Knock On Wood
Otis Redding feat. Carla Thomas Lyrics
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OR:
I dont' wanna loose
This good thing [Baby]
That I got If I do, now
I would surely
I got to, I got to loose a lot
CT:
Than any love I know
OR/CT:
I said its like thunder
Its like lightning
The way you love me is frightn'in
I think I better knock, knock, knock on wood
CT:
I'm not superstitous...
OR: About what?
CT: About you But I can't take no chance
You got me spinnning Spinning
Baby I'm in a trance
OR:
Your love is better
Than anything I know
OR/CT:
I said its like thunder
Its like lightning
The way you love me is frightn'in
I think I better knock, knock, knock on wood
OR:
I dont see that women
[Talkin about colour] To feel my loving colour
You got me seeing
She can really see
That I can't get enough
CT:
Its just one touch
From you baby
You know it just means so much
OR/CT:
I said its like thunder
Its like lightning
The way you love me is frightn'ing
I think I better knock, knock, knock on wood
I think I better knock, knock, knock
on wood
I think I better knock, knock, knock on wood
I think I better knock, knock, knock on wood
The song "Knock on Wood" is a classic soul hit released in 1967 as a duet by Otis Redding and Carla Thomas. The lyrics speak about the fear of losing a great love and the need to knock on wood, a superstitious act that is believed to ward off bad luck. Redding and Thomas trade verses, each expressing their love and admiration for each other. They describe the intensity of their love likening it to thunder and lightning.
The lyrics of the song reveal a deeper meaning about the unpredictability of love and the fear of losing a special connection. Both singers acknowledge that they have found something extraordinary in each other, something that is rare and precious. They do not want to take any chances in losing what they have, and thus, they resort to the primitive act of knocking on wood. The repetition of the phrase "knock, knock, knock on wood" in the chorus further emphasizes the importance of this act as a measure of security.
Overall, "Knock on Wood" is a straightforward and classic love song with relatable lyrics and a catchy melody. It speaks to the universal fear of losing a great love and the lengths one is willing to go to keep it.
Line by Line Meaning
I dont' wanna loose
I do not want to lose
This good thing [Baby]
This great love we have
That I got If I do, now
If I lose it
I would surely
I will definitely
I got to, I got to loose a lot
I will lose a lot
Cause your love is better
Because your love is greater
Than any love I know
Than any love I have ever experienced
I said its like thunder
I mean it's like a storm
Its like lightning
It's like an electric shock
The way you love me is frightn'in
The way you love me scares me
I think I better knock, knock, knock on wood
I think I need to knock on wood to avoid any bad luck
I'm not superstitous...
I am not superstitious
About what?
About anything in particular
But I can't take no chance
But I can't take any risk
You got me spinnning Spinning
You make me feel dizzy
Baby I'm in a trance
I am enraptured by you
Your love is better
Your love is greater
Than anything I know
Than any love I have ever had
I dont see that women
I do not care about women who
[Talkin about colour] To feel my loving colour
Are talking about skin color when it comes to my love
You got me seeing
You make me realize
She can really see
Others can truly see
That I can't get enough
That I cannot get enough of your love
Its just one touch
Just one touch from you
From you baby
From you, my love
You know it just means so much
It means a lot to me
I think I better knock, knock, knock on wood
I think I need to knock on wood to avoid any bad luck
I think I better knock, knock, knock
I think I need to knock, knock, knock
on wood
On wood to avoid any bad luck
Writer(s): EDDIE FLOYD, STEPHEN LEE CROPPER
Contributed by Bella R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@mimmoleonardi8643
Absolutely fantastic,❤💪 great soul 🔥
@elizabethmartiezavila5634
Everything Otis sang was gold ..one of our best ever BIG O
@ablackghostmyguy3741
2:08 the way otis says knock on wood just gets me so fired up
@charlescapozzi9440
Best duo version of Knock on Wood!
@butterflyingrid
What a wonderful pleasure. Thank you so much. ☆☆☆☆☆ Otis Ray Redding received the honorific "King of Soul". Among his most well-known songs are "Respect" and "Try a Little Tenderness". He is considered one of the greatest singers in popular music and a major artist in soul music and rhythm and blues. The idea to produce a duet album with Carla Thomas was Jim Stewart. Three singles were lifted from the album: "Tramp" was released in 1967, followed by "Knock on Wood" and "Lovey Dovey".
@ssmith583
Otis was a master. It seems all the great artist have the ability to take a song and interpret it their own style. I wish I had a chance to see him live.
@ivansanders8459
This was B I G in the 60s in U.K. night clubs. We are very lucky to have modern technology to enable us to hear it with the same freshness as all of those years ago. Imagine the Middle Ages - perhaps only hearing a song once from a travelling minstrel! We take so many wonderful things for granted.
@lisajanedegara9858
I really appreciated this comment. Oftentimes I stumble on older recordings and feel the same way. :)
@dontheguy1
Otis, truly one of a kind!
@shecky308
we miss you Otis!