Who's Knocking?
Bear Quartet · Family Affair [1993]
But no, just picking up some old stuff
Besides, you've got a new heartache
And he's there for you in the wee hours
Is there nothing you'd like to ask me
How you noticed how I cling to you
I know by mind you don't want me
And I know by heart that it kills me
Picture this:
Us grown old in a small town,
In a village
It's impossible for you,
Totally unthinkable
I'll move down south on the east
Coast do you care, of course you don't
Just wanna get your things,
And get out of here
What have I done for you
To detest me the way you do
Excuse me, I should know,
I know, but I don't
I never meant to hurt you
And if I did or to suffocate you,
God forbid
I'd like an answer, do you mind
You do, well I tried
Picture this:
Us grown old in a small town,
In a village
It's impossible for you,
Totally unthinkable
Picture this:
Us grown old in a small town,
In a village
It's impossible for you,
Totally unthinkable
Who's Knocking?
Released on the 1993 album Family Affair, "Who's Knocking?" stands as a defining track in the catalog of the Bear Quartet, a seminal group of experimental musicians from the UK. The song exemplifies the band's signature approach to noise and ambient music, utilizing distorted guitars, feedback, and rhythmic percussion to create an unsettling yet hypnotic soundscape. As part of their broader discography during the early 1990s, the recording reflects the era's fascination with industrial and post-punk aesthetics, pushing boundaries beyond conventional song structures. The track remains a notable example of the quartet's ability to transform simple musical elements into complex, immersive experiences that challenge listener expectations.