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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Bridge Over Troubled Water
Aaron Neville Lyrics
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Feeling small,
When tears are in your eyes,
I will dry them all;
I'm on your side.
Oh When times get rough
And friends just can't be found,
Like a bridge over troubled water
Like a bridge over troubled water
I will lay me down.
When you're down and out,
When you're on the street,.
When evening falls so hard
I will comfort you.
I'll take your part.
Oh When darkness comes
And pain is all around,
Like a bridge over troubled water
I will lay me down.
Like a bridge over troubled water
I will lay me down.
Sail on silvergirl,
Sail on by.
Your time has come to shine.
All your dreams are on their way.
See how they shine.
Oh If you need a friend
I'm sailing right behind.
Like a bridge over troubled water
I will ease your mind.
Like a bridge over troubled water
I will ease your mind.
The song "Bridge Over Troubled Water" by Aaron Neville is a powerful ballad filled with compassion and reassurance. The opening stanza reminds us that there are times when we may feel defeated, when life is tough and the people we rely on let us down. At these moments, we need someone to lean on, someone who will be our support and comfort us when we feel broken. The singer offers himself as this person, promising to dry the tears of those who are weary and lay himself down like a bridge over troubled water.
The second stanza reinforces that sentiment by acknowledging that sometimes life can bring us to our lowest point. Whether it be financial troubles or emotional heartbreak, these hardships can leave us feeling helpless and lonely. Again, the singer offers a helping hand, promising to take our side and comfort us when no one else can be found. The repeated chorus, "like a bridge over troubled water, I will lay me down," signifies the singer's unconditional support and willingness to sacrifice his own wellbeing for those in need.
In the final stanza, the song takes on a more uplifting tone, celebrating the triumphant moments in life. The "silver girl" referred to in the lyrics represents someone who has faced adversity but has now come out the other side, shining as a symbol of triumph. The lyrics encourage the listener to keep moving forward, as their dreams are on the horizon and there is always someone sailing behind them, offering comfort and ease to their mind.
Line by Line Meaning
When you're weary,
When you're tired and feeling low
Feeling small,
Feeling insignificant and unimportant
When tears are in your eyes,
When you're crying and feeling sad
I will dry them all;
I will comfort you and wipe away your tears
I'm on your side.
I'm here to support you and be your ally
Oh When times get rough
When things become difficult and challenging
And friends just can't be found,
When you can't find anyone to help you
Like a bridge over troubled water
I will be there for you like a stable and supportive bridge
I will lay me down.
I will sacrifice myself to help you and provide stability
When you're down and out,
When you're struggling and feeling desperate
When you're on the street,.
When you are homeless and have nowhere to turn
When evening falls so hard
When it is getting dark and things are getting harder
I will comfort you.
I will provide you with comfort and support
I'll take your part.
I will stand up for you and defend you
Oh When darkness comes
When things are at their worst and there seems to be no hope
And pain is all around,
When everyone is hurting and suffering
Like a bridge over troubled water
I will be there to help you through the difficult times
I will lay me down.
I will be there for you, no matter what it takes
Sail on silvergirl,
Keep going, my dear friend
Sail on by.
Keep moving forward and don't give up
Your time has come to shine.
It's your time to be successful and shine
All your dreams are on their way.
You have the potential to achieve all of your dreams
See how they shine.
You can already see your potential shining through
Oh If you need a friend
If you're feeling lonely or need someone to talk to
I'm sailing right behind.
I'm always here for you, right behind you every step of the way
Like a bridge over troubled water
I will always be there for you as a source of support
I will ease your mind.
I will help to calm your worries and concerns
Like a bridge over troubled water
I will always be there for you, providing stability and support
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Paul Simon
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@sheilakirby5616
WOW !!! THERE ARE 66 PEOPLE * WHO HAVE NO TASTE IN GREAT MUSIC !!!
LORD HAVE MERCY !!!
