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Knocked Up
Kings of Leon Lyrics


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I don't care what nobody says
We're gonna have a baby
Taking off in a Coupe de Ville
She's buckled up on navy

She don't care what her momma says
No she gonna have my baby
Taking all that I have to take
This takings gonna shake me

People call us renegades
'Cause we like living crazy
We like takin' on the town
'Cause people's getting lazy

I don't care what nobody says
No I'm gonna be her lover
Always mad and you's a drunk
But I love her like no other

And in the dark we say we don't know
Where we're gonna go
I'm a ghost and I don't think I quite know
Where we're gonna go
Where we're gonna go

People call us renegades
'Cause we like living crazy
We like takin' on the town
'Cause people's getting lazy

I don't care what nobody says
No I'm gonna be her lover
Always mad and you's a drunk
But I love her like no other

And her daddy he says he don't know
Where we're gonna go
I'm a ghost and I don't think I quite know
Where we're gonna go
Where we're gonna go
Where we're gonna go
Where we're gonna go
Where we gonna

(Whoa-a oh oh oh)
(Whoa-a oh oh oh)
(Whoa-a oh oh oh)
(Whoa-a oh oh oh)
(Whoa-a oh oh oh)

People call us renegades (Whoa-a oh oh oh)
We like takin' on this town (Whoa-a oh oh oh)

(Whoa-a oh oh oh)
(Whoa-a oh oh oh)
(Whoa-a oh oh oh)

I don't care what nobody says
We're gonna have a baby
Takin' off in a Coupe de Ville
She's buckled up on navy

She don't care what her momma says
No she gonna have my baby
I'm takin' all I have to take
This takings gonna shape me

(Whoa-a oh oh oh)
(Whoa-a oh oh oh)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Kings of Leon's "Knocked Up" tell the story of a couple who are defying societal norms by having a baby despite disapproval from their friends and family. The song talks about their struggles and the sacrifices they have to make in order to take care of their child. The opening lines state their determination to have a baby and take off in a Coupe de Ville, which portrays their sense of adventure and their willingness to take risks. The line "She's buckled up on navy" shows that they are serious about their decision and are prepared for the challenges ahead.


The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "People call us renegades" which means that they are seen as rebels or outcasts from society. They are labeled this way simply for choosing to have a baby and to live their lives the way they want to. The couple is unapologetic and continue to live their lives without worrying about what others think.


The bridge of the song reveals that they are uncertain about their future and where they are headed. The line "I'm a ghost and I don't think I quite know where we're gonna go" could mean that they feel lost or invisible, but are determined to make their own way. The repetition of the phrase "Where we gonna go" emphasizes their uncertainty, but also their hope for the future.


Overall, "Knocked Up" is a powerful and poignant song about the challenges of parenthood and the courage it takes to defy societal norms in order to live your own life.


Line by Line Meaning

I don't care what nobody says
I'm committed to the decision to have a baby, and I am not concerned about anyone else's opinion.


We're gonna have a baby
My partner and I are having a child together.


Taking off in a Coupe de Ville
We're starting this journey together in a fancy car.


She's buckled up on navy
My partner is ready and prepared for the ride.


She don't care what her momma says
My partner is determined to have a baby with me, regardless of her mother's opinion.


No she gonna have my baby
She has decided to have a child with me and nothing will change that.


Taking all that I have to take
The process of having a baby is taking a lot out of me physically, mentally, and emotionally.


This takings gonna shake me
The experience of having a baby is difficult, but it will ultimately shape me as a person.


People call us renegades
People view us as unconventional and rebellious.


'Cause we like living crazy
We enjoy living life to the fullest and taking risks.


We like takin' on the town
We enjoy going out and having fun in the city.


'Cause people's getting lazy
We think that some people are too stagnant and complacent in their lives.


No I'm gonna be her lover
I am committed to being my partner's romantic partner for life.


Always mad and you's a drunk
My partner has flaws and vices, but I still love her unconditionally.


But I love her like no other
I love my partner more than anyone else in the world.


And in the dark we say we don't know
When we're alone, we admit that we don't have all the answers.


Where we're gonna go
We don't know what the future holds for us.


I'm a ghost and I don't think I quite know
I feel like a shadow or a shell of myself, and I'm not sure where we're headed.


Where we're gonna go
The future is uncertain for us.


Where we're gonna go
We have no idea what lies ahead for us.


Where we're gonna go
The road ahead is unclear.


Where we gonna
Where will we end up?


People call us renegades
People still view us as nonconformists who don't fit into traditional molds.


'Cause we like takin' on the town
We enjoy having fun and experiencing everything the city has to offer.


We're gonna have a baby
We are committed to bringing a child into the world and becoming parents.


Takin' off in a Coupe de Ville
We're ready to start this journey together in style.


She's buckled up on navy
My partner is ready and prepared for the ride ahead.


I'm takin' all I have to take
The journey of parenthood is taking a lot out of me, but I am up for the challenge.


This takings gonna shape me
The experience of being a parent will ultimately make me a better and stronger person.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Word Collections Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Caleb Followill, Jared Followill, Matthew Followill, Nathan Followill

Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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This song breaks me now...it reminds me of so much of me& Kyle’s father-when we were not broken...

I lost my adored 20yr old son, Kyle on a Sunday morning...January 21, 2018.
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Kyle, until I hold you again...I’ll navigate this life blindly as my eyes only look for you!
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•Kyle David Strickland•
June 17, 1997 ~ January 21, 2018



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@nikoh6703

Goosebumps . Who listening in 2023

@jonathanmantle2364

I literally heard this song for the first time today due to the TV show "The Outlaws". I haven't stopped listening to it since. Wonderful song!

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That little guitar riff is so perfect for this song; its so innocent and vulnerable, but at the same time timidly defiant. They nailed it. my favorite song

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