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 singer expresses their fear of losing their love and emphasizes the importance of their relationship. The lyrics speak to the depth of their love, describing it as better than any other love they know and likening it to thunder and lightning. The intense nature of their love is almost overwhelming, leaving them in a trance-like state. The singer acknowledges that they may not be superstitious, but they can't take any chances when it comes to losing their love. They urge their partner to "knock on wood" as a way of warding off any potential misfortune and ensuring that their love will remain strong.

The song's use of the phrase "knock on wood" is actually based on an age-old superstition. Knocking on wood is a way of asking for good luck or protection from bad luck. The singer's request for their partner to knock on wood can be seen as an invocation for the preservation of their relationship. In addition, the song's use of thunder and lightning as a metaphor for intense love has become a common phrase in pop culture, often used in romantic poetry and literature. The song's lyrics also address the singer's reliance on their partner for love and support, emphasizing the importance of their relationship and the positive impact it has on their life.

Line by Line Meaning

I don't want to lose you, this good thing
I deeply care about our relationship and I don't want to lose you.

That I got cause if I do
If anything happens to our relationship, it will lead to a great loss for me.

I will surely surely lose a lot
The consequences of losing you will be severe and significant.

Cause your love is better than any love I know
I truly believe that your love is unmatched and superior to any other love I have experienced.

It's like thunder and lightning
Your love is explosive and powerful, like a bolt of lightning accompanied by thunder.

The way you love me is frightening
Your love is intense and overwhelming, to the point of being scary at times.

You better knock, knock on wood, baby
To ensure that our love lasts and nothing bad happens to it, we need to knock on wood as a good luck charm.

I'm not superstitious about ya
I don't believe in superstitions, but I still want to take all necessary precautions to protect our love.

But I can't take no chance
I cannot afford to take any risks when it comes to our love.

I got me spinnin, baby, you know I'm in a trance
Your love has me feeling dizzy and entranced, completely consumed by my feelings for you.

It's no secret about it
Everyone knows that you are my one true love.

That woman is my loving cup
You are my constant source of love and affection.

‘Cause she sees to it, that I get enough
You make sure that I never go without the love and care that I need and deserve.

Just one touch from here
Even the slightest touch from you is incredibly meaningful and special to me.

You know it means so much
Your touch brings me great joy and happiness.

You better knock, knock on wood, baby
To ensure that we continue to have a strong and healthy relationship, we need to knock on wood as a symbol of good luck and protection.

You better knock, knock, knock on wood.
I cannot stress enough the importance of knocking on wood to safeguard our love and happiness.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Eddie Floyd, Steve Cropper

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