The Knocks are a production and DJ duo who specialize in melodic, carefree … Read Full Bio ↴The Knocks are a production and DJ duo who specialize in melodic, carefree dance music that draws from soul, funk, disco, rap, and pop. Making their name with several singles and remixes, as well as EPs like 2011's Magic, they made their full-length debut in 2016 with 55, which featured a diverse array of guests such as Cam'ron, Carly Rae Jepsen, Wyclef Jean, and Walk the Moon. Following side project diversions that delved into future funk (Amelia Airhorn) and tropical house (the Mary Nixons), the Knocks presented another feel-good disco-house throwback with 2019's New York Narcotic. The duo subsequently released projects with artists like Gallant, Rivers Cuomo, and Foster the People, with whom they recorded the covers-heavy 2021 EP Melody & Silence. The collaboration-heavy full-length outing HISTORY appeared the following year.

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

YOUR EYES
The Knocks Lyrics

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Boy if my money was time
I would give you all of mine
'Cause something about you is so far familiar
Just had to tell ya, easy to recognize
Even when I'm alone, stuck in my head like a song
When I think about you it's more than often
Turning and tossing, you keep me up at night

When I look at you
Can't keep my mind to myself
Your eyes
When I look at you
Can't think of nobody else
Your eyes

Right now I'm so irresponsible
You're giving me sensory overload
Something about you is so appealing
You give me feelings, the kind I can't deny
There's nothing more that I can say
My heart wouldn't listen anyway
I do not choose to leave or stay
And that's too much for me to take

When I look at you
Can't keep my mind to myself
Your eyes
When I look at you
Can't think of nobody else
Your eyes

Every single time I look at you
Every single time I look at you

When I look at you
Can't keep my mind to myself
Your eyes
When I look at you
Can't think of nobody else
Your eyes

Every single time I look at you
Every single time I look at you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Your Eyes" by The Knocks delve into the deep emotional impact that a person's gaze can have on someone. The opening lines express a desire to give all of one's time and attention to the person being addressed, showcasing a deep connection and familiarity that may have not been immediately apparent. The lyrics convey a sense of being unable to shake thoughts of this person, with their presence lingering like a haunting melody in the singer's mind. The repeated mention of being up at night underscores the idea of being unable to escape the person's influence, even in moments of solitude.

The chorus of the song centers around the captivating power of the person's eyes. The singer articulates the feeling of being completely absorbed and unable to think of anyone else when looking into the eyes of this individual. The intensity of this connection is emphasized by the repetition of the phrase "Your eyes," making it clear that this gaze has a profound effect on the singer's state of mind. The inability to control one's thoughts and the overwhelming focus on the other person's eyes suggest a deep emotional and perhaps even romantic attachment.

The following verses deepen the emotional landscape of the song, with the singer expressing a sense of irresponsibility and being overwhelmed by the sensory experience of being around this person. The lyrics evoke a sense of vulnerability and surrender to the intense emotions that the person evokes, highlighting the power they hold over the singer. The internal conflict between logic and emotion is evident in lines like "My heart wouldn't listen anyway," indicating a struggle to resist the allure of the person being addressed.

The repetition of the chorus reinforces the central theme of the song, emphasizing the all-encompassing effect of the person's eyes on the singer. The repeated reference to looking at the person suggests a continuous loop of intense emotion and fixation, with the mere act of gazing into their eyes triggering a flood of feelings and thoughts. Overall, "Your Eyes" by The Knocks captures the consuming nature of a powerful attraction, portraying a visceral and overwhelming experience that transcends rational thought and logic.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Taylor Monet Parks, James Patterson, Benjamin Michael Ruttner, Kaelyn Behr, Fran Marie Hall, Billie Eilish O'Connell, Finneas Baird O'Connell

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