Usher

I wipe the brass by hand Before the cameras land Tailored coats, cold wrists They glide, I lift the lift Marble floor, soft laugh I know who owns the path A man in black and white I guard the velvet night Keys jingle, chain swing Boots tap on the stone They never touch the latch I make the entrance known Open that door for the rich Open that door, watch them switch Open that door, let them in I bow my head, let it spin Open that door for the rich Open that door, cold and quick Open that door, make it shine I hold the line, I hold the line Gold watch, perfume cloud I hear them through the crowd Their heels click past my stare Like they bought the air I know each name by heart Each driver, coat, and cart I’m first and last in sight The shadow in the light Keys jingle, chain swing Boots tap on the stone They never touch the latch I make the entrance known Open that door for the rich Open that door, watch them switch Open that door, let them in I bow my head, let it spin Open that door for the rich Open that door, cold and quick Open that door, make it shine I hold the line, I hold the line One more step, they’re gone I’m still here at dawn Same hands, same floor Still opening that door Open that door for the rich Open that door, watch them switch Open that door, let them in I bow my head, let it spin Open that door for the rich Open that door, cold and quick Open that door, make it shine I hold the line, I hold the line