Rock With U
Janet Jackson Lyrics
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I wanna rock with you
Just once
(I want to rock with you) come on
Ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh, ooh
Ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh, ooh
(I wanna rock with you)
Ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh, ooh
(I want to rock with you)
Strobe lights make everything sexier (sexier)
Shadows dancing on the wall
I wanna rock with you
Let's converse
Talk with your body, don't say anything at all
(I want to rock with you)
Rock with you
Wanna rock with you
(I want to rock with you) wanna rock with you
Wanna rock with you
(I want to rock with you) wanna rock with you
Ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh, ooh (I want to rock with you)
Ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh, ooh
Ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh, ooh
Ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh, ooh
Strobe lights make everything (strobe lights)
Sexier (oh, it's so sexy)
Shadows dancing on the wall (do you see me?)
I wanna rock with you
Let's converse (can we talk?)
Talk with your body, don't say anything at all (shh)
(I want to rock with you)
Rock with you (come on)
Wanna rock with you
(I want to rock with you)
Wanna rock with you (I wanna)
Wanna rock with you (do you wanna?)
(I want to rock with you) rock with you
Ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh, ooh (I wanna rock)
Wanna rock with you
Ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh, ooh (I want to rock with you) (with you)
Wanna rock with you
Ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh, ooh
Wanna rock with you
Ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh, ooh (I want to rock with you)
Wanna rock with you
Ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh, ooh
Ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh, ooh (I wanna rock with you)
Ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh, ooh (I wanna rock with you)
Ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh, ooh (so sexy)
Ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh, ooh (I want to rock with you) (I want you to feel me)
(Uh)
Strobe lights make everything (everything)
Sexier (oh, it's so sexy)
Shadows dancing on the wall
(Our bodies as one)
(Ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh, ooh)
I wanna rock with you (I wanna rock with you)
(Ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh, ooh) let's converse
(Ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh, ooh) talk with your body
Don't say anything at all
(Ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh, ooh, I want to rock with you)
Rock with you
Ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh, ooh
Wanna rock with you
Ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh, ooh (I want to rock with you)
Wanna rock with you
Ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh, ooh
Wanna rock with you
Ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh, ooh (I want to rock with you)
Rock with you (ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh, ooh)
"Rock With U" by Janet Jackson is a song all about finding the perfect partner to dance and have a good time with at a party. Jackson's voice is sultry and smooth, perfect for the atmospheric vibe of the song. In the lyrics, Jackson wants to rock with her partner in the most intimate way possible, using their bodies to communicate without any need for words. She describes the beauty of strobe lights and shadows, creating a sexy and alluring setting that will make the experience even more pleasurable. The song conveys a sense of excitement and yearning for the type of connection that can only be found on a dancefloor.
Throughout "Rock With U," Janet Jackson sings about the idea of conversing through one's body language instead of words. Dancing together while the strobe lights create shadows on the walls adds to the mysterious and subliminal vibe of the song. Jackson encourages her partner to let their bodies do the talking, to feel the rhythm of the music and respond without any hesitation. It's a song about finding someone with whom you can let go and be in the moment. Janet's sultry voice and the seductive beat of the song make it clear that "Rock With U" is all about letting the music guide you to an intimate connection that transcends language.
Line by Line Meaning
(I want to rock with you)
The singer wants to dance and spend time with someone.
Just once
The singer hopes to have at least one chance to dance with this person.
Come on...
The singer is urging the person to join them and dance.
Strobe lights make everything sexy yeah... (sexy yeah)
The strobe lights make the atmosphere feel more seductive.
Shadows dancing on the wall
The shadows created by the lights add to the allure of the dancefloor.
I wanna rock with you, Let's converse
The singer wants to dance and talk with the person they are dancing with.
Talk with your body, Don't say anything at all
The singer wants the person they are dancing with to communicate through their movements, rather than words.
Shh
The singer is asking for quiet so they can focus on the dance.
Our bodies as one
The singer wants to feel completely connected to the person they are dancing with.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Jermaine Dupri, Shaffer Smith, Eric Stamile
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@MarkWilson-vk1kn
I can't believe I hadn't heard this song before today!
Even no it is still a Summer Banger!
Like her late brother Michael.....
Great lyrics, attention to every detail, superb choreography & a crisp & beautiful voice!
All in all......
TUNE!!!
@igorborges3115
Still don't understand why this track wasn't a smash hit... The choreography is insane, her vocals are perfect , the beat is sick... why?
@jgarrison683
2004
@TyeArtisik
💯
@zyloooooo
Maybe the label didn’t promote it good enough.
@bunkyd
Boobout
@alexacosta3655
gays weren't ready for this
@dump7856
The fact this sounds so nostalgic yet still so fresh and current.. it's a classic
@djzuny
this really fits the brand new Y2K pop era 2022 - 2023
@lanceflx63
Nostalgic how? It’s very much relevant today.
@Mariooo57
@lanceflx63 Nostalgic because this was released almost 15 years ago