Story Behind The Song
My former husbands last name 'Krive' means 'crooked house' in his native Serbian language. I was inspired...and the song was truly about how I saw him as an individual and really expresses part of our struggles as a couple.
Song Description
Introspective / a look at another's life or "way" of life.
| Song Length |
3:45 |
Genre |
Pop - General |
| Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Female Vocal |
| Mood |
Nonviolent, Gracious |
Subject |
Life, Worry |
| Similar Artists |
Amy Grant |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
Crooked House (Robin Revier c1999/ascap)
You live inside a crooked house and I know
I can't begin to understand where you go
when you close the door turn out the light
say goodbye to another night
CHORUS:
I know you don't care
What's going on in the world out there
I know you keep inside all your deepest fears
I know that you say don't worry I'm gonna be okay
Then you go inside where it's safe to hide
Then you go inside your crooked house
Never letting anybody in is one of your charms
But I keep coming back again and again with open arms
and I knock and knock cuz I wanna say
I can help you through this day
Rpt. Chorus>
Bridge:
I am never gonna leave you there all alone
Even if I have to break into your crooked home
Chorus>out