Knocking: A Thursday Inspiration

Written for Thursday Inspiration #321 –
“Doo Doo Doo Doo Doo (Heartbreaker)”.
Here’s my response.

For this week’s Thursday Inspiration, Jim Adams asks us to respond to the challenge by using the prompt word ‘identity’, referring to the song “Doo Doo Doo Doo Doo (Heartbreaker)”, by the Rolling Stones, or any other song by them, a song that mentions crime or drug use, or whatever we think fits.

Here’s my story.

Knocking

The rain hammered the alleyway as Mitch pounded his fist against the rusted door for the fourth time.

“Can’t you hear me knockin’?” he rasped, his voice cracked and hollow.

Nothing. Just the distant wail of sirens and the wet slap of his desperation against cold metal.

His legs gave out. He slid down the door until his knees hit the filthy concrete, hands pressed together like prayer meant something to him anymore.

“I’m beggin’ on my knees, Darnell. Please.“

The shakes had come back hard. His whole body trembled beneath his soaked hoodie, teeth chattering, vision swimming at the edges of his cocaine eyes.

A light flickered on inside. Footsteps.

Then silence again.

Mitch pressed his forehead against the door and laughed …. a terrible, broken sound …. because Darnell was in there. He knew it. And Darnell simply didn’t give a damn.

I’ve chosen the song “Can’t You Hear Me Knocking” by the Rolling Stones for Jim’s theme this week. From their 1971 album, Sticky Fingers, this song blends desperate, drug-fueled lyrics with a spontaneous, extended jam session. The song paints a picture of a raw, gritty, and urgent plea to a drug dealer. The opening lyrics find Mick Jagger pleading to be let in, embodying a sense of desperation. The lyrics are largely seen as reflecting the heavy drug culture surrounding the band at the time, particularly with references to cocaine and speed.

This is “Can’t You Here Me Knocking” by the Rolling Stones

Thursday Inspiration #321 Doo Doo Doo Doo Doo (Heartbreaker)

Many thanks to Jim Adams for this week’s inspiration. Thanks to you all for stopping by for a look and a listen.

That’s all she wrote, kids.

See you on the flip side. 😎

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