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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Dont Know Much
Aaron Neville Lyrics
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Look at this life I still don't know where it's going
I don't know much but I know I love you
That may be all I need to know
Look at these eyes they never seen what matters
Look at these dreams so beaten and so battered
I don't know much but I know I love you
That may be all I need to know
So many questions still left unanswered
So much I've never broken through
And when I feel you near me,sometimes I see so clearly
That only truth I'll never know is me and you
Look at this man so blessed with inspiration
Look at this soul still searching for salvation
I don't know much but I know I love you
That may be all I need to know
I don't know much but I know I love you
That may be all I need to know
I don't know much but I know I love you
That may be all there is to know
Aaron Neville's song "Don't Know Much" is a poignant reflection on love, loss, and the uncertainty of life. The first two lines set the stage for the song's central theme—time and uncertainty. Neville sings, "Look at this face I know the years are showing / Look at this life I still don't know where it's going." These lines evoke a sense of longing and uncertainty as Neville looks back on his life and tries to make sense of it.
The chorus of the song is simple and powerful. Neville sings, "I don't know much but I know I love you / That may be all I need to know." These lyrics speak to the power of love and its ability to transcend the uncertainty and chaos of life. Love may not provide all the answers or solutions, but it can serve as a guiding force in difficult times.
The verses of the song further explore the ideas of uncertainty and search for meaning. Neville sings about his eyes and dreams not seeing what matters, and his soul still searching for salvation. He acknowledges that there are many questions left unanswered and much he has never broken through. The final verse is a hopeful note, with Neville reflecting on the inspiration and blessings in his life.
Overall, "Don't Know Much" is a soulful and introspective song that celebrates the power of love in the face of life's immense uncertainties.
Line by Line Meaning
Look at this face I know the years are showing
I am aware that I am aging and time is passing by
Look at this life I still don't know where it's going
I am uncertain about the direction of my life
I don't know much but I know I love you
Despite my lack of knowledge and uncertainty, I am sure that I love you
That may be all I need to know
My love for you is enough for me to keep going
Look at these eyes they never seen what matters
I have not always been able to see what is truly important
Look at these dreams so beaten and so battered
My hopes and aspirations have been through difficult times
So many questions still left unanswered
I am still grappling with many uncertainties
So much I've never broken through
I have yet to overcome many obstacles and challenges
And when I feel you near me, sometimes I see so clearly
When I am close to you, it is like everything becomes clear
That only truth I'll never know is me and you
The only thing I can be sure of in life is my love for you
Look at this man so blessed with inspiration
Despite my struggles, I am blessed with creativity and inspiration
Look at this soul still searching for salvation
My spiritual journey is ongoing and I am still seeking salvation
I don't know much but I know I love you
Despite my lack of knowledge and uncertainty, I am sure that I love you
That may be all I need to know
My love for you is enough for me to keep going
I don't know much but I know I love you
Despite my lack of knowledge and uncertainty, I am sure that I love you
That may be all there is to know
My love for you may be the only truth in life that truly matters
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Barry Mann, Cynthia Weil, Tom Snow
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@m_christine1070
Don't forget their other duet,
All my Life.
Am I really here in your arms?
It's just like I dreamed it would be....
I feel like we're frozen in time;
And you're the only one I can see....
(Chorus)
Hey....I've looked all my life, for you;
Now you're here...
Hey...I've spent all of my life, with you..
All my life
I never really knew how to love,
Just hoped somehow I'd see...
Asked for a little help above,
Send that angel, down to me ....
Chorus
Hey...I've looked all my life, for you
Now you're here....
Hey....I've spent all my life, with you...
All my life
I never knew I could feel a love so tender,
I didn't think I could let those feelings show...
But now my heart is on my sleeve,
And this love will never leave...
I know, I know.....
Hey, I've looked all my life, for you...
And now you're here....
Hey I've spent all my life with you...
All my life ....
@dustinkfc6633
I remember this song playing in my moms Van driving to a camping trip which I brought my neighbor friend. I told her, one day when we get married this will be our song. We both went separate ways, different colleges, medical schools, and reunited 30 years later, and I kept my promise and married her to this song! Our daughter was just born this July!
@here.and.there.x
this is so sweet.. i am so happy for you, guys🥺
have a great life and stay together. 🤗
@adrianasegura5223
Amazing!!!!💖
@nelsonbran8934
Wow this is so sweet
@molokwuifeyinwa4425
Awwwww big congratulations
@khaledalmaeena3413
May you have golden days
@grovebai2122
This was my wedding song on April 29th I'll be celebrating with my wife 29 years together ❤ God bless us
@curtisyost5247
Yeah I had as my wedding song too. It still is an absolute. I'm 55 so it has a depth that holds
@albertowen1025
Still brings me to tears here 30+ years later, as I lost the love of life, Teresa, to breast cancer. This was,"our" song that was supposed to be our first husband/wife dance...we came close...within days...and the good Lord took her away. I will see you in heaven very soon, Teresa Marie. Your heart is still within me.
@mukukalwatula7926
Hugs...