party, party, party Havin' our own party two doors down I'll be there I'll be there Havin' our own party two doors down Two doors down Laughin' and drinkin' and havin' a party Two doors down Two doors down
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Written by: Dolly Parton
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10 facts about this song
Song Release"Two Doors Down" was released in 1977 as part of Dolly Parton's album "Here You Come Again".
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Chart PerformanceThe song was a commercial success, peaking at number 19 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, making it one of Parton's biggest crossover hits.
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Country Pop Fusion"Two Doors Down" was one of the songs that helped solidify Dolly Parton's place in country-pop fusion. The song features a blend of traditional country and popular music elements.
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Two VersionsThere are actually two versions of "Two Doors Down". The original version featured on the album is more of a ballad, while the revised version that was released as a single is more upbeat and became the radio hit.
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Song ContentThe song tells the story of a woman who's heartbroken over a recent breakup but decided to go to a party two doors down, there she ended up having a good time and forgetting about her ex.
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SongwriterLike many of her hit singles, "Two Doors Down" was also written by Dolly Parton herself.
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Use in MovieThe song was featured in the 1980 movie, "9 to 5", which stars Dolly Parton.
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Notable PerformancesSeveral artists have covered "Two Doors Down". It was notably performed by country icon Reba McEntire during the 2016 television special "Dolly Parton's Smoky Mountain Rise: A Benefit for the My People Fund".
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Resonance with FansAlthough the song talks about overcoming heartbreak, many fans resonate with it because it encourages resilience and finding joy even in moments of sadness.
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Live PerformancesParton often includes "Two Doors Down" in her concert setlists and it is a crowd-pleaser during her live performances.
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