Rock Steady
Aretha Franklin · Aretha's Best
That's what I feel now
Let's call this song exactly what it is
Just a move your hips with a feeling from side to side
Sit yourself down in your car and take a ride
And while you're moving, rock steady
Rock steady, baby
Let's call this song exactly what it is
(What it is, what it is, what it is)
It's a funky and lowdown feeling (what it is)
Move your hips from left to right (what it is)
What it is is I might be doin' this funky dance all night
(put your hands up in the air)
(got a feelin' you ain't got a care)
(you gotta take this burn)?
(that tear we all inside)?
Rock steady, rock steady baby
Rock steady, rock steady baby
instrumental
Jump and move your hips with a feeling from side to side
Sit yourself down in your car and take a ride
While you're moving, rock steady
Rock steady
Let's call this song exactly what it is
(What it is, what it is, what it is)
It's a funky and lowdown feeling (what it is)
Move your hips from left to right (what it is)
What it is is I might be doin' this funky dance all night
(put your hands up in the air)
(got a feelin' you ain't got a care)
(you gotta take this burn)?
(that tear we all inside)?
Rock steady baby, rock steady
Rock steady
instrumental
(Rock steady, rock steady, what it is)
It's a funky and lowdown feeling (what it is)
Move your hips from left to right (what it is)
What it is is I might be doin' this funky dance all night
(put your hands up in the air)
(got a feelin' you ain't got a care)
(you gotta take this burn)?
(that tear we all inside)?
Rock steady, steady baby, rock steady, baby
Baby (what it is), baby, baby (what it is), baby...
Rock Steady
Aretha Franklin's "Rock Steady" stands as a testament to her enduring power and versatility within the soul and R&B genres. Recorded during a period where she continued to refine her signature sound, the track showcases her commanding vocal delivery and the tight, rhythmic arrangements that defined much of her later work. As a staple on compilations like Aretha's Best, the song highlights her ability to deliver energetic, danceable numbers that complement her more introspective ballads. The recording captures the Queen of Soul at her dynamic best, blending gospel-inflected phrasing with a driving groove that resonates with audiences across generations. This piece remains an essential song in her extensive discography, reflecting the consistent quality and emotional depth that have secured her legacy in music history.