Knock On Wood
A. Stewart Lyrics
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That I got 'cause if I do
I will surely
Surely lose a lot
'Cause your love is better
Than any love I know
It's like thunder, lightning
You better knock, knock on wood, baby
Baby
I'm not superstitious about ya
But I can't take no chance
You got me spinnin', baby
You know I'm in a trance
'Cause your love is better
Than any love I know
It's like thunder, lightning
The way you love me is frightening
You better knock, knock on wood, baby
Baby
You better knock, knock on wood, baby
You better knock, knock on wood, baby
You better knock, knock knock, knock, knock
It's no secret about it
'Cause we're this lovin' touch
He sees to it
That I get enough
Fell his touch all over
You know it means so much
It's like thunder, lightning
The way you love me is frightening
You better knock, knock, knock on wood, baby
Baby
You better knock, knock on wood, baby
You better knock, knock on wood, baby
You better knock, knock on wood, baby
You better knock, knock on wood, baby
You better knock, knock on wood, baby
You better knock, knock on wood, baby
You better knock, knock on wood
The song "Knock on Wood" by A. Stewart is about the fear of losing a great love. The singer is telling his lover that he does not want to lose her because her love is the best he has ever known. He compares her love to thunder and lightning, signifying how powerful and intense it is. The singer admits he is not superstitious, but just to be safe, he urges his lover to knock on wood to ensure they can maintain their love. The phrase "knock on wood" is a superstitious practice that people believe will ward off bad luck. The final verse of the song reveals that the couple has a strong physical connection and that the love they share means a great deal to them.
The use of thunder and lightning as metaphors for the lover's love is a powerful way to communicate just how intense and passionate their love is. The singer's fear of losing his lover is palpable in the lyrics, underscoring just how much this love means to him. The use of the phrase "knock on wood" is interesting because it is a common superstition that people still use today, even in modern times.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't want to lose you, this good thing
That I got 'cause if I do
I will surely
Surely lose a lot
'Cause your love is better
Than any love I know
I cherish what we have so much, and losing it would be devastating since there's no love that compares to yours.
It's like thunder, lightning
The way you love me is frightening
You better knock, knock on wood, baby
Your love is so intense and passionate that it's comparable to the force of a storm. I need you to knock on wood for good luck and to ensure that our love remains strong.
Baby
I'm not superstitious about ya
But I can't take no chance
You got me spinnin', baby
You know I'm in a trance
'Cause your love is better
Than any love I know
I don't usually believe in superstitions, but I'm not willing to take any risks when it comes to our relationship. My feelings for you are so strong that I'm completely enraptured by you.
It's no secret about it
'Cause we're this lovin' touch
He sees to it
That I get enough
Fell his touch all over
You know it means so much
Everyone knows that our love is strong and special. He ensures that I receive all the love and attention I need from him, and his touch means the world to me.
Baby
You better knock, knock on wood, baby
You better knock, knock on wood, baby
You better knock, knock knock, knock, knock
Please knock on wood to keep our love as strong as ever, baby.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Eddie Floyd, Steve Cropper
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@vertiian
Some of you have been listening to this since 1979. I'm just hearing it for the first time. I love it!
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@LaurenceTran
Never too late !!!!
@georgegriendlingjr3218
Even after all these years, I never get tired of hearing this song, it's timeless.
@BlackOps84
Same here🇮🇹👍
@jmslmonteiro
I agree with you!
@isabellind1292
I love it!🎵💓🎵
@CathyL-yz4xe
This is Better than the original
@tomstamford6837
Or watching the video...