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.
Runaway With Me
Rockell Lyrics
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I've been wanting you all day
If I could get you in my arms tonight
This is what I'd say...
I can't escape the way you make feel
Emotions outta control this must be real
This must be love oo oo oo
I got what you want, you got what I need
So come on baby, runaway with me
You're all that I want
You're all that I need
Now come on baby runaway with me
I got what you want
You got what I need (baby runaway with me)
So come on baby
Runaway with me (baby runaway with me)
I've been waiting bout you all night
I've been wanting you all day
I gotta have you in my arms tonight
Come on let's get away
I can't escape the way you make feel
Emotions outta control this must be real
This must be love oo oo oo
This must be love
I got what you want, you got what I need
So come on baby, runaway with me
You're all that I want
You're all that I need
Now come on baby runaway with me
I got what you want
You got what I need (baby runaway with me)
So come on baby
Runaway with me (baby runaway with me)
I got what you want, you got what I need
So come on baby, runaway with me
You're all that I want
You're all that I need
Now come on baby runaway with me
I got what you want
You got what I need (baby runaway with me)
So come on baby
Runaway with me (baby runaway with me)
The lyrics to Rockell's song "Runaway With Me" are about the strong desire the singer has for someone she has been thinking about all night and wanting all day. She confesses that she cannot escape the way this person makes her feel, and she recognizes that these intense emotions must be real because this is what love feels like. The chorus repeats the phrase "I got what you want, you got what I need, so come on baby, runaway with me" to express the singer's desire to be with this person, to escape from the world and start anew together.
The lyrics suggest that the singer's desire is not purely physical, but also emotional and even spiritual, as she believes that this person has what she needs and vice versa. The words "runaway with me" indicate that this is not just about a one night stand, but a deeper bond that can only be experienced by sharing a journey together. The music and beat of the song reinforce this message, inviting the listener to join the singer's plea to her beloved to run away together.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been thinkin' 'bout you all night
You have been on my mind all night long
I've been wanting you all day
I have been yearning for you all day
If I could get you in my arms tonight, This is what I'd say...
I have something to tell you if only I could hold you right now
I can't escape the way you make feel, Emotions outta control this must be real, This must be love oo oo oo, This must be love
I am overwhelmed by my feelings for you and I am convinced that it is love
I got what you want, you got what I need, So come on baby, runaway with me, You're all that I want, You're all that I need, Now come on baby runaway with me, I got what you want, You got what I need (baby runaway with me), So come on baby Runaway with me (baby runaway with me)
We both know what we want and need from each other, so let's escape together and be together
I've been waiting bout you all night, I've been wanting you all day, I gotta have you in my arms tonight, Come on let's get away
I have been eagerly waiting for you all night and day, and I cannot wait any longer to hold you in my arms, so let's run away together
Contributed by Zachary S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.