Burned Like a Rocket
Billy Joe Royal
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Someone wave goodbye, come and wave goodbye I'll be leaving, won't you hold the door? Well, if I said I love you Well, I don't love you anymore I know it's gonna hurt but you treated me like dirt I always replay every day at home Well, if you think you're lucky Well, you're not lucky anymore Well, we burn like a rocket You said you loved me just like I loved you But find a dime in your pocket And you're on the phone to someone new Well, we burn like a rocket You said you loved me just like I loved you But find a dime in your pocket And you're on the phone to someone new Someone had to pray One of us had to pray Now I do without All the things I need you for Well, if I said I loved you Well, I don't love you anymore Oh, yes, if I said I love you Well, I don't love you anymore
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Written by: GARY SCOTT BURR
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Artist BackgroundBilly Joe Royal was an American pop and country singer known for his 1960s hits "Down in the Boondocks" and "Cherry Hill Park". He pivoted to country music in the 1980s and found success once again.
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Song Release"Burned Like a Rocket" was released in October 1985 as the first single from Billy Joe Royal's album "Looking Ahead".
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SongwriterThis hit song was composed by Gary Burr, a notable songwriter in the country music industry.
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Chart PerformanceThe song ascended to a peak position of number ten on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks column, becoming Royal's first top ten hit on the chart.
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Controversial PauseThe song was moving up the charts in 1986 when it dramatically stopped getting airplay. The Challenger space shuttle had just exploded, and stations around the country pulled “Burned Like a Rocket" off the air due to the unfortunate title imagery.
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Continued SuccessDespite the controversy, "Burned Like a Rocket" helped relaunch Royal's career in country music after his success in pop during the 60s.
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LegacyThough the song is not as well-remembered as Royal's pop hits, it was a pivotal moment in his career and remains a highlight of his country music output.
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Genre Blend"Burned Like a Rocket" illustrates Royal's ability to blend pop and country genres seamlessly, a skill that led to his unique style and cross-genre success.
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Album PerformanceThe "Looking Ahead" album itself was quite successful largely due to the popularity of "Burned Like a Rocket", reaching #28 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart.
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Unintended RelevanceThough the title incidentally created a controversy following the Challenger disaster, the song's lyrics are actually about a relationship that ended abruptly, leaving the singer feeling like he "burned like a rocket" - an alluring example of Royal's vivid storytelling through his music.
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