Rattle That Door is a gritty and soulful song by Tom Waits that captures the essence of restless nights and a heavy heart. With raw, poetic lyrics, it paints a picture of a weary soul seeking solace against the backdrop of life’s uncertainties. This bluesy tune combines elements of folk and rock, making it a powerful anthem for anyone who's ever felt the weight of their troubles.
Ohhh, rattle that door, let the wind roll in!
Got a heavy old heart and a bottle of sin!
Ain’t no sleepin’, ain’t no rest!
Gotta keep on movin’ ‘til I pass that test!
Got shadows in the corner, whispers in my mind,
Clocks are tickin’ steadily, but I’m laggin’ behind.
The moon’s a silver gambler, betting on my plight,
So I’ll rattle that door until the morning light!
Ohhh, rattle that door, let the wild winds blow,
These city streets are calling, where the restless people go.
I’ll chase these midnight thoughts with a bottle of rye,
And when that sun comes risin’, I’ll be ready to fly!
Gotta strum my guitar, let the music flow,
Find a rhythm in the chaos that surrounds me below.
With a heart full of sorrow and a smile as my guise,
Ohhh, rattle that door, let the future arise!
Ohhh, rattle that door, let the night roll in!
With every heavy heartbeat, I’ll embrace my sin!
Ain’t no sleepin’, ain’t no rest!
Gotta keep on livin’ ‘til I pass that test!
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Ohhh, rattle that door, let the wind roll in!
Got a heavy old heart and a bottle of sin!
Ain’t no sleepin’, ain’t no rest!
Gotta keep on movin’ ‘til I pass that test!
tom waits