Rock with You - Single Version
by Michael Jackson
What is “Rock with You - Single Version” really about?
If you’ve ever wondered what “Rock with You - Single Version” by Michael Jackson is really about, you’re not alone. Let’s break it down.
Michael Jackson's 'Rock with You' captures the joy of seamless, enduring love through the metaphor of dancing all night long, emphasizing a connection that transcends time.
So… what’s this song really about?
In 'Rock with You', Michael Jackson explores the themes of escapism and love, facilitated through an upbeat disco experience. The lyrics depict a night filled with rhythm and connection, proposing music and dance as mediums to share and intensify love. The sustained repetition of ‘all night’ and references to ‘sunlight’ suggest that this connection is not fleeting but continuous, illustrating how shared moments of joy can weave into a timeless bond between individuals. The bridge, asserting that 'love survives' even when 'the groove is dead and gone,' taps into the deeper sentiment that emotional bonds outlast the moments that create them, reinforcing a message of love’s permanence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What year was 'Rock with You' by Michael Jackson released?
'Rock with You' was released in 1979.
Q: Who wrote the song 'Rock with You'?
The song 'Rock with You' was written by Rod Temperton.
Lyrics to “Rock with You - Single Version”
3 ContributorsRock with You (Single Version) Lyrics
[Pre-Chorus]
When you feel that heat
And we're gonna ride the boogie
Share that beat of love
[Chorus]
I wanna rock with you (All night)
Dance you into day (Sunlight)
I wanna rock with you (All night)
We're gonna rock the night away
[Bridge]
And when the groove is dead and gone, yeah
You know that love survives
So we can rock forever on
I wanna rock with you
I wanna groove with you
I wanna rock with you
I wanna groove with you
[Chorus]
I wanna rock (All night) with you, girl (Sunlight)
Rock with you, rock with you, yeah (All night)
Dance the night away
I wanna rock with you, yeah (All night)
Rock you into day (Sunlight)
I wanna rock with you (All night)
Rock the night away
[Outro]
Feel the heat, feel the beat (All night)
Rock you into day (Sunlight)
I wanna rock (All night)
Rock the night away