Standing In the Doorway
Soul Asylum · Welcome To The Minority: The A&m Years 1988-1991 [2007]
Wondering if I'll come back, wondering if I might just drift out with the rising tide
Sitting and waiting and hoping to find, something you're good at to use up your time
To crawl from the ocean and lie on the shore
A moonbeam the rests on the dust on your floor
I'm not going out there, don't try to tell me I'm paranoid
Wouldn't say I'm not scared, though it may be safe to say that I am annoyed
In the intersection traffic lights are red in all directions
Everyone breaks the law sometimes, we all break down have foolish pride and
Beg for some affection, I can't say I know how you feel everyone seems to know
Are you sure I would if I could help you remember, what it's like to feel good
Chitter and chatter and everything matters, I ask how you're feeling
And you just act shattered, asleep on the couch with your eyes open wide
Standing in the doorway, waiting as you come and as you leave
You say get out of my way, won't you stop and talk about the hectic life you lead
They're all going somewhere, they all have some place they have to be
Maybe I should join them, I wish I could I think I have to stay here with me
It brings a tear to your eye to get out into the open, I can't believe I see myself
Coming into focus
Standing In the Doorway
Standing In the Doorway captures Soul Asylum during a pivotal era of their career, reflecting the raw energy that defined their early work with A&M Records. Emerging from the Minneapolis music scene, the band blended alternative rock with punk influences to create a sound that would eventually reach mainstream success. This track exemplifies the gritty, emotive style found throughout their late 1980s and early 1990s recordings. As part of a collection highlighting their formative years, the song showcases the band's ability to craft compelling narratives through driving rhythms and Dan Wilson's distinctive vocals. It stands as a testament to the group's evolution before they achieved massive commercial recognition, offering listeners a glimpse into the creative process that shaped their enduring discography.