Alesha Anjanette Dixon, (born 7 October 1978, in Welwyn Garden City, Hertfo… Read Full Bio ↴Alesha Anjanette Dixon, (born 7 October 1978, in Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom) is an English singer, MC, songwriter, television personality and former member of R&B girl group Mis-Teeq.

After the band split in 2005, Alesha pursued a solo career. She released two singles from the album, Fired Up in 2006 but after limited success in, she was dropped by Polydor in 2006. The album was eventually released in Japan in 2008. After gaining popularity by winning the BBC's "Strictly Come Dancing" in 2007, Alesha was given another chance at a music career, releasing The Alesha Show in 2008. In 2009, Alesha re-released her debut album which featured her new single, "To Love Again".

On the 29th November 2010, Alesha released her third solo album, "The Entertainer", which features her new singles, "Drummer Boy", "Radio", and Every Little Part of Me (Feat. Jay Sean).

Knock Down
Alesha Dixon Lyrics

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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 lyrics to Alesha Dixon's song "Knock Down" express the feeling of being overwhelmed and defeated by life's challenges, but also the determination to keep going despite the obstacles. In the first verse, Dixon sings about feeling stuck and unable to enjoy her own company, despite trying to lay everything out on the table. She watches the rain from her window and feels like the world is moving faster than she is, highlighting her sense of disconnection from the world around her. The chorus then comes in, emphasizing the idea of being knocked down and feeling shot down, and the need to carry on and speed up to overcome these challenges.

The second verse continues with a more hopeful tone, as Dixon talks about the feeling that something exciting could happen in her life. She also poses the question of why we are here, suggesting that we hold the power to carry on through any adversity we may face. The chorus repeats once again, with its catchy rhythm and encouraging message of perseverance.

Overall, the lyrics to "Knock Down" convey the ups and downs of life, capturing the struggles and setbacks, as well as the determination to pick oneself up and keep going.

Line by Line Meaning

When I lay it all out on the table
When I'm transparent and honest about everything.

Don't know what is stopping me
I'm not sure what's holding me back.

From feeling like I might be able
From believing in myself.

To enjoy my own company
To be content being alone with myself.

Sitting up by my window
Sitting and looking out the window.

Watching the summer rain
Watching the rain during the summertime.

The world is moving faster
Things around me are moving faster than I am.

Than I am in it today
Than I currently am able to keep up with.

Knockdown
Facing setbacks or struggles.

Everybody in the place say what now
Asking for others' reactions to setbacks.

Ya souls feeling shot down
Feeling defeated or low in spirit.

Lucks out
Having bad luck or misfortune.

But ya gotta carry on
Still needing to persevere.

Speed it up now
Start moving more quickly.

Woo Woo Woo Woo
Vocals indicating intensity or excitement.

Oh yeah I got the feeling
Feeling optimistic or hopeful.

That something could happen now
Believing that something positive can happen soon.

That something could happen inside my life now
Believing that something good can happen specifically in my own life.

And have you ever asked why you've been here before
Asking if you've questioned the purpose of your life or circumstances.

Cos only you have the power to carry on through that door
Realizing that only you have the ability to move on and take control.

Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
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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