Knock On Wood
Percy Sledge Eddie Floyd Clarence Carter 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,
The way you love me is frightening.
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,
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 on wood, baby.
You better knock, knock, knock on wood
The song "Knock On Wood" is about not wanting to lose the love that the singer has found. They describe the love as being like thunder and lightning, which is a metaphor for the intense and powerful emotions that they feel. The chorus urges the listener to "knock on wood" as a way to prevent any bad luck or negative outcomes from affecting their relationship.
The lyrics also show the singer's vulnerability and fear of losing something precious. They admit that they're not superstitious but still feel the need to take precautions to keep their love safe. The line "I got me spinnin', baby, you know I'm in a trance" shows the overwhelming effect that love can have on a person.
One interesting fact about the song is that it was co-written by Eddie Floyd and Steve Cropper, both of whom were members of the Stax Records house band. The song was originally intended for Otis Redding, but Floyd ended up recording it himself. Another interesting fact is that the song has been covered by many artists, including David Bowie, Amii Stewart, and Eric Clapton. In addition, the song has been featured in numerous movies and TV shows, including The Full Monty and The Sopranos.
The chords for "Knock On Wood" are as follows:
Verse: Em D Em D
Chorus: G D C G D C G D C Em D
Overall, "Knock On Wood" is a timeless classic that perfectly captures the intensity and fear of falling deeply in love. Its memorable chorus and catchy melody have made it a favorite of audiences for decades.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't want to lose you, this good thing
I fear losing you, because our love is valuable
That I got 'cause if I do
If I lose you, I will lose a lot of good in my life
I will surely,
Surely lose a lot.
The loss of our love will cause me much pain and sorrow
Cause your love is better
Than any love I know.
Your love is incomparable to any other love I've experienced
It's like thunder and lightning,
The way you love me is frightening.
The intensity of your love is overwhelming
You better knock, knock on wood, baby.
We must protect our love and hope it endures, hence the superstition of knocking on wood
I'm not superstitious about ya
But I can't take no chance.
I don't normally believe in superstitions, but our love is too important to leave to chance
I got me spinnin', baby,
You know I'm in a trance.
Your love has me dazed and lost in thought
It's no secret,
That woman is my loving cup
It's obvious that you, my partner, are the source of my love and happiness
Cause she sees to it
That I get enough.
You ensure that I receive all the love and affection I need
Just one touch from her,
You know it means so much.
A single caress from you holds great emotional significance for me
You better knock, knock, knock on wood
We must safeguard our love and hope it endures, thus the superstition of knocking on wood
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: EDDIE FLOYD, STEVE CROPPER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Lagosb
Knock On Wood, one of my best all time favourite songs. First heard it in my primary school days and five decades on, still can't get enough of it. What a classic, what a tune!!!
S Blumenstein
Me too. One of my all time favorites. Never get tired of it.
Garry Collins
Maybe the greatest groove ever! Gives me chills just like the first time I heard it!
albert mcfry
Always loved this song!
Maxim Popov
Blues is the healer 💙
David Maslow
Heard this at 16. Great tune!
pospouris
Billy Preston really knows how to make a song come to life.
Reggie McCoy
EvenThough This Song Was Made Way Before I Was Born It's Still A Classic Till This Day
Anthony Zuniga
such beautiful music!!!!
Oppothumbs M
Great show. I nev never never found me a singer like Eddie.