Knocked It Off
B.A. Robertson Lyrics


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He knocked it off, knocked it off
He knocked it off, knocked it off

Some of us have talent, some of us just haven't
Some are super sensitive like Mr Spock
Chose my vocation, ? application
I'm an overnight sensation, The King of rock
Available for parties, Bar Mitzvahs and charities
Do another session, I'll be carried off
I have my creativity, thank God, my sensitivity
You know I really love my art
(We think you are a boring ?)
Knocked it off, you know I knocked it off
While I was sitting in the corner with my tracksuit off
I was hopin' I'd be playin'
But I never thought I'd be winnin' the game
You knocked it off. Yeah, I knocked it off
While I was standing on the goalline when the ball got crossed
I thought I'd have a go and shoot it
But I never thought I'd put it away

He knocked it off, knocked it off
He knocked it off, knocked it off

I made meself a million, had my house painted vermillion
But I'm still the same civilian, even talk to me pork
I'm happy to be playin', what's that you're sayin'?
There's got to be a limo to take me down the shops
Tell them they can stuff it, I'm not about to rough it
In some Granada Ghia, I was top of the pops
Talk like a vicar when they get a little tickle
And they get a little sick when they get a little flop.

Knocked it off, you know I knocked it off
While I was sitting in the corner with my tracksuit off
I was hopin' I'd be playin'
But I never thought I'd be winnin' the game
You knocked it off. Yeah, I knocked it off
While I was standing on the goalline when the ball got crossed
I thought I'd have a go and shoot it
But I never thought I'd put it away

To Maharajahs and kings show the door
Cause my Gucci ? blazer's secure
My diamante personalised number plate, sure

He's going to have a ?? cash

He knocked it off, knocked it off
He knocked it off, knocked it off

I knocked it off, he knocked it off
I was the flavour of the month, you get me in the shops
I was hopin' I'd be playin'
But I never thought I'd be winnin' the game
You knocked it off. Yeah, I knocked it off
While I was standing on the goalline when the ball got crossed
I thought I'd have a go and shoot it
But I never thought I'd put it away

He knocked it off, knocked it off
He knocked it off, knocked it off




He knocked it off, knocked it off
He knocked it off, knocked it off?

Overall Meaning

In "Knocked It Off," B.A. Robertson sings about his rise to fame and success. He acknowledges that some people have true talent while others don't, but he still managed to become an overnight sensation as the "king of rock." Robertson talks about being available for parties, bar mitzvahs, and charities, and even though he's made a million pounds and owns a vermillion-painted house, he still sees himself as a regular person. He also mentions his Gucci blazer and personalized diamond number plate, suggesting he's now achieved a certain level of wealth and status.


The chorus repeats "He knocked it off, knocked it off," suggesting that Robertson has succeeded in his music career and is enjoying the fruits of his labor. He talks about sitting in the corner with his tracksuit off, hoping he'd be playing and winning the game, which could be a metaphor for his ambition to be successful in the music industry. However, he never expected to actually achieve that level of success.


Overall, "Knocked It Off" is a story about a musician who worked hard to achieve fame and success but is self-aware and seems to appreciate where he came from.


Line by Line Meaning

He knocked it off, knocked it off
Repetition of the chorus that suggests the act of copying or imitating something (such as a piece of art, music, or fashion) in order to achieve success.


Some of us have talent, some of us just haven't
Not everyone has a special gift or ability; some people are just not as talented or creative as others.


Some are super sensitive like Mr Spock
Some people have an exceptional ability to control their emotions and remain logical, like the character Mr. Spock from Star Trek.


Chose my vocation, ? application
I selected a career path, and I have put forth the necessary effort to excel at it, possibly with an unknown or unspecified method.


I'm an overnight sensation, The King of rock
I became an instant success, and now I am often referred to as the best or most successful in my field.


Available for parties, Bar Mitzvahs and charities
I am willing to perform or participate in various events, whether they are joyful, religious, or charitable in nature.


Do another session, I'll be carried off
I am willing to continue performing or creating, even if it exhausts me to the point of needing to be carried away.


