Behind That Locked Door
George Harrison · All Things Must Pass [2000]
Your pain is now through
Please forget those teardrops
Let me take them from you
The love you are blessed with
This world's waiting for
So let out your heart please, please
From behind that locked door
It's time we start smiling
What else should we do?
With only this short time
I'm gonna be here with you
And the tales you have taught me
From the things that you saw
Makes me want out your heart, please, please
From behind that locked door
And if ever my love goes
If I'm rich or I'm poor
Come and let out my heart, please, please
From behind that locked door
Behind That Locked Door
George Harrison's "Behind That Locked Door" stands as a pivotal track on his 1970 album All Things Must Pass. Recorded during a period of intense creative output and spiritual exploration, the song exemplifies Harrison's evolution from pop crooner to a sophisticated songwriter capable of blending folk, rock, and R&B influences. The composition features a distinctive, driving rhythm section and Harrison's signature vocal delivery, which alternates between melodic singing and rhythmic chanting. Lyrically, the song addresses themes of personal longing and the complexities of romantic relationships, reflecting the emotional turbulence of the early 1970s. As a key component of Harrison's discography, it demonstrates his ability to craft complex musical structures while maintaining emotional accessibility, cementing his status as a major force in rock music history.