In the late 1990s, she had major dance hits with the songs "In a Dream," "When I'm Gone," and "Can't We Try" (a duet with Collage and remake of the Dan Hill and Vonda Shepard 1987 hit song). All of these tracks appeared on her 1998 debut album entitled What Are You Lookin' At?. She released a second album, Instant Pleasure, in 2000. Instant Pleasure included the single "What U Did 2 Me" which reached #101 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 2001. Her best charting success is in Canada, where she is still active performing shows at clubs. Her debut single "I Fell in Love" distributed by the then BMG Canada reached #1 on the Canadian Singles Chart while the follow-up "In a Dream" was at #6.
In 1996, "I Fell In Love" peaked at #61 on the Billboard Hot 100 in early 1997. It hit the #1 spot on the Canadian Singles Chart singles chart during that year, making it the most successful freestyle dance music single of the decade in Canada.[citation needed] The single also peaked at #9 on the Hot Dance Singles Sales chart in the USA.
The follow-up to "I Fell In Love," peaked at #72 on the Billboard Hot 100 in late 1997. It was #6 on the Hot 100 Canadian Singles Chart and solidified Rockell's position on the artist roster of the then BMG Music Canada. It also peaked at #13 on the Hot Dance Singles Sales chart.
"Can't We Try" with Collage peaked at #59 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1998. The single peaked at #11 on the Hot Dance Singles Sales chart.
"When I'm Gone" failed to chart on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1999, but appeared on the Hot Dance Airplay and Hot Dance Music/Club Play charts. It also peaked at #21 on the Hot Dance Singles Sales chart.
Rockell's lead-off single to her second album Instant Pleasure, "What U Did 2 Me," was her best selling single and it garnered her a music video. It fared well on Hot Dance Airplay and Hot Dance Music/Club Play charts.
She also released "The Dance" (a cover of the Garth Brooks hit) and "Tears," but neither of these singles charted on the Hot 100. Both singles performed well on the Hot Dance Music/Club Play and Hot Dance Airplay charts. "The Dance" peaked at #27 on the Hot Dance Singles Sales chart and "Tears" peaked at #16 on the Hot Dance Singles Sales chart.
In 2005, she came back with "L.O.V.E.", produced by DJ Mickey Bono of the Beat Thrillerz. A limited independent release that had a trance remix by Lenny "Linus" Douglas and freestyle remixes by Russ Castella and Randy Taylor-Weber, the original writer/producer of "In a Dream". It became a modest Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart hit. It also received some dance radio airplay.
In spring 2007 Rockell recorded a new single, "Playing My Love." It was released to Dance/Rhythmic format radio in July 2007. A freestyle remix by Salsation 3 was released in November 2007. A nationwide tour with several dance artists including Joe Zangie was announced as well.
In November 2007, Rockell released a new dance single with Canada's Odeon Records, "You Keep Me Hanging On," a remake of the Supremes' original.
In 2009, Rockell released a dance cover of Donna Summer's "On The Radio" with several remixes.
In My Dreams
Rockell Lyrics
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I can't stop thinking about you
You'll always be in my dreams
You'll always be in my dreams
You'll always be in my dreams
Never in my dreams I thought I'd be with you
You're often on my mind; I'll always love you
I wish this was real, but I'm just dreaming
Can't believe that this is all in a dream
I'm going to wait to be with you, my love
I'll always love you, want you more
I can't go on without your love
In a dream, my love, you'll find my heart
In a dream, my love, you'll find my heart
In a dream, my love, you'll find my heart
In a dream, my love, you'll find my heart
Ooo, ah, an angel
You have to be; you take me to heaven
Never leave, never go away
Please stay with me tonight; I need you with me
Can't believe that this is all in a dream
I'm going to wait to be with you, my love
I'll always love you, want you more
I can't go on without your love
In a dream, my love, you'll find my heart
In a dream, my love, you'll find my heart
In a dream, my love, you'll find my heart
In a dream, my love, you'll find my heart
Rockell's song "In A Dream" is a heartfelt ballad about a love that can only exist in dreams. The lyrics express the intense longing that the singer feels for their love, who they can't seem to get out of their head. The repeated line "you'll always be in my dreams" emphasizes the idea that this love is unattainable in real life and can only exist in the dream world.
