Rocky Burnette was part of the early 1980s revival of the rockabilly style.… Read Full Bio ↴Rocky Burnette was part of the early 1980s revival of the rockabilly style. He released his first album, Son of Rock 'n' Roll, on EMI America in 1979. In the summer of 1980, his single "Tired of Toein' the Line" became a Top Ten hit in the United States. The song was also popular internationally. EMI America's financial problems interfered with promotion efforts for the follow-up singles (several of which became hits in other countries), and Burnette's second album, Heart Stopper, was not successful.

In 1981, Burnette toured Europe with the final version of his late father's The Rock and Roll Trio. He also used the band on his next album, Get Hot or Go Home! on Enigma Records. It also sold poorly, and Enigma dropped Burnette and the Trio rather than release a follow-up.

Burnette worked with Rosie Flores and Dwight Twilley in the mid-1990s, and also contributed vocals and the original "Trouble Is I'm in Love With You" to Paul Burlison's 1997 Train Kept A-Rollin' . In 1996, Burnette released Tear It Up on Core Records, which went bankrupt almost immediately after its release.

Burnette continued to tour internationally, and wrote the European hit "You Got Away With Love" for Percy Sledge in 1997.

Baby Tonight
Rocky Burnette Lyrics

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Your eyes are fire that burn through the night alight, Sparks are flying so hold me with your all might fever inside,
Cant you feel my temperature rise,
I'm a 99, headed for 105
Baby tonight, b-b-b-b-b-b-baby tonight,
Holding you tight til the morning light baby tonight,
Baby tonight, b-b-b-b-b-b-baby tonight,
Holding you tight til the morning light baby tonight
I know your ready you just need the right light,

Know our love will be sweeter than red wine and high as the sky,
Like two eagles in flight,
I'm a 99, headed for 105
Baby tonight, b-b-b-b-b-b-baby tonight,
Holding you tight til the morning light baby tonight,
Baby tonight, b-b-b-b-b-b-baby tonight,
Holding you tight til the morning light baby tonight
(Hau Hau Hau)
(Hau Hau Hau)
I know you love me you just need the right light,
Know our love will be sweeter than red wine and high as the sky,
Like two eagles in flight,
im a 99, heading for 105
Baby tonight, b-b-b-b-b-b-baby tonight,
Holding you tight til the morning light baby tonight
Baby tonight, b-b-b-b-b-b-baby tonight,
Holding you tight til the morning light baby tonight
Holding you tight til the morning light baby tonight,

Holding you tight til the morning light baby tonight,
Holding you tight til the morning light baby tonight

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Rocky Burnette's "Baby Tonight" are a description of a passionate and intense romance between two people. The opening line, "Your eyes are fire that burn through the night alight," indicates the strong attraction that exists between the two lovers. The imagery of sparks flying and fever inside conveys the intense physical desire that they have for each other. The chorus, "Baby tonight, b-b-b-b-b-b-baby tonight, Holding you tight til the morning light baby tonight," expresses the urgency of their need to be together and the intense desire to make the most of their time together.

The second verse continues in the same vein as the first, encouraging the lover to let go and enjoy the pleasures of their love. The line "Know our love will be sweeter than red wine and high as the sky" speaks to the intensity of the emotional connection between the two lovers. The imagery of two eagles in flight is a metaphor for the freedom and power that they feel when they are together. The repetition of the chorus underscores the strength of their passion and the sense of urgency that they feel in the moment.

Overall, the lyrics of "Baby Tonight" are a romantic and passionate expression of the desire between two lovers. The song captures the intensity of their physical and emotional connection, and the sense of urgency that they feel to enjoy each other's company.

Line by Line Meaning

Your eyes are fire that burn through the night alight, Sparks are flying so hold me with your all might fever inside, Cant you feel my temperature rise, I'm a 99, headed for 105
I am deeply attracted to you and my desire for you is getting intense. It's like a fever and I need you to hold on tight because I am losing control.

Baby tonight, b-b-b-b-b-b-baby tonight, Holding you tight til the morning light baby tonight
I want to be with you tonight, and I am going to hold on to you until the morning light because I don't want to let you go.

I know your ready you just need the right light, Know our love will be sweeter than red wine and high as the sky, Like two eagles in flight, I'm a 99, headed for 105
I am confident that our love is going to soar tonight. I can sense that you are ready for us to take flight and I am going to take you to new heights.

Hau Hau Hau (x2)
This is just a catchy tune to maintain the tempo of the song.

I know you love me you just need the right light, Know our love will be sweeter than red wine and high as the sky, Like two eagles in flight, im a 99, heading for 105
I am sure that you already have feelings for me, and tonight is the night to let those feelings take over. Our love is going to be soaring high like two eagles in love.

Holding you tight til the morning light baby tonight, Holding you tight til the morning light baby tonight, Holding you tight til the morning light baby tonight
I want to spend the entire night with you and hold you tight until the light of day. Our love is not going to be a one-night thing, it is going to last until the morning light and beyond.

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