About The Song
“Behind Closed Doors” is a country song performed by Charlie Rich. It was written by Kenny O’Dell and first recorded by Rich for his 1973 album featuring the same title. The single became Rich’s first No.1 hit on the country charts and was also a crossover hit on the pop charts, spending 20 weeks on the country charts. The song became a hit and is considered a classic in country and pop music genres.
The song explores the idea of what happens behind closed doors in relationships, particularly highlighting the contrast between public appearances and private realities. It suggests that things may not always be as they seem on the surface, and there can be hidden aspects to people’s lives and relationships that are not visible to others. The lyrics depict a scenario where someone’s public image may be different from their private behavior or emotions, touching on themes of secrecy, intimacy, and complexity in human relationships.
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Lyrics
My baby makes me proud
Lord, don’t she make me proud
She never makes a scene
By hangin’ all over me in a crowd
‘Cause people like to talk
Lord, don’t they love to talk
But when they turn out the lights
I know she’ll be leavin’ with me
And when we get behind closed doors
Then she lets her hair hang down
And she makes me glad that I’m a man
Oh, no one knows what goes on behind closed doors
My baby makes me smile
Lord, don’t she make me smile
She’s never far away
Or too tired to say “I want you”
She’s always a lady
Just like a lady should be
But when they turn out the lights
She’s still a baby to me
‘Cause when we get behind closed doors
Then she lets her hair hang down
And she makes me glad I’m a man
Oh, no one knows what goes on behind closed doors
Behind closed doors