Restless Heart is a country pop band originally formed as a studio band to … Read Full Bio ↴Restless Heart is a country pop band originally formed as a studio band to record demos. The group's members are: Larry Stewart, John Dittrich, Dave Innis, Paul Gregg and Greg Jennings. The members have diverse musical backgrounds, and developed a sound that has been compared to The Eagles. Primarily a country band, they crossed over to Adult Contemporary with singles from their Wheels and Big Iron Horses albums, and enjoyed their biggest crossover hit with "When She Cries" during late 1992.

Larry Stewart left Restless Heart in late 1991 after the group released the compilation "The Best of Restless Heart." The group then became a quartet and released "Big Iron Horses" in 1992 shortly after which Dave Innis left the group. The group released "Matters of the Heart" in 1994 before splitting up. In 1998, a reunited Restless Heart (minus Innis) recorded three new songs for a Greatest Hits album and then toured with Vince Gill for about a year.

In 2003, all five members reunited and recorded the album "Still Restless" for Koch Nashville in 2004. The record label closed in early 2005 leaving the group without a label. They are still touring and released a live album through their website in August 2007.

That Rock Won't Roll
Restless Heart Lyrics

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Every little move she makes,
Is gonna catch somebody's eye.
You ought to see all the double-takes,
When she goes walkin' by.
But she's so distant.
She seems so cold.
Everybody says that rock won't roll.
They say the girl's got a heart of stone.

That rock won't roll,
Oh, but she's too pretty to be alone.
I've got all this love inside me,
And I've just got to see,
If that rock won't roll.
I'll give her everything I've got,
I'm gonna change her point of view.
I'll keep tryin' and I won't stop,
Until the love in her eyes shines through.
When I show her,
This heart of gold.
Then we'll see if that rock won't roll,
They say the girl's got a heart of stone.
That rock won't roll,
Oh, but she's too pretty to be alone.
I've got all this love inside me,
And I've just got to see,
If that rock won't roll.
Instrumental Break.
I've got all this love inside me,
And I've just got to see,
If that rock won't roll.
Oh, she's so pretty,
But that rock won't roll.
Oooh, and I've just got to see,
To Fade.
If that rock won't roll.

That rock won't roll.
I just can't believe that rock won't roll.

Overall Meaning

Restless Heart's song "That Rock Won't Roll" is a ballad about a girl who catches everyone's attention with every move she makes. However, the girl appears to be unapproachable and distant. The singer admits that everyone says the girl has a heart of stone and that rock won't roll. Despite this, the singer believes that the girl is too pretty to be alone and wants to show her all the love inside of him to change her point of view.

The lyrics tell the story of a man who is willing to try and break through the girl's icy exterior to find love. He is confident that if he just shows her his heart of gold, he can change her mind about love and they can be together. The song's title "That Rock Won't Roll" refers to the girl's supposed heart of stone, which is not susceptible to the usual charms of love.

The song is catchy and has a memorable chorus that has made it a classic rock ballad. It showcases the band's vocal range and their ability to create an emotional tune with their harmonies. The lyrics are relatable to anyone who has ever been in love or had a crush on someone who seems unattainable.

Line by Line Meaning

Every little move she makes, Is gonna catch somebody's eye.
The girl's every move is alluring and captivating

You ought to see all the double-takes, When she goes walkin' by.
People are taken aback in admiration and desire as she passes them by

But she's so distant. She seems so cold.
Despite her outward appeal, the girl seems aloof and unapproachable

Everybody says that rock won't roll. They say the girl's got a heart of stone.
People believe that she is unfeeling and unresponsive to affectionate gestures

That rock won't roll, Oh, but she's too pretty to be alone.
Despite her standoffishness, her beauty makes it hard to imagine her being single

I've got all this love inside me, And I've just got to see, If that rock won't roll.
The singer feels an undeniable love for her and wants to explore whether she reciprocates

I'll give her everything I've got, I'm gonna change her point of view. I'll keep tryin' and I won't stop, Until the love in her eyes shines through.
The singer is determined to win her over and change her perspective on love and relationships

When I show her, This heart of gold.
The singer wants to reveal the depth of his love and generosity to her

Then we'll see if that rock won't roll, They say the girl's got a heart of stone.
If the singer gets a chance to display his love, it may melt her resistance towards affection

Oh, she's so pretty, But that rock won't roll.
Her beauty continues to be an enchanting, yet unapproachable, characteristic

Oooh, and I've just got to see, To Fade.
The singer is eager to explore his feelings about her

If that rock won't roll. That rock won't roll. I just can't believe that rock won't roll.
The singer remains optimistic that if he displays his love for her, the girl's resistance to affection may change

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BOB DIPIERO, JOHN SCOTT SHERRILL

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