Keep A Knockin'
The Everly Brothers Lyrics
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Keep a-knockin' but you can't come in
Keep a-knockin' but you can't come in
Come back tomorrow night and try it again
You said you love me but you can't come in
You said you love me but you can't come in
You said you love me but you can't come in
Keep a-knockin' but you can't come in
Keep a-knockin' but you can't come in
Keep a-knockin' but you can't come in
Come back tomorrow night and try it again
You said you love me but you can't come in
You said you love me but you can't come in
You said you love me but you can't come in
Come back tomorrow night and try it again
Keep a-knockin' but you can't come in
Keep a-knockin' but you can't come in
Keep a-knockin' but you can't come in
Come back tomorrow night and try it again
You said you love me but you can't come in
You said you love me but you can't come in
You said you love me but you can't come in
Come back tomorrow night and try it again
Keep a-knockin' but you can't come in
Keep a-knockin' but you can't come in
Keep a-knockin' but you can't come in
The Everly Brother's classic rock and roll song "Keep a Knockin'" is a catchy tune with a simple message - keep knocking, but you can't come in. The song speaks to persistence and the idea that if you keep trying, you might eventually succeed. It's a message that has resonated with generations of rock and roll fans.
The lyrics are repetitive, with the same message being repeated over and over. The refrain "Keep a-knockin' but you can't come in, come back tomorrow night and try it again" is sung repeatedly, along with the line "You said you love me but you can't come in." The message is clear - the singer is not ready to let the visitor in, no matter how much they might love them.
Despite the simple lyrics, there is a sense of playfulness in the song. The repetitive nature of the refrain creates a sense of anticipation - will the visitor eventually be allowed in? The song is also filled with energy, with the raw energy of rock and roll driving the message home.
Overall, "Keep a Knockin'" is a song about persistence and the idea that if you keep trying, you might eventually succeed. The song's catchy tune and simple message have made it a classic in the world of rock and roll.
Line by Line Meaning
Keep a-knockin' but you can't come in
I hear you knocking, but you cannot enter my heart or my life.
Keep a-knockin' but you can't come in
You're constantly seeking my attention, but you cannot have it.
Keep a-knockin' but you can't come in
Despite your persistence, I won't be swayed by your advances.
Come back tomorrow night and try it again
Perhaps tomorrow, I will feel differently, but for now, you must leave.
You said you love me but you can't come in
Your words of affection do not grant you access to my heart.
You said you love me but you can't come in
Proclaiming your love is not enough to win me over.
You said you love me but you can't come in
Even if you love me, I won't let you into my life.
Come back tomorrow night and try it again
Your attempts may be futile now, but maybe things will change with time.
Keep a-knockin' but you can't come in
No matter how much you knock on my door, I won't let you in.
Keep a-knockin' but you can't come in
You can keep trying, but you will never be welcomed into my life.
Keep a-knockin' but you can't come in
Your persistence is commendable, but it won't change my mind.
Contributed by Charlie T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@kaushikganguli1091
The gold standard of rock and roll. Inspired Simon and Garfunkel, Beatles and the Beaches. Highest respect to the brothers.
@franklatona2353
Don and Phil may we'll be the most determined and tenacious artists of all time. They survived competing with Elvis, the Beatles 70's rock 80's big hair rock, 90's grunge and continued into the 2000's. They only stopped performing like 10 years ago. There sound is timeless. Long live the music and memory of Don and Phil Everly
@bennyjazzful
WOW
Wonderful sounds from the supreme male vocal duo of all time.
From a 72yo Aussie fan.
@Patsik
+John Benn Love all their early stuff.
Made me learn to play along on guitar.
@sabbracadabra8367
They are amazing
@theresaheyer537
aaaah another before dec 1959 thing!!!!great!thanks!
@anthonybevilacqua3074
Floyd Cramer on piano and Chet Atkins on guitar. What a combo!
@beaflor9045
You could knock on my door day or night.🎶🎶🎶🎶 sweet....
@roypvdh4306
WHAT A TIME !! THE EVERLY BROTHERS ROCK AND ROLLING ! ROCK AND ROLL ON ITS BEST! IT WILL NEVER BE REACHED AGAIN....THE EVERY BROTHERS FOREVER !!
@zoiyarcole6999
Best harmonising guys ever 2022 and still the very best