I Hear You Knocking
Bryan Adams · Other Songs - Bryan Adams
You went away and left me long time ago
And now you're knocking on my door
I hear you knocking
But you can't come in
I hear you knocking
Go back where you've been
I begged you not to go but you said goodbye
And now you're telling me all your lies
I hear you knocking
But you can't come in
I hear you knocking
Go back where you've been
Ahhh yeah
Let me hear it
Ohhooo woo
OOhh
You better get to your use-to-be
'Cause your kind of love ain't good to me
I hear you knocking
But you can't come in
I hear you knocking
Go back where you've been
I told you way back in 52
That I would never go with you
I hear you knocking
But you can't come in
I hear you knocking
Go back where you've been
Yeah
Awwhoooo
And now you're knocking on my door
I hear you knocking
But you can't come in
I hear you knocking
Go back where you've been
I begged you not to go but you said goodbye
And now you're telling me all your lies
I hear you knocking
But you can't come in
I hear you knocking
Go back where you've been
Ahhh yeah
Let me hear it
Ohhooo woo
OOhh
You better get to your use-to-be
'Cause your kind of love ain't good to me
I hear you knocking
But you can't come in
I hear you knocking
Go back where you've been
I told you way back in 52
That I would never go with you
I hear you knocking
But you can't come in
I hear you knocking
Go back where you've been
Yeah
Awwhoooo
I Hear You Knocking
Bryan Adams' 1984 hit 'I Hear You Knocking' stands as a defining track of the New Wave and synth-pop era, showcasing his signature blend of romantic melancholy and polished production. Released during the height of his international fame, the song captures the tension of unrequited love with a driving rhythm and emotive vocals that resonated globally. As a cornerstone of his discography, it exemplifies the era's shift toward electronic textures while maintaining traditional pop sensibilities. The recording remains a staple in his catalog, frequently covered and referenced in discussions of 1980s pop culture and the evolution of male vocalists in synth-driven music.