When I lay it all out on the table
Don't know what is stopping me
From feeling like I might be able
To enjoy my own company
Sitting up by my window
Watching the summer rain
The world is moving faster
Than I am in it today

Knockdown
Everybody in the place say what now
Ya souls feeling shot down
Lucks out
But ya gotta carry on
Speed it up now
Woo Woo Woo Woo
Knockdown
Everybody in the place say what now
Ya souls feeling shot down
Lucks out
But ya gotta carry on
Speed it up now

Oh yeah I got the feeling
That something could happen now
Oh I got the feeling
That something could happen inside my life now
And have you ever asked why you've been here before
Cos only you have the power to carry on through that door

Knockdown
Everybody in the place say what now
Ya souls feeling shot down
Lucks out
But ya gotta carry on
Speed it up now
Woo Woo Woo Woo
Knockdown
Everybody in the place say what now
Ya souls feeling shot down
Lucks out
But ya gotta carry on
Speed it up now

Overall Meaning

The song "Knockdown" by Alesha Dixon explores the struggles of feeling stuck or lost in life, but ultimately finding the strength to push through and keep going. The first verse describes the singer's feelings of loneliness and difficulty in finding enjoyment in her own company. She watches the world outside her window, feeling like she can't keep up with its fast pace. However, the chorus encourages perseverance, even when luck seems to be against us. It tells us to speed up and keep moving, despite feeling knocked down.

The second verse offers a glimmer of hope, suggesting that something good might be just around the corner. The lyrics present a question, asking if we've ever wondered why we're in a particular situation. The answer is that we have the power to find a way out and keep going. The chorus repeats the same message of carrying on, but this time offers a way to do it faster.

Line by Line Meaning

When I lay it all out on the table
When I'm completely honest and transparent

Don't know what is stopping me
Unsure why I can't move forward

From feeling like I might be able
Believing in myself and my capabilities

To enjoy my own company
To be comfortable being alone

Sitting up by my window
Being in solitude and lost in thought

Watching the summer rain
Observing life as it happens around me

The world is moving faster
Life goes by quickly and it's easy to get left behind

Than I am in it today
Feeling stagnant and not making progress

Knockdown
Feeling defeated

Everybody in the place say what now
Asking for guidance and support

Ya souls feeling shot down
Feeling disheartened and depleted

Lucks out
Bad fortune has struck

But ya gotta carry on
Keep pushing forward despite adversity

Speed it up now
Take action and make progress quickly

Woo Woo Woo Woo
An expression of motivation and encouragement

Oh yeah I got the feeling
Confident and optimistic

That something could happen now
Opportunities are around the corner

Oh I got the feeling
Feeling hopeful and positive

That something could happen inside my life now
Belief that positive change is possible

And have you ever asked why you've been here before
Reflecting on the purpose and meaning of life

Cos only you have the power to carry on through that door
Reminding oneself that they have the strength to move forward

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MIRANDA ELEANOR DE FONBRUNE COOPER, BRIAN THOMAS HIGGINS, TIM ELLIOT LARCOMBE, SHAWN LEE MAHAN, GISELLE ROBERTA SOMMERVILLE, ALESHA DIXON

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