Like it Like That Sebastian's 5th studio album was released on 23 October 2009. There are presently two singles released which are #1 ranked Like it Like That 2 x platinum and #8 ranked Art of Love (Feat. Jordin Sparks) Gold. Penning all tracks on this album, Sebastian's songwriting skills are as strong as his rich soulful voice which are influenced by the genres of soul, Rhythm and Blues and Pop. John Mayer plays on and provides backing vocals on three tracks with a guitar solo on the track Fail to Mention.
Early in 2007, Sebastian travelled to the home of blues, roots and soul - Memphis, Tennessee - to record his fourth album The Memphis Album. The record that took Sebastian back to his roots features legendary guitarist Steve Cropper (of Booker T & The MG’s). Cropper, who co-wrote Otis Redding's soul classic "Dock of The Bay" among other classic Stax/Volt hits played on and produced the album as well as traveling to Australia in 2008 to tour "The Memphis Album' and he brought the MG's with him. Of Guy’s soulful voice Cropper enthuses, “Guy is one of the best singers I’ve ever worked with. He's the voice that we've been looking for.” Two tracks off the album are I've Been Loving You Too long (an Otis Redding classic) and Take Me To The River (an Al Green classic),
Discography
2009 Like it Like That
2007 The Memphis Album
2006 Closer to the Sun
2004 Beautiful Life
2003 Just As I Am
Early Life and becoming inaugural Australian Idol Winner in 2003
Guy Sebastian was born in Klang, Malaysia to a Sri Lankan and Portugese father from Malaysia, and a mother of Portuguese and Irish/Scot descent who had been born and raised in India. He moved to Adelaide, South Australia as a child. Sebastian has never had any formal voice training but was influenced by artists such as Stevie Wonder, Prince, Brian McKnight, Otis Redding and Al Green.
After giving up University studies in medical radiation to concentrate on music, and while working as a recording engineer and a singing teacher, he decided to enter Australian Idol establishing a fanbase and winning praise from the judges, who also made reference to his afro hairstyle, which became a focal part of his image at that time. The Grande final of Australian Idol which was held in Sydney, Australia was the most popular program broadcast in Australia during 2003 and the second most popular non-sporting broadcast in Australian television history.
During the competition is became clear that Sebastian was as an accomplished musician (drums, keyboard, guitar and even a little violin), who created his own arrangements for his songs and that, together with his unique soulful voice and innate rhythm, drew many fans.
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Knock On Wood
Guy Sebastian Lyrics
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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 better knock
I'm not superstitious about ya but I can't take no chance
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 better knock
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 like thunder and lightning
The way you love me is frightening
You better knock (knock, knock) on wood, baby, I better knock
Think I better knock, knock, knock on wood
Think I better knock, knock, knock on wood
The lyrics of the song Knock On Wood by Guy Sebastian talks about a man who is grateful for the love he has found and is afraid of losing it. He sings about how his partner's love is better than any he has ever known and how it feels like thunder and lightning. He expresses his fears and insecurities by saying that he's not superstitious but can't take any chances. He's afraid of losing what he has and wants to ensure that their love remains strong by knocking on wood. The song ends with the repetition of the phrase "Think I better knock, knock, knock on wood," emphasizing the importance of preserving their love.
The lyrics of this song are a tribute to the popular superstition of knocking on wood for good luck. The phrase "knock on wood" means to touch or tap on something wooden in the hopes of avoiding bad luck. The song beautifully incorporates this phrase to express the singer's fears of losing his love. The song was originally recorded by Eddie Floyd in 1966 and has been covered by various artists like Otis Redding, Amii Stewart, and Amy Winehouse.
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
The singer expresses his fear of losing his loved one and emphasizes how much he values their relationship.
Cause your love is better than any love I know
It's like thunder and lightning
The way you love me is frightening
The singer emphasizes how intense and powerful his partner's love is compared to any other love he's experienced. He uses metaphors of thunder and lightning to describe the passion and excitement that come with their love.
You better knock (knock) on wood, baby, I better knock
I'm not superstitious about ya but I can't take no chance
I got me spinning, baby, you know I'm in a trance
Although the singer isn't usually superstitious, he acknowledges the importance of their relationship and how it's become an integral part of his life. He uses the idiom 'knock on wood' to express his desire for their relationship to continue to be successful and happy, and not fall apart. He also expresses how much his partner affects him emotionally, causing him to feel overwhelmed and entranced.
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
The singer proudly declares that his partner provides him with all the love and care he needs, and how even a small physical expression of her love carries a lot of weight and importance to him.
Think I better knock, knock, knock on wood
Think I better knock, knock, knock on wood
The singer repeats the refrain, emphasizing the importance of knocking on wood and expressing his hope that their relationship continues to thrive and stay strong.
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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