Rock Me
LeAnn Rimes Lyrics
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I'm not the same girl I was before
You know I'll always be your baby
But I've found some brand new arms
And they're gonna rock me
Momma, can't you see my love is turning?
I've got to live these things that I'm learning
I'm wrapped up in a dream, but he's
Gonna rock me
All night long he lays where heaven lies
He takes me on a way to paradise
And he rocks me in the cradle of love
Momma don't you remember how it feels?
Oh, don't you remember?
My heart and my soul is rolling like a wheel
Well, I know you think I'm crazy
Yeah, I'm crazy for the one who wants rock me
Yeah, I know you think I'm crazy
And I'm crazy for the boy who's gonna rock me
He's gonna rock me
He's gonna rock me
Well my baby's gonna rock me
He's gonna rock me
In "Rock Me," LeAnn Rimes sings about a young woman leaving home to explore the world and learn new things. The opening lyrics of "Momma, don't you cry anymore, I'm not the same girl I was before" convey the idea of growth and change. The young woman wants to experience new relationships and learn from them, and despite her mother's worries, she wants to explore and discover new things. She assures her mother that she will always be her baby, but now she's found someone new in her life that is going to rock her.
The song deals with themes such as independence, freedom, love, and the difficulty of leaving a parent's protective nest. The chorus "All night long, he lays were heaven lies, he takes me on a way to paradise, and he rocks me in the cradle of love" expresses the intensity of the passion that the girl has for this new man. She feels that he takes her to paradise, and his love is so intense that he rocks her in the cradle of love. The metaphor used in the song shows the depth of love and affection between the two, and how it has changed her.
Rimes sings with her signature southern twang, which gives the song a country feel. The catchy melody and upbeat rhythm make it a perfect song to dance along to, making it one of her most popular hits.
Line by Line Meaning
Momma, don't you cry anymore
I have changed and grown up, so please don't worry about me anymore.
I'm not the same girl I was before
I have evolved as a person and gained new experiences and perspectives.
You know I'll always be your baby
Despite my growth, I will always cherish our mother-daughter relationship.
But I've found some brand new arms
I have found new love and comfort in someone else's arms.
And they're gonna rock me
This person will provide me with love and support that I need, just like a rocking motion lulls a baby to sleep.
Momma, can't you see my love is turning?
I am in love and my affection is deepening.
I've got to live these things that I'm learning
I want to experience everything that comes with this relationship, even if it's new and different.
You don't have to try and save me
I appreciate your concern, but I can handle myself and my decisions.
I'm wrapped up in a dream, but he's
I am in a blissful state and my partner is the one who's making it possible.
Gonna rock me
He will take care of me and guide me in this new chapter of my life.
All night long he lays where heaven lies
My partner is a source of comfort and happiness that feels almost divine.
He takes me on a way to paradise
Being with him is like going on a wonderful adventure and experiencing pure joy.
And he rocks me in the cradle of love
Our love is nurturing and calming, like a mother's embrace.
Momma don't you remember how it feels?
I want you to remember how it feels like to be young and in love.
Oh, don't you remember?
I know you do, so please understand why I'm feeling the way I feel.
My heart and my soul is rolling like a wheel
My emotions are in overdrive, and I feel like I'm on a rollercoaster of love and excitement.
Well, I know you think I'm crazy
I understand that my behavior might seem irrational to you.
Yeah, I'm crazy for the one who wants rock me
But my love for him is so strong that I can't help but feel this way.
He's gonna rock me
I have faith in my partner to take care of me and make me feel secure.
He's gonna rock me
I trust in his love and support, and I am excited to see where this relationship goes.
Well my baby's gonna rock me
I have found someone special who will be with me through thick and thin, and I am grateful for him.
He's gonna rock me
His love will provide me with a sense of comfort and safety that I need in my life.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: RAFE VAN HOY, DEBORAH ALLEN
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