Knock Me A Kiss
Louis Jordan Lyrics


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A woman is the sweetest thing
On that we all agree
But when she gets the wedding band
A mans no longer free

That's why I'm safe, sane and single
I'm on my merry way
Yes I'm safe, sane and single
That's how I'm gonna stay

A wife and husband came upon
The parting of their ways
The judge gave her the bank account
And gave him 90 days

That's why I'm safe, sane and single
I'm on my merry way
Yes I'm safe, sane and single
That's how I'm gonna stay

A friend of mine got married
To a gal named Nellie Gray
She pawned his watch then sold his car
And gave his clothes away

That's why I'm safe, sane and single
I'm on my merry way
Yes I'm safe, sane and single
That's how I'm gonna stay

I met a gal in Birmingham
And thereby hangs a tale
She had a husband doing time
Another out on bail

That's why I'm safe, sane and single
I'm on my merry way
Yes I'm safe, sane and single
That's how I'm gonna stay

Ha, ha ,ha, I got one

I courted a gal for 15 years
Her Pa said we should wed
If my horse could only cook
I'd marry him instead

That's why I'm safe, sane and single
I'm on my merry way
Yes I'm safe, sane and single
That's how I'm gonna stay

Thank God I'm safe, Thank God I'm safe,
Yes I'm safe, sane and single
That how I'm gonna stay
Thank God I'm safe, Thank God I'm safe,
Yes I'm safe, sane and single
That how I'm gonna stay!
Thank God I'm safe, Thank God I'm safe,
Yes I'm safe, sane and single
That how I'm gonna stay!





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Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Louis Jordan's "Knock Me A Kiss" reflect the singer's belief that marriage is a trap that takes away a man's freedom. He argues that while women are sweet, they become a source of trouble and burden once a man puts a wedding band on their finger. The song tells the stories of several men who fell victim to their wives' sly financial schemes or infidelity. One man lost his bank account to his wife in divorce, another had his car and clothes sold by his wife, while yet another ended up dating a woman who had two men in her life. The singer's solution to avoid ending up like these men is to stay "safe, sane, and single."


The song highlights the societal expectations and gender roles of the time, wherein men were expected to be the providers and women were expected to be homemakers. The song shows that some men feared being "trapped" in marriage and losing control over their financial and personal decisions. In contrast, women were portrayed as cunning and manipulative to get what they want.


Despite the rather negative view of marriage, the song is upbeat and humorous, with the use of playful rhyming and a cheerful melody. It is a reflection of Jordan's signature style, which combined elements of jazz, R&B, and blues into catchy tunes that were popular in the 1940s and 1950s.


Line by Line Meaning

A woman is the sweetest thing
Women are generally considered to be kind and pleasant.


On that we all agree
Everyone knows and acknowledges that women are sweet.


But when she gets the wedding band
But when a woman gets married,


A mans no longer free
a man can no longer do whatever he wants.


That's why I'm safe, sane and single
I prefer being single because it makes me feel safe and in control of my life.


I'm on my merry way
I'm happy and content with my life the way it is.


Yes I'm safe, sane and single
Being single is the best decision for me because it protects me from the potential problems associated with marriage.


That's how I'm gonna stay
I intend to remain single for the foreseeable future.


A wife and husband came upon
A couple ended their marriage.


The parting of their ways
They separated and went their separate ways.


The judge gave her the bank account
In the divorce settlement, the wife received the entire bank account.


And gave him 90 days
The judge gave the husband 90 days to leave the house.


A friend of mine got married
My friend got married.


To a gal named Nellie Gray
His wife's name was Nellie Gray.


She pawned his watch then sold his car
His wife pawned his watch and sold his car without his permission.


And gave his clothes away
She also gave away his clothes to charity.


I met a gal in Birmingham
I met a woman in Birmingham.


And thereby hangs a tale
This is an interesting story I want to share.


She had a husband doing time
She was married, and her husband was in jail.


Another out on bail
Her other husband was out on bail.


Ha, ha ,ha, I got one
This is a funny joke or situation that I want to share.


I courted a gal for 15 years
I dated a woman for 15 years.


Her Pa said we should wed
Her father wanted us to get married.


If my horse could only cook
This is an absurd statement, implying that I would rather marry my horse than this woman.


I'd marry him instead
I would rather marry my horse than marry this woman.


Thank God I'm safe, Thank God I'm safe,
I'm grateful that I'm safe and free from the troubles of marriage.


Yes I'm safe, sane and single
Being single protects me from the problems of marriage.


That how I'm gonna stay!
I plan to remain single forever.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Andy Razaf, Mike Jackson

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@arjhendrix

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I like cake, no mistake, but baby if you insist
I'll cut out the cake, just for your sake
Baby! c'mon and knock me a kiss

I like pie, i hope to die, just to get a load of this
When you get high, doggone the pie
Baby! c'mon and knock me a kiss

When you pressed your little lips to mine, that was then i understood
They taste like candy, brandy and wine, peaches, bananas and everything good
I love jam and no film flam, scratch that off my list
This ain't no jam, the jam can scram
Baby! c'mon and knock me a kiss

When you pressed your sweet little lips to mine, that was then i understood
They taste like candy, brandy and wine, peaches, bananas and everything good
I like cars and big cigars but baby they won't be missed
If everyday i hear you say
Baby! c'mon and knock me a kiss

Baby! c'mon and knock me a kiss


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All comments from YouTube:

@allandeir6473

Swingers 1996 brought me here

@artdeco64

I remember when Swingers first came to Blockbuster; VHS. Most new movies were on One Day Rental for a few days to maybe a couple weeks. Swingers was a One Day Rental for six months. Then it was on New Release for another six plus months.

@jimraygilliam

This is universally great! Fantastic! My band is doing it for young people and they love it.

@leehammond3223

love the tunes so much! Thank you!! 🙏🏼

@haddavdmh

YAY🎉

@kellysue8597

Baby, c'mon knock me a kiss...

@footballislife4012

“She was always my ex”

@BibleWay

wew this subliminal message in this song!! LOL I love it

@hathordenisehahrasun0139

Knockknockknock😘😀

@arjhendrix

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I like cake, no mistake, but baby if you insist
I'll cut out the cake, just for your sake
Baby! c'mon and knock me a kiss

I like pie, i hope to die, just to get a load of this
When you get high, doggone the pie
Baby! c'mon and knock me a kiss

When you pressed your little lips to mine, that was then i understood
They taste like candy, brandy and wine, peaches, bananas and everything good
I love jam and no film flam, scratch that off my list
This ain't no jam, the jam can scram
Baby! c'mon and knock me a kiss

When you pressed your sweet little lips to mine, that was then i understood
They taste like candy, brandy and wine, peaches, bananas and everything good
I like cars and big cigars but baby they won't be missed
If everyday i hear you say
Baby! c'mon and knock me a kiss

Baby! c'mon and knock me a kiss


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