Despite producing an excellent, melodic, catchy and very Magnum-like self-titled album the band was relatively short-lived with Clarkin announcing it's demise around 1999. The album "Hard Rain" (1997), follows the previous Magnum formula with Catley's superb vocals, Clarkin's guitars and use of backing keyboards in the older "prog rock" tradition; as well as a slightly funkier beat and harmonic backing vocals (Sue McCloskey). A second, more experimental album, "When the Good Times Come" followed in 1999.
In 1981, two tracks were written and produced by Clarkin and were sung by Sue McCloskey, a friend of Magnum. They were entitled "Really Need Your Love" and "Lost Inside Myself". After Catley left Hard Rain, Clarkin continued to write material with McCloskey. Some of these songs were broadcast on radio during an interview with Clarkin. Two of these songs surfaced as Magnum songs, "Still" and "Dream About You" on Magnum's 2002 studio album, Breath of Life.
Often overlooked but if you are a long-standing fan of Magnum then you're very likely to want the album "Hard Rain" in your collection as it rivals the best that the former band had to offer.
Rock Me In Ya Cradle
Hard Rain Lyrics
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And mean it more than I ever did
I've lost my heart, I've lost control
And now I want to get closer to you
I want to get closer to you
So come inside and just talk to me
About the times, how they ought to be
And now I want to get closer to you
I want to get closer
Rock me, rock me, rock me
In the cradle of love
Rock me, rock me, rock me
In the cradle of love
Rock me in your cradle
Ever loving and faithful
Rock me in your cradle of love
Well, I believe it's better this time
And we could look but we'd never find
Another love that we can hold
I want to get closer to you
I said I want to get closer
Rock me, rock me, rock me
In the cradle of love
Rock me, rock me, rock me
In the cradle of love
Rock me in your cradle
Ever loving and faithful
Rock me in your cradle of love
Step by step
Making my way to you
Step by step
I'm coming through
Rock me, rock me, rock me
In the cradle of love
Rock me, rock me, rock me
In the cradle of love
Rock me in your cradle
Ever loving and faithful
Rock me in your cradle of love
Rock me, rock me, rock me
In the cradle of love
Rock me, rock me, rock me
In the cradle of love
Rock me in your cradle
Ever loving and faithful
Rock me in your cradle of love
Rock me, rock me, rock me
Rock me, rock me, rock me
Rock me, rock me, rock me
Rock me, rock me, rock me, rock me
Rock me, rock me, rock me
Rock me, rock me, rock me, rock me
Rock me, rock me, rock me
Rock me, rock me, rock me, rock me
Rock me, rock me, rock me
Rock me
in your cradle of love
The lyrics of "Rock Me in Ya Cradle" by Hard Rain express the desire to get closer to someone they love. The singer is willing to give everything they have and feels they have lost control over their heart. They implore the person they love to come inside and talk about how things ought to be. They believe that they have found something special and ask to be rocked in the cradle of love.
The repeated refrain of "rock me in your cradle of love" conveys the sense of comfort and security the singer feels in the arms of their loved one. Their journey to be closer is depicted as a step-by-step process, implying that patience and perseverance are required. The song's lyrics ultimately express the desire for intimacy, not just physical but also emotional.
Line by Line Meaning
I'll give you all I've got to give
I'll give my best to you
And mean it more than I ever did
I'll be more genuine and sincere than before
I've lost my heart, I've lost control
I've fallen in love and don't have full control of my emotions
And now I want to get closer to you
I want to deepen our connection
I want to get closer to you
I want to be closer to you
So come inside and just talk to me
Let's spend time together and have a conversation
About the times, how they ought to be
Let's discuss our vision of the future
We got the love, we got the soul
We have the passion and the spirit
And now I want to get closer to you
I want to deepen our connection
I want to get closer
I want to be closer to you
Rock me, rock me, rock me
Hold me tightly and sway with me
In the cradle of love
In the safe and nurturing space of our relationship
Rock me in your cradle
Hold me with your love and care
Ever loving and faithful
With eternal love and devotion
Well, I believe it's better this time
I have hope that this relationship will be better
And we could look but we'd never find
We won't find a better love anywhere else
Another love that we can hold
Another love that we can cherish
I want to get closer to you
I want to deepen our connection
I said I want to get closer
I really want to be closer to you
Step by step
Gradually and steadily
Making my way to you
Moving towards you
I'm coming through
I'm breaking through with my love
Rock me, rock me, rock me
Hold me tightly and sway with me
In the cradle of love
In the safe and nurturing space of our relationship
Rock me in your cradle
Hold me with your love and care
Ever loving and faithful
With eternal love and devotion
Rock me, rock me, rock me
Hold me tightly and sway with me
Rock me, rock me, rock me
Hold me tightly and sway with me
Rock me, rock me, rock me
Hold me tightly and sway with me
Rock me, rock me, rock me, rock me
Hold me tightly and sway with me over and over again
Rock me, rock me, rock me
Hold me tightly and sway with me
Rock me, rock me, rock me, rock me
Hold me tightly and sway with me over and over again
Rock me, rock me, rock me
Hold me tightly and sway with me
Rock me, rock me, rock me, rock me
Hold me tightly and sway with me over and over again
Rock me, rock me, rock me
Hold me tightly and sway with me
Contributed by Isabelle L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.