The four-time Grammy winner has acted in a number of films and been a guest-star on television. Lovett was married to actress Julia Roberts for a short time in the mid-1990s. In 2002, he was gored by a bull while working on his uncle's farm in Texas, but soon recovered and resumed touring.
I'll Come Knockin'
Lyle Lovett Lyrics
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I'll come knockin'
At your door
At your door
One of these days now
You'll be rockin'
You'll be rockin'
In my arms once more
Buddy I'm late again
I'm late again
I'm late again
Show me a wonder
That you can't be sure of
Now it's wait again
It's wait again
It's wait again
Show me a picture
Of the one you love
When you want me
I'll come knockin'
At your door
At your door
One of these days now
You'll be rockin'
You'll be rockin'
In my arms once more
But it was christmas time
It was easter time
It was summer time
Sail away, sail away
To your daddy's garden
Now it's winter time
It's winter time
It's winter time
And it's much too late
To ask your pardon
When you want me
I'll come knockin'
At your door
At your door
One of these days now
You'll be rockin'
You'll be rockin'
In my arms once more
The lyrics of "I'll Come Knockin'" by Lyle Lovett are heart-warming as they depict the unconditional love that the singer has for someone. The first stanza clearly states how the singer is always there for his loved one, no matter when they need him. The second stanza portrays how even though the person he loves is not always available, he reminisces about her by requesting a picture of the one she loves. The third stanza depicts how the singer's love for this person remains constant throughout the year, regardless of the season. Despite the fact that she is often out of reach, the love and longing the singer has for her never fades. The chorus throughout the song reiterates the singer's promise to come knocking on her door whenever she needs him, to bring her back to his arms where she belongs.
The lyrics of this song could be interpreted in various ways but they mostly give a sense of hopefulness and a reminder that true love is unconditional. The power of love is demonstrated in how despite the passing of time or the changing weather, the singer continues to love this person. It shows how love can persist through the seasons, how it never goes away, and how it's always there whenever someone needs it. The lyrics of the song are pretty simple but the delivery of them with Lyle's soulful voice alongside the gentle acoustic melody of the song adds depth and emotion.
Line by Line Meaning
When you want me
I'll be there for you when you need me
I'll come knockin'
I will come to you without hesitation
At your door
I will come to your place of comfort and safety
At your door
I will not expect you to come to me
One of these days now
There will come a time
You'll be rockin'
You will experience joy
You'll be rockin'
You will have a good time
In my arms once more
I will provide comfort to you
Buddy I'm late again
I apologize for being late
I'm late again
I have a habit of being late
I'm late again
I understand that this is not acceptable behavior
Show me a wonder
Tell me about something amazing
That you can't be sure of
That is uncertain
Now it's wait again
I'm sorry, but we must wait
It's wait again
I understand this is frustrating
It's wait again
We must be patient
Show me a picture
Share an image
Of the one you love
Of someone dear to you
But it was christmas time
At some point during Christmas
It was easter time
At some point during Easter
It was summer time
At some point during Summer
Sail away, sail away
Go travel and explore
To your daddy's garden
To a place of comfort
Now it's winter time
It is currently Winter
It's winter time
The weather has changed
It's winter time
Things have shifted or become quiet
And it's much too late
It is too late
To ask your pardon
I cannot apologize enough
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JOHN TIRRO, WALTER HYATT
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