A Little Game
The Doors · Other Songs - The Doors
'68" albums]
Once I had a little game
I liked to crawl back into my brain
I think you know the game I mean
I mean the game called 'go insane'
Now you should try this little game
Just close your eyes forget your name
Forget the world, forget the people
And we'll erect a different steeple
This little game is fun to do
Just close your eyes, no way to lose
And I'm right there, I'm going too
Release control, we're breaking through
Once I had a little game
I liked to crawl back in my brain
I think you know the game I mean
I mean the game of 'go insane'
This little game is fun to do
Just close your eyes, no way to lose
And I'm right there, I'm going too
Release control, we're breaking through
Now you should try this little game
Just close your eyes forget your name
Forget the world, forget the people
And we'll erect a different steeple...
A Little Game - The Doors
Released on the 1969 album Waiting for the Sun, "A Little Game" stands as a quintessential example of The Doors' psychedelic rock sound, blending Jim Morrison's enigmatic vocals with Ray Manzarek's iconic keyboard textures. The track captures the band's signature ability to weave atmospheric tension with driving rhythms, reflecting the countercultural spirit of the late 1960s. While often associated with the darker themes found in their earlier work, the song maintains a distinct melancholic quality that has cemented its place in rock history. It serves as a testament to the group's influence on the genre, showcasing a recording style that prioritized mood and sonic experimentation over conventional song structures.