Knockin' On Heaven's Doors Lyrics
U2
Lyrics
Mama, take this badge off of me
I can't use it anymore
It's gettin' dark, too dark for me to see
I feel like I'm knockin' on heaven's door
Knock, knock, knockin' on heaven's door
Knock, knock, knockin' on heaven's door
Knock, knock, knockin' on heaven's door
Knock, knock, knockin' on heaven's door
Mama, put my guns in the ground
I can't shoot them anymore
That long black cloud is comin' down
I feel like I'm knockin' on heaven's door
Knock, knock, knockin' on heaven's door
Knock, knock, knockin' on heaven's door
Knock, knock, knockin' on heaven's door
Knock, knock, knockin' on heaven's door
Song & Lyrics Facts
U2's song “Knockin' on Heaven's Door” was released in 1987 as part of their album The Joshua Tree. It was written by Bob Dylan and performed by U2, who were one of the most popular rock bands of the time.
The lyrics describe a man facing his own mortality, asking God to open the gates of heaven for him. The song has been covered by many artists since its release, including Guns N' Roses, Eric Clapton, and Avril Lavigne. In addition, it has been used in several films and television shows. The song remains a classic today, with its powerful lyrics and emotion-filled performance from U2.