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Lyrics of Who Can It Be Now? by Men At Work
verse
Who can it be knocking at my door?
Go ′way, don't come ′round here no more
Can't you see that it's late at night?
I′m very tired and I′m not feeling right
All I wish is to be alone
Stay away, don't you invade my home
Best off if you hang outside
Don′t come in, I'll only run and hide
chorus
Who can it be now?
Who can it be now?
Who can it be now?
Who can it be now?
verse
Who can it be knocking at my door?
Make no sound, tip-toe across the floor
If he hears, he′ll knock all day
I'll be trapped and here I′ll have to stay
I've done no harm, I keep to myself
There's nothing wrong with my state of mental health
I like it here with my childhood friend
Here they come, those feelings again!
chorus
Who can it be now?
Who can it be now?
Who can it be now?
Who can it be now?
bridge
Is it the man come to take me away?
Why do they follow me?
It′s not the future that I can see
It′s just my fantasy, yeah
chorus
Ooh, who can it be now?
Who can it be now?
Who can it be now?
Who can it be now?
outro
(Ooh ooh) Who can it be now?
(Oh, wee oh) Who can it, Who can it
(Ooh ooh) Who can it be now?
(Ooh ooh wee) Yeah yeah yeah
Writer(s): Colin James Hay
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The song 'Who Can It Be Now?' by Men At Work portrays a sense of paranoia and unease, with the lyrics describing someone feeling overwhelmed by unexpected visitors and fearing intrusion into their personal space. The repeated question 'Who can it be now?' reflects the constant anxiety and uncertainty faced by the individual, possibly symbolizing broader themes of isolation and mental health struggles.
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Themes
Isolation and fear
• All I wish is to be alone
• I've done no harm, I keep to myself
• If he hears, he'll knock all day
• Stay away, don't you invade my home
Anxiety and paranoia
• Why do they follow me?
• Is it the man come to take me away?
• Who can it be knocking at my door?
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Moods
Angst, solitude, reflection, despair, nostalgia
Rating: PG
Lyrics to be enjoyed with parental supervision
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Album • 1987 • 15 tracks
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