Knock On Wood
Turner Ike&Tina Lyrics

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I don't want to lose you, this good thing
That I got cause if I do
I will surely surely lose a lot
Cause your love is better than any love I know
It's like thunder and lightning
The way you love me is frightening
You better knock, knock on wood, baby

I'm not superstitious about ya
But I can't take no chance
I got me spinnin, baby, you know I'm in a trance
'Cause your love is better
Than any love I know
It's like thunder and lightning
The way you love me is frightening
You better knock, knock on wood, baby

It's no secret about it
That woman is my loving cup
'Cause she sees to it, that I get enough
Just one touch from here
You know it means so much
It's like thunder and lightening
The way you love me is frightening
You better knock, knock on wood, baby

You better knock, knock, knock on wood.

Overall Meaning

In Turner Ike&Tina's song "Knock On Wood", the lyrics express the fear of losing a good relationship and the desire to protect it. The singer emphasizes the importance and rarity of this strong and intense love they have found, explaining that it is like thunder and lightning, something that leaves them in a state of awe and amazement. They confess that they are not usually superstitious, but when it comes to this love, they cannot take any chances, and even if it seems silly to knock on wood, they will do it to bring good luck to their relationship.

The repetition of the phrase "knock, knock on wood" throughout the song serves as a mantra of sorts, reminding the singer and listeners of the need to acknowledge and cherish this special love. The confidence and authenticity of the singer's delivery makes the song an anthem of hope and reassurance to those who have found true love.

Line by Line Meaning

I don't want to lose you, this good thing That I got cause if I do I will surely surely lose a lot Cause your love is better than any love I know
I cherish our relationship and I'm afraid to lose it because your love is one-of-a-kind and I'll be at a loss without it.

It's like thunder and lightning The way you love me is frightening You better knock, knock on wood, baby
Your passionate love for me is intense and exhilarating, but it makes me a bit uneasy. I hope nothing bad comes to our relationship.

I'm not superstitious about ya But I can't take no chance I got me spinnin, baby, you know I'm in a trance 'Cause your love is better Than any love I know
I don't believe in superstitions, but I don't want to risk losing your love. Your love makes me feel dizzy and captivated, and it's the best love I've ever experienced.

It's no secret about it That woman is my loving cup 'Cause she sees to it, that I get enough Just one touch from here You know it means so much
Everyone knows that you're my beloved partner because you take care of me and make sure I'm satisfied. Your smallest gestures mean a lot to me, and I appreciate them immensely.

You better knock, knock, knock on wood.
Just to be safe, I'm advising you to knock on wood to prevent any misfortunes from befalling us. Our love is too precious to lose.

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

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