I Got Knocked Down
Ramone Joey Lyrics
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Sittin in a hospital bed
Sittin in a hospital bed
Sittin in a hospital bed
I, I want life
I want my life
I want my life
It really sucks
It really sucks
Sittin in a hospital bed
Frustration goin through my head
Turn off the TV set
Take some drugs so I can forget
I, I want life
I want my life
I want my life
I want my life
It really sucks
It really sucks
I got knocked down but I'll get up
I got knocked down
Joey Ramone's "I Got Knocked Down" tells the story of a man sitting in a hospital bed, frustrated and in pain, eventually turning to drugs to alleviate his suffering. He desires his life back, and despite being knocked down, he will not stay down for long.
The repetition of "Sittin in a hospital bed" emphasizes the singer's trapped state, and the subsequent repetition of "I want my life" highlights his desire for something better. The line "It really sucks" speaks to his frustration and despondency at his current situation.
As he sits in the hospital, he tries to distract himself from his pain by turning off the TV and taking drugs. This behavior likely masks his underlying emotions, as he is unable to cope with the reality of his situation.
Despite his current state, he remains determined to get back up and continue on with his life. The chorus of "I got knocked down but I'll get up" demonstrates his resilience and refusal to let his current situation defeat him.
Line by Line Meaning
Sittin in a hospital bed
Feeling trapped and stuck in a hospital bed, unable to live life normally
Sittin in a hospital bed
Repeating the previous line emphasizes the immense frustration of being confined to a hospital bed
Sittin in a hospital bed
Still confined in a hospital bed, no change or improvement
Sittin in a hospital bed
Continuing to emphasize the feeling of being trapped and constrained in a hospital bed
I, I want life
Expressing a strong desire to live life fully and freely
I want my life
Reiterating the desire to have one's life back, not be trapped in a hospital bed
I want my life
Emphasizing the deep longing to return to normalcy and the activities of daily life
I want my life
Repeating the same phrase shows the desperation to leave the hospital bed
It really sucks
Acknowledging the thoroughly unpleasant experience of being in a hospital bed
It really sucks
Repeating the previous line to emphasize the deep dissatisfaction of the entire experience
Sittin in a hospital bed
Returning to the original state of feeling trapped and confined in a hospital bed
Frustration goin through my head
Feeling extremely annoyed and agitated in this current situation
Turn off the TV set
Trying to remove distractions from the surroundings by turning off the television
Take some drugs so I can forget
Taking medication to numb the pain and forget about the unpleasantness of being in a hospital bed
I got knocked down but I'll get up
Feeling temporarily defeated but determined to get back up and overcome this situation
I got knocked down
Admitting that something has caused a setback or obstacle in life
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Written by: JEFFRY ROSS HYMAN
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