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Knock On Wood
Bob & Tom Lyrics
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'Cause if I do I will surely, I'll surely lose a lot
'Cause your love is better than any love I know
It's like thunder
(Thunder)
Lightnin'
(Lightnin')
You had better knock
(Knock, knock, knock, knock)
On wood, baby
And I'm not superstitious about you but I can't take no chance
You got me spinnin', baby, ooh, you know that I'm in your trance
I feel your touch all over, ooh, you know it means so much
It's like thunder
(Thunder)
Lightnin'
(Lightnin')
The way you love is frightenin'
You had better knock
(Knock, knock, knock, knock)
On wood, baby
It's no secret about it 'cause with your loving touch
Ooh, she sees to it that I get enough
'Cause your love is better than any love I know
It's like thunder
(Thunder)
Lightnin'
(Lightnin')
The way you love is frightenin'
You had better knock
(Knock, knock, knock, knock)
On wood, baby, ooh
Come on
(Knock, knock, knock, knock, knock)
Oh, just keep on knockin', woman
(Knock, knock, knock, knock, knock)
You can knock my door anytime
(Knock, knock, knock, knock, knock)
Come on, come on, come on, come on
(Knock, knock, knock, knock, knock)
Keep on knockin', babe
(Knock, knock, knock, knock, knock)
Give it to me, give it to me, give it to me, give it to me
(Knock, knock, knock, knock, knock)
Knock, knock, knock on wood
(Knock, knock, knock, knock, knock)
In Bob & Tom's song "Knock on Wood," the singer expresses their fear of losing their significant other and their love. They believe that their love is better than any other kind of love they have experienced before, and they're terrified that if they lose it, they'll lose a lot. The singer is not superstitious about their partner, but they don't want to take any chances because they're afraid of losing them. They feel their partner's touch all over, and it means so much to them.
The chorus of the song talks about how the love is like thunder and lightning and how it's frightening. The singer believes that their partner's love has such power that they better knock on wood, which means they hope the superstition will ward off any bad luck. The last part of the song talks about how the singer's partner can knock on their door anytime and they can keep on knocking, reassuring them that their love is something they wouldn't want to lose.
The song is all about the fear of losing someone you love and the power and influence of that love. The lyrics are simple, but they carry a message that many people can relate to.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't wanna lose this good thing, oh, that I got
'Cause if I do I will surely, I'll surely lose a lot
'Cause your love is better than any love I know
The singer is expressing the value of the love they have and how they don't want to lose it. They acknowledge that it is hard to find such great love in this world so they don't want to lose it and experience the consequences that come along with losing it.
It's like thunder
(Thunder)
Lightnin'
(Lightnin')
The way you love is frightenin'
You had better knock
(Knock, knock, knock, knock)
On wood, baby
The singer describes their partner's love as powerful and scary in a good way, like thunder and lightning. They say that their partner should knock on wood as a superstitious act to prevent any misfortune or loss of that love.
And I'm not superstitious about you but I can't take no chance
You got me spinnin', baby, ooh, you know that I'm in your trance
I feel your touch all over, ooh, you know it means so much
The singer admits that they are not typically superstitious, but they can't take any chances when it comes to the relationship they have with their partner. They describe how much their partner means to them and how they are completely under their spell.
It's no secret about it 'cause with your loving touch
Ooh, she sees to it that I get enough
'Cause your love is better than any love I know
The singer reveals that everyone knows about their partner's loving touch and how great it is. They also comment on how their partner ensures that they always feel satisfied and how their love is unmatched by any other love.
Come on
(Knock, knock, knock, knock, knock)
Oh, just keep on knockin', woman
(Knock, knock, knock, knock, knock)
You can knock my door anytime
(Knock, knock, knock, knock, knock)
Come on, come on, come on, come on
(Knock, knock, knock, knock, knock)
Keep on knockin', babe
(Knock, knock, knock, knock, knock)
Give it to me, give it to me, give it to me, give it to me
(Knock, knock, knock, knock, knock)
Knock, knock, knock on wood
(Knock, knock, knock, knock, knock)
These lines repeat the phrase 'knock, knock, knock on wood' with different variations. The singer seems to be encouraging their partner to keep pursuing them and their relationship, promising that they are always welcome to knock on the singer's door and give them as much love as they desire.
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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