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Knock Knock
The Hives Lyrics


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This time you got it all figured out
Think it's gonna work okay but I'll make sure
It won't because I'll be standing in your way

So wait a minute if you will
I got no time but time to kill
When the ground starts getting hot
It doesn't matter if you run or not.

This time you've seen it done before
This time you're gonna get it right
Once more you fail miserably and then
Then you do it all over again

So wait a minute if you will
I got no time but time to kill
When the ground starts getting hot
It doesn't matter if you run or not.

You're once a failure and twice a fool
I will, knock knock
If you won't, knock knock
You're damned, knock knock
If you don't, knock knock
You did fine, knock knock
Now you're mine, knock knock

You avoided everything except for me
I'm busting in won't pick the lock I'm busting in
Knock knock
I've seen your sort before
You're nothing new because my name is failure
And failure is gonna come to you

Save me oh and I will
This time I got the time to kill
When the ground starts getting hot
It doesn't matter if you run or not.

You're once a failure and twice a fool
I will, knock knock
If you won't, knock knock
You're damned, knock knock
If you don't, knock knock
You did fine, knock knock
Now you're mine, knock knock

I'm busting in won't pick the lock I'm busting in
Knock knock

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to The Hives’ “Knock Knock” tell the story of someone who thinks they have everything figured out, but the singer of the song, who goes by the name of Failure, stands in their way to make sure they fail again. The lyrics suggest that Failure is making an appearance because the person has failed before and they will fail again if they continue to go down the same path.


The opening verses of the song address the person directly, telling them that they are going to fail no matter how hard they try. The chorus uses the repeated “knock knock” as a warning that Failure is going to come knocking at their door, regardless of what they do. The final verse of the song is directed towards Failure, with the person begging for help, promising that they will succeed this time around.


The lyrics are straightforward but give the song a lot of energy and attitude. The Hives’ sound is powerful and fast-paced, with the frenetic rhythm and catchy chorus inviting singalongs. The song aims to provide a sharp commentary on failure and perseverance, and it does so effectively.


Line by Line Meaning

This time you got it all figured out
You're convinced that you know exactly what you're doing this time.


Think it's gonna work okay but I'll make sure
You think everything will go smoothly, but I'm going to sabotage your plans.


It won't because I'll be standing in your way
I'm going to obstruct you and make it impossible for you to succeed.


So wait a minute if you will
Hold on for a moment, please.


I got no time but time to kill
I'm not busy, except for taking pleasure in making sure your plan fails.


When the ground starts getting hot
When the situation starts becoming tense and difficult.


It doesn't matter if you run or not.
Your attempts to escape won't make a difference.


This time you've seen it done before
You've witnessed someone else succeed in a similar situation in the past.


This time you're gonna get it right
You're convinced that you'll be able to replicate previous successes.


Once more you fail miserably and then
But once again, you fail horribly.


Then you do it all over again
And you'll repeat the cycle all over again.


You're once a failure and twice a fool
You've already failed once and you'll continue making foolish decisions.


I will, knock knock
I'm coming to make sure your plans fail.


If you won't, knock knock
Even if you refuse my help, I'm still going to come.


You're damned, knock knock
Your fate is sealed and there's no avoiding it.


If you don't, knock knock
If you don't acknowledge your inevitable failure, I'm still going to come make sure everything goes wrong.


You did fine, knock knock
You may have thought you were doing well, but I'm here to prove you wrong.


Now you're mine, knock knock
I've taken control and there's no escaping your failure.


You avoided everything except for me
You managed to avoid all obstacles except for me.


I'm busting in won't pick the lock I'm busting in
I'm going to force my way in and make sure you fail.


I've seen your sort before
I've dealt with someone like you in the past.


You're nothing new because my name is failure
Your failure isn't unique, because I (failure) always come around to make sure everything falls apart.


And failure is gonna come to you
You can't avoid failure, because it's inevitable.


Save me oh and I will
If you beg for my help, I might provide it.


This time I got the time to kill
This time, I have plenty of time to dedicate myself to making sure you fail.


I'm busting in won't pick the lock I'm busting in
I'm going to force my way in to ensure everything falls apart.


Knock knock
I'm here to ruin everything.




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: RANDY FITZSIMMONS

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@kryz422

This time you got it all figured out
Think it's gonna work okay but I'll make sure
It won't because I'll be standing in your way

So wait a minute if you will
I got no time but time to kill
When the ground starts getting hot
It doesn't matter if you run or not.

This time you've seen it done before
This time you're gonna get it right
Once more you fail miserably and then
Then you do it all over again

So wait a minute if you will
I got no time but time to kill
When the ground starts getting hot
It doesn't matter if you run or not.

You're once a failure and twice a fool
I will, knock knock
If you won't, knock knock
You're damned, knock knock
If you don't, knock knock
You did fine, knock knock
Now you're mine, knock knock

You avoided everything except for me
I'm busting in won't pick the lock I'm busting in
Knock knock
I've seen your sort before
You're nothing new because my name is failure
And failure is gonna come to you

Save me oh and I will
This time I got the time to kill
When the ground starts getting hot
It doesn't matter if you run or not.

You're once a failure and twice a fool
I will, knock knock
If you won't, knock knock
You're damned, knock knock
If you don't, knock knock
You did fine, knock knock
Now you're mine, knock knock

I'm busting in won't pick the lock I'm busting in
Knock knock



All comments from YouTube:

@4thblox

i love the hives , they're the best at making some badass songs lol

@cal3blipa

This at my age is for the treadmill 🤘🏼

@videomaker13.11

<3 all the time

@kryz422

This time you got it all figured out
Think it's gonna work okay but I'll make sure
It won't because I'll be standing in your way

So wait a minute if you will
I got no time but time to kill
When the ground starts getting hot
It doesn't matter if you run or not.

This time you've seen it done before
This time you're gonna get it right
Once more you fail miserably and then
Then you do it all over again

So wait a minute if you will
I got no time but time to kill
When the ground starts getting hot
It doesn't matter if you run or not.

You're once a failure and twice a fool
I will, knock knock
If you won't, knock knock
You're damned, knock knock
If you don't, knock knock
You did fine, knock knock
Now you're mine, knock knock

You avoided everything except for me
I'm busting in won't pick the lock I'm busting in
Knock knock
I've seen your sort before
You're nothing new because my name is failure
And failure is gonna come to you

Save me oh and I will
This time I got the time to kill
When the ground starts getting hot
It doesn't matter if you run or not.

You're once a failure and twice a fool
I will, knock knock
If you won't, knock knock
You're damned, knock knock
If you don't, knock knock
You did fine, knock knock
Now you're mine, knock knock

I'm busting in won't pick the lock I'm busting in
Knock knock

@erinday3840

One of the best POSI FUCK YOU tracks of all time

@SupercordsMusic

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@wetflop9540

So many views but almost no comments tho

@guygorphy6725

Setting up breaching charges be like:

@fnordaby

In such

@bedtimefordemocracy

In such current expired currency!

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