Who Can It Be Now
Men at Work
Become A Better Singer In Only 30 Days, With Easy Video Lessons!
Who can it be knocking at my door? Go 'way, don't come 'round here no more. Can't you see that it's late at night? I'm very tired, and I'm not feeling right. All I wish is to be alone; Stay away, don't you invade my home. Best off if you hang outside, Don't come in, I'll only run and hide. Who can it be now? Who can it be now? Who can it be now? Who can it be now? Who can it be knocking at my door? Make no sound, tip-toe across the floor. If he hears, he'll knock all day, I'll be trapped, and here I'll have to stay. I've done no harm, I keep to myself; There's nothing wrong with my state of mental health. I like it here with my childhood friend; Here they come, those feelings again! Who can it be now? Who can it be now? Who can it be now? Who can it be now? Is it the man come to take me away? Why do they follow me? It's not the future that I can see, It's just my fantasy Oh Who can it be now? Oh Who can it Who can it Yeah yeah yeah
Watch: New Singing Lesson Videos Can Make Anyone A Great Singer
Written by: Colin James Hay
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
12 facts about this song
Song Release"Who Can It Be Now?" is a song by Australian band Men at Work, released as a single in 1980.
|
Chart PerformanceUpon its release, the song reached number 1 on the Australian singles chart in July 1981 and later reached the same position in the US Billboard Hot 100 chart in October 1982.
|
Music VideoThe music video for the song, directed by Tom Burlinson, features lead singer Colin Hay with his distinctive 'frosted' blonde hair trying to avoid various people who come knocking at his door.
|
Song WriterThe song was written by Men at Work member Colin Hay and was inspired by his experiences living in a block of flats where there was no privacy.
|
Album FeatureIt was featured in the band’s debut studio album "Business as Usual".
|
GenreThe song falls in the New Wave, pop rock genre.
|
Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by numerous artists over the years, including John Farnham, Grace Mitchell, and Ringo Starr & His All-Starr Band.
|
Awards"Who Can It Be Now?" won Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals at the inaugural 1983 Grammy Awards, further enhancing the band's international acclaim.
|
Saxophone IntroThe song is notable for its saxophone intro, played by Greg Ham which has become one of the most recognizable saxophone parts in pop music.
|
LegacySeveral decades after its release, "Who Can It Be Now?" continues to receive significant radio airplay and is considered an iconic song of the 1980s.
|
Charts on the Other CountriesBesides charting number 1 in Australia and the US, the song also reached the top 10 in Canada and the UK.
|
Song's ThemeThe song's lyrics describe a sense of paranoia and social alienation.
|
Citation
Use the citation below to add these lyrics to your bibliography:
Style:MLAChicagoAPA
"Who Can It Be Now Lyrics." Lyrics.com. STANDS4 LLC, 2024. Web. 13 May 2024. <https://www.lyrics.com/lyric/26610496/Men+at+Work/Who+Can+It+Be+Now>.
Discuss the Who Can It Be Now Lyrics with the community:
Report Comment
We're doing our best to make sure our content is useful, accurate and safe.
If by any chance you spot an inappropriate comment while navigating through our website please use this form to let us know, and we'll take care of it shortly.
Attachment
You need to be logged in to favorite.
Log In