Knock On Wood
by Amii Stewart
What is “Knock On Wood” really about?
If you’ve ever wondered what “Knock On Wood” by Amii Stewart is really about, you’re not alone. Let’s break it down.
Knock on Wood' by Amii Stewart captures the thrilling yet somewhat alarming intensity of a romantic relationship so strong that it feels like it might be too good to be true.
So… what’s this song really about?
The song 'Knock on Wood' uses the idiomatic expression to represent a superstitious way to ward off bad luck, suggesting the singer feels the need to protect the current state of bliss she’s experiencing in her romantic life. The persistent repetition of the phrase 'knock, knock, knock on wood' underscores an underlying anxiety about potentially losing this fulfilling relationship. Furthermore, the lyrical depiction of the partner’s touch being akin to both 'thunder' and 'lightning' reinforces the dramatic and overwhelming power of the relationship, which is both exhilarating and, to some extent, frightening, as expressed in the song. The alternation between excitement and fear reflects common emotional dynamics in intensely passionate relationships where joy is often mingled with the fear of eventual loss.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who originally wrote 'Knock on Wood'?
The song 'Knock on Wood' was originally co-written by Eddie Floyd and Steve Cropper.
Q: What genre does 'Knock on Wood' by Amii Stewart belong to?
Amii Stewart's version of 'Knock on Wood' is a disco song.
Lyrics to “Knock On Wood”
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[Chorus]
On wood, baby
Ooh
Baby
Ooh
[Post-Chorus]
Think I better knock, knock, knock on wood (Ooh)
Think I better knock, knock, knock on wood
Think I better knock, knock, knock on wood
Think I better knock, knock, knock on wood
Think I better knock, knock, knock on wood
Think I better knock, knock, knock on wood
Think I better knock
[Bridge]
Ooh, baby
Oh
[Verse 3]
It's no secret about it
'Cause with his lovin' touch
He sees to it
That I get enough
Feel his touch all over
You know it means so much
It's like thunder first, then lightnin'
The way you love me is frightenin'
You better knock, knock, knock
[Chorus]
On wood, baby
Ooh
Ooh, baby
Ooh
[Post-Chorus]
Think I better knock, knock, knock on wood (Ooh)
Think I better knock, knock, knock on wood
Think I better knock, knock, knock on wood
Think I better knock, knock, knock on wood
Think I better knock, knock, knock on wood
Think you better knock, knock, knock on wood, knock, knock
Think I better knock, knock on wood
Yeah, I think you better knock, knock, knock on wood
Think you better knock, knock, knock on wood, ooh
Think you better knock, knock, knock on wood
[Outro]
Think I better knock, knock, knock on wood, hey, baby
Think I better knock, knock, knock on wood
Think you better knock, knock, knock on wood
Think you better knock, knock, knock on wood, knock, knock
Think I better knock, knock on wood
Yeah, you better knock, knock on wood
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I think you better knock, knock, knock on wood
Think you better knock, knock on wood, yeah
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