After the Pharrell video went viral, several different record labels tried to sign Rogers. She ended up negotiating a contract with Capitol Records where "she licenses her music to them through her own imprint, Debay Sounds." As a result, she has more control over her sound and image than many artists at a similar place in their music careers.
Rogers's EP, Now That the Light Is Fading, was released on February 17, 2017. She released her major-label debut album, Heard It In a Past Life, in January 2019. The album debuted at number two on the US Billboard 200.
She made her television debut on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on February 15, 2017, Saturday Night Live debut on November 3, 2018 and Today Show debut on July 12, 2019.
She cites Carrie Brownstein, Patti Smith, Kim Gordon, and Björk as her musical inspirations, while prominent singers Brandi Carlile and Sharon Van Etten - who she calls her "musical big sisters" - have become mentors. She also mentioned in her initial conversation with Williams that she has synesthesia, a benign condition where one or more senses is perceived at once. In her case, she is able to perceive colours as a response to hearing music.
The Knife
Maggie Rogers Lyrics
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A brash collision without sympathy
And maybe when the sun goes down
Come 'round, I'll come out
Maybe we could take some time
Unwind, figure out
When the knife of insight tore its way in me
Give a little, oh, we'll figure this out
Keep me up, keep my mind around
After dark, after light
Let it go if you want, get loud
Make a little fuss, oh, it's all allowed
Beautiful how it all pours out
After dark, after light
After dark, after light
Oh, the knife of insight brought me to my knees
Broke me down and taught me how to see
And I know, and I know, and I know that maybe we should
Take some time, get this out, make this right
Maybe when the sun goes down
Come 'round, tell you all about
When the knife of insight brought me to my knees
Oh, hit me up if you're feeling down
Give a little, oh, we'll figure this out
Keep me up, keep my mind around
After dark, after light
Let it go if you want, get loud
Spark a little, oh its all allowed
Beautiful how it all pours out
After dark, after light
Whoa, after dark, after light
Oh, oh
And maybe I'm crazy, maybe you know
But I've got this feeling it's all 'bout to blow
Maybe I'm crazy, or maybe you know that
I've got this feeling it's all about to blow
When the knife, the knife, the knife
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, hit me up if you're feeling down
Give a little, oh, we'll figure this out
Keep me up, keep my mind around
After dark, after light
Let it go if you want, get loud
Love a little, oh, it's all allowed
Beautiful how it all pours out
After dark, after light
Oh, after dark, after light
After dark, after light
Oh, oh
Beautiful how it all pours out
After dark
And the knife
Oh, the knife
Oh
In "The Knife" by Maggie Rogers, the lyrics express the experience of a profound revelation or realization. The knife of insight is described as tearing its way in, a brash collision without sympathy. This metaphor suggests a sudden and impactful moment of clarity that significantly changes the singer's perspective on something. It brings them to their knees and breaks them down, but also teaches them how to see.
The repeated line, "Maybe when the sun goes down, come 'round, I'll come out," suggests a willingness to confront and discuss the newfound insight. The singer wants to take some time to unwind and figure things out, perhaps to work through the implications of this revelation. They also express a desire to share it with someone else, to tell them all about it when they come around.
The chorus emphasizes the emotional support offered by someone else. They encourage the listener to reach out if they're feeling down, as together they can figure things out. The line "After dark, after light" suggests that this support is available at any time, both during difficult times (darkness) and moments of clarity and understanding (light).
The overall theme of the song appears to be the transformative power of insight and the importance of communication and support in navigating its impact. It conveys a sense of vulnerability and a willingness to embrace the changes that come with gaining a deeper understanding.
Line by Line Meaning
The knife of insight tore its way in me
Insight hit me abruptly and forcefully, leaving a deep impact on me.
A brash collision without sympathy
The impact of the insight was intense and unapologetic.
And maybe when the sun goes down
Perhaps during a quiet and introspective time.
Come 'round, I'll come out
I'll open up and share my thoughts and experiences.
Maybe we could take some time
We should invest our energy and effort in understanding.
Unwind, figure out
Relax and find solutions to our problems.
Oh, hit me up if you're feeling down
Contact me if you're feeling sad or troubled.
Give a little, oh, we'll figure this out
Contribute your thoughts, and together we'll find a solution.
Keep me up, keep my mind around
Engage me and keep me mentally stimulated.
After dark, after light
Both during challenging and joyful moments.
Let it go if you want, get loud
Don't hold back, express yourself freely.
Make a little fuss, oh, it's all allowed
It's okay to cause a minor disturbance if necessary.
Beautiful how it all pours out
It's remarkable how everything is revealed and expressed.
Oh, the knife of insight brought me to my knees
The profound understanding left me in a vulnerable state.
Broke me down and taught me how to see
It shattered my previous perspective and taught me a new way of perceiving.
And I know, and I know, and I know that maybe we should
I'm certain that it would be beneficial for us to
Take some time, get this out, make this right
Spend time discussing and resolving our issues to find a resolution.
Come 'round, tell you all about
I'll come and share everything with you.
Oh, hit me up if you're feeling down
Reach out to me if you're sad or distressed.
Keep me up, keep my mind around
Engage me and keep my thoughts occupied.
Let it go if you want, get loud
Release your emotions, make some noise if necessary.
