ROBBIE DUPREE, originally from New York, spent much of the 70's writing, playing, and touring with diverse bands such as: The Striders, Small Fortune, and Chrome Willie and the Sparks. He achieved his first recognition in 1976, when his song 'When You're Down' received the American Songwriting Festival Award for 'Best Rhythm & Blues Song'. Robbie signed with Elektra Records in 1980 producing 2 top 10 singles with his debut album: 'Steal Away' and 'Hot Rod Hearts',this also got him a Grammy nomination for Best New Artist.
Steal Away
Robbie Dupree Lyrics
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Just like you told me
Then show me
What I want to know
Why don't we steal away
Why don't we steal away
Into the night
Tease me, why don't you please me
Then show me
What you came here for
Why don't we steal away
Why don't we steal away
Into the night
I know it ain't right
Into the night babe
Make it tonight ooohh
I caught you glancing my way
And I know what you're after (no second chances tonight)
Why don't we steal away
Why don't we steal away
Why don't we steal away
Why don't we steal away
Into the night
I know it ain't right
Into the night
I know it ain't right
Why don't we steal away
I know it ain't right
Into the night, babe
Why don't we steal away
Make it tonight
Why don't we steal away
The lyrics to Robbie Dupree's song "Steal Away" tell a story of a couple who are deeply in love but cannot be with each other due to circumstances beyond their control. The lyrics are passionate and emotionally charged, expressing the yearning of two lovers who desperately need each other.
The chorus emphasizes the desire of the couple to "steal away" into the night, indicating that they want to be alone and away from everything that is keeping them apart. The lyrics suggest that the couple knows it is not right to be together, but they also cannot resist the strong pull they feel toward each other.
The lyrics use repetition, with the line "Why don't we steal away" appearing multiple times throughout the song, emphasizing the desperation and longing the couple feels. The imagery in the song is also powerful with phrases like "Tease me, why don't you please me" and "Make it tonight ooohh" painting a vivid picture of a passionate and intense encounter between two lovers.
Overall, the lyrics to "Steal Away" express the intense and tumultuous emotions of two people in love who cannot be together, but still yearn for each other's company.
Line by Line Meaning
C'mon and hold me
Come and wrap your arms around me
Just like you told me
The way you said you would
Then show me
Prove it to me
What I want to know
Satisfy my curiosity
Why don't we steal away
Let's escape discreetly
Into the night
Under the cover of darkness
I know it ain't right
I understand it's wrong
Tease me, why don't you please me
Playfully arouse and satisfy me
Then show me
Demonstrate your desires
What you came here for
Reveal your true intentions
Into the night babe
Together, secretly
Make it tonight ooohh
Don't wait, let's do it now
I caught you glancing my way
I noticed you looking at me
And I know what you're after (no second chances tonight)
I understand your intentions (no opportunities for regret)
Why don't we steal away
Let's leave without being noticed
Into the night
Covered by the darkness
I know it ain't right
I know it's not the correct thing to do
Make it tonight
Let's do it right now
Why don't we steal away
Let's escape discreetly
I know it ain't right
I understand it's wrong
Into the night, babe
Together undetected
Why don't we steal away
Let's escape discreetly
Make it tonight
Let's do it right now
Why don't we steal away
Let's leave unnoticed
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Rick Chudacoff, Robert Dupuis
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Steal Away
Robbie Dupree
C'mon and hold me
Just like you told me
Then show me
What I want to know
Why don't we steal away
Why don't we steal away
Into the night
I know it ain't right
Tease me, why don't you please me
Then show me
What you came here for
Why don't we steal away
Why don't we steal away
Into the night
I know it ain't right
Into the night babe
Make it tonight ooohh
I caught you glancing my way
And I know what you're after (no second chances tonight)
Why don't we steal away
Why don't we steal away
Why don't we steal away
Why don't we steal away
Into the night
I know it ain't right
Into the night
I know it ain't right
Why don't we steal away
I know it ain't right
Into the night, babe
Why don't we steal away
Make it tonight
Why don't we steal away
@kikupub71
I’m 68 now but I remember this like it was yesterday ! The tune stays in my mind. The whole 70-80s were full of great soft rock hits. With lyrics you aren’t ashamed of singing aloud around kids. Blessings everyone be safe!
@davidhuber2679
I am 68 Keith, and you say it all. If I die tonight we had the best music!
@myidisinhim559
Totally relate to these comments🙂
@fairfaxcat1312
Lol I'm not sure the lyrics to this one are particularly elevating. The tune is great however.
@charlesljones2454
@@davidhuber2679 hands down .....the 70s was the greatest era of music.
@maxi-me
I was 12 when this came out and despised this song as it somehow represented to me the heralding of a new era of music and the erasure of the beloved 60-70s pop and soul I had come to treasure. (funny how children develope such arbitrary values lol)
After the past couple of decades of cynical debaucherous lyrics and soulless synthetic instrumentation, I truly recognize the brilliance of this and many other songs from that long gone era.
@mfboom3055
"what a fool believes" always gets stuck in my head when I hear this song
@1Hearsed
Literally thought this was Steely Dan on my first listen, but have come to find a new artist, Satan Hail Yacht Rock!
@jchicks86
Very similar harmony’s
@martinlujan7778
it's too similar dude! xD i love more what a fool believes <3 but this is so nice