Rock With You
Brandy feat. Quincy Jones & Heavy D Lyrics


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[Heavy D.] (Brandy)
Uh (oh yeah)
Bring the funk
Big Heav in da house
Yeah, get down
Talk about it, huh (umm mmmh)
Check this out
Original (oh oh oh)
Keep it movin'
Baby don't stop
Love the way we doin' Hip Hop
Oh yeah, like this
Check it (oh whoah oh)

[Heavy D.]
A-yo
Rock you, I got you
Tru dat, now who dat?
But you at? Brandy
I knew that
The Q joint, the new point
The funk fellas ???
R&B and Rap fanatic
???
Smooth criminals
Ooh wee we lovable, huggable, snuggable
DFC
H to the E to the A to the V to the Y
Brandy sweet like candy, get fly

[Brandy]
Boy, close your eyes
Let the rhythm get into you
Don't try to fight it
There ain't nothing that you can do, oh oh

Relax your mind
Lay back and groove with my mine
You gotta feel that heat
And we can ride the boogie
Share that beat of love

Chorus:
I wanna rock with you (all the night)
Dance you into day ('til the sunlight)
I wanna rock with you (all the night)
Rock the night away

[Brandy]
Boy, out on the floor
There ain't nobody there but us
Boy, when you dance, when you dance
There's a magic that must be love, oh oooh

Just take it slow, uh
We got so far to go
When you feel that heat
And we're gonna ride the boogie
Share that beat of love

Chorus

[Brandy]
And when the groove is dead and gone (dead and gone)
You know that love survives
And we can rock forever, oh whoa oh

[Heavy D.]
Overseas trashin'
My passion for Hip Hop
?
I clock dollas and a rip spot
Make moves, smooth do's like Q
Attract fly honeys with exotic
? and money
I can make it hotter
?
Freshman, so don't test me
You go 1, 2, 3 and B's in da house
And I'm out





[Chorus]

Overall Meaning

The song "Rock With You" is a collaboration between Brandy featuring Quincy Jones and Heavy D. Heavy D's rap verses combine seamlessly with Brandy's soulful vocals to create a unique and memorable R&B track. The song's lyrics are about letting go and enjoying the present moment through music and dance. The chorus encourages the listener to keep dancing and to allow the rhythm to take over. The verse from Heavy D pays homage to previous collaborations with Quincy Jones and the influence of Hip Hop on their sound.


The first verse from Heavy D is about himself and Brandy, establishing themselves as the artists behind the song. He references Quincy Jones, his love for Hip Hop, and his desire to merge it with R&B. In the chorus, Brandy invites the listener to come dance with her, allowing the music to take over and keep dancing until the sun comes up. The second verse from Brandy again highlights the magical quality of music and dance, referencing the chemistry between herself and the person she's dancing with. The song concludes with a final verse from Heavy D, rapping about the international appeal of his music and concluding definitively that he's out.


Overall, "Rock With You" is a love letter to music and dance, encouraging the listener to let go and have fun. Heavy D's verses match the energy and vibe of the track perfectly, depicting the influence of Hip Hop on a more soulful R&B sound.


Line by Line Meaning

Uh (oh yeah)
Heavy D. is starting the song with his signature 'Uh' and expressing his excitement for what's about to come


Bring the funk
Heavy D. is requesting the music to include some funky elements


Big Heav in da house
Heavy D. is introducing himself and highlighting his presence in the song


Yeah, get down
Heavy D. is encouraging the listeners to start dancing and getting lost in the rhythm


Talk about it, huh (umm mmmh)
Heavy D. is emphasizing that the song is worth talking about and that it has an undeniable quality


Check this out
Heavy D. is urging the listeners to pay attention to what's coming next


Original (oh oh oh)
Heavy D. is emphasizing the originality and uniqueness of the song


Keep it movin'
Heavy D. is telling the listeners to keep dancing and enjoying the music


Baby don't stop
Heavy D. is requesting the listeners to continue dancing, without letting anything stop them


Love the way we doin' Hip Hop
Heavy D. is expressing his admiration for how they are making Hip Hop music, in this case incorporating R&B elements


Oh yeah, like this
Heavy D. is approving of the way the song is progressing and asking to continue in the same way


Check it (oh whoah oh)
Heavy D. is telling the listeners to pay attention to a specific part of the song that's coming up


