This song seems to be describing an important insight (“the knife of insight”) that Maggie has had about life. To me it seems that she’s figured that it’s all about being there for each other. “Hit me up if you’re feeling down, give a little and we’ll forgive this out, keep me up, keep my mind turne...
[Verse 1]
The knife of insight tore its way in me
A brash collision without sympathy
And maybe when the Sun goes down
I'll 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
[Chorus]
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
After dark, after light
[Verse 2]
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
I'll come round, tell you all about
When the knife of insight brought me to my knees
[Chorus]
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 it's all allowed
Beautiful how it all pours out
After dark, after light
After dark, after light
Oh, after dark, after light
[Bridge]
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 bout to blow
When the knife, the knife, the knife
[Chorus]
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 out
Love a little, oh it's all allowed
Beautiful how it all pours out
After dark, after light
After dark, after light
The Knife was written by Greg Kurstin & Maggie Rogers.
The Knife was produced by Greg Kurstin.
Maggie Rogers released The Knife on Fri Jan 18 2019.