38 Special - Rockin' Into The Night Lyrics






Cruisin down the motorway
Got my girl by my side
We're both a little anxious
Ooo, we got love on our mind
Waitin, anticipatin
For the fireworks in the night
Well I swear we were doin eighty
When we saw those motel lights

[CHORUS]
And we were rockin into the night
Rockin into the night
Ooo hoo rockin
Rockin into the night
Rockin into the night

Yeah, out on the back street
Taking love where I can
I found a sweet madonna
Ooo, with a bible in her hand
She's waiting, anticipating well
For someone to save her soul
Well I ain't no new messiah
But I'm close enough for rock and roll

[CHORUS]
And I'm slowin down
And she's pullin in

Waitin, anticipatin
For the fireworks in the night
Well I swear we were doin eighty
When we saw those motel lights

We were rockin, rockin
Into the night
Ooo yeah
Rockin into the night
Rockin into the night
Hoo rockin





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  1. L.... R....

    Van Zants ronnie of skynyrd
    And donnie of 38 special identical twins almost they even sound the same hard to tell um apart RIP Ronnie Van zant long live the most amazing band too ever grace a stage 38 special

  2. C.... ....

    How tf does this not have 100 mil views, def one of the most underrated songs IV ever heard

  3. C.... T....

    Wife said to me "You are just old!" (im 45)
    because I complained to her that our daughter(shes11) listens to mediocre bubblegum music barley worthy of radio play.
    when I was 11 the songs on the radio we're sooo good & of all genres from Fleetwoodmac,,to journey to Air SUpply sappysap..
    But I think I heard my dad say the same thing in 1983/84'ish how Music like The Stones was miles better then this bubblegum...

  4. T.... M....

    Alpha male music, they are not gender confused, they love women, they will not cut their penis off and will not take sissy hormones!!!

  5. M.... ....

    I just happen to own an old WW2 Colt Commando revolver in .38 Special, worth a ton now but it was Grannys, not for sale, sorry.

  6. J.... J....

    All I can say is God damn!!

  7. C.... O....

    they still rock seen them live

  8. W.... F....

    Survivor wrote this song.. they were not famous by then.. so, it was given to 38 special without proper agreement..

  9. G.... S....

    I’m 22 years old and 38. Special is one of my favorite bands from this era

    G.... S....

    Hell yeah babba

  10. S.... S....

    I guess back then, people drove to concerts and shows. I'm a 90s kid and never got to experience actually driving to a different state for a show.. like who wouldn't! 70s and 80s kiddos, you all had it wonderful ✌

  11. d.... ....

    We were doin 80 when we saw those motel lights lol

  12. O.... G....

    "I ain't no new messiah/ but I'm close enough for rock & roll". Great song. RIP Larry Junstrom.

  13. j.... z....

    R.I.P. Bsssist Larry Junstrom..:(

  14. M.... e....

    Damn this was our shit back in the day for sure,
    Sunday Church music.
    The gospels of the south baby no doubt
    🤘 ROCK. ,🤘

  15. G.... H....

    Show opener...great song!!

  16. J.... L....

    Keep it hummen and strummen

  17. S.... R....

    38 Special
    "Rockin' Into The Night"
    1980.

  18. A.... C....

    Perfect song. Write a song about a hot little thing beside you and you Rock it alllllllll night

  19. D.... H....

    🥀🖤🥀🔫🥀🖤🥀🤘

  20. b.... m....

    coming to TX next weekend,, just a few short miles from me,,, woot

  21. s.... ....

    38 Special is what Lynard Skynard , would have progressed to if they didn’t have the ✈️ Crash

  22. S.... H....

    AWESOME

  23. L.... C....

    They got they share of heavy radio tunes.All around the world

  24. D.... R....

    Always been my favorite band 🤘 and will always be

  25. O.... M....

    Anybody Else listened to this song while playing with G.I Joe's as a Kid back in the 80's?

  26. R.... G....

    38 special ..rumor has it that hit their name when the cops were called to their practice house .They were playing loud and the cops were hollering at um on bullhorn to come out .when they finally did the cops said goid thing y'all came out were bout tired of hollerin at y'all.we bout to let these 38 specials do the talkin.....

  27. j.... h....

    Still listening in 2019.

  28. s.... h....

    My first time hearing this was in my child hood friends room way back in my 7th or 8th grade year.... always love this song and still do today...thanks RN...

