Knock You Out
DJ Tiësto feat. Emily Haines Lyrics


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Somebody to rough you up
Somebody to make it tough
Somebody to bait you
Somebody to love
But wait...

Is it still love you want
Somebody to pamper
Somebody to blame it on
Somebody to love
But wait...

(Chorus)
Baby, baby I wanna be true
You gotta knock me out some other way
And I want to be with the sun and the moon
I've been hopeless
And I want to

Baby, baby I wanna be true
You gotta knock me out some other way
And I want to be with the sun and the moon
I've been hopeless
I've been..

Somebody to take you out
Somebody to show you how
Somebody to train you
Somebody to love
But wait...

Is it still love you want
Somebody to put you down
Somebody to smack you 'round
Somebody to love
But wait...

(Chorus)

Ooooooo

High hopes
High hopes
She got high hopes

High hopes (x7)
She got high hopes

High hopes (x7)

Oooooooo





(Chorus)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Dj Tiesto feat Emily Haines' song Knock You Out seem to be about looking for love but in a different way than what is traditionally seen as romance. The first verse talks about wanting someone to rough you up, make it tough, bait you, and love you. The following verse mentions wanting someone to pamper, blame it on, and love you again. It seems like the singer is looking for an intense and passionate love that involves conflict and excitement.


However, she also seems to be hesitating about whether this is the kind of love she really wants. The chorus repeats the phrase "Baby, baby I wanna be true" but then says that the other person needs to "knock me out some other way" rather than through the intense love described earlier. The final chorus mentions "high hopes" repeatedly and seems to suggest that the singer is looking for something outside the norm and has big aspirations.


Overall, the lyrics of Knock You Out seem to be exploring the idea of wanting an unconventional version of love that involves both conflict and care, but also questioning whether this is really what she wants. The repeated chorus lines and the use of "high hopes" give the song a dreamy and aspirational quality.


Line by Line Meaning

Somebody to rough you up
You desire someone to bring excitement and unpredictability into your life.


Somebody to make it tough
You crave a challenge and someone who can test your limits.


Somebody to bait you
You want to be provoked and engaged in stimulating conversation and experiences.


Somebody to love
You desire affection, attention, and companionship from another person.


But wait...
You have reservations or doubts about whether your desires are what you truly need or want.


Is it still love you want
You question whether your desire for love is genuine or a result of societal expectations.


Somebody to pamper
You want to be treated with care, comfort, and indulgence by another person.


Somebody to blame it on
You desire someone to take responsibility for your problems or mistakes.


Somebody to take you out
You want someone to lead you out of your comfort zone and expose you to new experiences.


Somebody to show you how
You desire guidance and instruction from someone who is more experienced or skilled than you.


Somebody to train you
You want someone to help you improve or develop new skills or habits.


Somebody to put you down
You crave challenging criticism or negative feedback to motivate you to better yourself.


Somebody to smack you 'round
You may be struggling with internal or external conflict and looking for someone to help you work through it.


Baby, baby I wanna be true
You desire an authentic, genuine connection with another person.


You gotta knock me out some other way
You don't want traditional or expected expressions of love or affection.


And I want to be with the sun and the moon
You desire a relationship that is expansive and includes all aspects of life.


I've been hopeless
You may feel like you have lost sight of what you truly desire or need.


High hopes
You have positive expectations and aspirations.


She got high hopes
This could refer to a specific person or to yourself, expressing confidence and ambition.




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Comments from YouTube:

@MrKhrmn95

seeing old tiesto tracks that i didnt notice/listen before is the best feeling in the world as a tiesto fan.

@albertogamez8112

Go listen to his older trance bro

@ztztarz

It's true! ❤️‍🔥

@DeaJuvenTiestous

Tiesto will always be the best DJ in the world <3

@exostra

Thumbs up if you are such a fan that you refuse to grow with the artist and instead cling to outdated songs instead of relishing new music.

@xneonix

Oh shit. Emily Haines has such a beautiful voice. And Tiesto has such a beautiful synth. Yes, this is perfect.

@Capitancolumna

Dj tiesto freaking rocks. i dnt like techno that much but he makes me feel like im in another planet. and i dnt smoke or do drugs. he's the best

@schnellschnell

"is it still love you want?" ugh love it

@Hush85DR

Being a fan of DJ Tiesto for almost 10 years now brought me here! :)

@xXVIRUSXx1951

DJ TIESTO IS THE BEST DJ IN THE WORLD!!!!!

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