Knock On Wood
Floyd Eddie 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 and lightning
The way you love me is frightening
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
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 like thunder and lightning
The way you love me is frightening
You better knock, knock on wood, baby
You better knock, knock, knock on wood
In “Knock on Wood” by Eddie Floyd, he sings about his fear of losing the love he has found because it is so good. Eddie emphasizes that his love for his partner is better than any love he's ever known, as it's so intense it's like “thunder and lightning," an allusion to the power and intensity of nature. He's so taken with this love that he doesn't want to take any chance that he'll lose it, which explains the significance of knocking on wood as a good luck symbol. The knocking sound mimics the rhythm of the beat, reinforcing the theme of protection and preservation from losing this love.
Eddie’s love is so strong that it seems to put him in a trance. He admits that he's not a superstitious person, but he can’t take any chances when it comes to losing his love. He compares his partner to his “loving cup” who sees to it that he gets enough. This reference could be linked to the communal nature of sharing drinks, indicating that this relationship is highly collaborative and supportive. By emphasizing that just one touch from her means so much, Eddie is admitting that this love is both powerful and fulfilling for him, which is why he repeats “you better knock, knock, knock on wood” throughout the chorus as a plea for his love to be protected.
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
It's like thunder and lightning
The way you love me is frightening
You better knock, knock on wood, baby
I value our relationship and I'm scared of losing it as your love is unmatched and extremely impactful to me. It's so intense that it feels like thunder and lightning, and I don't want anything to jeopardize it.
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
I may not be superstitious, but I'm too afraid to take any risks with our relationship. Your love has me captivated and entranced, and I can't imagine anything better. It's like thunder and lightning, which is both enthralling and overwhelming, hence my repeated request for you to knock on wood.
It's no secret
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 like thunder and lightning
The way you love me is frightening
You better knock, knock on wood, baby
Everyone knows that you are everything to me, and that I depend on you for my emotional sustenance. Even one touch from you is enough to fill me with joy and contentment. However, your love is so powerful it's like thunder and lightning, which can be scary, hence my consistent requests for you to knock on wood.
You better knock, knock, knock on wood
In summary, I'm so afraid of potentially losing you or jeopardizing our relationship that I keep asking you to knock on wood as a good luck charm or protective measure.
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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@maryturnbull2477
I saw him performing in the Mecca, Blackpool in 1966 or 67 at the end of the show he passed me his cuff links, I still have them and my Grandson wears them on special occasions. Fantastic times and memories.
@janemking5850
you are so lucky, i adore this song. x
@mrinsanity9482
That's amazing
@_steamfunk_2271
Blackpool woooh
@giulioluzzardi7632
Did he have "Duck" Dunn and Cropper in the band?!
@bigdaddykai2g7
Eddie Floyd is a True STAX LEGEND, HAPPY 86th BIRTHDAY 🎂
@malcolmflynn2268
Well I'm 80 years young and still love this ... WOW
@1mattadams
Carry on Brother.
@maryhines4014
I here you loud and clear Ole Man. One of my favorites from high-school 60's ROCK!
@randalldickson6633
I'm so glad to hear you say that!