  29. �.... �....

    i like the image

  30. M.... C....

    The song was originally intended for Survivor but they passed on it and sold it to 38 Special. I've heard them both play it live and I like it from either group. 80s rock is like no other.

    M.... C....

    Peterik didn't sell it - he gave it to them!

  31. s.... s....

    I still remember the first time I heard this song..... sitting on my best friends bed and jammed...just love days like that.....

  32. J.... T....

    ROCKIN INTO MY NIGHT SOUTHERN STYLE

  33. J.... T....

    Thanks to Jim Peterick for writing this and so many more.

  34. s.... s....

    I can remember the first time I saw this album cover and hearing this song. Ronnie....you truly don't know how much joy you have brought into my life.... thanks for everything and I love you for so many things in my life. ....

  35. D.... L....

    One of those Friday after work on the way home songs🤘

  36. H.... ....

    Takes me back in the day with Kelly M., Class of 1984, Frankfort Senior High School.

  37. A.... ....

    everyone rock into the night

  38. G.... W....

    Opening riff is instant classic!!!!!!

  39. j.... z....

    Oh Rockin'
    Oh Yeah
    Cruising down the motorway
    Got my girl by my side
    We're both a little anxious
    Ooo, we got love on our mind
    Waiting, anticipating
    For the fireworks in the night
    Well I swear we were doing eighty
    When we saw those motel lights
    And we were rockin' into the night
    Rockin' into the night
    Ooo hoo, rockin'
    Rockin' into the night
    Rockin' into the night
    Out on the back street
    Taking love where I can
    I found a sweet madonna
    Ooo, with a bible in her hand
    She's waiting, anticipating
    Well, for someone to save her soul
    Well, I ain't no new messiah
    But I'm close enough for rock and roll
    And we were rockin' into the night
    Rockin' into the night
    Ooo hoo, rockin'
    Rockin' into the night
    Rockin' into the night
    And I'm slowin' down, and she's pullin' in
    Waiting, anticipating
    For the fireworks in the night
    Well, I swear we were doing eighty
    When we saw those motel lights
    We were Rockin',
    Rockin' into the night
    Ooo yeah
    Rockin', rockin' into the night
    Rockin', rockin' into the night
    Rockin', rockin' into the night
    Rockin' into the night, rockin' into the night
    Rockin' into the night, rockin' into the night
    Rockin' into the night, rockin' into the night
    Rockin' into the night, rockin' into the night

  40. c.... ....

    Great one here

  41. N.... D....

    still dont have my girl
    i hope none are lost lmao

  42. K.... H....

    rockin into the nite

  43. K.... H....

    rockin into nite

  44. C.... B....

    Bad ass song still today!!

  45. g.... l....

    This is the first song I ever heard from 38 Special and I fell in love with them. I guess that's why they've always kept me rocking to their music

  46. c.... ....

    Rockin..

  47. N.... D....

    how tf have i never heard this band before

    N.... D....

    I don't know - I am glad you have now. They ROCK

  48. P.... G....

    https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_l7-ClPxx18xqRQm-S0Sgq6M-wf2yWr6kc Check out my cover here homies!

  49. J.... C....

    best thing about this group was the caliber they chose.

  50. C.... D....

    Turn it up !!!

  51. c.... b....

    Beaitifull thank you.

  52. D.... H....

    ROCK N ROLL🖤🥀🖤AWESOME SONG🖤🥀🖤

  53. D.... H....

    Southern Boys 🖤🥀🖤🔫✌

  54. V.... 2....

    Just saw them and Lynyrd Skynyrd. .38 special was actually the better sounding band. They played this and sounded perfect!

  55. J.... K....

    the first 38 special song I ever heard. this is when rock and roll is rock and roll. Jeff carlisi is a great guitarist. these were the good ol Days

  56. C.... d....

    Prochain concert au Château de Dompierre 87190 FRANCE
    [email protected]
    chateaudedompierre.com

  57. K.... M....

    Jackin’ off into a sock

  58. B.... A....

    Our parents generation were cool

  59. S.... ....

    I've always wondered if the writer was Canadian. "Cruisin down the 'MOTORWAY'"?

    S.... ....

    No, it was written by Survivor. They are from Chicago.

    S.... ....

    Bridget Stuart this is by 38 special

    S.... ....

    @Mary Harley yes, the band singing it is .38 special - the song was written by Survivor.

