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.
Take You Higher
Rockell Lyrics
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Don't you want to feel alright
I can make you feel good
Work ya to the morning light
I'll take you higher baby
(ooh ah)
I'll take you higher baby
(ooh ah)
(ooh ah)
Let me take you higher
(I want to take you higher baby)
Let me take you higher
(I want to take you higher baby)
Let me take you higher
(I want to take you higher baby)
Let me take you higher
(I want to take you higher baby)
You can make me feel good
Boy I want your love all night
Got a feeling baby that we should
Work it till the morning light
I'll take you higher baby
(ooh ah)
I'll take you higher baby
(ooh ah)
I'll take you higher baby
(ooh ah)
Let me take you higher
(I want to take you higher baby)
Let me take you higher
(I want to take you higher baby)
Let me take you higher
(I want to take you higher baby)
Let me take you higher
(I want to take you higher baby)
I'll take you higher baby
(ooh ah)
I'll take you higher baby
(ooh ah)
I'll take you higher baby
(ooh ah)
Let me take you higher
(I want to take you higher baby)
Let me take you higher
(I want to take you higher baby)
Let me take you higher
(I want to take you higher baby)
Let me take you higher
(I want to take you higher baby)
The lyrics to Rockell's song Take You Higher are centered around the desire to feel good and feel alive. The singer speaks directly to her love interest, telling him that she can make him feel good and is willing to work with him until the morning light. Through her actions, she promises to take him higher and provide him with a euphoric feeling that will make him feel alive. The chorus of the song repeats the line "Let me take you higher," emphasizing the singer's desire to help her love interest reach a level of satisfaction and joy that he has not yet experienced.
The lyrics of the song can be interpreted as a love song or a song about the power of music to lift one's spirits. The repeated use of the phrase "I'll take you higher" suggests that the singer believes in the power of music to elevate one's mood and bring joy into one's life. The song's upbeat and infectious melody further reinforces its message of happiness and joy.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't you want to feel good
The singer is asking if the listener wants to experience positive emotions.
Don't you want to feel alright
The singer is asking if the listener wants to feel happy and content.
I can make you feel good
The singer is claiming that they have the ability to create positive emotions in the listener.
Work ya to the morning light
The singer is suggesting that they will engage in physical activity with the listener until the sun comes up.
I'll take you higher baby (ooh ah)
The singer is promising to bring the listener to a higher state of happiness or pleasure.
Let me take you higher (I want to take you higher baby)
The singer is requesting permission to bring the listener to a higher state of happiness or pleasure.
You can make me feel good
The singer is suggesting that the listener has the ability to create positive emotions in them.
Boy I want your love all night
The singer is expressing a desire to receive affection from the listener throughout the night.
Got a feeling baby that we should
The singer has a hunch that they and the listener should engage in physical activity together.
I'll take you higher baby (ooh ah)
The singer is promising to bring the listener to a higher state of happiness or pleasure.
Let me take you higher (I want to take you higher baby)
The singer is requesting permission to bring the listener to a higher state of happiness or pleasure.
I'll take you higher baby (ooh ah)
The singer is promising to bring the listener to a higher state of happiness or pleasure.
Let me take you higher (I want to take you higher baby)
The singer is requesting permission to bring the listener to a higher state of happiness or pleasure.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ADAM JOHN BLAKE, JOHN WILLIAM BLAKE, STUART PRICE
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