When You Come Knockin
jon-rae and the river Lyrics


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Love the taste of a cold beer after work on a Friday
I love to turn it up and burn a bar down with the boys, yeah
I love the sound of four wheels southbound on the highway
But there ain't nothing that I love more than
The sweet sound of your voice

'Cause when it comes to loving you
Yeah all my walls fall down
Your touch in the dark lights a fire in my heart
That can't be put out
I swear the world stands still
And the stars shine blue
The angels start singing a song I believe in
When it comes to loving you

Love the thought of watching college football with my grandad
I love to hear the rain beating on the roof of an old red barn
I love the way Ray Charles sings about Georgia
But there ain't nothing like Sunday mornings
When you're lying in my arms

'Cause when it comes to loving you
Yeah all my walls fall down
Your touch in the dark lights a fire in my heart
That can't be put out
I swear the world stands still
And the stars shine blue
The angels start singing a song I believe in
When it comes to loving you

Oh, when it comes to loving you
All my walls fall down
Your touch in the dark
Lights a fire in my heart
That can't be put out
I swear the world stands still
Yeah the stars shine blue
The angels start singing
A song I believe in
When it comes to loving you
The angels start singing




A song I believe in
When it comes to loving you

Overall Meaning

In Jon-Rae and the River's song "When You Come Knockin," the lyrics talk about simple pleasures in life that the singer enjoys, such as having a cold beer after work, hanging out with his friends, and listening to music. However, the love he has for his significant other tops everything else. He talks about how being with his partner makes him feel alive and how his love for her brings down all his walls. He describes the feeling of being with her as if the world stops and all he can hear are the angels singing. The chorus emphasizes the deep love he has for his partner and how it brings him joy and happiness.


The lyrics also talk about fond memories the singer has, like watching football with his grandfather and listening to Ray Charles. Still, nothing compares to being with his partner. He describes how he feels safe and content when she's in his arms. The chorus repeats, emphasizing that his love for his partner brings down any barriers he has and that he believes in the love they share.


One interesting fact about the song is that it was written by the Canadian country music artist Dean Brody. It was covered by Jon-Rae and the River and was released on their album "Old Songs for the New Town" in 2011. The album was produced by Steve Bays, a member of the Canadian rock band Hot Hot Heat.


Another interesting fact about "When You Come Knockin" is that the song's official music video features the band's hometown of Toronto, Canada. It also includes footage of the band playing live and interacting with fans.


The song has been praised for its catchy melody and heartfelt lyrics, with some fans describing it as one of their favorite songs from Jon-Rae and the River.


The chord progression for the song is G, D, Em, C for the verses, and G, C, D for the chorus.


Line by Line Meaning

Love the taste of a cold beer after work on a Friday
I really enjoy drinking a cold beer after a long week of work on Friday


I love to turn it up and burn a bar down with the boys, yeah
I enjoy going out with my male friends and having a great time


I love the sound of four wheels southbound on the highway
I enjoy hearing the sound of a car driving south on the highway


But there ain't nothing that I love more than The sweet sound of your voice
Despite my love for other things, nothing compares to the joy I feel when I hear your voice


'Cause when it comes to loving you Yeah all my walls fall down
Loving you has the power to break down all of my emotional barriers and defenses


Your touch in the dark lights a fire in my heart That can't be put out
Your touch ignites a passion within me that cannot be extinguished


I swear the world stands still And the stars shine blue
Everything around me seems to be frozen in time and the world is filled with a beautiful blue hue


The angels start singing a song I believe in When it comes to loving you
Your love is so pure and powerful, it feels like even the angels are singing a song about it


Love the thought of watching college football with my grandad
I enjoy the idea of spending time with my grandfather while watching college football


I love to hear the rain beating on the roof of an old red barn
The sound of rain falling on the roof of an old red barn is something I really enjoy


I love the way Ray Charles sings about Georgia
I appreciate the way Ray Charles sings about the state of Georgia


But there ain't nothing like Sunday mornings When you're lying in my arms
Despite my previous loves, Sunday mornings spent lying in your arms cannot be compared




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Dan Isbell, Jon Thomas Langston

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