I have my creativity, thank God, my sensitivity
I am grateful for my gift of artistry or originality, which is tied to my ability to feel deeply or empathize with others.


You know I really love my art
I have a strong passion and respect for the work that I create or produce.


(We think you are a boring ?)
Possible chants or opinions expressed by those who dislike or find my work uninteresting, yet it remains unclear what the censored word may be.


While I was sitting in the corner with my tracksuit off
During a moment of relaxation or leisure, possibly while wearing comfortable or casual clothing.


I was hopin' I'd be playin'
I had the desire or goal to participate in a game or competition, or to showcase my skills.


But I never thought I'd be winnin' the game
Despite hoping for success, I did not actually expect to come out on top or achieve a significant victory.


While I was standing on the goalline when the ball got crossed
During a tense moment in a sports game, when a significant event (such as a goal or score) occurred near my position on the field.


I thought I'd have a go and shoot it
I attempted to make a risky or ambitious move or decision, possibly with a low probability of success.


But I never thought I'd put it away
To my surprise, my risky decision actually succeeded and I was able to achieve my desired outcome or victory.


I made meself a million, had my house painted vermillion
Through my hard work or talent, I was able to achieve great wealth or success, even to the point of investing in extravagant home improvements or decorations.


But I'm still the same civilian, even talk to me pork
Despite my newfound wealth or status, I remain a regular person who is approachable and enjoys speaking with others, even those who may not share my elevated social class.


What's that you're sayin'? There's got to be a limo to take me down the shops
In response to someone questioning my humility or willingness to do things for myself, I sarcastically suggest that I deserve to be chauffeured to the store in a luxury car.


Tell them they can stuff it, I'm not about to rough it
I am unwilling to accept inferior treatment or accommodations, and I refuse to settle for a lifestyle that is anything less than lavish or comfortable.


In some Granada Ghia, I was top of the pops
During a period of great popularity or success, I was able to drive an expensive or luxurious car model (such as the Granada Ghia).


Talk like a vicar when they get a little tickle
When I am feeling happy or lighthearted, I may speak in a manner that is overly polite or formal, possibly like a religious leader (such as a vicar) giving a sermon.


And they get a little sick when they get a little flop.
Some people become upset or ill-tempered when they experience a minor failure or setback in their lives or careers.


To Maharajahs and kings show the door
I have achieved a level of luxury or elegance that rivals even the wealthiest or most powerful people (such as Indian Maharajahs or royalty).


Cause my Gucci ? blazer's secure
I have purchased or acquired a high-end Gucci blazer, which serves as a symbol of my wealth, success, and status.


My diamante personalised number plate, sure
I own a personalized car license plate that is adorned with decorative diamonds or other jewels, which further emphasizes my affluent lifestyle and branding.


He's going to have a ?? cash
The censored phrase is unclear, but it likely refers to the idea that the singer has amassed or will soon acquire a significant amount of money or wealth.


I was the flavour of the month, you get me in the shops
For a brief period of time, I was very popular or in demand, and my likeness or image was used to promote various products or merchandise.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: K, A B A ROBERTSON, BRIAN ALEXANDER P ROBERTSON, BRIAN ALEXANDER P/K/A B A RO ROBERTSON, TERRY BRITTEN

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Comments from YouTube:

@Hotondave68

very clever songwriter

@eddiecollins453

I bought it wen I was 8

@Mranthrowfist13

Decent lyricist with good tunes. Bang Bang!

@gehanoates885

Very smart song.

@Raider577

Remember seeing him in Maida Vale, North West London in the early Eighties cleaning his car. The ginger head girl I think is the same one in the videos by the group seventies pop group Racey. Both on Warner Music.

@Ricksta66

I love this song 😊👍

@marcse7en

A "Bang, Bangin'" tune from B.A! ... He doesn't sound Scottish when he sings, does he?

@chrispursall5258

Bringing back the memories... Love it

@misterteaification

Brilliant, I don't remember ever seeing this though I remember the TOTP performance with all the balls (and with censored lyrics)..

@taffytop

That's the same set BA used for the video to Bang Bang, the same four dancing girls same suit for BA. He must have saved a few bob by making two videos in one day well he is scotish

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