Knock On Wood
The Boogie Kings 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!
These lyrics are about the fear of losing a great love. The singer is superstitious about losing this person, and acknowledges that their love is better than any other they've known. The love is so intense, like thunder and lightning, that it's almost too much to handle. The singer expresses the need to “knock on wood” to prevent any misfortunes or negative events from happening that could cause them to lose this special love. The singer is willing to do whatever it takes to make sure that they don't lose this person, indicating how important this love is to them. The lyrics suggest that the singer believes this love is a once in a lifetime experience and must be protected at all costs.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't want to lose the good thing that I've got
I am so scared of losing the amazing love that I have
If I do, I will surely, I will lose a lot
I am aware that if I lose this love, I will lose so much more than just love
For your love is better than any love other I've known
I have experienced other types of love, but yours is the best and most special to me
It's like thunder, lightning
Your love is so intense and powerful, like a storm
The way you love me is frightening
I am in awe of the way you love me, it blows my mind
I better knock on wood
I feel the need to knock on wood to protect our love from any negative energy
I got superstitious about you, but I can't take change
I started to believe in superstitions because I can't bear the thought of losing you and our love changing
You got me spinning, baby, spinning in a trance
You have taken complete control of me and I am in a state of hypnosis because of your love
It's no secret, but that woman fills my loving cup
Everyone knows that you are the one who has filled my heart with love and happiness
She sees, so ready, that I get enough
You always make sure that my heart is filled with whatever love and support I need, and I am so grateful for that
Better, yes, better (yes you better knock, knock, knock on wood) yes, I better
I know that our love is better than anything else out there, and for that reason, I better knock on wood
Knock on wood, woo!
I am going to knock on wood because I want our love to remain as amazing as it is
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: EDDIE FLOYD, STEVE CROPPER
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