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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Aon't Fall Apart on Me Tonight
Aaron Neville Lyrics
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Just a minute 'fore you touch the door
What is it that you're trying to achieve girl
Do you think we can talk about it some more
You know the streets are filled with vipers
Who've lost all ray of hope
You know it ain't even safe no more
In the palace of the Pope
Don't fall apart on me tonight
I just don't think that I could handle it
Don't fall apart on me tonight
Yesterday is just a memory
Tomorrow's never what it's suppose to be
And I need you
Come over here from over there girl
Sit down here you can have my chair
I can't see you going anywhere girl
The only place open is a thousand miles away
And I can't take you there
Oh, I wish I'd a been a doctor
Maybe I'd a saved some lives that been lost
Maybe I'd a done some good in this world
Instead of burning every bridge I crossed
Don't fall apart on me tonight
I just don't think that I could handle it
Don't fall apart on me tonight
Yesterday is just a memory
Tomorrow's never what it's suppose to be
And I need you
Oh, I wish I'd a been a doctor
Maybe I'd a saved some lives that been lost
Maybe I'd a done some good in this world
Instead of burning every bridge I crossed
Don't fall apart on me tonight
I just don't think that I could handle it
Don't fall apart on me tonight
Yesterday is just a memory
Tomorrow's never what it's suppose to be
And I need you
Oh, I wish I'd a been a doctor
Maybe I'd a saved some lives that been lost
Maybe I'd a done some good in this world
Instead of burning every bridge I crossed
Don't fall apart on me tonight
I just don't think that I could handle it
Don't fall apart on me tonight
Yesterday is just a memory
Tomorrow's never what it's suppose to be
And I need you
Don't fall apart on me tonight
Don't fall apart on me tonight
In "Don't Fall Apart On Me Tonight" by Aaron Neville, the singer implores a woman not to leave him - she's already poised to walk out the door - and tries to convince her to stay and talk things through. Neville sings about the dangers of the streets, and the lack of safety even in the Pope's palace. He laments his past actions and wishes he had done something to make a positive impact in the world instead of burning bridges. Neville's worries about the unknowns of the future and his need for the woman to stay with him are also expressed in the chorus, urging her not to fall apart on him tonight.
The lyrics are a plea from Neville to his lover, asking her to stay with him and talk through their problems. They reveal his concern for her safety, and highlight the dangers of the world. The reference to the Pope's palace indicates that even those in power are not immune to danger, and that the world can be filled with deceivers. Neville's outspoken self-criticism and his admission of burning bridges in the past acknowledges his flaws and weaknesses, and his wish to have done more to make a positive impact.
Line by Line Meaning
Just a minute 'fore you leave girl
Please wait a moment before you go, young lady.
Just a minute 'fore you touch the door
Please wait for a moment before you open that door.
What is it that you're trying to achieve girl
I'm curious to know what you're hoping to accomplish, young lady.
Do you think we can talk about it some more
Do you think we could discuss it further?
You know the streets are filled with vipers
The streets are dangerous places, with lots of dangerous individuals.
Who've lost all ray of hope
Many of these people have lost all sense of optimism or positivity.
You know it ain't even safe no more
The situation has become so bad that it's not even safe anymore.
In the palace of the Pope
Even in the most sacred or safe places, like the Pope's home, there is danger.
Don't fall apart on me tonight
Don't lose hope or break down right now, in this moment.
I just don't think that I could handle it
I don't think I could take it, emotionally or mentally.
Yesterday is just a memory
Yesterday is over, and cannot be changed.
Tomorrow's never what it's suppose to be
The future is unknown and unpredictable.
And I need you
I need your support or presence right now.
Come over here from over there girl
Please come over here and sit down next to me, young lady.
Sit down here you can have my chair
Please have a seat, I'll give you my chair to sit in.
I can't see you going anywhere girl
I can't imagine you leaving or going anywhere else right now, young lady.
The only place open is a thousand miles away
The only available option is far away.
And I can't take you there
I'm not able to help you get there.
Oh, I wish I'd a been a doctor
I regret not becoming a doctor.
Maybe I'd a saved some lives that been lost
Perhaps I could have saved some lives that were lost.
Maybe I'd a done some good in this world
Maybe I could have helped people in a positive way.
Instead of burning every bridge I crossed
Instead of ruining every relationship I had.
Don't fall apart on me tonight
Don't give up or break down now, in this moment.
Don't fall apart on me tonight
Please keep it together, emotionally and mentally.
Yesterday is just a memory
The past is over, and cannot be changed.
Tomorrow's never what it's suppose to be
The future is uncertain and unpredictable.
And I need you
I need your support, presence, or help right now.
Don't fall apart on me tonight
Please don't lose hope or break down, in this moment.
Don't fall apart on me tonight
Please stay strong for us, right now.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BOB DYLAN
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