"Hot Rod Hearts" is a song by American singer Robbie Dupree, from his 1980 debut album Robbie Dupree.

Released as the second single from the album, it reached No.

The song talks about a young couple, the protagonist and his partner, who fall in love while riding in the backseat of a car.

They face danger from other people who want to interrupt their love, but they keep running away.

The lyrics describe how their love is like a hot rod heart, and despite tough times, they keep going.