Maggie Rogers delves into the transformative power of self-awareness and emotional upheaval. The "knife of insight" symbolizes a penetrating realization that disrupts her inner world, forcing her to confront and understand herself on a deeper level. This painful yet enlightening experience leaves her vulnerable ("brought me to my knees") but also opens up possibilities for growth and connection. The recurring motif of "after dark, after light" suggests a cycle of introspection followed by renewal, emphasizing the duality of struggle and healing. She encourages openness and emotional expression ("get loud," "love a little"), highlighting the beauty in vulnerability. Ultimately, the song captures the cathartic process of embracing one's emotions and finding clarity through life's inevitable challenges 🌙.
The Knife
Lyrics
The knife of insight tore its way in me
A brash collision without sympathy
And maybe when the sun goes down
Come 'round, I'll come out
Maybe we could take some time
Unwind, figure out
When the knife of insight tore its way in me
Oh, hit me up if you're feeling down
Give a little, oh, we'll figure this out
Keep me up, keep my mind around
After dark, after light
Let it go if you want, get loud
Make a little fuss, oh, it's all allowed
Beautiful how it all pours out
After dark, after light
After dark, after light
Oh, the knife of insight brought me to my knees
Broke me down and taught me how to see
And I know, and I know, and I know that maybe we should
Take some time, get this out, make this right
Maybe when the sun goes down
Come 'round, tell you all about
When the knife of insight brought me to my knees
Oh, hit me up if you're feeling down
Give a little, oh, we'll figure this out
Keep me up, keep my mind around
After dark, after light
Let it go if you want, get loud
Spark a little, oh its all allowed
Beautiful how it all pours out
After dark, after light
Whoa, after dark, after light
Oh, oh
And maybe I'm crazy, maybe you know
But I've got this feeling it's all 'bout to blow
Maybe I'm crazy, or maybe you know that
I've got this feeling it's all about to blow
When the knife, the knife, the knife
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, hit me up if you're feeling down
Give a little, oh, we'll figure this out
Keep me up, keep my mind around
After dark, after light
Let it go if you want, get loud
Love a little, oh, it's all allowed
Beautiful how it all pours out
After dark, after light
Oh, after dark, after light
After dark, after light
Oh, oh
Beautiful how it all pours out
After dark
And the knife
Oh, the knife
Oh
Writer(s): Greg Kurstin, Maggie Rogers
Copyright(s): Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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