The Impression That I Get – The Mighty Mighty Bosstones
Aug 13th, 2007 by Ashley
I first heard about the phrase “knock on wood” was in Casablanca. Sam was playing piano in Rick’s. When he sang the song, customers at Rick’s would knock the table with him. I’ve always loved that scene. That’s why the song caught me when I heard it on the radio. It’s a great ska song.
Have you ever been close to tragedy
Or been close to folks who have
Have you ever felt a pain so powerful
So heavy you collapse
I’ve never had to knock on wood
But I know someone who has
Which makes me wonder if i could
It makes me wonder if
I’ve never had to knock on wood
And I’m glad i haven’t yet
Because I’m sure it isn’t good
that’s the impression that I get
have you ever had the odds stacked up so high
You need a strength most don’t possess
Or has it ever come down to do or die
You’ve got to rise above the rest
I’ve never had to knock on wood
But I know someone who has
Which makes me wonder if i could
It makes me wonder if
I’ve never had to knock on wood
And I’m glad I haven’t yet
Because I’m sure it isn’t good
that’s the impression that I get
I’m not a coward,
I’ve just never been tested
I’d like to think that if I was,
I would pass
Look at the tested and think there but for the grace go
I might be a cowards,
I’m afraig of what I might find out
I’ve never had to knock on wood
But I know someone who has
Whoch makes me wonder if i could
It makes me wonder if
I’ve never had to knock on wood
And I’m glad i haven’t yet
Because I’m sure it isn’t good
That’s the impression that I get