The lyrics explore how a powerful love can unexpectedly "knock you down," often depicted as a metaphor for falling so hard for someone that it disrupts your usual composure.
: It reached #3 on the Billboard Hot 100 and topped the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart in the U.S.. Internationally, it hit #1 in New Zealand and reached the top five in the UK and Ireland.
: As of April 2011, the single had sold over 2.1 million digital copies in the United States. Knock You Down (feat Kanye West & Ne Yo) Sin...
: The song was serviced to U.S. rhythmic and urban radio on April 7, 2009, followed by mainstream airplay on April 14, 2009.
: The video includes scenes of Kanye West painting a portrait of Hilson and a physical confrontation between West and Ne-Yo that visually represents the song's title. The lyrics explore how a powerful love can
: Originally written by Hilson and produced by Danja , the song evolved when Ne-Yo requested to write and perform the second verse. Kanye West later joined the project after expressing interest in collaborating on Hilson's debut album.
: It is set in the key of G minor with a moderate R&B groove and features electronic tones, "stabbing" synths, and a thumping bass-beat. Chart Performance and Accolades : As of April 2011, the single had sold over 2
: Kanye West’s verse famously references Michael Jackson and his father Joe Jackson , which drew significant attention as the song was released around the time of the singer's death in 2009. Music Video