The Knocks were formed in 2008 by James "JPatt" Patterson and Ben "DJ B-Roc" Ruttner. Patterson and Ruttner met at New York City's New School and shared an apartment, where they set up small recording studios in their bedrooms. The loud noise coming from their apartment led to neighbors constantly knocking on their door in order to get them to pipe down, hence the duo's name. Early success as remixers, however, enabled them to build their own studio in Manhattan. During 2008 and 2009, Knocks remixes surfaced for Katy Perry ("I Kissed a Girl"), Britney Spears ("3"), and PRGz ("Soul Glo"). B-Roc and Andrew W.K. also released DAMN! The Mixtape Vol. 1 in 2009, featuring several Knocks productions.
In 2010, the Knocks released their first singles, the sunny "Dancing with the DJ" (which later appeared on their 2011 EP Magic) and the whistling "Make It Better." Over the course of the next few years, the duo's profile was magnified by additional remixes for Tegan and Sara ("Closer"), the 1975 ("Girls"), and Dragonette ("Let It Go"), among others, in addition to tours with Ellie Goulding, Dragonette, and Sleigh Bells. They also collaborated with Fred Falke for the Kitsuné Music release "Geronimo" in 2012, as well as Treasure Fingers for "DYWT," released on Fool's Gold Clubhouse in 2014. Also in 2014, the group released an EP, titled Comfortable and released on the Neon Gold label, that included collaborations with X Ambassadors and Ra Ra Riot.
Signed to Big Beat, the Knocks slowed it down a bit for the 2014 single "Classic," one of their funkier and more disco-indebted singles, featuring Powers. An EP titled So Classic appeared in April 2015, followed by a new version of "Classic" featuring a verse by Fetty Wap. The Knocks spent much of the year working on their long-delayed debut album, which was previewed by the singles "I Wish (My Taylor Swift)" (with Matthew Koma) and "New York City" (featuring Cam'ron). Finally, in March 2016, the duo released their first full-length, 55, which included additional guest appearances from Wyclef Jean, Walk the Moon, Carly Rae Jepsen, Alex Newell, and Semi-Precious Weapons' Justin Trantor. That July, the pair remixed selected tracks from the album on the 55.5 EP.
In early 2017, the Knocks released Testify, an EP of new songs featuring collaborations with MNEK, Delacey, and Tayla Parx. Later that year, the duo teamed up with Skylar Spence and released a future funk mixtape as Amelia Airhorn. They also formed the Mary Nixons, a group with Mat Zo, and issued the single "Adrian." They followed with the Captain Cuts collaboration "House Party." July 2018 saw the release of the single "Shades" which appeared later that year on the Knocks' second full-length, New York Narcotic. The album also featured contributions from Method Man, Sofi Tukker, and Foster the People.
2019 brought several singles, including the Kah-Lo collaboration "Awa Ni" and "Lucky Me" (with Great Good Fine Ok). Most of these were collected on the EP Summer Series: 2019. Several more singles arrived in 2020, including "One Fine Day" (with Idris Elba), "Bodies" (with MUNA), and "All About You" (featuring Foster the People). The following year, they released Melody & Silence, an EP with Foster the People that included a remix of the single, as well as covers of hits by Beck, Moby, and the Verve. Also in 2021, the Knocks released "R U High" (featuring Mallrat) and "Sound the Alarm" (featuring Rivers Cuomo and Royal & the Serpent), and were featured on Purple Disco Machine's "Fireworks." The following year saw the release of the full-length effort, HISTORY, which featured collaborations with Foster the People, MUNA, Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs, Cold War Kids, Parson James, and Yoke Lore, among others.
Biography by Andy Kellman
Kiss The Sky
The Knocks Lyrics
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Shorty had the long extensions
Told her I'm a bad man
But I only got the best intentions
Rougher, tougher, not a bluffer
I want you to be my lover
We don't have to take it undercover
Just under the covers
Rice is throwin', flower bringing
Ting a ling a ling
The honeymoon is when we goin' in
I take you to a place that you didn't even know exist
What's your wish
Dinner at the Eiffel tower In Paris
Shottas in the basement party
Turned into the greatest party
Never seen my baby comin'
Just one hit and we went up
Am I in love or trippin'
Now I feel my body driftin'
Baby girl she got me lifted
Am I addicted?
She's so fly
Excuse her while she kiss the sky
Excuse her while she kiss the sky
She's so high
Excuse her while she kiss the sky
Excuse her while she kiss the sky
Jaw droppin' when she walkin'
Kinda thing that happen often
More than just a little happy
Shuttin' down a city block
The latest gear is what she wear
You see that stunner in her ear
Fashion week all year
Throwin' money in the air
I'm just happy with my lady
Other girls they wanna hate her
It come with the territory
Ball players wanna date her
All we got is loyalty
I'm treatin' you like royalty
I'mma spoil you every day of the week
Shottas in the basement party
Turned into the greatest party
Never seen my baby comin'
Just one hit and we went up
Am I in love or trippin'
Now I feel my body driftin'
Baby girl she got me lifted
Am I addicted?
