I'll Come Knockin'
Lyle Lovett Lyrics


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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

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

Overall Meaning

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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