  60. H.... J....

    Hey this is what music sounds like, Not that rapcrap, I could train a 3 year old to rap, As a matter of fact I think I saw a 2 year old rap on you tube

  61. D.... H....

    Beautiful Job I love this song

  62. T.... R....

    Bad ass jam!!

  63. D.... H....

    Great song Guy's 🖤🔥🖤

  64. A.... W....

    2k18 anyone?

  65. B.... B....

    ROCKING INTO THE NIGHT!

  66. B.... B....

    Me and my brothers listened to this many moons ago on old 45's-Good times,Good Memories.

  67. C.... ....

    Rocking My Life!!!!!!!!!!

  68. R.... A....

    Open song was kick ass, Ohio State Fair 2017.

  69. I.... S....

    if i was old enough in the 80s to party when everyone else was (born in 84) id be blasting this at camp crystal lake, i dont think jason would resist rockin into the night lol

  70. N.... F....

    To be in the 80 and a teenager again.no cares or worries,just what's going on.

  71. A.... ....

    For all those times you rocked into the night

  72. F.... C....

    Waiting...matriculating!

  73. m.... r....

    Awesome group

  74. n.... ....

    I always have to jam this at the factory bar where we go to drink after work, it's a requirement.

  75. H.... R....

    Le terreau de Jacksonville ! http://rock6070.e-monsite.com/pages/lynyrd-skynyrd/38-special.html

  76. M.... A....

    Get Larry Steele' s book " As I recall " backstory of 38 . A great read !

  77. d.... p....

    This is strong. Really really holds up after all these years. I think I got a couple speeding tickets when this used to come on the radio and that was just backing out of my driveway

  78. B.... M....

    Old but gold

  79. D.... B....

    I found a sweet madonna
    Ooo, with a bible in her hand!

  80. J.... S....

    i love this song, brings back so many memories of lost youth

  81. J.... M....

    Everyone I know is listening to people like Kanye West.
    And then there's me.

    J.... M....

    I feel you there lol

    J.... M....

    You give me hope for the future.

    J.... M....

    You are a better person for it.

    J.... M....

    who is kanye west?

  82. D.... B....

    What do you think the best driving song ever is?
    I absolutely love this song but I have to give the #1 title to Radar Love by the Dutch band, Golden Earring!
    It's close though!
    Chicks and cars rock! So very grateful I finally have both!

  83. L.... E....

    Can't believe this song is 8 years old already.

  84. C.... S....

    Fucking Excellent. Crank it

  85. r.... s....

    there was something wrong with that phalshein boy?i seen his big fat turn-table?

  86. b.... ....

    This song was written by 3 members of the band Survivor. Not .38 Special.

    b.... ....

    butternutcrunch like tge song n the meaning and this song fits the number 38 well i sint no perfect but am good enough for rockbn roll

  87. M.... N....

    The music never gets old to bad I do

  88. V.... V....

    settle a bet, is this southern rock?

    V.... V....

    Yea ,as categorized

    V.... V....

    Vincent Van Gamer Yes it's southern rock.

    V.... V....

    As it gets!

    V.... V....

    yes, through and through.

  89. L.... A....

    Really close to my nature. (hard rocker by musical taste) goddang this motha of a tune Rocks......, like a bolt of Lightning........, 👍 it.....!

  90. J.... H....

    Well, I ain't no new messiah
    But I'm close enough for rock and roll!!

  91. G.... F....

    Great sound! But then again I am from the South. Granted I have a love/hate relationship with it. I like good country and good southern rock I just can't handle all this country pop crap a lot of people eat up down here. Turn on this or Steve Earle, along with all the other great artists from this region. I listen to music of many genres just as long as it is music instead of pop noise. I will even listen to rap from the 80s and 90s once in awhile (NWA, Public Enemy, etc.) But the crap that rap has produced in the last 20 years is as irritating as much of the country pop. Shit that would be in the soundtrack for Hell. Anyways I love this group, Skynard, Allman Brothers, Jimmy Buffet, Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, Vince Gill, Johnny Cash, Kenny Rodgers, Molly Hatchet, Little Feat and the Doobie Brothers (though they are both from California), Alabama, Hank Williams, etc. You get the point.

  92. F.... G....

    wow ! Proud ;)

  93. R.... L....

    one of my favorite songs

  94. R.... L....

    one of my favorite songs

  95. R.... L....

    one of my favorite nights