Knock On Wood
Seal(실) Lyrics
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This good thing
That I've got 'cause if I do
I will surely, surely lose a lot
Cause her love is better
Than any love I know
It's like thunder and lightning
I better knock on wood, baby
I'm not superstitious about you
But I can't take no chance
You got me spinning, baby
Baby 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
I better knock on wood, baby
It's no secret that woman
Fills my loving cup
'Cause she sees to it
That I get enough
Just one touch from her
You know it means so much
It's like thunder and lightning
The way your love is frightening
I better knock on wood
Baby, I better knock
Think I better knock on wood [Repeat: x3]
Think I better knock, knock, knock
Think I better knock, knock, knock
The song "Knock on Wood" by Seal (실) depicts the fear of losing someone that you love and cherish. The lyrics show the fear of losing what you have with someone. It speaks to the fact that their love is better than any love the singer has ever known. It's something that fills them up and makes them feel alive. The singer does not want to take any chances with this love, even though they are not superstitious. The line, "it's like thunder and lightning, the way your love is frightening" reflects the intensity and passion that this love has brought into the singer's life.
The lyrics also speak to the physical aspects of the relationship, with one touch meaning so much. The woman in the song fills the singer's loving cup, ensuring that he has enough love. It's a powerful and emotional song that showcases Seal's (실) ability to capture the essence of love in his music.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't want to lose you
I am afraid of losing you.
This good thing
Our relationship is something precious.
That I've got 'cause if I do
If our relationship ends, I will suffer a lot.
I will surely, surely lose a lot
I will lose a significant part of my life without you.
Cause her love is better
Your love is exceptional.
Than any love I know
I have not come across a better love than yours.
It's like thunder and lightning
Your love is powerful and electrifying.
The way your love is frightening
Your love is so intense, it scares me.
I better knock on wood, baby
I should be careful and cautious not to lose you.
I'm not superstitious about you
I am not superstitious, but I am cautious about losing you.
But I can't take no chance
I cannot take any risks with our relationship.
You got me spinning, baby
You make me dizzy with love.
Baby I'm in a trance
I am so mesmerized by you.
It's no secret that woman
I am not hiding that you are the woman I love.
Fills my loving cup
You satisfy my emotional needs.
Cause she sees to it
You make sure I am happy.
That I get enough
You give me enough love and care.
Just one touch from her
Your touch means the world to me.
You know it means so much
Your love is so valuable.
Think I better knock on wood [Repeat: x3]
I need to be cautious and protect our relationship.
Think I better knock, knock, knock
I should knock on wood to prevent anything bad from happening to us.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: EDDIE FLOYD, STEVE CROPPER
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