AARON NEVILLE HAS MORE DEPTH * EMOTION * LOVE * COMPASSION * EMPATHY * WISDOM * FAITH * AND CLASS * THAN ANY OTHER MAN ON GOD'S GREEN EARTH !!!
YOU MUST BE TONE DEAF OR HAVEN'T FOUND THE TRUE WAY TO A WOMAN'S HEART AND SOUL !!! IN THAT CASE I'M TRULY SORRY FOR YOUR SHORT COMINGS !!!
AND TO TOP IT ALL OFF *
HE TRULY HAS THE LOVE OF GOD IN HIS HEART !!!
WHAT MORE COULD ANYONE ASK FOR IN A MAN AND HIS GOD GIVEN TALENT !!!
POOR YOU !!!
BUT I'M STILL HERE AND APPRECIATING AND LOVING THIS PRECIOUS MAN AS A GIFT FROM GOD !!!
AND WILL ALWAYS BE A BIG FAN !!!
ROCK-N- IT OLD SCHOOL !!!
THANK YOU LORD !!!
@lindaSee89
Aaron’s voice is perfect in the light of my father.
@michaelsummers2591
Arron it's good seeing you in the free world and I pray that we never have to go back
@sheilakirby5616
WOW !!! THERE ARE 66 PEOPLE * WHO HAVE NO TASTE IN GREAT MUSIC !!!
LORD HAVE MERCY !!!
AARON NEVILLE HAS MORE DEPTH * EMOTION * LOVE * COMPASSION * EMPATHY * WISDOM * FAITH * AND CLASS * THAN ANY OTHER MAN ON GOD'S GREEN EARTH !!!
YOU MUST BE TONE DEAF OR HAVEN'T FOUND THE TRUE WAY TO A WOMAN'S HEART AND SOUL !!! IN THAT CASE I'M TRULY SORRY FOR YOUR SHORT COMINGS !!!
AND TO TOP IT ALL OFF *
HE TRULY HAS THE LOVE OF GOD IN HIS HEART !!!
WHAT MORE COULD ANYONE ASK FOR IN A MAN AND HIS GOD GIVEN TALENT !!!
POOR YOU !!!
BUT I'M STILL HERE AND APPRECIATING AND LOVING THIS PRECIOUS MAN AS A GIFT FROM GOD !!!
AND WILL ALWAYS BE A BIG FAN !!!
ROCK-N- IT OLD SCHOOL !!!
THANK YOU LORD !!!
@webshotop2045
Amen amen 🙏
@sheilakirby5616
OH MY GOD !!!
THIS HAS TO BE ONE OF THE BEST MESSAGES EVER GIVEN TO HUMANITY OF COMPASSION * EMPATHY * FRIENDSHIP * LOVE * AND RESPECT !!!
THANK YOU FOR THE MESSAGE SIMON AND GARFUNKEL !!! TRULY INSPIRATIONAL ON THE VERY BASIC LEVEL OF THE HUMAN CONDITION !!!
MR. AARON NEVILLE TRULY HAS GIVEN A BEAUTIFUL RENDITION OF YOUR SONG !!!
MAY GOD TRULY BLESS ALL OF YOU !!! THANK YOU
@Wyonative08
🙄🤩😂🥰
@aaronneville5625
Thanks for taking out time to comment, I can't return all the love that's been showed to me through these comments ,Thanks for viewing.
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@webshotop2045
I love Aaron Neville, every since I heard him years ago!!! He has one of the most amazing voices in the world!!! So beautiful, so majestic, so amazing!!! I never get tired of listening to him sing! And he is singing my favorite song, bridge over troubled waters! Such a beautiful song , song by an amazing man!!! He truly has a gifted voice from God! He sings like a Angel!!!
@websnuzy6240
Totally agree. I play this many times, over & over. I never get enough - he's an absolutely amazing talented artist.
@leronmorton521
Sing the song Mr Neville 👍👍 Sing the song Sir🤗🤗 I luv this version 🤗🤗 yes I do 👍