Knock On Wood
Ike And Tina Turner 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
It's like thunder and lightening
The way you love me is frightening
You better knock, knock on wood, baby

You better knock, knock, knock on wood.

Overall Meaning

In "Knock On Wood," Ike and Tina Turner express their fear of losing the love that they have found because of how precious it is to them. The song acknowledges that their love is better than any other love, and the energy it creates is like nothing else. Ike and Tina Turner use thunder and lightning as a metaphor for the feeling they get when they are with each other, creating an electrifying experience they just can't get enough of. The chorus of the song, "you better knock, knock on wood," is a superstition used to ward off the evil eye and protect something from harm, in this case, their love.

The lyrics then expand on this basic idea, reinforcing how important their love is to both of them. They want to ensure they don't lose it, and they are willing to do whatever it takes to keep it going. However, they recognize that fate might conspire against them, hence the repetition of the "knock, knock on wood" line. They don't want to jinx themselves or tempt fate, so they reinforce their feelings by acknowledging the possibility of something happening that could change things.

Overall, the song conveys a deep sense of passion and concern for something special that two people have created, a love that transcends typical emotions and goes beyond words. It's a love that deserves to be valued, protected and celebrated.

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 value this great thing we have and I am afraid to lose it. Your love is unmatched and losing it would be a significant loss to me.

It's like thunder and lightning The way you love me is frightening You better knock, knock on wood, baby
Your love is intense and passionate, like a thunderstorm. It can be overwhelming and unpredictable, so I am reminding you to knock on wood to avoid any negative consequences.

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 don't really believe in superstitions, but I still feel like I need to take precautions when it comes to our love. It has me feeling dizzy and captivated, and I know it is unparalleled in comparison to any other love.

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
Everyone knows that you are my beloved partner. You take care of me and ensure that I have everything I need. Even a small act of physical affection from you means the world to me.

You better knock, knock, knock on wood.
I am reminding you once again to knock on wood, as a way to prevent any potential misfortune or negative outcomes in our relationship.

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

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