There is more than one artist with this name:

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1) The Untouchables a reggae vocal duo from Jamaica, featuring Jimmy London (born Trevor Shaw) and Billy Dyce (born Ransford White). They also recorded as The Inspirations. Their song 'Tighten Up' (from either The Inspirations on the Upsetter label in Jamaica or The Untouchables on the Trojan release in London) gave the name to a series of albums on Trojan that were pivotal in promoting and crossing over Jamaican music in the UK.

2) The Untouchables, A mod revival band from Los Angeles, CA that got its start in the early 80's. Their sound crossed genres from soul to ska to reggae. Most notable for their minor hits "I Spy (For the F.B.I.)" & "Free Yourself". They also had a non-singing cameo as the "Scooter Guys" in the 1984 cult movie "Repo Man".

3) The Untouchables, A hardcore band from DC. One of the bands that laid the groundwork for the legendary DC hardcore punk scene of the early eighties / late seventies. The band existed from October 1979 until January 1981.

4) The Untouchables were a hard rock band which existed from 1992 until 1995. It was fronted by Iron Maiden guitarist Adrian Smith. Other members included: Gary Leideman, Mike Sturgis, Huey Lucas, Bob Richards and Jamie Stewart. With line-up changes, this eventually evolved into the band Psycho Motel.

5)The Untouchables, An early 1960s “Beatnik”-styled novelty garage rock band who had a minor hit with “Benny the Beatnik”.

6) The Untouchables, A moniker of house music producer Kenny "Dope" Gonzalez . Gonzalez released several tracks as The Untouchables on the New York label Strictly Rhythm in the early 1990's.

7) A.K.A Napalm Beach old band name. Part of that anti-commerical nature is apparent in their choice for a new name. Untouchables is already owned by several other bands forcing the band into a situation similar to the one that turned the Heaters into the Heats. But rather than stick with a simple and recognizable variable, the Untouchables have chosen the bizarre: They plan to call themselves Napalm Beach in the near future. It’s not the type of name mothers embrace but it bespeaks the Untouchables’ attitude towards commercialism.

Knock On Wood
The Untouchables Lyrics

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I don't want to lose the good thing that I've got
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!

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of The Untouchables's song Knock on Wood express a fear of losing a wonderful relationship. The singer is superstitious and believes that by saying he might lose what he has, he will indeed lose it. The love he has for his significant other is better than any other love he has ever known, hence, he feels thunderstruck and overwhelmed by the love he receives, and the fear of losing it consumes him. He emphasizes that the love he has is frightening, but it is a good kind of frightening that leaves him speechless. He must knock on wood to ward off any negative energy or bad luck to keep the love he has. The lyrics also imply that he's entirely under his partner's spell and in a trance.

Line by Line Meaning

I don't want to lose the good thing that I've got
I'm afraid of losing the love that I have right now

If I do, I will surely, I will lose a lot
Losing this love will cost me greatly

For your love is better than any love other I've know
I have experienced other love but none compares to yours

It's like thunder, lightning
Your love is powerful, exciting and electrifying

The way you love me is frightening
Your love is intense and somewhat scary

I better knock on wood
I should express gratitude and hope this love lasts

I got superstitious about you, but I can't take change
I am becoming superstitious because I am afraid of any changes in our relationship

You got me spinning, baby, spinning in a trance
You make me feel dizzy and captivated with your love

It's no secret, but that woman fills my loving cup
Everyone knows she makes me feel loved and fulfilled

She sees, so ready, that I get enough
She takes care to ensure that I am satisfied and content

Better, yes, better (yes you better knock, knock, knock on wood) yes, I better
It's important to express appreciation for this amazing love we have

Oh, knock on wood (yes you better knock, knock, knock on wood) you know I would, would
I will definitely knock on wood to wish for this love to last

It's no secret (yes you better knock, knock, knock on wood) no, oh, better
Everyone knows how special this love is and we should cherish it

Hangin' above me (yes you better knock, knock, knock on wood) I can't leave her
I must protect and hold on to this love that is above me

Oh no, baby (yes you better knock, knock, knock on wood)
I am scared of losing this irreplaceable love

Knock on wood, woo!
I will knock on wood as a symbol of my gratitude and hope for this love

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: EDDIE FLOYD, STEVE CROPPER

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