Neville charted again, in 1989, when he collaborated with Linda Ronstadt on three consecutive duets: Don't Know Much, All My Life, and When Something Is Wrong with My Baby, the first two reached Number One on the Adult Contemporary charts. Neville has released more than 20 singles, including three Number Ones on the Adult Contemporary format, and a fourth on the R&B format.
His other hits have included Everybody Plays the Fool, his successful 1991 cover of the 1972 Main Ingredient song, that reached #8 on the Hot 100; Don't Take Away My Heaven, Hercules and Can't Stop My Heart From Loving You (The Rain Song). Neville's biggest solo successes have been on the Adult Contemporary chart, where "Don't Know Much," "All My Life," and "Everybody Plays the Fool" all reached Number One.
Aaron signed to SonyBMG's new Burgundy Records label in late 2005 and recorded an album of songs by Otis Redding, Marvin Gaye, Curtis Mayfield, Sam Cooke and others for Bring It On Home...The Soul Classics, released on September 19, 2006. The album, produced by Stewart Levine, features collaborations between Neville and Chaka Khan, Mavis Staples, Chris Botti, David Sanborn, Art Neville, and others. The album's first single was a remake of The Impressions' 1963 classic It's All Right.
On October 27, 2006, Neville made a guest appearance on an episode of the soap opera The Young and the Restless. He sang Stand By Me" and Ain't No Sunshine, from his album, Bring It on Home … The Soul Classics. In 2008 he released Gold, which includes a double album of his hits.
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Ain't No Cure For Love
Aaron Neville Lyrics
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I know this love is real
It don't matter how it all went wrong
That don't change the way I feel
And I can't believe that time's
Gonna heal this wound I'm speaking of
There ain't no cure,
There ain't no cure,
I'm aching for you baby
I can't pretend I'm not
I need to see you naked
In your body and your thought
I've got you like a habit
And I'll never get enough
There ain't no cure,
There ain't no cure,
There ain't no cure for love
There ain't no cure for love
There ain't no cure for love
All the rocket ships are climbing through the sky
The holy books are open wide
The doctors working day and night
But they'll never ever find that cure for love
There ain't no drink no drug
(Ah tell them, angels)
There's nothing pure enough to be a cure for love
I see you in the subway and I see you on the bus
I see you lying down with me, I see you waking up
I see your hand, I see your hair
Your bracelets and your brush
And I call to you, I call to you
But I don't call soft enough
There ain't no cure,
There ain't no cure,
There ain't no cure for love
I walked into this empty church I had no place else to go
When the sweetest voice I ever heard, whispered to my soul
I don't need to be forgiven for loving you so much
It's written in the scriptures
It's written there in blood
I even heard the angels declare it from above
There ain't no cure,
There ain't no cure,
There ain't no cure for love
There ain't no cure for love
There ain't no cure for love
All the rocket ships are climbing through the sky
The holy books are open wide
The doctors working day and night
But they'll never ever find that cure,
That cure for love
The lyrics to Aaron Neville's "Ain't No Cure For Love" portray a heartbroken narrator who is still in love with someone despite the painful history between them. He knows that the love is real and that no matter how things went wrong, his feelings for this person won't change. He acknowledges the healing power of time, yet feels that even with time the wound won't heal. Throughout the song, the singer reveals his deep desire and obsession for this person that makes him feel like he's addicted to them, unable to get enough. The chorus repeats the fact that there is no cure for love, no matter how hard society or science tries to offer a cure through drugs, drinks or books - this love cannot be treated or healed.
The song is full of imagery, with the singer painting a picture of his love interest in his mind, from seeing them on the bus to lying down with them. The most arresting image, however, comes towards the end when the singer finds himself in an empty church and hears a sweet voice speak to his soul. He is told that he doesn't need to be forgiven for loving this person so much, that it's written in the scriptures and that the angels declare it from above - reaffirming the idea that his love is unbreakable and unshakable.
Just as the lyrics of the song suggest, there are no hard and fast rules as to what the song means. It could be interpreted as a love song, but it could also be seen as a bittersweet lament about a love that just can't be forgotten. Regardless of the interpretation, the song remains a beautiful and haunting piece, with Neville's delivery adding to the raw emotional power of the overall experience.
