'This Door Swings Both Ways' is a song written by Estelle Levitt and Don
Thomas and performed by Herman's Hermits of
Manchester, England. Surprisingly serious thoughts behind a cheery, light
melody. Recorded in 1966.
lyrics:
Everyone'
s life is bittersweet
It's a door that opens wide
And no man can call himself complete
Till he's seen it from both sides
This door swings both ways
It's marked 'In' and 'Out'
Some days you'll want to cry
And some days you will shout
This door swings both ways
It goes back and forth
In comes a southern breeze
Or a cold wind from the north
This door swings both ways
Lets in
joy and
pain
In comes the morning
sun
And then the evening rain
This door swings both ways
Lets in dark and light
Every
day you make the choice
To let in wrong or right
When shadows fall
You must prepare yourself for sunshine
For everything there is an end
And so my friend you must be brave
This door swings both ways
Which
one will it be
Will we live in
happiness
Or dwell in misery
This door swings both ways
Lets in
earth and sky
Make the most of livin'
If you're not prepared to die
Make the most of livin'
If you're not prepared to die