Knots Lyrics
Lisa Hannigan
Lyrics
It was early in the morning,
we were sitting on the stoop,
there wheeled away a starling
and I thought that I would too.
Oh for all I knew,
I was lost through and through,
in my high heels and my old dress
with my new keys in the wrong city.
I tie the knots to remember in my heart,
so I choke and I sputter to a stop,
I am a borrower and lender of the lot.
I walk away asleep
and chalk an outline round the scene.
This shadow play of whiskey talk,
a heavy denier dream.
Oh let it be, I was lost in him and me.
In my high heels and my old dress
with my new keys in the wrong city.
I tie the knots to remember in my heart,
so I choke and I sputter to a stop,
I am a borrower and lender of the lot.
Song & Lyrics Facts
Lisa Hannigan's song 'Knots' was released on her second solo album Passenger in 2011. The track was written by Lisa Hannigan and Joe Doyle, with additional production from Aaron Dessner of the National.
The band accompanying Lisa on this record consists of Dave Hingerty (drums), James Walbourne (guitar) and Paul Noonan (bass). The lyrics for 'Knots' are about a relationship that has been tested and is now coming to an end. Through haunting vocals, Hannigan reflects on how she can no longer keep up with the demands of the other person. The song serves as a reminder to always be true to yourself.