Spark a little, oh its all allowed
Ignite some passion, there are no limits.
Whoa, after dark, after light
During both challenging and joyful times.
Maybe I'm crazy, or maybe you know
Perhaps I'm being irrational, or maybe you understand.
But I've got this feeling it's all 'bout to blow
I have a strong intuition that something big is about to happen.
When the knife, the knife, the knife
Referring to the impact and significance of the insight.
Beautiful how it all pours out
It's remarkable how everything is expressed openly.
And the knife
Highlighting the impact and power of the insight.
Oh, the knife
Emphasizing the significance and influence of the insight.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Greg Kurstin, Maggie Rogers
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Anna Katrina
Okay but these lyrics though: !!!
The knife of insight tore its way in me
A bad collision without sympathy
And maybe when the sun goes down
Come 'round, or come out
Maybe we could take some time
Unwind, figure out
When the knife of insight tore its way in me
Don't hit me up if you're feeling down
Give a little, oh I'll figure this out
Keep me up, keep my mind turned 'round
After dark, after light
Let it go if you won't get love
Make a little fuss, so we taller now
Beautiful how it all pours out
After dark, after light
After dark, after light
Oh, the knife of insight brought me to my knees
Broke me down and taught me how to see
And I know, and I know, and I know
That maybe we should take some time, get this out, make this right
Maybe when the sun goes down, come 'round, tell you all about
When the knife of insight brought me to my knees
Don't hit me up if you're feeling down
Give a little, oh I'll figure this out
Keep me up, keep my mind turned 'round
After dark, after light
Let it go if you won't get love
Spark a little, oh we taller now
Beautiful how it all pours out
After dark, after light
Whoa, after dark, after light
Oh, oh
Now maybe I'm crazy, maybe you know
But I've got this feeling, it's all 'bout to blow
Maybe I'm crazy, or maybe you know that
I've got this feeling, it's all about to blow
And the knife, the knife, the knife
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh hit me up if you're feeling down
Give a little, oh I'll figure this out
Keep me up, keep my mind turned 'round
After dark, after light
Let it go if you won't get love
Love a little, oh we taller now
Beautiful how it all pours out
After dark, after light
Oh, after dark, after light
After dark, after light
Oh, oh
Beautiful, down below
Oh it's all after dark
Non Yim
The knife of insight torques its way in me
A bad collision without sympathy
And maybe when the sun goes down
Come 'round, or come out
Maybe we could take some time
Unwind, figure out
When the knife of insight torques its way in me
Oh, hit me up if you're feeling down
Give a little, oh I'll figure this out
Keep me up, keep my mind turned 'round
After dark, after light
Let it go if you won't get loud
Make a little fuss, oh I told her now
Beautiful how it all pours out
After dark, after light
After dark, after light
Oh, the knife of insight brought me to my knees
Broke me down and taught me how to see
And I know, and I know, and I know that maybe we should
Take some time, get this out, make this right
Maybe when the sun goes down
Come 'round, tell you all about
When the knife of insight brought me to my knees
Oh, hit me up if you're feeling down
Give a little, oh I'll figure this out
Keep me up, keep my mind turned 'round
After dark, after light
Let it go if you won't get loud
Spark a little, oh, it's all allowed
Beautiful how it all pours out
After dark, after light
Whoa, after dark, after light
Oh, oh
Now maybe I'm crazy, maybe you know
But I've got this feeling it's all 'bout to blow
Maybe I'm crazy, or maybe you know that
I've got this feeling it's all about to blow
And the knife, the knife, the knife
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, hit me up if you're feeling down
Give a little, oh I'll figure this out
Keep me up, keep my mind turned 'round
After dark, after light
Let me go if you won't get loud
Love a little, oh I told her now
Beautiful how it all pours out
After dark, after light
Oh, after dark, after light
After dark, after light
Oh, oh
Beautiful, down low
Oh it's all after dark
And the knife
Oh, the knife
Oh
maik
This song is a vibe! A total vibe! Like a late night drive on the freeway with the windows down and this song turned all the way up 😊🎶❣❣
Jeremy Richer
This is my favorite song thus far! Can’t wait to hear the full album
Maggie Rogers
Thanks for all the love and support. Seriously blown away by the love from all of you ❤ Thank you all❤️❤
Fer Silva
I love this so much, the beat reminds me of a 90s R&B song and her vocals are amazing
Steve Moody
It reminds me of ... The Knife (the band)
Melvin Burch
Here to say a few things: 1.) The piano that comes in starting at 1:41 makes my heart glow. 😅 Extremely my kinda thing. 2.) Great album! Thank you for sharing it with us! 3.) ❤ GO, MAGGIE, GO!
MissRandomComment
Oh boy, I read your comment wondering 'what piano' and then it simultaneously hit the 1:41 mark. Maggie is a musican magician, al these delicious layers of goodness.
SRG SCIENCE
This sounds like a strange mixture between Sia and Florence Welch... also a bit of Sigrid if I hear closely and at the same time like something totally new. I love it 😍😍😍 I subscribed hopefully our future big independent artist.
Mystic Dreamer
It's sounds like Maggie Rogers to me
Douglas Blanco
SRG for me it’s Sia and Sara Bareilles!