Knockin' On My Door
Knockin' On My Door: A Wake-Up Call to Life's Purpose
Lyrics
There came a knockin' on my door one night around 6 O'clock
Someone knocked on the narrator's door at around 6 O'clock.
I had no invitation, nobody to jot
The narrator didn't expect the visitor and had no prior invitation.
I opened up the door and to my surprise
Upon opening the door, the narrator was surprised.
There was a bright and shining man with these piercing eyes, he said
A radiant man with intense eyes greeted the narrator.
Sonny you've been living your life with ease
The visitor suggests it's time for the narrator to stop living an easy life.
Time to get back to work, son, get back on your feet
The narrator is encouraged to get back to work and stand on their feet.
He left on that note without gloves or a coat
The man leaves without protection despite the grey sky.
Even though the sky was grey
Emphasizes the unusual departure of the man without regard for weather.
There came a knockin' on my door
Another instance of someone knocking on the narrator's door.
And I don't even know what for
The narrator is uncertain about the purpose of this knocking.
After he left that night, I didn't think twice
After the first visit, the narrator didn't worry or overthink.
Didn't stress, didn't worry, didn't leave on a light, no
No stress or concern, suggesting a feeling of calmness.
I thought it was a dream 'cause there was no explanation
The events felt dream-like due to the lack of explanation.
Why a man would show up to give me that brief exhortation
The narrator questions the purpose of the man's brief message.
Thinking 'bout the words that this man had said
Reflecting on the impactful words spoken by the man.
Started searching for some meaning as they raced around my head
The words circulate in the narrator's mind, seeking meaning.
Then I stopped with a start at the thought of repentance
A sudden realization prompts the narrator to consider repentance.
And this is where I started to learn my lesson
The turning point where the narrator starts learning a lesson.
My life changed in so many ways, started workin' started earnin'
The narrator experiences significant life changes, including work.
Got a job, making minimum wage
The narrator secures a job with a minimum wage.
Now I praise the Lord, for the life that He gave
Gratitude expressed to the Lord for the given life.
For the pain and all the suffering for my soul that He saved
Recognition of pain and suffering, grateful for salvation.
Now I'm walkin' around, talkin' aloud, preachin' the town
The narrator now actively shares their experiences and beliefs.
I don't know if they'll listen, but I won't step down now
Uncertainty about whether others will listen, but determination remains.
Oh, there came a knockin' on my door
Repetition of the knocking, suggesting a recurring transformative event.
Oh, it was a wake up call for my life to begin
The knocking serves as a wake-up call, prompting the narrator to start anew.
Thought I was doing fine, turns out I was drownin'
Realization that the narrator was drowning despite thinking everything was fine.
Oh, there came a knockin' on my door
Repetition of the transformative knocking, reinforcing its significance.
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