Break On Through
The Doors · Perception [2008]
Night divides the day,
Try to run, try to hide,
Break on through to the other side,
Break on through to the other side,
Break on through to the other side.
We chased our pleasures here,
Dug out treasures there,
Well can't you still recall, the time we cried,
Break on through to the other side,
Break on through to the other side.
(Hey, come on!)
Everybody loves my baby,
Everybody loves my baby,
She get , she get ,
She get , she get . Yeah.
I found an island in your arms,
A country in your eyes,
Arms that chain us, eyes that lied,
Break on through to the other side,
Break on through to the other side,
Break on through Oh! Oh yeah!
Made a scene, week to week,
Day to day, hour to hour,
The gate is straight, deep and wide,
Break on through to the other side,
Break on through to the other side,
Break on through, Break on through,
Break on through, Break on through,
Hey, hey, hey, hey,
Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey!
Break On Through
Break On Through stands as a defining anthem of The Doors, capturing the raw energy that propelled the band into the cultural spotlight. Released on their debut album, the track showcases Jim Morrison's commanding vocals and Ray Manzarek's distinctive organ work, establishing a sound that blended rock with psychedelic experimentation. The song's driving rhythm and urgent delivery reflect the group's early ambition to break through conventional musical boundaries. As a cornerstone of their discography, it remains a testament to the band's ability to craft memorable, high-impact recordings that resonated deeply with audiences. The track continues to be celebrated for its innovative arrangement and its role in shaping the landscape of late 1960s rock music.