Back Door
Kansas · Complete Albums Collection [2011]
and count the stars all shining bright
I wonder where I am and where I'm going
Sometimes I think I've lived before
I seem to see beyond a door
But it's just a crazy notion I leave showing
I live my life as sensitive as possible then one day
Maybe I'll wake up young again
with feelings of a new day
But what we feel I know we'll, miss
and someday I'll look back at this
And know by then the life that we were meant for... but are you leaving
Leaving my back door
You want the world to give you some
you fight a war that's never won and you
Come back scarred 'caus you've seen who's really dying
You reach a point where nothing lasts
you play a part that someone casts you into
Now their machines keep right on lying
I want the world to be a place where no one comes to suffer
Just give the pain an empty place
away from one another
Let's seal our words with a kiss
'cause someday we'll look back at this
We'll know by then the life that we were meant for... but are you leaving
Leaving by my back door
Back Door
Back Door stands as a defining track from Kansas, showcasing the band's signature blend of progressive rock and hard-hitting rock anthems. Released during a period of significant commercial success, the song highlights the group's ability to craft intricate compositions that balance complex instrumentation with accessible melodies. The recording features the tight interplay between guitars and keyboards that characterizes much of their celebrated discography. As part of their broader body of work, Back Door exemplifies the band's evolution in the 1970s, moving seamlessly between heavy riffs and melodic passages. It remains a staple for fans exploring the depth of their catalog, offering a glimpse into the dynamic songwriting that established Kansas as a major force in American rock music.