Le titre a été écrit par Waldo Holmes, qui a aussi écrit pour le film de la blaxploitation "Blacula" le vampire noir.
CREDITS
Basse – David Hungate, Joe Osborn, Wilton Felder
Violoncelle – Edgar Lustgarten
Batterie – Hal Blaine, Jim Gordon, Ron Tutt
Claviers – Joe Sample
Basse – David Hungate, Joe Osborn, Wilton Felder
Violoncelle – Edgar Lustgarten
Batterie – Hal Blaine, Jim Gordon, Ron Tutt
Percussions – Gary Coleman
Congas – Chino Valdes
Guitare – Al Casey, Dennis Budimir, Larry Carlton, Louie SheltonClaviers – Joe Sample
Baritone Saxophone – William E. Green
Trombone – Charles Loper, Lew McCreary
Trompette – Bud Brisbois, Charles B. Findley, Paul Hubinon
Alto – David Schwartz
Violon – Harry Bluestone, Israel Baker, James Getzoff, Sidney Sharp
Chant – H. Ann Kelley, Fleming Williams, St. Clair Lee
Trombone – Charles Loper, Lew McCreary
Trompette – Bud Brisbois, Charles B. Findley, Paul Hubinon
Alto – David Schwartz
Violon – Harry Bluestone, Israel Baker, James Getzoff, Sidney Sharp
Chant – H. Ann Kelley, Fleming Williams, St. Clair Lee
LYRICS
So I'd like to know where, you got the notion
Said I'd like to know where, you got the notion
(To rock the boat), don't rock the boat baby
, don't tip the boat over
(Rock the boat), don't rock the boat baby
(Rock the boat)
Ever since our voyage of love began
Your touch has thrilled me like the rush of the wind
And your arms have held me safe from a rolling sea
There's always been a quiet place to harbor you and me
Our love is like a ship on the ocean
We've been sailing with a cargo full of love and devotion
So I'd like to know where, you got the notion
Said I'd like to know where, you got the notion
, don't rock the boat baby
(Rock the boat), don't tip the boat over
(Rock the boat), don't rock the boat baby
(Rock the boat)
Up to now we sailed through every storm
And I've always had your tender lips to keep me warm
Oh, I need to have the strength that flows from you
Don't let me drift away my dear, when love can see me through
(Our love is like a ship on the ocean)
We've been sailing with a cargo full of love and devotion
So I'd like to know where, you got the notion
Said I'd like to know where, you got the notion
So I'd like to know where, you got the notion
Said I'd like to know where, you got the notion
(To rock the boat), don't rock the boat baby
(Rock the boat), don't tip the boat over
(Rock the boat), don't rock the boat, baby
(Rock the boat), don't tip the boat over
ooh-ooh
(Rock the boat) rock on with you, baby
(Rock the boat)