The first verse speaks to the surprise of falling in love with the person who previously existed only in dreams. The singer acknowledges that this love is unlikely, yet they can't help but long for it. The second verse further delves into this one-sided love, with the singer admitting that they know it's just a dream, but they still can't help but feel the strong emotions that come with it. The bridge continues to express the overwhelming desire for this love to be real with the plea "please stay with me tonight; I need you with me."
Ultimately, "In A Dream" is a bittersweet ode to a love that can only exist in the realm of dreams. The lyrics are beautifully written and the melody fits perfectly with the emotional weight of the words.
Line by Line Meaning
Sweetheart
Addressing the person being thought about
I can't stop thinking about you
Constantly having the person on the mind
You'll always be in my dreams
The person will always be a fixture in dreams
You'll always be in my dreams
The person will always be a fixture in dreams
You'll always be in my dreams
The person will always be a fixture in dreams
Never in my dreams I thought I'd be with you
Never thought the possibility of being with the person was real
You're often on my mind; I'll always love you
Thinking of the person frequently and having strong affection for them
When I close my eyes just to see your face
Imagining the person's face with eyes closed
I wish this was real, but I'm just dreaming
Desiring the situation to be real instead of a mere dream
Can't believe that this is all in a dream
Having difficulty accepting that it's not reality
I'm going to wait to be with you, my love
Will wait to be with the person despite it being a dream
I'll always love you, want you more
Continuing to love and have a desire for the person
I can't go on without your love
Needing the person's love to continue
In a dream, my love, you'll find my heart
The person will find the dreamer's heart in the dream
In a dream, my love, you'll find my heart
The person will find the dreamer's heart in the dream
In a dream, my love, you'll find my heart
The person will find the dreamer's heart in the dream
In a dream, my love, you'll find my heart
The person will find the dreamer's heart in the dream
Ooo, ah, an angel
The person is angelic or amazing
You have to be; you take me to heaven
Believing the person is the cause of a heavenly feeling
Never leave, never go away
Wanting the person to always be present
Please stay with me tonight; I need you with me
Desiring the person's presence tonight and needing them there
Can't believe that this is all in a dream
Having difficulty accepting that it's not reality
I'm going to wait to be with you, my love
Will wait to be with the person despite it being a dream
I'll always love you, want you more
Continuing to love and have a desire for the person
I can't go on without your love
Needing the person's love to continue
In a dream, my love, you'll find my heart
The person will find the dreamer's heart in the dream
In a dream, my love, you'll find my heart
The person will find the dreamer's heart in the dream
In a dream, my love, you'll find my heart
The person will find the dreamer's heart in the dream
In a dream, my love, you'll find my heart
The person will find the dreamer's heart in the dream
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ALEXANDRA FORBES, MICHAEL ZAGER, RANDY TAYLOR WEBER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Lyrics:
Sweetheart
I can't stop thinking about you
You'll always be in my dreams
You'll always be in my dreams
You'll always be in my dreams
Never in my dreams I thought I'd be with you
You're often on my mind; I'll always love you
When I close my eyes just to see your face
I wish this was real, but I'm just dreaming
Can't believe that this is all in a dream
I'm going to wait to be with you, my love
I'll always love you, want you more
I can't go on without your love
In a dream, my love, you'll find my heart
In a dream, my love, you'll find my heart
In a dream, my love, you'll find my heart
In a dream, my love, you'll find my heart
Ooo, ah, an angel
You have to be; you take me to heaven
Never leave, never go away
Please stay with me tonight; I need you with me
Can't believe that this is all in a dream
I'm going to wait to be with you, my love
I'll always love you, want you more
I can't go on without your love
In a dream, my love, you'll find my heart
In a dream, my love, you'll find my heart
In a dream, my love, you'll find my heart
In a dream, my love, you'll find my heart
@jasonc6882
Here to kick off 2024! They don't make music like this anymore! I live and miss the 90s!
@SeviersKain
yeah...those great memories...
@AMShore17
miss the 90s!
@missbrighteyesz
❤❤🎉
@bk-terminator3617
Never will
@TheeSocialPariah
2023 and this still goes hard... So many good memories with this song.
@TheUneducatedTeacher
Goes iiiin
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@thinkbeforeyoutype7106
Exactly!
@greenmachinemadness
One of my favorites, still in 2023. Middle School/High School songs were the best, born in ‘83
@user-np5ye4ww4r
Frrrr