Knock Knock
Monica Feat Missy Elliot Lyrics


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It's funny how the tables turn turn turn turn

So upset
This that hot new
Uh huh
Yeah
New Monica
It's funny how the tables turn now its you running after me
Didn't want to spent quality time, didn't think I would ever leave
You got way to comfortable, now you say you want me in your life
'Cause I picked up all my shit and I'm moving in my new place tonight
So don't you come

Knock Knock Knock
Stop knocking don't come knocking at my door
Ring Ring Ring
Let the phone stop I don't want you calling me no more

Boy it's a dangerous game to try and play a chick like me
want to go out and do your thing I will be out for ya count to three
So do just what you want, anytime that you really like
I put a payment on my place, you be sleeping alone tonight
So don't you come knocking

Knock Knock Knock
Stop knocking don't come knocking at my door
Ring Ring Ring
Let the phone stop I don't want you calling me no more

I used to be so gone
You were some one I could lean on
My life support system
And I thought I couldn't breathe ah ah

When you used to leave yep yep
I see you put yo clean on
Big chains gold teeth and yo gleam on
All night want to be gone

Want to tell me stay home like I got a ah ring on
Now you say I'm not your wife right right
So why should I be chillin goodnight goodnight
Now pack up my things for a flight

I got a place and fixed up nice
So don't come knocking at my door
I got company comin around four
So wo wo

I don't want you calling me no more
Knock Knock Knock
Stop knocking don't come knocking at my door
Ring Ring Ring
Let the phone stop I don't want you calling me no more

Changed my locks
Took my things
Can't come in
Changed my locks
Took my things
Can't come in
I don't want you calling me no more

Hey this Monica leave a number after the beep

Aye yo Mo pick up the phone man,




This old raggedy cellular phone sound like an old alarm clock old switch board line phone.
Do you even have call waiting on this joint. Call me back ya late for the studio, this Miss.

Overall Meaning

The song "Knock Knock" by Monica ft. Missy Elliott talks about how the tables have turned in a relationship, with the singer having had enough of her partner's lack of effort and wanting to move on with her life. She is now the one who is in control and her partner is the one trying to win her back. The chorus of the song warns the partner against trying to come back into the singer's life without her invitation.


The opening lyrics of the song, "It's funny how the tables turn now it's you running after me," suggest a shift in power dynamics in the relationship. The singer then goes on to explain how her partner took her for granted and now wants her back when it's too late. She warns him to not come knocking at her door or calling her on the phone anymore.


The lyrics also touch upon the singer's empowerment as she takes control of her life and moves on from a toxic relationship. She mentions having picked up all her things and moving to a new place, changing her locks, and not wanting her partner to call her anymore. The chorus repeats the warning to not try to come back into her life uninvited.


Overall, the song is a message of empowerment for women who have been in similar situations and a warning for men to not take their partners for granted.


Line by Line Meaning

It's funny how the tables turn turn turn turn
Now you're chasing after me, after not wanting to spend time with me and getting too comfortable in the relationship.


So upset
Frustrated and angry with the situation.


This that hot new
This is a new and fresh release from Monica.


Uh huh
Agreement with the previous statement.


Yeah
Confirmation or acknowledgement of something.


New Monica
A new sound from Monica, different from what listeners are used to.


Stop knocking don't come knocking at my door
Do not come to my house uninvited, as we are no longer in a relationship.


Let the phone stop I don't want you calling me no more
Do not call me any further, as I am moving on from this relationship.


Boy it's a dangerous game to try and play a chick like me
It is risky to try to manipulate or play games with someone as strong and independent as Monica.


want to go out and do your thing I will be out for ya count to three
If you want to pursue other interests, I will quickly move on without hesitation.


So do just what you want, anytime that you really like
If you want to live your life the way you see fit, you can do so, but I won't be around for it.


I put a payment on my place, you be sleeping alone tonight
I have moved on to a new place, and you will have to sleep alone from now on.


I used to be so gone
I used to be so caught up in this relationship.


You were some one I could lean on
You used to be someone I could depend on for support and comfort.


My life support system
You were like a life support system for me, helping me through tough times.


And I thought I couldn't breathe ah ah
You were so important to me that I thought I couldn't live without you.


When you used to leave yep yep
When you used to leave me, as you are doing now.


I see you put yo clean on
I see you have changed and are now focusing on your appearance.


Big chains gold teeth and yo gleam on
You are wearing flashy jewelry and trying to be someone you are not.


All night want to be gone
You want to be out all night, doing your own thing.


Want to tell me stay home like I got a ah ring on
You want me to stay home and be faithful as if we are married.


Now you say I'm not your wife right right
You don't want a commitment or a real relationship.


So why should I be chillin goodnight goodnight
If you don't want a real relationship, then I am moving on.


Now pack up my things for a flight
I am packing up my things and moving on to a new chapter in my life.


I got a place and fixed up nice
I have a new place where I am settling down and getting comfortable.


I got company comin around four
I have guests coming over, so I don't have time for this.


Changed my locks
I have changed the locks on my doors, so you cannot come in uninvited.


Took my things
I have taken my belongings with me to my new place.


Can't come in
You are not welcome in my home or my life any longer.


Hey this Monica leave a number after the beep
This is Monica's voicemail; please leave a message after the beep.


Aye yo Mo pick up the phone man,
Missy Elliott is trying to get in touch with Monica.


This old raggedy cellular phone sound like an old alarm clock old switch board line phone.
Missy is teasing Monica about her outdated cell phone.


Do you even have call waiting on this joint.
Missy is surprised that Monica's phone might not have a basic feature like call waiting.


Call me back ya late for the studio, this Miss.
Missy is reminding Monica to call her back because they are running late for recording sessions.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: CRAIG XAVIER BROCKMAN, MELISSA A. ELLIOTT, LEE HATIM

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