A-yo
Heavy D. is getting the attention of his audience


Rock you, I got you
Heavy D. is claiming to have the power to make the listeners rock with his music


Tru dat, now who dat?
Heavy D. confirms what he said before and inquires who else can achieve the same outcome


But you at? Brandy
Heavy D. is acknowledging Brandy's contribution to the song


I knew that
Heavy D. is emphasizing that he anticipated Brandy's involvement in the song


The Q joint, the new point
Heavy D. is referring to Quincy Jones and highlighting that he's bringing something new to the table


The funk fellas ???
The meaning of this line is unclear


R&B and Rap fanatic
Heavy D. is expressing his love for R&B and Rap music


???
The meaning of this line is unclear


Smooth criminals
Heavy D. is describing himself and Brandy as smooth criminals, meaning they excel at what they do


Ooh wee we lovable, huggable, snuggable
Heavy D. is describing himself and Brandy as people whom others would love to hug, snuggle with, or be close to


DFC
The meaning of this line is unclear


H to the E to the A to the V to the Y
Heavy D. is spelling out his name, adding a playful element to the song


Brandy sweet like candy, get fly
Heavy D. is making a compliment to Brandy, comparing her to something sweet and describing her style as being 'fly'


Boy, close your eyes
Brandy is instructing the listener to close their eyes and let the music take over their senses


Let the rhythm get into you
Brandy is telling the listener to let the beat enter their body and become one with it


Don't try to fight it
Brandy is warning the listener not to resist the music and just let themselves go


There ain't nothing that you can do, oh oh
Brandy is emphasizing how powerful the music is and how it can control someone's actions


Relax your mind
Brandy is telling the listener to let go of any worries or distractions and fully enjoy the moment


Lay back and groove with my mine
Brandy is asking the listener to chill and let the music take them on a ride


You gotta feel that heat
Brandy is telling the listener to feel the energy and passion that the music carries


And we can ride the boogie
Brandy is suggesting that she and the listener should let the music guide them and carry them away


Share that beat of love
Brandy is encouraging the listener to feel and enjoy the love that is expressed through the music


Chorus: I wanna rock with you (all the night)
The chorus expresses Brandy's desire to dance and enjoy the music all night long


Dance you into day ('til the sunlight)
The chorus is stating that they will continue dancing until the sun comes up, showing the stamina and enjoyment they have for the music


Boy, out on the floor
Brandy is talking to the listener, inviting them to come and dance on the floor


There ain't nobody there but us
Brandy is highlighting that there is nobody else in that moment except her and the listener, and they can enjoy the music together


Boy, when you dance, when you dance
Brandy is admiring how the listener dances and repeating the phrase to emphasize it


There's a magic that must be love, oh oooh
Brandy is describing the magic created by the combination of the music and the listener's movements as something that might be love


Just take it slow, uh
Brandy is advising the listener to not rush and to take it easy while dancing


We got so far to go
Brandy is acknowledging the length of the night ahead and how much they still have to enjoy


And we're gonna ride the boogie
Brandy is repeating the previous suggestion of letting the music guide them and enjoy the ride


And when the groove is dead and gone (dead and gone)
Brandy is acknowledging that the 'groove,' or music, will eventually stop playing


You know that love survives
Brandy is saying that the love and emotions that the music has created in the listener will survive beyond the night


And we can rock forever, oh whoa oh
Brandy is expressing her desire to continue dancing and enjoying the music together for as long as possible


Overseas trashin'
Heavy D. is talking about his international popularity and the numerous performances he's doing during his travels


My passion for Hip Hop
Heavy D. is describing his love and excitement for Hip Hop music


?
The meaning of this line is unclear


I clock dollas and a rip spot
Heavy D. is showcasing his financial success and popularity as a performer


Make moves, smooth do's like Q
Heavy D. is comparing his smoothness and style to that of Quincy Jones, a music producer and composer


Attract fly honeys with exotic
Heavy D. is referring to his ability to attract beautiful women with his exotic and unique style


? and money
The meaning of this line is unclear


I can make it hotter
Heavy D. is asserting his ability to elevate the energy and passion in a room through his music


?
The meaning of this line is unclear


Freshman, so don't test me
Heavy D. is portraying himself as a newcomer in the industry but warning others not to underestimate him


