Open The Door
Otis Redding · Soul Legend/very Best Of Otis Redding [2011]
I've been so wrong, so many times. Now you know what
I'm talkin' about. We've all been wrong a time in our life.
And we all make mistakes sometimes of leaving what's good for us.
I made that mistake, now I'm tryin' to get back to my baby.
This runnin' round, sure 'nough, is killin' me
Let me, let me in
Let me in, let me in
Let me in, let me in
Let me in, let me in, let me in, let me in, let me ease on in
Look into my eyes
Can't you see I got to come on in
I ain't lyin', and I ain't smilin' 'bout it, baby
Open the door or I'm bustin' in
Because this runnin' around
Sure 'nough, sure 'nough, is killin' me
Let me in, it's killin' me, baby
I got ta come on in
Let me in, baby, please let me in
I got ta come on in, honey
Open the door
Open the door
Let me in, let me in, let me in, let me ease on in
Mama, mama, got to come in
Open the door
I can't stand this cold
Let me in this house
I'm tired of this runnin' around
Tired of being, tired of being all alone
Standing out here and walkin' with, walkin' with (fade)
Open The Door - Otis Redding
Otis Redding's "Open The Door" stands as a quintessential example of his raw, soulful vocal delivery and the tight, driving rhythm of the 1966 recording. Released on the "Soul Legend/very Best Of" compilation, the track exemplifies the Memphis soul sound that defined his career, blending gospel-inflected harmonies with a gritty, blues-based groove. The song captures the urgency and emotional depth characteristic of Redding's work during this period, showcasing his ability to convey profound longing through his powerful voice. As a staple of the soul canon, it remains a powerful testament to the era's musical innovation and the enduring legacy of one of the genre's most influential vocalists.