She's so fly
Excuse her while she kiss the sky
Excuse her while she kiss the sky
She's so high
Excuse her while she kiss the sky
Excuse her while she kiss the sky
Hey baby, baby, hey baby
Hey baby, baby, hey baby
Take a breath
Inhale, exhale, now breathe baby
Hey baby, baby, hey baby
Hey baby, baby, hey baby
Inhale, exhale, let's take a breath and breathe baby
She's so fly
Excuse her while she kiss the sky
Excuse her while she kiss the sky
She's so high
Excuse her while she kiss the sky
Excuse her while she kiss the sky
Excuse her while she kiss the sky
Excuse her while she kiss the sky
Excuse her while she kiss the sky
Excuse her while she kiss the sky
The lyrics of "Kiss The Sky" by The Knocks feat. Wyclef Jean describe a love story of two individuals who meet at a party, instantly connect, and fall in love. The song's opening lines "poppin', knockin' when I met you" emphasize how the two met and the beginning of their relationship. The following lines, "Shorty had the long extensions, told her I'm a bad man, but I only got the best intentions," reveal that the singer is trying to impress his love interest by showing his tough side, although he genuinely cares for her.
The chorus of the song, "She's so fly, excuse her while she kiss the sky," signifies the height of the singer's affection for his love interest, who he sees as a shining star or someone who is larger than life. He also acknowledges that other people are attracted to her, but he is confident in their relationship, and their love is based on loyalty and respect.
The song's verses continue to describe their love and the extravagant things the singer wants to do for his love interest, such as taking her to dinner at the Eiffel Tower in Paris. The music video of the song also emphasizes the extravagant and dreamy vibe of the song with colorful and surreal visuals, further emphasizing the height of their love story.
Line by Line Meaning
Poppin', knockin' when I met you
I was excited and energetic when I first met you
Shorty had the long extensions
The girl I met had long hair extensions
Told her I'm a bad man
I tried to impress her by saying that I am a tough guy
But I only got the best intentions
Despite appearing tough, I am actually a good person and have good intentions towards her
Rougher, tougher, not a bluffer
I am not a weak person and I can handle tough situations
I want you to be my lover
I am interested in pursuing a romantic relationship with you
We don't have to take it undercover
We do not have to hide our relationship
Just under the covers
We can enjoy our relationship in private
Bells are ringing, people singing
There is excitement and joy in the air
Rice is throwin', flower bringing
There is a celebration going on, with people throwing rice and bringing flowers
Ting a ling a ling
The sound of bells ringing
The honeymoon is when we goin' in
We will celebrate our love on our honeymoon
I take you to a place that you didn't even know exist
I will surprise you with a new, exciting experience
What's your wish
I am curious about what you want and what makes you happy
Dinner at the Eiffel tower In Paris
I want to take you on a romantic date in Paris, at the famous Eiffel Tower
Shottas in the basement party
There are tough people at the party in the basement
Turned into the greatest party
Despite the presence of tough people, the party ends up being really fun and enjoyable
Never seen my baby comin'
I did not expect my partner to come to the party
Just one hit and we went up
We got high after taking just one hit of something
Am I in love or trippin'
I am not sure if I am feeling love or just the effects of the substance we took
Now I feel my body driftin'
I am feeling the physical effects of the substance
Baby girl she got me lifted
My partner has made me feel high and euphoric
Am I addicted?
I am wondering if I am becoming addicted to the substance we took
She's so fly
My partner is very attractive and cool
Excuse her while she kiss the sky
My partner is so high that she feels like she is reaching the sky when she kisses me
She's so high
My partner is very high and feeling the effects of the substance
Jaw droppin' when she walkin'
My partner is stunning and makes me feel awed just by walking
Kinda thing that happen often
My partner's beauty and amazing qualities are rare to come across
More than just a little happy
I am extremely happy with her
Shuttin' down a city block
My partner is turning heads and attracting attention wherever we go
The latest gear is what she wear
My partner has great fashion taste and always wears the latest and greatest styles
You see that stunner in her ear
My partner is wearing a beautiful earring that catches my eye
Fashion week all year
My partner is always dressed fashionably and in style, like it's fashion week all year round
Throwin' money in the air
We are having so much fun and feeling rich and carefree, so we throw money in the air
I'm just happy with my lady
I am content and satisfied with my partner
Other girls they wanna hate her
Other girls may be jealous of my partner's beauty and quality that makes her stand out
It come with the territory
Jealousy and hate from other girls is normal when having a great partner
Ball players wanna date her
Even famous and wealthy athletes are interested in dating my partner
All we got is loyalty
Our relationship is based on loyalty and trust
I'm treatin' you like royalty
I am giving my partner the best treatment and making her feel like a queen
I'mma spoil you every day of the week
I am going to pamper my partner every single day
Hey baby, baby, hey baby
I am addressing my partner lovingly
Take a breath
Let's take a break and relax
Inhale, exhale, now breathe baby
Let's take some deep breaths and calm down together
Excuse her while she kiss the sky
My partner is still feeling high and euphoric
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BENJAMIN RUTTNER, JAMES PATTERSON, MADELINE NELSON, ROSS CLARK, WYCLEF JEAN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Madden 17 soundtrack will forever be the best! ❤️
@GoldLogan0412
Agreed!
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Fax
@samuraistalin
The Knocks always fucking bang.
@johncoleman6157
Best song on ANY madden game...period!!!
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I 100% agree
@SavagePatch115
john coleman Workin' from Madden 09 was pretty good. I still go back and listen to it every once in a while
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Flume - Lose it? Innanet James - bag
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Whoa chill
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@@goead agreed