A Visit From the Zoo
Safri Duo Lyrics
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If I do, I will surely, I will lose a lot
For your love is better than any love other I've know
It's like thunder, lightning
The way you love me is frightening
I better knock on wood
Baby
I got superstitious about you, but I can't take change
You got me spinning, baby, spinning in a trance
But your love is better than any other love I've known
It's like thunder, lightning
The way you love me is frightening
You better knock on wood
It's no secret, but that woman fills my loving cup
She sees, so ready, that I get enough
And her love is better than any other love I've known
It's like thunder
It's like lightning
The way you love me is frightening
I better knock on wood
Baby
Better, yes, better
(yes you better knock, knock, knock on wood) yes, I better
(yes you better knock, knock, knock on wood) oh, knock on wood
(yes you better knock, knock, knock on wood) you know I would, would
(yes you better knock, knock, knock on wood) it's no secret
(yes you better knock, knock, knock on wood) no, oh, better
(yes you better knock, knock, knock on wood) hangin' above me
(yes you better knock, knock, knock on wood) I can't leave her
(yes you better knock, knock, knock on wood) oh no, baby
Knock on wood, woo!
The lyrics of Safri Duo/Clark Anderson's song "Knock On Wood" expresses the fear of losing a good thing that one has. The singer talks about how their partner's love is better than any other love they have known. The love is so powerful that it is compared to thunder and lightning, which is frightening. The singer is superstitious about losing their partner and believes that knocking on wood will help them retain the good thing they have got. The fear of losing their partner's love is so intense that they are in a trance and spinning around.
The singer describes their partner as a woman who fills their loving cup, and they receive enough love from her. They acknowledge that her love is better than any other love they have experienced. The fear of losing their partner is so great that they encourage their partner to knock on wood too. The repetition of "yes, you better knock, knock, knock on wood" emphasizes the importance of not losing the good thing that one has. In general, this song is a declaration of the depth of the love the singer has for their partner and the fear of losing it.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't want to lose the good thing that I've got
I fear losing the great love I have found
If I do, I will surely, I will lose a lot
Losing this love would devastate me
For your love is better than any love other I've know
Your love is unmatched by any other I have had
It's like thunder, lightning
Your love is powerful and electrifying
The way you love me is frightening
The intensity of your love is both exhilarating and scary
I better knock on wood
I must take preventive measures to keep this love and avoid jinxing it
Baby
My beloved
I got superstitious about you, but I can't take change
I became unusually cautious with you, but I can't bear to lose you
You got me spinning, baby, spinning in a trance
You put me in a trance-like state, and I'm deeply in love with you
It's no secret, but that woman fills my loving cup
It's apparent that my lover satisfies my emotional needs
She sees, so ready, that I get enough
She's always willing to make sure that I'm satisfied and content
Better, yes, better
Indeed, better
(yes you better knock, knock, knock on wood) yes, I better
It's essential to take extra measures to keep the love and avoid any jinx
(yes you better knock, knock, knock on wood) oh, knock on wood
Preventing jinx is important; hence, it must be dealt with appropriately
(yes you better knock, knock, knock on wood) you know I would, would
I wouldn't dare take this love for granted
(yes you better knock, knock, knock on wood) it's no secret
It's obvious that this love is precious
(yes you better knock, knock, knock on wood) no, oh, better
It's better and wiser to prevent jinxing the love
(yes you better knock, knock, knock on wood) hangin' above me
The fear, doubts, and uncertainties about losing the love are affecting me
(yes you better knock, knock, knock on wood) I can't leave her
I never want to lose this love
(yes you better knock, knock, knock on wood) oh no, baby
I can't bear to lose my beloved
Knock on wood, woo!
Let's ensure that this love is kept intact and away from harm
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: EDDIE FLOYD, STEVE CROPPER
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