Knockin' on Heaven's Door
Flavio Mendes Lyrics
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I can't use it anymore
It's getting dark too dark to see
Feels like I'm knockin' on heaven's door
Knock-knock-knockin' on heaven's door
Knock-knock-knockin' on heaven's door
Knock-knock-knockin' on heaven's door
Knock-knock-knockin' on heaven's door, eh yeah
I can't shoot them anymore
That cold black cloud is comin' down
Feels like I'm knockin' on heaven's door
Knock-knock-knockin' on heaven's door
Knock-knock-knockin' on heaven's door
Knock-knock-knockin' on heaven's door
Knock-knock-knockin' on heaven's door
Knock-knock-knockin' on heaven's door
Knock-knock-knockin' on heaven's door
Knock-knock-knockin' on heaven's door
Knock-knock-knockin' on heaven's door
Knock-knock-knockin' on heaven's door
Knock-knock-knockin' on heaven's door
Knock-knock-knockin' on heaven's door
Knock-knock-knockin' on heaven's door
Knock-knock-knockin' on heaven's door
Knock-knock-knockin' on heaven's door
Knock-knock-knockin' on heaven's door
Knock-knock-knockin' on heaven's door, wow oh yeah
The lyrics to Flavio Mendes's song "Knockin' on Heaven's Door" evoke a sense of despair, darkness, and a search for some form of salvation. The singer is pleading with their mother to take away their "badge," which can be interpreted as a symbol of their former identity or role. They express that they cannot use this badge anymore, implying a loss of purpose or the inability to continue on their current path. The darkness mentioned suggests a state of confusion or uncertainty, where everything becomes hazy and difficult to see.
The repetition of the phrase "Knock-knock-knockin' on heaven's door" emphasizes the urgency and desperation the singer feels. They seem to be metaphorically knocking on heaven's door, seeking a way out or a solution to their troubles. This act of knocking could symbolize a plea for help, a desire for a second chance, or a yearning for some form of divine intervention. The lyrics continue with the singer asking their mother to put their guns in the ground, indicating a desire to let go of the aggression or violence associated with their former self. The mention of a "cold black cloud" descending creates a sense of impending doom or an approaching threat.
Overall, these lyrics portray a deeply introspective and poignant exploration of someone's struggle with their own identity, their past choices, and their search for redemption or a way out of their current circumstances.
Line by Line Meaning
Mama take this badge from me
Mother, please remove this symbol of authority from me
I can't use it anymore
I am unable to make use of it any longer
It's getting dark too dark to see
The surroundings are becoming so dim, I can't see clearly
Feels like I'm knockin' on heaven's door
It seems as though I am desperately seeking entry into the afterlife
Knock-knock-knockin' on heaven's door
Continuously and persistently tapping on the entrance of the divine realm
Mama put my guns in the ground
Mother, bury my weapons in the earth
I can't shoot them anymore
I am no longer capable of using them to harm
That cold black cloud is comin' down
An ominous dark presence is descending upon us
Feels like I'm knockin' on heaven's door
Once again, it feels like I am desperately seeking entry into the afterlife
Knock-knock-knockin' on heaven's door
Continuously and persistently tapping on the entrance of the divine realm
Knock-knock-knockin' on heaven's door
Continuously and persistently tapping on the entrance of the divine realm
Knock-knock-knockin' on heaven's door
Continuously and persistently tapping on the entrance of the divine realm
Knock-knock-knockin' on heaven's door, eh yeah
Continuously and persistently tapping on the entrance of the divine realm, expressing a sense of urgency
Knock-knock-knockin' on heaven's door
Continuously and persistently tapping on the entrance of the divine realm
Knock-knock-knockin' on heaven's door
Continuously and persistently tapping on the entrance of the divine realm
Knock-knock-knockin' on heaven's door
Continuously and persistently tapping on the entrance of the divine realm
Knock-knock-knockin' on heaven's door
Continuously and persistently tapping on the entrance of the divine realm
Knock-knock-knockin' on heaven's door
Continuously and persistently tapping on the entrance of the divine realm
Knock-knock-knockin' on heaven's door
Continuously and persistently tapping on the entrance of the divine realm
Knock-knock-knockin' on heaven's door
Continuously and persistently tapping on the entrance of the divine realm
Knock-knock-knockin' on heaven's door
Continuously and persistently tapping on the entrance of the divine realm
Knock-knock-knockin' on heaven's door
Continuously and persistently tapping on the entrance of the divine realm
Knock-knock-knockin' on heaven's door
Continuously and persistently tapping on the entrance of the divine realm
Knock-knock-knockin' on heaven's door
Continuously and persistently tapping on the entrance of the divine realm
Knock-knock-knockin' on heaven's door
Continuously and persistently tapping on the entrance of the divine realm
Knock-knock-knockin' on heaven's door
Continuously and persistently tapping on the entrance of the divine realm
Knock-knock-knockin' on heaven's door
Continuously and persistently tapping on the entrance of the divine realm
Knock-knock-knockin' on heaven's door
Continuously and persistently tapping on the entrance of the divine realm
Knock-knock-knockin' on heaven's door, wow oh yeah
Continuously and persistently tapping on the entrance of the divine realm, expressing surprise and affirmation
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Written by: Bob Dylan
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