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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Be My Baby
Aaron Neville Lyrics
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And if I had the chance I'd never let you go.
Oh oh so won't you say you love me,
I'll make you so proud of me.
We'll make 'em turn their heads every place we go.
So won't you, please, be my be my baby
Be my little baby my one and only baby
Be my baby now, my one and only baby
Wha-oh-oh-oh
I'll make you happy, baby, just wait and see.
For every kiss you give me I'll give you three.
Oh oh, since the day I saw you
I have been waiting for you.
You know I will adore you 'til eternity.
So won't you, please,
Be my, be my baby, be my little baby my one and only baby
Say you'll be my darlin', be my be my baby
Be my baby now, my one and only baby
Wha-oh-oh-oh.
So won't you, please,
Be my, be my baby, be my little baby my one and only baby
Say you'll be my darlin', be my be my baby
Be my baby now, my one and only baby
Wha-oh-oh-oh.
Be my, be my baby, be my little baby my one and only baby
Say you'll be my darlin', be my be my baby
Be my baby now, my one and only baby
Wha-oh-oh-oh.
Wontcha, be my baby, be my little baby my one and only baby
Come be my darlin', be my be my baby
Be my baby now, my one and only baby
Wha-oh-oh-oh.
Won't you, please,
Be my, be my baby, be my little baby my one and only baby
Say you'll be my darlin', be my be my baby
Be my baby now, my one and only baby
Wha-oh-oh-oh.
The lyrics to Aaron Neville's song, "Be My Baby," express the intense desire and longing for a significant other. The lyrics speak to a powerful love at first sight emotion - the moment the singer (presumably Neville himself) met his lover, he knew he needed her to be a part of his life. He pleads for her to reciprocate these intense feelings by stating that he'll make her proud of him and that they’ll be admired by everyone, everywhere they go. The chorus repeats this plea for love and the overwhelming nature of the singer’s passion is established with the repetition of "be my baby, my one and only baby" which expresses a need for this love - complete and whole. The lyrics are simple but they convey a lot of emotion, and their romantic message resonates with listeners who are fans of love songs or believe in the power of love.
Overall, the song is an upbeat, romantic ballad that stands the test of time. The song's lyrics, while simple, are powerful in their conveyance of the emotions of love. From the initial meeting, through to the promises made for a life together, the song speaks to the basic instincts of human love and attraction.
Line by Line Meaning
The night we met, I knew I needed you so
From the moment we met, I felt a strong connection and attraction to you.
And if I had the chance I'd never let you go
I want to be with you and keep you by my side forever if possible.
Oh oh so won't you say you love me,
I need to hear you say that you love me in order to feel secure and confident in our relationship.
I'll make you so proud of me.
I promise to work hard to earn your love and admiration.
We'll make 'em turn their heads every place we go.
Together, we will be so happy and in love that people will notice and be envious of us.
I'll make you happy, baby, just wait and see.
I am confident that I can make you happy if you give me the chance to do so.
For every kiss you give me I'll give you three.
I cherish each moment we spend together and want to make sure you know that you are loved and appreciated.
Oh oh, since the day I saw you
From the moment I first saw you, I knew that you were someone special and that I wanted to be with you.
I have been waiting for you.
I have been patiently waiting for the opportunity to express my love for you and build a future together.
You know I will adore you 'til eternity.
I will always love and cherish you, and my feelings for you will never fade.
So won't you, please,
I am pleading with you to give our relationship a chance and to take a chance on me.
Be my, be my baby, be my little baby my one and only baby
I want you to be my one and only love, and to be with me forever.
Say you'll be my darlin', be my be my baby
I need to hear you say that you will be my sweetheart and my one and only love.
Be my baby now, my one and only baby
Please be with me now and forever, as my one and only true love.
Wha-oh-oh-oh.
An expression of the intense emotion and passion I feel for you.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Spirit Music Group, CTM Publishing, Abkco Music Inc., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Ellie Greenwich, Jeff Barry, Philip Spector
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