Who Could It Be
Luciano Lyrics


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[Intro: ]
I told my baby not to wake me
Not even for a cup of tea

[Chorus ]
Who could it be now
Who could it be now
Who could it be now
Knocking on the rastaman's door

[Verse 1 ]
I've got to get myself away
And find me a place where I'll be free
City life is getting me down
Even when I sleep I'm wearing a frown
It couldn't be the landlord
Could it be my baby?
I told her not to wake me
Not even for a cup of tea

[Repeat Chorus (2x)]
[Verse 2]
I'm in deep meditation
Trying to find myself
Don't need no provocation
It's a minute after twelve
Now who dares to disturb
My tranquility
When I'm meditating on the Almighty





[Repeat Chorus ]
[Repeat Verse 1]

Overall Meaning

Luciano's "Who Could It Be" explores themes of isolation, longing for freedom, and the desire for peace amidst the chaos of city life. In the opening lines of the song, Luciano's character instructs his partner not to disturb him, even for a cup of tea. This speaks to a deeper desire for uninterrupted solitude and time for self-reflection. The chorus, which repeats the question "who could it be now knocking on the rastaman's door," creates a sense of paranoia and tension, as the character tries to maintain his peaceful state even amidst unexpected disruptions.


The first verse speaks to the character's disillusionment with city life, which is wearing him down emotionally ("even when I sleep I'm wearing a frown"). He ponders who it could be knocking on his door, wondering if it's the landlord or his partner. The second verse reveals that he is in the middle of meditating and trying to "find himself." The interruption of the knock on the door disrupts his tranquility and meditation, creating frustration.


Overall, the song presents a powerful commentary on the struggle for inner peace amidst the stresses of everyday life. Its themes are relevant to many, particularly in today's fast-paced world where finding time for reflection and solitude is increasingly difficult.


Line by Line Meaning

I told my baby not to wake me
I instructed my significant other not to disturb my sleep or wake me up for any reason, no matter how small.


Not even for a cup of tea
I don't want to be disturbed, not even to receive a simple beverage.


Who could it be now
I am curious and concerned about the identity of the person or people who are knocking on my door and interrupting my peace.


Knocking on the rastaman's door
The person or people who are knocking are doing so on the door of someone who is of the Rastafarian faith.


I've got to get myself away
I need to escape from my current situation and find a place where I can experience true freedom.


And find me a place where I'll be free
I want to locate a location that provides me with complete liberty and allows me to forget the burdens of city life.


City life is getting me down
Living in the city is depressing and bringing my spirits down.


Even when I sleep I'm wearing a frown
I am so weighed down by my troubles that even in my sleep I can't find peace.


It couldn't be the landlord
The person knocking cannot be my landlord, as there is no reason for them to disturb me at this time of night.


Could it be my baby?
I wonder if it is my significant other who has disregarded my request and come to see me.


I'm in deep meditation
I am in a profound state of meditation, attempting to discover myself.


Trying to find myself
I am making an effort to explore my innermost emotions and discover who I am as an individual.


Don't need no provocation
I don't need anyone or anything to spark my inner quest; I'm doing it all on my own.


It's a minute after twelve
It's incredibly late at night, indicating that whoever is knocking should understand why I'm unwilling to answer the door.


Now who dares to disturb
I am outraged that someone would be so brazen as to interrupt me while meditating.


My tranquility
The person knocking at the door is ruining the peaceful, calm atmosphere I've created for myself.


When I'm meditating on the Almighty
I am attempting to connect with my religious faith and focus on the Almighty Creator during this time of deep meditation.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Royalty Network, Downtown Music Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DONALD DENNIS, JEPTHER WASHINGTON MCCLYMONT, SLY DUNBAR, PHILIP BURRELL, RAYMOND BLOODWORTH, LARRY RUSSELL BROWN

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THE MESSENJAH! When I feel something spiritual in me, I listen to this and it makes me feel one with myself.

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Big tune! Kinda wish people were knocking now though!. Luciano is one of the best to do it. 🇿🇼

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Man DH a.k.a Howard Dhliwayo,where are you?I am grateful you introduced this artist to me back in the 90’s.Big up yourself where ever you are!

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