Knock On Wood
Seal 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 is about a man who is deeply in love with his significant other, and he is afraid to lose her. He is aware of the fact that he has a good thing going on, and he can't afford to lose it. He compares her love to the rest of his past relationships, and he affirms that it is better than any of them.
The lyrics "It's like thunder and lightning, the way your love is frightening" shows how the intensity of the love he shares with his partner scares him. He believes their love is so strong that he needs to knock on wood to prevent any bad luck or jinx that might befall them. The chorus repeats the idea of knocking on wood, emphasizing his need for their love to last. He concludes the song by acknowledging that his partner is the one that fills his loving cup and makes sure he gets enough love, and every touch from her means the world to him.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't want to lose you
I value and cherish our relationship and do not want to lose you
This good thing
Our relationship is a positive force in my life
That I've got 'cause if I do
If I lose our relationship, I will lose something valuable
I will surely, surely lose a lot
The loss of our relationship will have a significant impact on my life
Cause her love is better
I strongly believe that the love she gives me is the best kind of love
Than any love I know
I have not experienced a love that compares to hers
It's like thunder and lightning
Her love feels intense and powerful
The way your love is frightening
Her love scares me a little with its intensity
I better knock on wood, baby
To avoid tempting fate, I will knock on wood to ensure that our relationship stays strong
I'm not superstitious about you
I don't believe in superstitions, but I still want to protect our relationship
But I can't take no chance
I can't risk losing her love
You got me spinning, baby
Her love leaves me feeling dizzy and euphoric
Baby I'm in a trance
I am so deeply enamored with her that I feel like I'm in a dreamlike state
It's no secret that woman
Everyone knows that she brings joy into my life
Fills my loving cup
Her love satisfies me in every way
'Cause she sees to it
She makes sure that my needs are met
That I get enough
She ensures that I am completely satisfied
Just one touch from her
Her touch is incredibly meaningful
You know it means so much
Her touch is incredibly meaningful
Think I better knock on wood [Repeat: x3]
I want to keep our relationship strong, so I'll knock on wood three times to ensure that I don't lose this good thing
Think I better knock, knock, knock
I want to make sure that my actions reflect my commitment to our relationship
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Anthem Entertainment, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Eddie Floyd, Steve Cropper
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