Knock On Wood
Carla Lyrics


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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.

It's like thunder and lightning,
The way you love me is frightening.
You better knock, knock on wood, baby.

I'm not superstitious about ya
But I can't take no chance.
I 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 and lightning,
The way you love me is frightening.
You better knock, knock on wood, baby.

It's no secret about it,
That woman is my loving cup
'cause she sees to it
That I get enough.




Just one touch from here,
You know it means so much.

Overall Meaning

These lyrics from Carla Thomas and Otis Redding's "Knock on Wood" express a deep fear of losing a love that is better than any other. The singer acknowledges that their love is "like thunder and lightning" and that it is so amazing that it is almost frightening. The fear of losing this love causes the singer to be cautious and superstitious, and they warn their partner to knock on wood to protect their good thing. The lyrics also speak to the power of physical touch and how just one touch from this special love means so much.


These lyrics are a beautiful expression of the fear and love that can exist in a strong relationship. The fear of losing something so special can sometimes be overwhelming, and these lyrics communicate that feeling perfectly. The words are also a reminder of the importance of being grateful for the love we have and protecting it as much as possible.


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 treasure our relationship, and the thought of losing you worries me. Your love is the best I've ever known, and losing it would be a great loss.


It's like thunder and lightning, The way you love me is frightening. You better knock, knock on wood, baby.
Your love for me is so intense, it feels like a powerful storm. However, the thought of losing you scares me, so you better hope for luck and be cautious.


I'm not superstitious about ya But I can't take no chance. I got me spinnin', baby, You know I'm in a trance. 'Cause your love is better Than any love I know.
I'm not superstitious, but I can't ignore how important you are to me. The feeling of loving you makes me feel dizzy and lost in thought. Your love surpasses any other love I've ever had.


It's no secret about it, That woman is my loving cup 'cause she sees to it That I get enough. Just one touch from here, You know it means so much.
It's clear to everyone that you are the woman of my life, and you satisfy me in more ways than one. A single touch from you fills me with love and contentment.




Lyrics Β© Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: EDDIE FLOYD, STEVE CROPPER

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