Lyrics of
Rosanna

Rosanna was written by Totos keyboardist David Paich. The song is part of the album Toto IV and was a huge hit in the 80s. It was inspired by Rosanna Arquette, who Steve Porcaro of the band had a relationship with, although David Paich has said that the song is not specifically about her. Rosanna combines elements of rock, pop, and jazz, and is known for its complex drum solo, played by Jeff Porcaro.

All I wanna do when I wake up
in the morning is see you eyes
I never thought that a girl like you
could ever care for me, Rosanna
All I wanna do in the middle of
the evening is hold you tight
I didn't know you were looking for
more than I could ever give

Not quite a year since she
went away, Rosanna yeah
Now she's gone and I have to say
Meet you all the way,
Meet you all the way, Rosanna yeah
Meet you all the way,
Meet you all the way, Rosanna yeah

I can see your face still shining through
the window on the other side
I didn't know that a girl like you could
make me feel so sad, Rosanna
All I wanna take is a night you'll never
ever have to compromise
I never thought that losing you
could ever hurt so bad

Not quite a year since she
went away, Rosanna yeah
Now she's gone and I have to say
Meet you all the way,
Meet you all the way, Rosanna yeah
Meet you all the way,
Meet you all the way, Rosanna yeah

Not quite a year since she
went away, Rosanna yeah
Now she's gone and I have to say
Meet you all the way,
Meet you all the way, Rosanna yeah
Meet you all the way,
Meet you all the way, Rosanna yeah

Meet you all the way,
Meet you all the way, Rosanna yeah
Meet you all the way,
Meet you all the way, Rosanna yeah