Phrases like "I was dying to get to you" and "nothing erases this feeling" emphasize a relentless, almost obsessive devotion.

The first to release the song commercially, turning it into a Top 10 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 .

His original 1987 recording was released posthumously on the album King of Hearts and features a music video starring Jennifer Connelly.

The lyrics describe a protagonist so consumed by "fever" and desire that they drive through the night without warning to reach their lover.

"I Drove All Night" is a classic power ballad written by the prolific songwriting duo and Tom Kelly . Though it was originally written for and recorded by Roy Orbison in 1987, it didn't become a hit until Cyndi Lauper released her version in 1989. Key Artist Versions