Line by Line Meaning
I loved you for a long, long time
The singer has loved someone for an extended period of time
I know this love is real
The singer believes their love to be genuine
It don't matter how it all went wrong
The singer's love has not changed despite the reasons for the relationship ending
That don't change the way I feel
The artist's feelings have not wavered despite the end of the relationship
And I can't believe that time's
The artist is doubtful that time will heal their emotional wound
Gonna heal this wound I'm speaking of
The emotional pain the singer is experiencing will not be cured by time
There ain't no cure, There ain't no cure, There ain't no cure for love
Love cannot be cured
I'm aching for you baby
The artist is longing for the person they love
I can't pretend I'm not
The artist cannot deny their feelings of love
I need to see you naked
The artist desires intimacy with the person they love
In your body and your thought
The singer is attracted to both the physical and mental aspects of the person they love
I've got you like a habit
The artist is addicted to their love for this person
And I'll never get enough
The singer's love for this person cannot be satisfied
There ain't no cure, There ain't no cure, There ain't no cure for love
Love cannot be cured
All the rocket ships are climbing through the sky
Despite scientific and technological advancements, love remains incurable
The holy books are open wide
Even religious texts do not offer a cure for love
The doctors working day and night
Medical professionals are unable to cure love
But they'll never ever find that cure for love
There is no cure for love
There ain't no drink no drug
There is no substance that can cure love
(Ah tell them, angels)
An exclamation calling upon angels to bear witness
There's nothing pure enough to be a cure for love
No substance, no matter how pure, can cure love
I see you in the subway and I see you on the bus
The image of the person the artist loves is pervasive in their day-to-day life
I see you lying down with me, I see you waking up
The singer imagines intimacy with the person they love, including waking up together in the morning
I see your hand, I see your hair
The artist's perception of the person they love includes intricate details such as their hands and hair
Your bracelets and your brush
The singer is familiar with the person's accessories and grooming habits
And I call to you, I call to you
The singer is calling out for their love
But I don't call soft enough
The singer's calls for their love are not as tender or sweet as they could be
There ain't no cure, There ain't no cure, There ain't no cure for love
Love cannot be cured
I walked into this empty church I had no place else to go
The artist is seeking refuge and solace in a place of worship
When the sweetest voice I ever heard, whispered to my soul
The singer hears a comforting and loving voice that brings them a sense of peace
I don't need to be forgiven for loving you so much
The singer does not feel guilty for the intensity of their love
It's written in the scriptures
The artist finds comfort and justification for their love in religious texts
It's written there in blood
The artist feels that love is an intense and life-altering emotion that is connected to the essence of being human
I even heard the angels declare it from above
The artist believes that their love is divinely ordained
There ain't no cure, There ain't no cure, There ain't no cure for love
Love cannot be cured
All the rocket ships are climbing through the sky
Despite scientific and technological advancements, love remains incurable
The holy books are open wide
Even religious texts do not offer a cure for love
The doctors working day and night
Medical professionals are unable to cure love
But they'll never ever find that cure, That cure for love
There is no cure for love
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: LEONARD COHEN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Queensue jesuseschild
I like to hear others do what Aaron does 1 mike 1 take see if they could do it as good as he does. His voice is so good. I can listen to his voice everyday all day long and never get tired of hearing his voice. His voice don't always sound the same. He can go high and low and every where in between. Just love him.
mongorians22
This guy has an incredible voice...this is my favorite version of this song. There's just so much raw emotion and soul in the way he sings, it takes my breath away. Also, steel pedal guitar FTW.
ANTHONY Parkinson
And "Floyd kramer" "piano...
Peter Paramus
Merci, gracias, thank you, Mariejosé. From the heart, one of Leonard Cohen's best songs, sung by a great American artist. Beaux sentiments...
Anna Marie
Love this - what a voice. Another new fav from you - its on my playlist
wanda griffin
Arron knows all about love his voice just melts you. He surely knows a cure for love!! What a beautiful voice..............I Love You!!
vivian papineau
love this version too of Leonard's song, great job
dennbb
incredible cover. Aaron is a natural country singer a natural soul singer a natural gospel singer all rolled into one
lisa mcmullan
Always a joy to hear Aaron Neville,s voice.
Miriam Tidwell
Love all of Arron Neville music. Hope he comes back to Alabama soon!!