Knock On Wood
The Ramblers Dance Band Lyrics
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Know that l've got, cos if l do a
L wish you well, cos your love, feels better, than any love l know.
Was like thunder, lightening.
The way you love me is frightening.
L made a knock on woo d bab y
L can take no chance you gat me feel it
Baby am in a trance, cos your love feels better than any love l know
Was like thunder, lightening.
The way you love me is frightening. l made a knock, on woo d, bab y
Lt's no easy reach that woman, she was loving coo, cos she feels no hurt.Who's that yow.
But l gat enough.
Just one touch from her_you have got to know it feels so much.
Just like thunder, lightening.
The way you love me is frightening
L made a knock, knock knock knock knock knock on woo d bab y,
L made a knock on wood bab y
Ooih yea
L made a knock knock knock on woo a
L made a knock knock knock on woo a
L made a knock knock knock on woo a
L made a knock knock knock on woo a
You got to knock knock on woo a
You got to knock knock on woo
Knock knock knock knock knock on woo a, you got to
Knock knock knock knock knock on woo a
Oooh ooo yea
Oooh ooo yea
You got to check, you got to feel it on woo a
You got to check it, you got search on woo a
Knock knock knock knock knock on woo a
Knock knock knock knock knock on woo a
You got to knock knock knock on woo a
You got to knock knock knock on woo a
Oooh ooo yea
L know you got to feel alright with me
The lyrics of the song “Knock on Wood” by The Ramblers Dance Band express the singer’s reluctance to lose the good thing he has. He is not superstitious, but he can’t take any chances of losing the love he has. He wishes the person well because their love feels better than any love he knows. The way the person loves him is frightening, like thunder and lightning. He made a knock on wood to signify his hope that their love would last. He finds it hard to reach the woman he loves, but just one touch from her and he knows it feels so much. He urges the listener to knock on wood to ensure good luck in their love life.
The lyrics are simple and repetitive, with a focus on the importance of luck in love. The use of the metaphor of knocking on wood is interesting as it is a common superstition believed to bring good luck. The repetition of the line “Knock knock knock on wood” only emphasizes this idea. The reference to thunder and lightning is also interesting as it implies the intensity and passion of the love being sung about. Overall, the song seems to be about the importance of holding onto a good thing and hoping for it to last.
Line by Line Meaning
L don't wanna loose, this good thing
I don't want to lose what we have, it's too good to let go
Know that love got, cos if I do a
I understand the value of this love, and I won't risk losing it
I wish you well, cos your love, feels better, than any love I know
I genuinely hope that you're happy because your love is unparalleled
Was like thunder, lightening
Your love came on strong, like a lightning bolt from the sky
The way you love me is frightening
The intensity of your love is overwhelming
I made a knock on wood baby
I want to ensure that this love stays strong and lasts
I am not superstitious about you
I have complete faith in our love, it's not based on superstition
I can take no chance you got me feel it
I can't take any chances on losing this love, I feel it so deeply
Baby, I'm in a trance, cos your love feels better than any love I know
Your love has enraptured me, it's unlike anything I've ever experienced before
Let's not easy reach that woman, she was loving coo, cos she feels no hurt. Who's that yow
That woman is not easily won over, but she's softened to love because she's been hurt before. Who is that calling out?
But I got enough. Just one touch from her_you have got to know it feels so much
I have just enough love from her to sustain me, and with just one touch, you would understand its power
Just like thunder, lightening. The way you love me is frightening
The power of your love is like a force of nature, and it's scary in its intensity
I made a knock, knock knock knock knock knock on wood baby, I made a knock on wood baby
I am ensuring that our love stays strong by knocking on wood, hoping for good luck and longevity
You got to knock knock on wood, you got to knock knock on wood
To ensure the longevity of our love, you have to knock on wood too
You got to check, you got to feel it on wood, you got to check it, you got to search on wood
To truly connect with this love, you have to check yourself and feel it in your bones, and you have to search for it with intention
Oooh ooo yea
Expressing emotion, excitement, or enthusiasm
I know you got to feel alright with me
I know that as long as we have each other, everything will be okay
Writer(s): Steve Cropper, Eddie Floyd
Contributed by Annabelle B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@shadrackawhuru6290
One of my favourite tracks by the Ramblers band. I grew up in one of the Nigeria Police barracks, as a growing up boy, in 1970. There was one very young Constable Police man, next to us who plays this track 24/7 and we the children decided to nickname him, "KNOCK ON WOOD"
@amoosefah8917
2023 July. Song is still jamming
@magnaolisaemekalum3153
My soul is well feed listening to Terry Hanson & the Ramblers band. Love from 9ja!
@wofakwame4163
Those were the days, the good old days of Ghana.
@nathanprempeh4706
I'm in my 20's and a BIG LOVER AND FAN of the classics(60's,70's,80's)..I am super jealous of anyone who lived in that era and got to appreciate live.
@brieze1233
Dont be... celebrate you and ya love 4 this song 🎵 🇬🇭
@brightowusu2352
Heard this song when i was 14
Just love the James Brown grooves
@brieze1233
Happy Ghana Independance Day my peeps🇬🇭
@user-sx6gg1hk7i
A danceable song indeed.Sweeeeeeet music.
@nigelonamade8441
My Dad owned this Ramblers record back in the 70's and we learnt our dance moves and playing styles from them, such beautiful memories.