Lyrics
Someone's knocking at the door
Someone's knocking at the door
Can you hear Him knocking
Can you hear Him knocking
He's been knocking very long
He's been knocking for so long
Can you hear Him knocking
Can you hear Him knocking
Jesus Jesus Jesus, is at the door
Jesus Jesus Jesus, is at the door
Someone's calling out your name
Calling time and time again
Can you hear Him calling
Can you hear Him calling
He's been calling very long
He's been calling for so long
Can you hear Him calling
He's been calling you
It's Jesus Jesus Jesus, is at the door
It's Jesus Jesus Jesus, is at the door
Don't let him walk away
He's so patient but, don't take a chance
All you need to do is open the door
Let Him take his rightful place
So He can change your world
Open up the door
Open up the door
Jesus Christ is waiting
Open up the door
Open up the door
The Lamb of God is calling
Open up the door
You're keeping Him waiting
He Just wants to love you
Open up the door
He Just wants to bless you
Open up the door
Why don't open up the door now?
Open up the door
Open up the door
Open up the door
Open up the door
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Meaning & Inspiration
“Someone Is Knocking at the Door” uses a direct biblical image to present an invitation to receive Christ. The repeated knocking and calling create a sense of patience and urgency: Jesus waits at the door, yet the response cannot be postponed indefinitely. By naming Jesus as the Lamb of God, the song places the invitation within the Christian message of salvation rather than treating the visitor as an undefined source of comfort.
The command to open the door develops into a call to give Christ His rightful place. Change, love, and blessing are described as consequences of welcoming Him, while the warning not to let Him walk away stresses the importance of response. The lyric closely echoes the picture of Christ standing at the door and knocking in Revelation. It also resembles biblical calls to hear His voice rather than harden the heart. Through simple repetition, the song functions as an evangelistic appeal centered on listening, opening, and allowing Christ to rule a life.
Related Scripture
- Revelation 3:20 Christ stands at the door, knocks, and enters when His voice is heard.
- John 1:29 John identifies Jesus as the Lamb of God.
- Hebrews 3:15 The passage calls for a response when God’s voice is heard.