Rocket Love
Stevie Wonder · Natural Wonder (Disc 1)
Do-do-doooo
Do-do-doooo
Do-do-doooo
Do-do-doooo
Do-do-doooo
Do-do-doooo
I longed for you since I was born
A woman sensitive and warm
And that you were
With pride and strength no one would test
But yet had feminine finesse
And so much more
(reprise)
You took me riding in your rocket
Gave me a star
But at a half a mile from heaven
You dropped me back down to this cold, cold world
You took me riding in your rocket
Gave me a star
But at a half a mile from heaven
You dropped me back down to this cold, cold world
A female Shakespeare of your time
With looks to blow Picasso’s mind
You were the best
Your body moves with grace and song
Like symphonies by Bach or Brahms
Nevertheless
(reprise)
Da-da-daa
Da-da-daaaa
Da-da-daaaa
Da-da-daaaa
Da-da-daaaa
Da-da-daaaa
The passion burning in your heart
Would make hell’s fire feel like a spark
Where did it go?
Just why that you would overnight
Turn love to stone as cold as ice
I’ll never know
(reprise) repeat
I would not do that to a dog, baby
Ohhh, oh baby – rocket love!
Rocket Love
Stevie Wonder's 'Rocket Love' stands as a vibrant testament to his mastery of funk and soul during the early 1980s. Released on the album Natural Wonder, the track showcases his signature blend of intricate guitar work, driving rhythms, and melodic vocal delivery. The song captures the infectious energy of the era, reflecting Wonder's ability to craft music that is both personally expressive and universally appealing. As a key component of his discography from this period, the recording highlights his continued evolution as a songwriter and performer, maintaining the high standards set by his earlier work while embracing new sonic textures. It remains a defining example of the funk revival that characterized the early eighties, demonstrating how Wonder could seamlessly integrate complex arrangements with catchy, danceable grooves.