Discover the story of the song > Five to One – The Doors

The lyrics describe the protagonist's desire to reunite one last time with their partner and others, with a sense of urgency and declaration of their dominance over those with power and weapons. The lyrics also acknowledge the passage of time and the idea that they should make the most of the best time of their lives. The outro suggests that the protagonist leaves with a group of people, but still loves his partner and is excited about her.