Knockin
Dev Lyrics

Feel the bass
Sensation of the bass is overwhelming and cannot be ignored

You-you feel the bass
Confirmation that the listener is experiencing the bass

Y-you-you-you feel the bass
Emphasis and repetition of feeling the bass

You-you feel the bass
Reiteration of the listener's experience with the bass

Y-you-you-you feel
Confirmation of the listener's immersive experience

Cruisin down the boulevard feelin' hella good
The artist feels happy and carefree while driving down the street

Smokin' while I'm drivin', you would if you could
The artist is smoking while driving and assumes that others would do the same if given the opportunity

So I'm a push, smokin' on this Reggie Bush
The artist is puffing on a joint of marijuana called Reggie Bush while driving

Avoidin' the P's, steady tryin' to hit it (hit it)
The artist is trying to avoid getting pulled over by the police while still enjoying the marijuana

Jesus G's, you niggaz don't get it
Expressing surprise and exasperation that others don't understand his situation

And she's a tease, you're never gonna hit it
A woman is flirting with the artist but he thinks she's just leading him on

She say she wanna keep her clothes on
The woman says she doesn't want to have sex with the artist

I'm not a drummer but this summer the beat goes on
The artist is emphasizing that despite not being a drummer, his music will be popular and catchy

I told her, let me flip this shit, then I'll dip this shit
The artist is asking the woman to wait for him to finish making music before making a move

Then I'll hit this shit, I'm the magnificent
The artist is confident that he will eventually have sex with the woman

Equivalent to no other, relevant to recover
The artist believes his music is unique and has the power to heal

Sell that shit to your mother
Encouraging others to share his music with their loved ones

Tell me can, you hear, me knockin' knock knock-knockin'
Asking if his music can be heard loud and clear

I make, you feel, be-beat droppin' drop drop-droppin'
Saying his music has a powerful impact on listeners

The bass, is bangin' out the place, place, is bangin' out
Describing how the bass is overwhelming and filling the room

So can, you hear, me-me knock knock kn-knock-knockin'
Asking again if his music can be heard

You beat it like Ike Turner, I swang it like A-Rod
A clever wordplay comparing his music to baseball and domestic abuse

Up-and-comin' rappers better keep they fuckin' day job
The artist thinks he is the best and others shouldn't try to compete

Cause I'm the best so they got me mistooken
Others have underestimated the artist's skill and ability

So clock in and watch this lyrical ass whoopin
Challenging others to listen to his music and be amazed

Cause they got flows that make hoes sleepy like slow jams
Other rappers have boring and uninspired music

My shit rocks! (Cocaine!) Like Lindsay Lohan
The artist's music is exciting and addictive like cocaine, similar to Lindsay Lohan's life at the time

Listen to Luda in the Cadillac Broug-ham
Encouraging listeners to enjoy his music while driving a luxury car

Try to turn me down and your niggaz like "NO, MAN!"
Advising others not to turn down his music because it's too good to miss

Don't you ever touch a black man's radio!
A humorous warning to not touch someone's radio without permission

'Specially when Luda (Bust Rhymes) in (Scenario)
Referring to the song "Scenario" by A Tribe Called Quest which features Busta Rhymes and Luda rapping over it

Plat' plaques from Rio to Ontario
The artist has won awards for his music in various places

Bustin' through your speakers like Tyson's in your stereo
His music is powerful and intense, like Mike Tyson's boxing matches

Ughhhh, I'll plug jumper cables to the bridge (Bay area!)
The artist is figuratively reviving his music as if it were a car with jumper cables

Put your lights back in this bitch (bitch)
Asking listeners to turn on the lights and enjoy his music with full attention

West Coast representative from the label they call Sick Wid It
Identifying himself as a talented and respected artist who represents the West Coast

The best that ever lived it and spit it
Confidently stating that he is the best rapper in the game

And fucked around and got away with it (got away with it)
Suggesting that he has done things that should have gotten him in trouble, but he was lucky and didn't face consequences

Ever since the '80s I've been paved with it, overlooked and underrated
Reflecting on his longevity in the music industry and feelings of being underappreciated

Gotta keep it real with y'all, I can't fake it (I can't fake it)
Being honest with his fans about his struggles and challenges

Ughh, I be off-beat then I'm on-beat
Describing his unique and unpredictable musical style

Then I'm off-beat then I'm on-beat and my style is so unique
Reiteration of his musical style and how it sets him apart from others

I gotta have one teeth in my mouth and sweep a broad up off her feet (feet)
Humorously suggesting that he only needs one tooth and his charm to attract a woman

Took her down on the couch before I had a chance to speak (speak)
Implying that he seduced the woman with his presence alone

Skeeted all in her mouth and then we went for round three (three)
Describing a sexual encounter with the woman

We was tied just like the soap opera [?], at the same time reached our peak
Describing the sexual climax as being in sync with his partner

[Chorus]
Repeating the main refrain of the song