“Break on Through (To the Other Side)” by The Doors, released in 1967, is a powerful and energetic track that marked the band’s debut single. Known for its driving rhythm and psychedelic rock influences, it captures the rebellious spirit of the 1960s.

About The Song

The song features Jim Morrison’s commanding vocals, Ray Manzarek’s distinctive keyboard riffs, Robby Krieger’s intense guitar work, and John Densmore’s dynamic drumming. Its lyrics, urging listeners to break through societal barriers and explore new experiences, resonated with the counterculture movement of the time.

Although it initially charted modestly, “Break on Through” has since become one of The Doors’ signature songs and a classic rock staple. Its enduring popularity underscores the band’s influence on rock music and its lasting impact on listeners seeking to challenge the status quo.

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Lyric

… You know the day destroys the night
Night divides the day
Tried to run
Tried to hide
Break on through to the other side
Break on through to the other side
Break on through to the other side, yeah
… We chased our pleasures here
Dug our treasures there
But can you still recall
The time we cried
Break on through to the other side
Break on through to the other side
… Yeah
C’mon, yeah
… Everybody loves my baby
Everybody loves my baby
She get high
She get high
She get high
She get high, yeah
… I found an island in your arms
Country in your eyes
Arms that chain us
Eyes that lie
Break on through to the other side
Break on through to the other side
Break on through, ow
Oh, yeah
… Made the 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
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah