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.
What U Did 2 Me
Rockell Lyrics
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and now i see
and you know what
somebodys gonna do what you did 2 me
Verse 1
You took my heart
You threw it against the wall
Staring at the phone, but you dont call
Who do you think you're fooling?
Love aint a game to be played
My heart is empty
Like the promises you made
But now im getting stronger
And i dont need you any longer.
Chorus
It'll take time
Baby,wait and see
Somebody's gonna do
What you did to meee
It'll take time
Baby,wait and see
Somebody's gonna do
What you did to mee
ooohhh
ooohhh
ooohhh
(phone call)"Its my turn to have some fun, parties at my house tonight"
Verse 2
You think you're smart
Playing me all this time
But the game that you played
And the bed that you laid
Will haunt you in sweet time
Do you tell her all your stories?
Do you tell her all your lies?
Just like you told me,
Right before you said good-bye
But now im getting stronger
And i don't need you any longer.
Chorus
Repeat 2x
In Rockell's song What U Did 2 Me, the chorus of the song emphasizes that somebody is going to do the same thing to the person who broke Rockell's heart. The lyrics reflect heartbreak and the feeling of being abandoned after believing in someone. The first verse explains how the person who she had given her heart to, just threw it against the wall and left her standing there devastated, waiting for them to call, which they never did. She rejects the idea that love is a game to be played with, and continues to express how she doesn't need the person anymore, and how she is stronger now. The chorus repeats the message that someone is going to do this to them too, making the listeners wonder whether the character is expressing a desire for revenge, liberation or simply trying to express their heartache.
In the second verse, Rockell addresses the remorse felt by the person who broke her heart. However, it's too late, as the damage has been done. She emphasizes that the bed that they laid in and the games they played will catch up to them, and that the person might be telling the same stories and lies to others. The lyrics convince the listeners that the singer of the song has moved on and is moving forward in life, leaving the person who hurt her behind.
Line by Line Meaning
Love is Blind
Love can make us blind to the faults of the person we love.
and now i see
After experiencing heartbreak, I now see clearly the mistakes that were made.
and you know what
You know exactly what you did to me.
somebodys gonna do what you did 2 me
Karma will come back around and someone will hurt you the way you hurt me.
You took my heart
You stole my heart and my trust.
You threw it against the wall
You hurt me and broke my heart.
And i sat here alone
I was left feeling lonely and abandoned.
Staring at the phone, but you dont call
I waited for you to call and apologize, but you never did.
Who do you think you're fooling?
You can't deceive me, I know the truth.
Love aint a game to be played
Love is not a game and should be taken seriously.
My heart is empty
I feel empty and broken inside.
Like the promises you made
You broke your promises and left me with nothing.
But now im getting stronger
I'm healing and becoming stronger.
And i dont need you any longer.
I realized that I don't need you and can move on without you.
It'll take time
It will take time to heal and move on.
Baby,wait and see
Be patient and everything will be okay.
ooohhh
Expressing emotional pain and sadness.
Its my turn to have some fun, parties at my house tonight
Moving on and enjoying life without you.
You think you're smart
You thought you were clever, but you were just playing games with my heart.
Playing me all this time
You were using me and manipulating my emotions for your own benefit.
But the game that you played
You played a selfish and hurtful game with my heart.
And the bed that you laid
Your actions will eventually catch up to you and you'll have to lie in the bed you made.
Will haunt you in sweet time
You will regret your actions and feel the consequences over time.
Do you tell her all your stories?
Do you tell your new love interest the same lies and false promises you told me?
Do you tell her all your lies?
Are you being honest with your new love interest or manipulating them like you did to me?
Just like you told me,
You lied to me and made false promises just like you're doing to your new love interest.
Right before you said good-bye
You left me heartbroken and alone when you said goodbye.
Contributed by Chloe Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Lostinsweden1083
This song was dedicated to me by my ex-girlfriend when we were in high school. I remembered the song today and wanted to listen to it. It brought back memories and made me remember how badly I treated her.
@Markaromanartist
This was the cut... fit right into 2000
@chrisjlunsford6523
Probably has central air
@EliasFlux
Love this throwback! Someone find an “In a Dream” video please.
@bertaandrade6922
Love this song so true 💯🌹
@bertaandrade9925
My ex friend that I loved. Lol. 🌹😂. You played me and. Left Now. I found love. 🥰🦋🌹💋 7 years later what comes Around goes around 🙏
@hollygilmore9636
I love this woman.
@alalahoward1299
You think she's sexy?
@dennistoni8528
I love this song
@FelixCadenaJr
ONE GREAT SONG THANK YOU.