Knock On Wood
Lee Atwater Chuck Jackson and Carla Thomas 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,
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.
In "Knock on Wood," the singers express the fear of losing their loved one after finding someone whose love is better than any other they have experienced. They compare the intensity of their partner's love to thunder and lightning, stating that it is so strong that it frightens them. The repetition of the phrase "Knock on wood" serves as a superstitious plea to keep their good fortune from turning bad. Although the singers believe that their love is good, they do not want to take unnecessary risks that could lead to losing it. The song highlights the joy of finding a great love and the efforts that must be taken to keep it.
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.
I cherish this relationship and I fear losing it because it means a lot to me.
'Cause your love is better
Than any love I know.
Your love is incomparable and the best I have ever experienced.
It's like thunder and lightning,
The way you love me is frightening.
Your love is so passionate and intense, it feels like thunder and lightning striking me.
You better knock, knock on wood, baby.
I hope and pray that our love lasts forever by knocking on wood, a symbol of good luck and protection from harm.
I'm not superstitious about ya
But I can't take no chance.
Though I don't believe in superstitions, I don't want to take any risk with our relationship.
I got me spinnin', baby,
You know I'm in a trance.
Your love has me feeling dizzy and completely captivated.
It's no secret about it,
That woman is my loving cup
'Cause she sees to it
That I get enough.
It's apparent to everyone that you are my source of love and affection, and you ensure that I am satisfied.
Just one touch from here,
You know it means so much.
Your touch has a significant impact on me and makes me feel loved and cared for.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: EDDIE FLOYD, STEVE CROPPER
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