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"Knock You Down" (CD single)
- By Keri Hilson
- Genre: Hip-hop
Common Sense Media says
Torn between two lovers, hip-hop star keeps it clean.
Parents say
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this R&B/hip-hop single is clean. The phrase "knock you down" is used to mean getting caught off guard by an intense jolt of feelings.
What's the story?
KNOCK YOU DOWN is one of the most successful singles off In a Perfect World..., the debut CD from the prolific hip-hop songwriter Keri Hilson. The song features hip-hop greats Kayne West and Ne-Yo trading raps in pursuit of Hilson's affections. Take this one from West: "'Cause we had it, we was magic, I was flyin', now I'm crashin'...You should leave your boyfriend now, I'ma ask 'em." The lyrics stay clean throughout, with the chorus repeating: "Sometimes love comes around and it knocks you down."
Is it any good?
This is a good blend of rap and R&B with strong lyrical muscle supplied by West and Ne-Yo (who provides a particularly cool riff from his hit "Miss Independent.") The guest contributions also intensify the drama of the love triangle. Thankfully, the metaphoric "knock out" doesn't go too far and stays within the realm of good taste.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about the phrase "knock you down." Will young listeners understand the difference between a description of an emotional hit and a physical one?
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Good, Clean Song
This is a really good song about being torn. Kanye curses twice with b---h, but if you get the clean version it's fine for everyone. Keri Hilson is a good singer and Ne-Yo and Kanye realy help her a lot.
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LUV THE SONG!!!
Very cool song, Keri Hilson did a good job. Ne-Yo and Kanye West did a good job also. I could not get the song out of my head the first time I listened to it.
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This is a great song with a great beat. I really like the rap/hip hop verses with ne-yo and kanye west. Keri Hilson really will ''Knock you down'' with this single!
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cool but deff diff collaboration
i really love this song- excellent but kind of different mix between kanye west, keri hilson, and ne-yo who all make very different music. i wish they couldve held back the swearing...its really not necessary. but i do really enjoy this song. really awesome metaphor... :D
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KNOCK YOU DOWN
This is my FAV song!!!!! Awesome!!! Only thing wrong with it is kanye says b*tch like once. GREAT TUNE GREAT LYRICS AWESOME SONG!!!!
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LUV IT!!! ROCK ON!!
I LUV TIS SONG SOOOOOOOOOOOO MUCH!!! OMG!!!! LOL!!!! TTFN!!!!
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| Artist: | Keri Hilson |
| Release date: | March 24, 2009 |
| Label: | Interscope Records |
| Genre: | Hip-hop |
| Parental advisory: | No |
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