You go 1, 2, 3 and B's in da house
Heavy D. is referencing a popular phrase used to pump up the crowd in a dance club or concert, with B's meaning 'bad boys'


And I'm out
Heavy D. is concluding his part in the song and saying his goodbyes to the listeners


Chorus
The chorus is repeated to emphasize the desire to continue dancing and enjoying the music




Lyrics © Spirit Music Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: MICHAEL JACKSON

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@thecerealguy

Quincy Jones Ft. Heavy D & Brandy-Rock With You Lyrics

[Intro: Heavy D & (Brandy)]
Uh (oh yeah)
Bring the funk Q
Big Heav in the house, I'm saying for the 9 pound
Yeah, get down
Talk about it, huh (umm mh)
Check this out, original (oh oh oh)
Keep it goin' and you don't stop
Love the way we do the hip hop
Oh yeah, like this
Check it (oh whoah oh)

[Verse 1: Heavy D & (Quincy Jones)]
Ayo, rock you, I got you, true that, now who that?
Where Q at? (Right here) I knew that
The Juke Joint, the new point for the funk fellas, cella dwellas
R&B and rap fanaticals, acrobaticals
Individuals, smooth criminals
Overweight lovable, huggable, snuggable D, that's me
H to the E to the A to the V to the Y
Brandy sweet like candy, get fly

[Brandy]
Boy, close your eyes
Let the rhythm get into you
Don't try to fight it
There ain't nothing that you can do, oh oh
Relax your mind
Lay back and groove with my

[Pre-Chorus: Brandy]
You gotta feel that heat and we can ride the boogie
Share that beat of love

[Chorus: Brandy]
I wanna rock with you (all the night)
Dance you into day (till the sunlight)
I wanna rock with you, baby baby (all the night)
Rock the night away

[Verse 2: Brandy]
Boy, out on the floor
There ain't nobody there but us
Boy, oh when you dance, when you dance
There's a magic that must be love, oh ooh
Just take it slow
Uh, we got so far to go

[Pre-Chorus: Brandy]
When you feel that heat and we're gonna ride the boogie
Share that beat of love

[Chorus: Brandy]
I wanna rock with you (all the night)
Dance you into day (till the sunlight)
I wanna rock with you, baby baby (all the night)
Rock the night away

[Bridge: Brandy]
And when the groove is dead and gone (dead and gone)
You know that love survives and we can rock forever

[Heavy D]
Overseas fashion, my passion for hip-hop
Flock followers, I clock dollars and I rip spots
Make moves with smooth dudes like Q
Attract fly honeys with exotically moves and moneys
I can make it hotter, ask your daughter, I stay dipped
Freshly, so don't test me
You go 1, 2, 3 Heav' D's in the house
And I'm out - peace

[Chorus: Brandy]
I wanna rock with you (all the night)
Dance you into day (till the sunlight)
I wanna rock with you, baby baby (all the night)
Rock the night away
Rock with you (all the night)
Dance you into day (till the sunlight)
I wanna rock with you, baby baby (all the night)
I wanna rock the night away



All comments from YouTube:

@SnoopVee

That damn Brandy NEVER MISSES🔥🔥🔥🔥

@warrior1975ify

This version is absolutely amazing..... I hear the Whitney influence in her vocal phrasing and adlibs..

They picked the right singer for this song... Brandy rocked this song..

@KingAshleys

Brandy ate this up

@timothymcclain4551

I love this version too. Heavy D's raps. Brandy's vocals. That bass part is hot!

@reachfothesky

Totally Agree👍🏽

@novellprice132

I remembered when I first heard this version back in those days of year 1997 on the Radio. Twenty five years ago. Time surely flies by fast. Thank you for posting this version up. Peace...

@dance8147

It’s 2020 and babyyyy listen!!! Rip Heavy D ! & Brandy baby god you living Legend

@kaalisacollins6683

It's the B-R-A-N-D-Y!!! Love this version!!!!

@arethawhite3712

Love this version of Michael Jacksons classic song 🎶💖 Heavy D and Brandy did their thing with this song 🎶,I love it 💖👍 RIP Heavy D Myers 🙏😇😢💔!!!! We miss you so much 🙏🎤🕊️!!!! Thanks for sharing the lyrics my friend 👍!!!! Be blessed and safe 🙏🙂👋.

@sabine4676

Love you Quincy since 40 Jears. Thank you for all.
Joy and Tears....so proud of you.

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