The group's musical line-up incorporates such diverse instruments as mandolins, glockenspiels, accordion, military bass-drum, and the legendary Nickelodeon, an extraordinary instrument designed and built for the purpose of delivering Sailor's definitive sound.
Their first album, released in 1974, included the hit "Traffic Jam". The album achieved Gold status in Holland. But it was the second album "Trouble" that established Sailor throughout the world. "A Glass of Champagne" was a massive hit throughout the world in 1975, followed by "Girls Girls Girls" in 1976.
The original line-up changed regularly from the end of the 1970s. In 1980 Phil and Henry released a new album together with Gavin David and Virginia David. In 1989 a new album was released after a ten year silence, featuring two singles "The Secretary" and "La Cumbia", so after a long gap they went back on tour again. In 1995 Georg Kajanus departed the band to pursue a solo career, leading to the introduction of Peter Lincoln, a respected guitarist and singer. Original member Henry Marsh left the band in late 1999, to be replaced by Anthony England. He was replaced in turn by Rob Alderton in 2001.
In 2004 Sailor were voted the 45th most successful pop band of the last 40 years in Germany.
In July 2005 Rob Alderton departed, but a few weeks later, original member Henry Marsh returned to his place at the Nickelodeon. In 2006 Peter Lincoln decided to leave after ten years to join The Sweet. Afterwards, Henry's son Oliver Marsh joined the band as their new singer to continue the journey...
Knock Knock
Sailor Lyrics
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For she was born to bring fire
Like a light from an open door, deep inside of me
From the heat of my desire, I hear a...
(Chorus):
Knock Knock (Who's there?)
It's the birds and the bees calling
I hear a Knock Knock (Who there?)
It's a lonely heartbeat tolling
I think I'm falling in love
Like a swim in a waterfall, I've lost control
I'm like a slave to her power
Just like an electric storm
Getting closer
With every spark, every hour, I hear a... (Repeat chorus)
(Falling in love... falling in love... I hear a...)
Like a soft revolution, her precious form
Is too divine to be spoken
Like a part of a dormant dream
Like a desert
Like a long-time lonely silence broken by a
(Repeat chorus)
(Falling in love... falling in love... falling in love... I hear a...)
Who's there (It's the birds and the bees calling)
I think I'm falling in love
Who's there? (It's a lonely heartbeat calling)
I think I'm falling in love
(Repeat chorus)
I hear a knock knock.
The lyrics of Sailor's song "Knock Knock" describe the overwhelming feeling of falling in love, comparing the experience to the beat of a jungle drum and the power of a waterfall. The singer describes the object of their affection as someone who has brought "fire" and "light" into their life, and whose presence is like "an open door" deep within them. The chorus features a playful exchange between the singer and an unseen presence represented by the sound of knocking, which is identified as both "the birds and the bees" and "a lonely heartbeat tolling." The repetition of the phrase "I think I'm falling in love" underscores the uncertainty and excitement of the experience.
The lyrics of "Knock Knock" are notable for their use of vivid imagery to convey the intensity of falling in love. The comparisons to natural phenomena such as jungle drums and waterfalls suggest a wild, primal quality to the feeling, while the references to birds and bees and loneliness suggest a more tender vulnerability. The lyrics are also structured in a way that invites participation from the listener, asking "who's there?" in response to the knocking and repeating the refrain "I think I'm falling in love" both as a statement and a question.
Line by Line Meaning
Like the sound of a jungle drum, my heart beats on
My heart beats loudly and rhythmically, like the sound of drums in a jungle.
For she was born to bring fire
The woman I am thinking of is passionate and has the power to ignite my desires.
Like a light from an open door, deep inside of me
I feel an intense warmth and radiance emanating from within me, as if a door has been opened to reveal my innermost feelings.
From the heat of my desire, I hear a...
My intense longing for this woman causes me to hear something approaching, like the sound of a knock on a door.
Knock Knock (Who's there?)
I hear the sound of someone knocking on my heart's door, and I wonder who it could be.
It's the birds and the bees calling
The sounds I heard were the natural urges of life and love, represented metaphorically by birds and bees.
From the heavens above
The source of these sounds seems to be divine, coming from the heavens above.
It's a lonely heartbeat tolling
The knocking I heard was actually the lonely beat of my own heart, longing for the woman I desire.
I think I'm falling in love
This experience has made me realize that I am falling deeply in love with this woman.
Like a swim in a waterfall, I've lost control
My emotions have taken over, and I feel like I am swimming in a powerful waterfall, unable to regain control of my thoughts and feelings.
I'm like a slave to her power
The woman I desire has a strong hold over me, and I feel like I am powerless to resist her.
Just like an electric storm
My feelings for this woman are so intense that they feel like an electrical storm, charging through my body and mind.
Getting closer
My desire for this woman is growing stronger and more intense with every passing moment.
With every spark, every hour, I hear a...
The intensity of my emotions continues to grow, as if sparks are igniting my feelings every hour, leading me to hear the knocking again.
Like a soft revolution, her precious form
The woman I desire is a revolutionary force in my life, but also has a soft and precious side to her nature.
Is too divine to be spoken
She is so special and unique that I find it difficult to express my feelings for her in words.
Like a part of a dormant dream
My desire for her feels like a part of a long-forgotten dream, awakening after many years of being dormant.
Like a desert
The intensity of my hunger and desire for her feels like a parched desert, in need of her nourishing love and affection.
Like a long-time lonely silence broken by a...
The intense feelings I have for this woman have broken my long-standing loneliness and silence, leading me to once again hear the knocking on my heart's door.
Who's there (It's the birds and the bees calling)
As I hear the knocking once more, I wonder who could be behind it, only to realize that it is the natural urges of love and passion represented metaphorically by birds and bees.
I hear a knock knock.
The knocking on my heart's door continues, as my love for this woman intensifies with every passing moment.
Contributed by Madison B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Moondog Music
with Sailor, every one's a winner! Georg Kajanus is one of the greatest 'perfect pop song' composers ever.
Suitbertglocke
Moondog Music, that's true : )
dogbaby1
Oh my, this is good!