The Surprise Knock
The Surprise Knock

The New Pornographers - The Surprise Knock Lyrics

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The Surprise Knock Lyrics

Drive off the map into the realm of the stars
Didn't need a war, but now this one is ours
Smile along until the coast is clear
Like anything that you will learn to fear

Let it play in the background, tune out the sound
Didn't need a war but we got one now
We'll ride the chords as they repeat for years
We may be on, be on to something here

The logic's from before, now we're inside the C4

Drifting like proper castaways
Didn't need a war but it's here I'd say
So smile big until it's thrown us clear
We might be on, be on to something here

The logic's from before, now we're inside the C4

Then the surprise knock on your door
Surprise knock on your door
Surprise knock on your door

Drive off the map and take the long way round
Didn't know the score but we knew we were down
It won't be long until we grind the gears
But carry on, we're on to something here

The logic's from before, now we're inside the C4

And then the surprise knock on your door
Surprise knock on your door
Surprise knock on your door

Drive off the map 'til the horizon bleeds
Didn't need a war but we got one, see
We had it wrong when it was all so clear
We might be on, be on to something here

Drifting like proper castaways
Didn't need a war but it's here I'd say
So smile big until it's thrown us clear
We might be on, on to something here

And then the surprise knock on your door
The surprise knock on your door
The surprise knock on your door
The surprise knock on your door

Writer(s): Allan Carl Newman
Copyright(s): Lyrics © WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC, Downtown Music Publishing
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind

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Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Who wrote the lyrics for 'The Surprise Knock' by The New Pornographers?

    The lyrics for 'The Surprise Knock' were written by Allan Carl Newman, who is a key member and one of the primary songwriters for The New Pornographers.

  2. Which album features the song 'The Surprise Knock' by The New Pornographers?

    'The Surprise Knock' is featured on The New Pornographers' album 'In the Morse Code of Brake Lights,' which was released on September 27, 2019.

  3. What is the recurring theme in the lyrics of 'The Surprise Knock'?

    The recurring theme in 'The Surprise Knock' revolves around unexpected events and navigating challenges. Phrases like 'didn't need a war, but now this one is ours' and 'the surprise knock on your door' suggest sudden changes and the need to adapt.

  4. Is Dan Bejar involved in the song 'The Surprise Knock'?

    Dan Bejar is not involved in this song. According to a press release for 'In the Morse Code of Brake Lights,' Dan Bejar was described as a 'former (and possibly future) member' of The New Pornographers at the time of this album's release.

  5. When did The New Pornographers announce their album 'In the Morse Code of Brake Lights'?

    The New Pornographers announced the release of 'In the Morse Code of Brake Lights' on August 2, 2019, via Twitter.

  6. Has 'The Surprise Knock' been released as a single?

    While 'The Surprise Knock' is a track from the album 'In the Morse Code of Brake Lights,' the first single released from the album was 'Falling Down the Stairs of Your Smile.'

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