Knock On Wood
Stefan Andersson Lyrics
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With a living word to save your world
Yeah, read the lines
And what's behind
If you're looking out for love
I'm a man without a home
So many voices, so many roads
Who don't really know
What's right or wrong, sing along
Knock on, knock on,
Knock on wood
To stand a little closer
You know we should
Knock on, knock on,
Knock on wood
To keep a little loving brother
Knock on wood
Here comes Joe
He's gonna go for president
In a year or so
So put your dime on Mr "J"
Cause he is here to stay
I'm a man without a home
So many voices
And too many roads
For the one of us
Who don't really know
Who's right or wrong, sing along
The lyrics to Stefan Andersson's song Knock On Wood speak of love, hope, and the struggles of finding one's path in life. The first lines "Here comes love from high above, with a living word to save your world" paint a picture of a benevolent force that intervenes in people's lives with a purpose. The lines that follow "Yeah, read the lines, and what's behind, if you're looking out for love" suggest that the way to find love is by paying attention to the subtleties, the hidden meanings, and the intentions behind people's actions.
The second verse switches the focus to the singer, who describes himself as "a man without a home" struggling to find his voice amidst the chaos of different opinions and paths. The lines "For the one of us who don't really know what's right or wrong, sing along" suggest that the singer is not alone in his predicament, and that singing along, finding common ground, and sticking together are the ways to move forward. The chorus "Knock on, knock on, knock on wood, to stand a little closer, you know we should, knock on, knock on, knock on wood, to keep a little loving brother, knock on wood" drives the message home. It speaks of the need for solidarity, for keeping each other close and safe, and for embracing the serendipitous moments that bring people together.
Line by Line Meaning
Here comes love from high above
Love, which is depicted to be coming from a higher power, is present to positively impact your life.
With a living word to save your world
Love comes with an uplifting message that can make a difference in the world.
Yeah, read the lines
The audience is prompted to read between the lines and look deeper within themselves.
And what's behind
Alongside reading the lyrics, the audience is also prompted to analyze the underlying message.
If you're looking out for love
This line simply states that one must look out for love so as to allow it's positivity to enter their life.
I'm a man without a home
The singer categorises himself as someone without a sense of direction.
So many voices, so many roads
The singer is faced with an overwhelming amount of choices with each leading down a different path.
For the one of us
For anyone in a similar position to the singer.
Who don't really know
Who doesn't have a clear direction in life.
What's right or wrong, sing along
Despite confusion, it's good to keep going and not give up.
Knock on, knock on,
Knock on wood
The audience is encouraged to keep faith, believing that everything will turn out right and go as planned.
To stand a little closer
You know we should
Love draws people closer, a reason why everyone should look out for it.
To keep a little loving brother
Knock on wood
Looking out for love again and safeguarding your loved ones- a brother in this case.
Here comes Joe
He's gonna go for president
In a year or so
The singer brings up politics and the possibility of Joe Biden becoming president in a year or so.
So put your dime on Mr "J"
Cause he is here to stay
The singer implies that the listener should bet on Joe Biden going all the way and succeeding as president.
Contributed by Elizabeth J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.