Stealing Stealing
John Holt Lyrics


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Hit bomb!

Ahh ah ah (4x)

I've got love
Within my heart for you, you
I've got lips
With kisses from the start

Look 'ere now...

It really makes no difference
Without money I know
It really makes no difference
I've got love I know

Easy squeeze it makes no riot
If you know it gonna hurt to play it cool

Easy squeeze it makes no riot
If you know it gonna hurt to play it cool

(Instrumental)
Mmmmhmmm

Ow!

Rock you rock you rock
Rock on time! (3x)
(Whoa, whooah, whooah, oh yeah!)

I've got love for each and every one
Everybody know this
I love you, I love you

Easy squeeze it makes no riot if you...
Just play it cool

It really makes no difference
Without money I know
It really makes no difference
I've got love I know
I'm gon' play it cool

I've got love
Within my heart for you, and-a you, and-a you, yeeeahh! Ohh.

Rock you rock you rock
Rock on time!

(You've got to keep on rocking and rocking)

Rock you rock you rock
Rock on time!

(Remember play it cool)

Rock you rock you rock
Rock on time!

(You've got to play it cool)





Rock you rock you rock
Rock on time!

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of John Holt's song "Stealing Stealing" seem to be advocating for the prioritization of love over material possessions. Holt sings about his love for others and how having love is more important than having money. He suggests that one should play it cool and not make a fuss, even if they are hurting on the inside. This sentiment is expressed in the line "Easy squeeze it makes no riot if you know it gonna hurt to play it cool". Throughout the song Holt emphasizes the importance of love and encourages listeners to keep rocking on, even in difficult times.


Line by Line Meaning

Hit bomb!
An exclamation to start the song


Ahh ah ah (4x)
Vocalization without any clear meaning


I've got love Within my heart for you, you I've got lips With kisses from the start
The singer has romantic feelings towards their love interest and is physically attracted to them


Look 'ere now...
Introduces the following lines as an argument or a point of view


It really makes no difference Without money I know It really makes no difference I've got love I know
Love is more important to the singer than money


Easy squeeze it makes no riot If you know it gonna hurt to play it cool
It is better not to show strong emotions and play it cool instead to avoid getting hurt


(Instrumental) Mmmmhmmm
Musical interlude


Ow!
An exclamation of pain or surprise


Rock you rock you rock Rock on time! (3x) (Whoa, whooah, whooah, oh yeah!)
Encourages the audience to dance and move to the beat of the music


I've got love for each and every one Everybody know this I love you, I love you
The singer has love for everyone and wants to express it


Easy squeeze it makes no riot if you... Just play it cool
Repeats the idea that it is better to play it cool to avoid conflict


I'm gon' play it cool
The singer will play it cool


Rock you rock you rock Rock on time!
Repeats the previous chorus to encourage the audience to dance and move


(You've got to keep on rocking and rocking)
Encourages the audience to keep dancing and having a good time


(Remember play it cool)
Reiterates that it is better to play it cool to avoid any trouble


(You've got to play it cool)
Repeats the previous line to emphasize this message


Rock you rock you rock Rock on time!
Final repetition of the chorus to end the song




Writer(s): John Holt, Robert Jones Copyright: Quinvy Music Publishing Co., Pronto Music, Embassy Music Corporation

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Comments from YouTube:

@user-wp1yg7jy7p

This voice can never be duplicated, clear and smooth.

@debbiehustwayte2152

R.I.P Mr Holt. Your songs will live on in us all. God Bless.x

@IQMichael

I couldn't agree with you more. A memory never to be forgotten! Check out my 2021 rendition in honour of the great: Sir John Holt "Thief In The Night". Keeping his legacy forever alive! Bless. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sdl8LMAvikY

@normadaley7217

Rest in Peace
You be forgotten

@keithgranston-cx9ld

​@Norma Daley ❀1❀11❀1❀❀❀❀

@baileybeatsproduction001

2020 anyone 😭❀?

@songs6498

No 2021

@ttgatv403

@songs no 2022

@mratlr

No 2023 and beyond

@moyamayne6781

Nov 28 2023

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