Knocking at Your Back Door
Deep Purple
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Sweet Lucy was a dancer But none of us would chance her Because she was a samurai She made electric shadows Beyond our fingertips And none of us could reach that high She came on like a teaser I had to touch and please her Enjoy a little paradise The lock was in my pocket When Lucy met the rocket She never knew the reason why I can't deny it With that smile on her face Oh, it's not the kill It's the thrill of the chase Feel it coming It's knocking at the door You know it's no good running It's not against the law The point of no return And now you know the score And now you're learning What's knockin' at your back door Sweet Nancy was so fancy To get into her pants we Had to be the aristocracy The members that she toyed with At her city club were something in diplomacy So we put her on the hit list Of a common cunning linguist A master of many tongues And now she eases gently From her Austin to her Bentley Suddenly she feels so young I can't deny it With that smile on her face Oh, it's not the kill It's the thrill of the chase Feel it coming It's knocking at the door You know it's no good running No, it's not against the law The point of no return Now how you know the score And now you're learning, aha What's knockin' at your back door Sweet Lucy was a dancer But none of us would chance her Because she was a samurai She made electric shadows Beyond our fingertips And one of us could reach that high I can't deny it With that smile on my face Oh oh, it's not the kill It's the thrill of the chase Feel it coming Knocking at your door You know it's no good running Now it's knocking at your door Ah ha, knockin' at your back door
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Written by: IAN GILLAN, RITCHIE BLACKMORE, ROGER D GLOVER
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10 facts about this song
Release Information• "Knocking at Your Back Door" is a song by the English rock band Deep Purple from their 1984 comeback album "Perfect Strangers".
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Songwriting Credits• The song was written by Richie Blackmore, Ian Gillan, and Roger Glover.
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Chart Success• "Knocking at Your Back Door" was a top 10 hit on the Billboard's Mainstream Rock chart in 1985.
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Lyrics Background• The song's lyrics are filled with sexual innuendos, reflecting Gillan's characteristic sense of humor.
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Music Video• A music video was made for the song featuring an array of odd characters and surreal situations, which contributed to the overall playfulness and humor of the piece.
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Live Performances• After the reunion album, the song was performed regularly by the band during live performances.
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Singer Contribution• Ian Gillan's powerful vocals are one of the defining elements of the song, part of what helped to make it a hit.
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Legacy• "Knocking at Your Back Door" has since become one of Deep Purple's most popular songs and is frequently included in their "greatest hits" compilations.
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Controversy• Despite its popularity, the song sparked controversy because some people considered its lyrics to be too explicit.
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Enduring Popularity• More than three decades after its release, "Knocking at Your Back Door" remains a favorite among fans and is often featured in Deep Purple's live concert setlists.
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