Knock on Wood
Tom Jones Lyrics


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I don't wanna lose this good thing, oh, that I got
'Cause if I do I will surely, I'll surely lose a lot
'Cause your love is better than any love I know

It's like thunder
(Thunder)
Lightnin'
(Lightnin')
The way you love is frightenin'
You had better knock
(Knock, knock, knock, knock)
On wood, baby

And I'm not superstitious about you but I can't take no chance
You got me spinnin', baby, ooh, you know that I'm in your trance
I feel your touch all over, ooh, you know it means so much

It's like thunder
(Thunder)
Lightnin'
(Lightnin')
The way you love is frightenin'
You had better knock
(Knock, knock, knock, knock)
On wood, baby

It's no secret about it 'cause with your loving touch
Ooh, she sees to it that I get enough
'Cause your love is better than any love I know

It's like thunder
(Thunder)
Lightnin'
(Lightnin')
The way you love is frightenin'
You had better knock
(Knock, knock, knock, knock)
On wood, baby, ooh

Come on
(Knock, knock, knock, knock, knock)
Oh, just keep on knockin', woman
(Knock, knock, knock, knock, knock)

You can knock my door anytime
(Knock, knock, knock, knock, knock)
Come on, come on, come on, come on
(Knock, knock, knock, knock, knock)

Keep on knockin', babe
(Knock, knock, knock, knock, knock)
Give it to me, give it to me, give it to me, give it to me
(Knock, knock, knock, knock, knock)




Knock, knock, knock on wood
(Knock, knock, knock, knock, knock)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Tom Jones's Knock on Wood tell the story of a man who is deeply in love and afraid of losing his partner. He expresses his fear in the line, "I don't wanna lose this good thing, oh, that I got, Cause if I do I will surely, I'll surely lose a lot," which shows how much his love means to him. The repetition of the phrase "Knock, knock, knock, knock" throughout the chorus adds to the urgency of his feelings, almost like a plea to fate or a higher power to protect his love from harm.


The metaphor of thunder and lightning is used to describe the intensity and power of the love that he is experiencing. He says, "The way you love is frightenin'," which shows how overwhelming the emotions can be. He also mentions that he's not superstitious about his partner, but he can't take any chances, which shows how seriously he takes the relationship.


Overall, the song is a passionate love letter that expresses the fear and intensity of deep love, and the need to safeguard it. The repetition of the knocking sound represents the desperation of the singer, who wants to cling to his love and make sure nothing comes between them.


Line by Line Meaning

I don't wanna lose this good thing, oh, that I got 'Cause if I do I will surely, I'll surely lose a lot 'Cause your love is better than any love I know
I value what we have and don't want to lose it, because losing it would mean losing a lot. Your love is better than any other love I know.


It's like thunder (Thunder) Lightnin' (Lightnin') The way you love is frightenin' You had better knock (Knock, knock, knock, knock) On wood, baby
Your love is powerful and overwhelming, like thunder and lightning. I hope nothing happens to ruin it, which is why I say 'knock on wood' - a superstitious way of asking for good luck.


And I'm not superstitious about you but I can't take no chance You got me spinnin', baby, ooh, you know that I'm in your trance I feel your touch all over, ooh, you know it means so much
I'm not generally a superstitious person, but I don't want to take any chances when it comes to you. You have me under your spell, and your touch means a lot to me.


It's no secret about it 'cause with your loving touch Ooh, she sees to it that I get enough 'Cause your love is better than any love I know
It's no secret that you satisfy me, because with your loving touch you make sure that I get enough. Your love is better than any other love I know.


Come on (Knock, knock, knock, knock, knock) Oh, just keep on knockin', woman (Knock, knock, knock, knock, knock) You can knock my door anytime (Knock, knock, knock, knock, knock) Come on, come on, come on, come on (Knock, knock, knock, knock, knock) Keep on knockin', babe (Knock, knock, knock, knock, knock) Give it to me, give it to me, give it to me, give it to me (Knock, knock, knock, knock, knock) Knock, knock, knock on wood (Knock, knock, knock, knock, knock)
The repeated knocking sounds in this song are a playful way of flirting and showing affection. I enjoy your company and want you to keep 'knocking' on my door, so to speak.




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Written by: Eddie Floyd, Steve Cropper

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