Don't Knock My Love
Unlocking Passion: Marvin Gaye and Diana Ross's Soulful Plea in 'Don't Knock My Love'
Lyrics
Don't knock my love
Expressing a request or command not to criticize or belittle the speaker's love.
Don't hold you up,
Suggesting not to hinder or impede the speaker's feelings of love.
And my kisses don't set your stuff
Indicating that the speaker's kisses do not cause any harm or problems.
Don't be afraid, to let me know,
Encouraging openness and communication, asking the listener not to be afraid to express their feelings.
There's other places woman, that I can go
Implies that if the current relationship is not satisfactory, there are other romantic options available.
If you don't like it (don't like it),
Addressing the listener's dislike and suggesting they should not engage if they don't like something.
Don't knock it, (don't knock it)
Emphasizing that criticism is not welcomed, and the listener should refrain from expressing negativity.
Somebody else (somebody) might want to rock it
Suggesting that someone else might be interested in embracing and enjoying what the current partner rejects.
If you don't need it (don't need it),
Advising the listener not to engage if they don't have a genuine need or desire.
Don't waste it (don't waste it)
Discouraging wasteful actions or behaviors that don't contribute positively to the relationship.
Somebody else (somebody) might want to taste it.
Highlighting that there might be others who would appreciate and value what the listener disregards.
If my thrill, don't turn you on,
Expressing that the speaker's excitement or enthusiasm may not be reciprocated.
And my will baby, is much to strong
Stating that the speaker's determination or will is powerful and may be overwhelming.
Don't waste my time with your foolish ways,
Rejecting time-wasting actions and behaviors deemed foolish by the speaker.
I got other things to do with my days
Conveying that the speaker has other meaningful activities to occupy their time.
If you don't like it (don't like it),
Reiterating the advice not to engage if the listener dislikes something.
Don't knock it, (don't knock it)
Reinforcing that negative criticism is not appreciated, and others may find value in what is rejected.
Somebody else (somebody) might want to rock it.
Suggesting that someone else might find pleasure in what the current partner dislikes or disapproves of.
If you don't need it (don't need it),
Encouraging the listener not to pursue something if they genuinely don't need or desire it.
Don't waste it (don't waste it)
Discouraging the waste of something valuable when there is no genuine interest or need.
Somebody else (somebody) might want to taste it.
Highlighting that others may find value or enjoyment in what the current partner disregards.
Bridge:
Introducing a bridge section of the song.
Going up, going down, going all way around town,
Describing various movements or activities around town, possibly indicating the dynamic nature of the relationship.
I'm the one, that turn you on,
Declaring the speaker as the one who arouses interest or desire.
I'm the same one to leave you alone.
Asserting that the speaker can also choose to distance themselves if needed.
Don't knock my love, don't knock my love,
Repeating the earlier plea not to criticize or belittle the speaker's love.
Don't knock my love
Reiterating the request not to devalue or criticize the speaker's affection.
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