John Early - Rock the Boat (Aaliyah Cover) [Official Music Video]

Official music video for John Early and The Lemon Squares' cover of "Rock the Boat" by Aaliyah from his upcoming album 'Now More Than Ever,' a musical expansion of his HBO comedy special of the same name, out September 13th.

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Starring:
John Early
Mike Recine
Princess Fortier
Dominique Toney
Drew Hart
Will Lawrence
Michael Hesslein
Yazan Fahmawi
Emily Allan
Leah Hennessey
Kim Maphis Early
Robert Early
Steven Smartt

Directors: Emily Allan & Leah Hennessey
Writer: John Early
Producers: Harris Mayersohn, Meryl Faye Crock
Choreographer: Sam Pinkleton
Cinematographer: Max Lakner
Editor: Leah Hennessey
Production Designer: Gordon Landenberger
Wardrobe, Hair, and Makeup: Ruby McCollister
Camera Operator: Owen Smith-Clark
Assistant Camera: Allison Cavanaugh
Gaffer: Jonas Hayes
Assistant Editor: JT Tsuchiya
Production Assistants: JT Tsuchiya, Phoebe Ayres
Colorist: Samuel Gursky
Re-Record Mixer: Matt Giordano
Transportation: Robert Douthat
Special Thanks: Kimme Aaberg, Izzy Heller, Magdalena Galen, Miles Brenninkmeijer

A Dogma 3000 Production

Filmed on Location at The Joyce Theater Foundation’s New York Center for Creativity and Dance

Lyrics:
Boy, you know you make me float
Boy, you really get me high
I feel like I'm on dope
'Cause you, you serve me on a regular
Boy, we need to tie this rope
Before we drift any deeper
Baby, now hold me close
Let's take this overboard now

I want you to rock the boat
Rock the boat, rock the boat, rock the boat
Work the middle
Work the middle, work the middle, work the middle
Change positions on me
New positions, new position
Stroke it for me
Stroke it for me, stroke it for me, stroke it for me

Ooh, baby, I love your stroke
'Cause you, 'cause you get me where I'm going
And truly you'll get my vote
'Cause I believe
I believe you know just what you're doing now
Baby, now we can coast
Let's don't get in a hurry
That's too slow
Go ahead and put that thing in overdrive

Rock the boat
Rock the boat, rock the boat, rock the boat
Work the middle
Work the middle, work the middle, work the middle
Change positions on me
New position, new position
Stroke it for me
Stroke it for me, stroke it for me, stroke it for me

Rock the boat
Rock the boat, rock the boat, rock the boat
Work the middle
Work the middle, work the middle, work the middle
Change positions on me
New position, new position
Stroke it for me
Stroke it for me, stroke it for me, stroke it for me

Stroke it for me, stroke it for me
Stroke it, baby, stroke it, baby
Stroke it for me, stroke it for me,
Work it it, baby, work it, baby
Ooh, stroke it
Stroke it for me, stroke it for me

I want you to use yourself
Like you never ever used it before
To explore my body (explore it baby)
Until you reach the shore
I'll be calling, calling for more

Rock the boat
Rock the boat, rock the boat, rock the boat
Work the middle
Work the middle, work the middle, work the middle
Change positions on me
New position, new position
Stroke it for me
Stroke it for me, stroke it for me, stroke it for me

Rock the boat
Rock the boat, rock the boat, rock the boat
Work the middle
Work the middle, work the middle, work the middle
Change positions on me
New position, new position
Stroke it for me
Stroke it for me, stroke it for me, stroke it for me

Rock the boat
Rock the boat, rock the boat, rock the boat
Work the middle
Work the middle, work the middle, work the middle
Change positions on me
New position, new position
Stroke it for me
Stroke it for me, stroke it for me, stroke it for me

Rock the boat, rock the boat
Rock the boat, rock the boat
Rock the boat, rock the boat
Rock the boat, rock the boat
Rock the boat, rock the boat
Rock the boat, rock the boat
Rock the boat, rock the boat
Rock the boat, rock the boat
Rock the boat, rock the boat

#johnearly #rocktheboat #nowmorethanever

[Someoneshistory]

In the best way possible... "Wtf did i just watch?!?"😮😂

[johnhaxby]

the guy in the beginning yelling"hey Blondy what dat bussy do" and John acting like it was a cute thing to say ..LOL

[dncrb]

How the hello is he gonna turn Aaliyah's classic into an effing yacht rock song!! How dare I like it

[brimonet]

Our vanilla queen serving us a nasty lil treat 🔥

[HBPhotoVideo]

Not only is this cover absolutely incredible, the storytelling in this music video is incredible and deserves recognition

[teryckcoles]

Being honest, I wasn’t sure I’d continue watching until I heard the backup singers, then I heard the horns and I stayed. I like how John’s voice had more depth/fullness as the song continued. Best to all involved, especially the guy who shouted out John’s bussy (😉).

[artgroupie]

The parents exit omg 🤣🤣😭😭😭😭 then going straight into the dance number.

[chewson]

It’s wild how well this operates as so fucking funny and so so fly at the same damn time.

[tommy]

I've listened to this track at least 10 times since I found it yesterday. And I wasn't even looking for it. I was searching for the disco song 'Rock The Boat' for reasons I don't feel I need to explain. And I was surprised to discover that a comedian I really liked had released a similarly titled song. And now I love this fucking song. And now, for the first time in my life, I'm listening to other Aaliyah songs. And now I really like Aaliyah. And, let me tell you, It's been quite a ride.

[SeaBassTian]

OMG his parent's exit at the end, I'm dead!

[christianfrandsen]

Lmao obsessed with this bob fosse choreo. So good

[ashshwe]

The way he’s in love with every member of the band 😂❤

[JohnnieWatkins-dkpc]

Honestly, I was a little annoyed when I saw the headline mentioning that he did a rendition of one of my all time favorite Aaliyah songs and I was not going to even bother listening...however, I decided to give in and I have to admit that I was blown away by it being so dope...OMG!!!!..this is FIRE!!!!

[gabriellevickers]

“we need to be discreet” [shows up in a denim pork pie hat]

[TheLordOfCatan]

If John hasn't slept with everyone on the band yet, he has no business singing this song 😂

[psoasiwassaying]

I love the absurd extremes they took this to ❤

[antonioroberto]

I was ready to cuss someone out 🤣 but, I really enjoyed this. Thank you for paying homage to Aaliyah.Really Loved the video. ❣

[TheMyRimbaud]

This has no right to be as good as it is.

[lizzcambron]

John, you’ve ruined my morning meditation because this is ALL I can think about! ❤

[seasonededges]

The choreo and direction of this mv is so not serious; I absolutely love it