Don't Go Knockin' On My Door
Britney Spears · Triple Feature [2012]
(Don't go knock my door)
Time is up
No more cheat and lie
No more tears to dry
You and I we're like so bye-bye
Finally, I am over you
Totally unblue when I can hear myself saying:
"I am better off without you.
Stronger than ever and I, I'm telling you now..."
[chorus:]
Don't go knocking on my door
Gotta stay away for sure
You say you miss me like crazy now
But I ain't buying that, you'd better get off my back
Don't go knocking on my... door
I can see (oh)
It's no mystery
It's so clear to me
What we had is all history
It's okay, I can sleep at night
It will be alright
I can hear myself saying: "I am better off without you.
Stronger than ever and I, I'm telling you now..."
[chorus:]
Don't go knocking on my door
Gotta stay away for sure
You say you miss me like crazy now
But I ain't buying that, you'd better get off my back
Don't go knocking on my door (Door, woha)
Gotta stay away for sure
You say you miss me like crazy now
But I ain't buying that, you'd better get off my back
Oh yeah, yeah
(Don't go knock my door)
(Don't go knock my door)
(Don't go knock my door)
[bridge:]
(Do what you want)
As long as you don't come back
Don't go knocking on my door (ooh yeah)
Gotta stay away for sure
And I, I ain't buying that,
You'd better get off my back
[chorus:]
Don't go knocking on my door (Oh yeah, yeah)
Gotta stay away for sure
You say you miss me like crazy now
But I ain't buying that, you'd better get off my back
Don't go knocking on my door
(Don't go knocking on my door)
Gotta stay away for sure (Gotta stay away for sure)
You say you miss me like crazy now
But I ain't buying that, you'd better get off my back
Don't go knocking on my... door
talking (phone call):]
Britney & friend: (laughing)
Britney: "Ok, ok ok ok, so listen, listen so then he goes, no matter what I do
for you it never seems to be enough... ioww! I can't believe he said that. You
don't think I'm like that do you?"
Friend: "Well, you are..."
Britney: "What?! don't tell me you agree with him. Oh my god, oh my god!"
Friend: "Well, I mean everything was fine next it's your freaking out,
it's like you never satisfied"
Britney: "Well I know I'm a little pikky... but hey, I just know what I want!"
[interlude to (I Can't Get No) Satisfaction]
Don't Go Knockin' On My Door
Released on Britney Spears' 2012 album Triple Feature, 'Don't Go Knockin' On My Door' stands as a poignant reflection on the complexities of fame and personal boundaries. The track captures the exhaustion of constant public scrutiny, contrasting sharply with her earlier pop anthems. Produced by Max Martin, the song blends electronic elements with a driving rhythm, characteristic of her mid-2010s sound. It serves as a mature exploration of her career trajectory, addressing the toll of maintaining a public persona while seeking private peace. The recording marks a shift in her discography, moving away from youthful exuberance toward introspective storytelling that resonates with listeners navigating similar pressures in the modern music industry.

