Clark Anderson is an extraordinary musical talent whose highly original sty… Read Full Bio ↴Clark Anderson is an extraordinary musical talent whose highly original style reflects such influences as Stevie Wonder, Lenny Kravitz, and Terrence Trent D'Arby. Clark has just completed his first solo album, co-written and -produced with Copenhagen production unit, Cinema of Sound.

A true artist, with an amazing 4 1/2 octave vocal range, at 27, Clark has already established an impressive array of album and film credits. He has sung the featured track "Give Me Something Real" in the Queen Latifah-helmed film, "Living Out Loud"; penned the BoyzIIMen end title "So Amazing" for the Denzel Washington movie "Hurricane"; and has had his songs recorded by PM Dawn, including the Top 40 singles "I Had No Right" and "Perfect For You." Clark's skill has been recognized by of some of the top songwriters and producers in the business.

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Knock on Wood
Clark Anderson Lyrics

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I don't want to lose the good thing that I've got
If I do, I will surely, I will lose a lot

For your love is better than any love other I've know
It's like thunder, lightning
The way you love me is frightening
I better knock on wood
Baby

I got superstitious about you, but I can't take change
You got me spinning, baby, spinning in a trance
But your love is better than any other love I've known
It's like thunder, lightning
The way you love me is frightening
You better knock on wood

It's no secret, but that woman fills my loving cup
She sees, so ready, that I get enough
And her love is better than any other love I've known
It's like thunder
It's like lightning
The way you love me is frightening
I better knock on wood
Baby

Better, yes, better
(yes you better knock, knock, knock on wood) yes, I better
(yes you better knock, knock, knock on wood) oh, knock on wood
(yes you better knock, knock, knock on wood) you know I would, would
(yes you better knock, knock, knock on wood) it's no secret
(yes you better knock, knock, knock on wood) no, oh, better
(yes you better knock, knock, knock on wood) hangin' above me
(yes you better knock, knock, knock on wood) I can't leave her
(yes you better knock, knock, knock on wood) oh no, baby

Knock on wood, woo!

Overall Meaning

In Clark Anderson's song "Knock on Wood", he expresses his desire to hold onto the love he has found because it is so valuable to him. He recognizes that he could lose a lot if he were to lose this love, and he compares it to thunder and lightning because of how powerful and striking it is. Anderson emphasizes the importance of taking care of this love and not taking it for granted by repeating the phrase "knock on wood" throughout the song, as if he is crossing his fingers or performing some sort of ritual to ensure that things will continue to go well in his relationship.

He also mentions feeling superstitious about this love, but he cannot handle the thought of losing it, so he continues to hold on tightly. Anderson seems to be completely enamored with this woman and recognizes that the love they share is different from any other he has experienced. Overall, the message in the song is about how incredibly important and valuable love can be, and how we should cherish and protect it when we find it.

Line by Line Meaning

I don't want to lose the good thing that I've got
I am afraid of losing what we have.

If I do, I will surely, I will lose a lot
Without you, I stand to lose a lot and it will hurt me.

For your love is better than any love other I've know
I have had other loves before, but none of them compare to the love I have with you.

It's like thunder, lightning
Your love is powerful and intense, like a force of nature.

The way you love me is frightening
You love me so much that it scares me.

I better knock on wood
I feel superstitious about losing your love and I want to do everything I can to avoid it happening.

I got superstitious about you, but I can't take change
I am afraid of losing you and I am resistant to change.

You got me spinning, baby, spinning in a trance
You have me under your spell and I am completely enamored with you.

It's no secret, but that woman fills my loving cup
I openly express my love and admiration for you whenever I can.

She sees, so ready, that I get enough
You are always attentive and making sure that my needs are met.

Better, yes, better
Our love is the best thing and nothing can compare.

Yes, you better knock, knock, knock on wood
We both want to avoid any negative energy or fate affecting our relationship, so we must knock on wood.

I can't leave her, oh no, baby
I can't imagine my life without you in it.

Knock on wood, woo!
We want to protect our love and keep it going strong, so we will knock on wood together.

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: EDDIE FLOYD, STEVE CROPPER

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