Knock Knock
Kanye West Lyrics


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Keep rocking, and keep knocking
Whether you Louboutin it up or Reebokin'
You see the hate, that they're serving on a platter
So what we goin' have, dessert or disaster

I never thought I'd, be in love like this
When I look at you my mind goes on a trip
Then you came in, and knocked me on my face
Feels like in I'm in a race
But I already won first place

I never thought I'd fall for you as hard as I did
(As hard as I did, yeah)
You got me thinking bout our life our house and kids (yeah)
Every morning I look at you and smile
'Cause boy you came around and you knocked me down, knocked me down

Sometimes love comes around
And it knocks you down
Just get back up
When it knocks you down
Sometimes love comes around
And it knocks you down
Just get back up
When it knocks you down

I never thought I'd
Hear myself say (ooh)
Y'all go ahead
I think I'm gonna kick it wit my girl today (kick it wit my girl today)
I used to be commander and chief
Of my pimp ship flying high (flying high)
'Til I met this pretty little missile that shot me out the sky (oh shot me out the sky)

Hey, now I'm crashing, don't know how it happened
But I know it feels so damn good
Said if I could back, and make it happen faster
Don't you know I would baby if I could
Miss independent (oh, to the fullest), the load never too much
She helping me pull it
She shot the bullet that ended that life
I swear to you the pimp in me just died tonight,
Girl sometimes love

Sometimes love comes around
And it knocks you down
Just get back up
When it knocks you down
Sometimes love comes around
And it knocks you down
Just get back up
When it knocks you down

Tell me now can you make it past your caspers
So we can finally fly off into NASA
You was always the cheerleader of my dreams that
Seem to only date the head of football teams

And I was the class clown that, always kept you laughing
We, were never meant to be baby we just happen
So please, don't mess up the trick, hey young world I'm the new slick rick
They say I move too quick, but we can't let the moment pass us

Let the hourglass pass right into ashes
Let the wind blow the ash right before my glasses
So I wrote this love letter right before my classes
How could a goddess ask, someone that's only average

For advice
OMG, you listen to that bitch?
Whoa it's me
Baby this is tragic
'Cause we had it, we was magic

I was flying, now I'm crashing
This is bad, real bad, Michael Jackson
Now I'm mad, real mad, Joe Jackson
You should leave your boyfriend now, I'm a ask him

Say you gotta put the good with the bad, happy and the sad
So will u bring a better future than I had in the past
Oh 'cause, I don't wanna make the same mistakes I did
I don't wanna fall back on my face again
Whoa, whoa
I'll admit it, I was scared to answer love's call
Whoa, whoa
And if it hits better make it worth the fall

(When it comes around)

Sometimes love comes around
And it knocks you down
Just get back up
When it knocks you down
Sometimes love comes around
And it knocks you down
Just get back up
When it knocks you down

Won't see it coming when it happens (hey)
But when it happens you're gonna feel it, let me tell you now
You see when love knocks you down

Won't see it coming when it happens
But when it happens you're gonna feel it, let me tell you now




You see when love knocks you down
Yeah

Overall Meaning

In Kanye West's song "Knock Knock," the lyrics talk about the unexpected and intense nature of falling in love. The song is about being knocked down by love and then getting back up. Kanye talks about how he never expected to fall in love so hard, but when he did, it knocked him on his face. He also acknowledges the hate and negativity that comes with love, and poses the question of whether it will lead to dessert or disaster. He contrasts his previous life as a playboy with his newfound love, and how it has completely changed his life.


The lyrics of the song are relatable and depict the ups and downs of love. Kanye's use of humor and wordplay in the song makes it both enjoyable and thought-provoking. The chorus of the song emphasizes that sometimes love comes around unexpectedly and can knock you down, but it is important to get back up and keep going. The song overall emphasizes the importance of love, even when it is difficult.


Line by Line Meaning

Keep rocking, and keep knocking
Keep being persistent and pushing forward despite obstacles and challenges.


Whether you Louboutin it up or Reebokin'
Regardless of whether you're wearing designer shoes or athletic shoes, keep striving for success.


You see the hate, that they're serving on a platter
There is negativity being thrown in your direction, but it's up to you whether to accept it or reject it.


So what we goin' have, dessert or disaster
The choice is yours whether to indulge in something sweet or face the consequences of your actions.


I never thought I'd, be in love like this
The singer is surprised by the intensity of his feelings for another person.


When I look at you my mind goes on a trip
The singer's thoughts and emotions are fully consumed by his love interest.


Then you came in, and knocked me on my face
The singer was caught off guard by the intensity of his feelings for his love interest.


Feels like in I'm in a race
The singer is experiencing an intense adrenaline rush due to the excitement of being in a new relationship.


But I already won first place
The singer feels victorious and successful in his relationship.


Sometimes love comes around
Love can be unpredictable and unexpected.


And it knocks you down
Love can have a powerful impact on a person's life.


Just get back up
Even if you fall down in love, always pick yourself back up and keep going.


I used to be commander and chief
The singer used to be in control of his life and relationships.


Of my pimp ship flying high
The singer used to feel powerful and in control of his romantic relationships.


'Til I met this pretty little missile that shot me out the sky
The singer has found a woman who has changed his perception of relationships and knocked him off his feet.


Girl sometimes love
Love can be confusing and difficult to understand.


Tell me now can you make it past your caspers
Will you be able to overcome your fears and doubts in order to move forward in your relationship?


So we can finally fly off into NASA
After overcoming challenges in the relationship, the couple can finally achieve their goals and reach new heights.


You was always the cheerleader of my dreams that
The singer has always admired and been attracted to his current love interest.


Seem to only date the head of football teams
The singer's love interest tends to date popular and athletic guys.


And I was the class clown that, always kept you laughing
The singer used to make his love interest laugh and feel happy.


We, were never meant to be baby we just happen
The couple's relationship was unexpected and unplanned.


OMG, you listen to that bitch?
The singer is upset that his love interest may be influenced by outside opinions.


Whoa it's me
The singer is feeling sorry for himself and his relationship troubles.


Now I'm mad, real mad, Joe Jackson
The singer is frustrated and angry, like the late Joe Jackson.


Say you gotta put the good with the bad, happy and the sad
You have to accept the ups and downs of a relationship.


So will u bring a better future than I had in the past
The singer hopes that his relationship will lead to a better future.


Oh 'cause, I don't wanna make the same mistakes I did
The singer does not want to repeat past mistakes in his relationship.


Won't see it coming when it happens (hey)
Love can be unpredictable and unexpected.


But when it happens you're gonna feel it, let me tell you now
Love can have a powerful impact on a person's life.


You see when love knocks you down
When you fall in love, it can be intense and overwhelming.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: FLOYD HILLS, KANYE WEST, MARCELLA ARAICA, KEVIN COSSUM, KERI HILSON, SHAFFER SMITH

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Comments from YouTube:

jeremy jones

still one of the favorite kanye verses

Carrisa Anderson

I used to listen to this song 24/7 :) I still love it Ive been looking for this remix everywhere :)

Punchy

how are you doing now?:) damn 13 years ago

Shustyrant

That through the wire is amazing lmao

Shannon Collins

I just came here because I started singing it out of the blue and said to myself damnnnnn i forgot all about this song!!!😍😍😍

Jova May

Still slaps...

William Melbourne

west killed it

VitaminJay

Damn I Remember When I First Heard This On The Radio A Few Years Back

Raja Singh

Kanye west is a legend

Pngneguny

This is a forgotten gem holy shit

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