Song Lyric Sunday 5/21/23 Disco- The Whispers

OH BABY! This song has a very special meaning for me. Other than making me want to dance every time I play it, it was a song that my sister and I realized we both enjoyed when it was released. So much so, it is my birthday post for her every year on Facebook. It’s a “sister” theme song now. ❤
Rock Steady is from nearer the end of the Disco Era but very much belongs in the disco ranks with its style and flare. I dare you not to dance! Enjoy!

• This is the Whispers’ biggest hit, peaking at #7 on the Billboard Hot 100. It’s about a guy who falls into a complicated relationship with a girl he thinks he loves. He is trying to figure out if she loves him in return, though it should be obvious that she does. >>
• This was written and produced by the team of L.A. Reid and Babyface. It was one of the first songs the pair worked on for another artist – they were members of the group The Deele at the time. In 1989, they formed LaFace Records and became music moguls as well as hit producers. TLC, OutKast and Pink were all signed to LaFace.

Rock Steady

The Whispers

I looked at you, you stole my heart
You are all that I anticipated
I wanted you, every part
But I knew that love would be complicated

I began to touch, but you wouldn’t let it
It never seemed to be the right time
I started to give up, down to the limit
And then you changed your mind, oh

And we begin to rock steady
Steady rockin’ all night long
And we begin to rock steady
Rockin’ till the break of dawn

Rock steady
Steady rockin’ all night long
Rock steady
Rockin’ till the break of dawn

You looked at me, to my surprise
You were too anticipating
I should have known, it was in your eyes
That you were gettin’ tired of waiting

You wanted me so much, but I didn’t get it
How could a fellow be so blind?
I started to give up, but love wouldn’t let it
Then you walked into my life

And we begin to rock steady
Steady rockin’ all night long
And we begin to rock steady
Rockin’ till the break of dawn

Rock steady
Steady rockin’ all night long (all night long)
Rock steady
Rockin’ till the break of dawn
(Rockin’ till the break of dawn)

Rock
(Steady, rock steady)
Rock (rock)
(Steady, rock steady)
Rock
Rock (rock)

You wanted me so much, but I didn’t get it
How could a fellow be so blind?
Started to give up, but love wouldn’t let it
And you walked into my life, oh

And we begin to rock steady
Steady rockin’ all night long
And we begin to rock steady
Rockin’ till the break of dawn
(Rockin’ till the break of dawn)

Rock steady
Steady rockin’ all night long (all night long)
Rock steady
Rockin’ till the break of dawn (everytime)

Rock steady
Steady rockin’ all night long
Rock steady
Rockin’ till the break of dawn
(Rockin’ till the break of dawn)

Songwriters: John Reid, Kenny Edmonds, Bo Watson.

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