On Tuesday, January 5th, The Cains released their second single from their sophomore EP, ‘The Cains.’ ‘Knock Knock’ is not your typical sounding country song that you are hearing on the radio right now. The song has a very different feel from their first single off the EP, ‘Journeys End.’
Although The Cains were not the ones to write ‘Knock Knock,’ (it was written by Jaida Dreyer, Stephony Smith, Dave Thompson), all three of them were drawn to the tune when it was first pitched to them. After hearing hearing the song just once, months later they couldn’t stop thinking about the song.
The trio just completed the video for ‘Knock Knock,’ which will be premiered exclusively by CMT sometime in February, and is a lot different from their previous videos. It has a bit of a dark edge to it. It was an opportunity for the trio to be in costume; to be someone they are not because you do not see their faces. The anonymity of the costumes provided a way for them to almost re-invent themselves while still being authentic to who they are.
Impression: A passionate song, ‘Knock Knock’ is about being in a relationship with someone who is emotionally unavailable. From the picking of the banjo in the intro, to the crashing guitar before the last verse, the haunting song keeps your attention throughout. The poignant chorus is intensified by the emotional harmonies that spread through you like hot coals. You can’t help but get caught up in the disillusionment of the one who is on the outside looking in.
Favorite Lyrics: There’s a stranger where you stood before, and he looks through me like I’m not there…