It'S Me Knockin'
Jeannie & Her Boyfriends Lyrics
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Shake it loose and let it fall
Lay it soft upon my skin
Like the shadows on the wall
Come and lay down by my side
Til the early mornin' light
All I'm takin' is your time
I don't care what's right or wrong
I won't try to understand
Let the devil take tomorrow
But tonight I need a friend
Yesterday is dead and gone
And tomorrow's out of sight
And it's sad to be alone
Help me make it through the night
And it's sad to be alone
Help me make it through the night
I don't want to be alone
Help me make it through the night
The lyrics of Jeannie & Her Boyfriends' song "It's Me Knockin" express a sense of loneliness and desperation, as the singer seeks comfort from a friend, any friend, in order to get through the night. The metaphor of the ribbon being shaken loose and laid on the skin like the shadows on the wall is evocative of a sense of raw vulnerability and openness, as the singer allows themselves to be seen and touched -- to be known -- in their time of need.
The refrain of the song -- "Help me make it through the night" -- underscores the urgency and desperation of the singer's plea. They are not just asking for companionship or comfort, but for survival. The lines "Let the devil take tomorrow / But tonight I need a friend" suggest that the singer is resigned to the idea that their life may not be long or happy, but that in this moment they need someone to help them get through the night.
Line by Line Meaning
Take the ribbon from my hair
Remove the ribbon that symbolizes my constraints
Shake it loose and let it fall
Break free from my shackles and let my hair down
Lay it soft upon my skin
Comfort me with your touch
Like the shadows on the wall
Create an ambiance of calmness and intimacy
Come and lay down by my side
Be with me and show your affection
Til the early mornin' light
Stay with me until dawn
All I'm takin' is your time
I am not asking for anything but your presence
Help me make it through the night
Ease my loneliness and make this night meaningful
I don't care what's right or wrong
I am not concerned with moral or ethical dilemmas
I won't try to understand
I am not going to analyze or comprehend the situation
Let the devil take tomorrow
Leave tomorrow's troubles to fate or destiny
But tonight I need a friend
Tonight, I am seeking solace in your friendship
Yesterday is dead and gone
The past is over and doesn't matter anymore
And tomorrow's out of sight
The future is unknown and uncertain
And it's sad to be alone
Being lonely is a depressing feeling
Help me make it through the night
Stay with me and keep me company until morning
And it's sad to be alone
The feeling of being lonely is unbearable
Help me make it through the night
Stay and comfort me until morning comes
I don't want to be alone
I need someone to be by my side
Help me make it through the night
Stay and support me through the night
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Kris Kristofferson
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