Knock On Wood
Grand Wazoo Lyrics
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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!
The song "Knock on Wood" by Grand Wazoo is about the fear of losing a good thing in a relationship. The singer expresses that he has found true love and does not want to lose it because it is better than any love he has ever known. He superstitiously believes that if he does not take proper care of the relationship, it will end. He cautions himself to "knock on wood" to ward off any negative outcomes. He compares the intensity of his love to thunder and lightning, which frightens him. The woman he loves is described as someone who satisfies him, fills his "love cup," and gives him enough affection. The chorus repeats the phrase "you better knock on wood" in a warning tone, emphasizing the singer's fear of losing the relationship.
The song's lyrics delve deep into the emotions of a person in a relationship who is fully aware of the fragility of it but is also overwhelmed by the intense feelings it brings. The fear and superstitions reflect the complexity of human nature and how the mind can play tricks on us. The metaphor of knocking on wood serves as a reminder to cherish the good things in life and not take them for granted.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't want to lose the good thing that I've got
The person fears losing their current relationship
If I do, I will surely, I will lose a lot
The person believes that losing their partner would result in losing a lot
For your love is better than any love other I've know
The person believes their partner's love is better than any other love they have experienced
It's like thunder, lightning
The person's partner's love is passionate and intense like thunder and lightning
The way you love me is frightening
The intensity of the partner's love is overwhelming and scary
I better knock on wood
The person wants to ward off bad luck to prevent losing their partner
I got superstitious about you, but I can't take change
The person became superstitious about their partner but they don't want anything to change in their relationship
You got me spinning, baby, spinning in a trance
The person is so in love with their partner that they feel dizzy and entranced
It's no secret, but that woman fills my loving cup
The person is not keeping it a secret that their partner satisfies their needs
She sees, so ready, that I get enough
The partner is always attentive to ensure the person's needs are met
Better, yes, better
The person agrees that their partner's love is better than any other love they have known
You better knock on wood
The person warns their partner to ward off bad luck to keep their relationship strong
Yes, you better knock, knock, knock on wood
Reinforcement of the message to ward off bad luck
It's no secret
The person is not keeping any secrets about their relationship
Oh, better
The person agrees that their partner's love is better than any other love they have known
Hanging above me
The person feels like their relationship is fragile and in danger of falling apart
I can't leave her
The person can't imagine leaving their partner
Oh no, baby
The person expresses their fear of losing their partner
Knock on wood, woo!
The person emphasizes the importance of knocking on wood to prevent bad luck
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: EDDIE FLOYD, STEVE CROPPER
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