Knocked It Off
"Knocked It Off" is a song by Scottish musician BA Robertson, released in October 1979 as the third single from his debut album Initial Success. It became his second Top-Ten hit in the UK, peaking at number 8 on the Singles Chart. The song features a sarangi by Neil Sorrell. The title "Knocked It Off" means, in this context, to become a success somewhat unexpectedly. The lyrics criticise celebrity life, making references to pop and football fame.
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| B-side | "Sci Fi"
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| Released | October 1979
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| Studio | Mayfair Studios, London
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| Length | 3:24
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| Producer | Terry Britten
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Lyrics
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…
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