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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How Many Times
Aaron Neville Lyrics
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How many times must I say I love you, love you
You treat me so cold honey
You opened my nose, honey
And then you laughed, uh huh, uh huh
You made me feel bad, uh huh, uh huh
You made me cry honey
How many times must I say I'm sorry
How many times must I say I'm sorry, sorry
You treat me so cold honey
You opened my nose honey
And then you laughed, uh huh, uh huh
You made me feel bad, uh huh, uh huh
You made me cry honey
I wanted to die
You brought me through changes
I've never been through before
I said I was leaving but
I never got out that door
I'm never at ease honey
I'm always on my knees honey
I'm begging you please,
Whoa to forgive me please
How many times must I say I'm sorry
How many times must I say I'm sorry, sorry
You treat me me so cold honey
You opened my nose honey
And then you laughed, uh huh, uh huh
You made me feel bad, uh huh, uh huh
You made me feel bad
I wanted to die
The lyrics to "How Many Times" by Aaron Neville can be interpreted as a cry for forgiveness and desperation for love. The repetition of "how many times must I say I love you" and "how many times must I say I'm sorry" displays the singers' desire to mend the relationship and make their partner happy. However, they feel like their efforts are in vain because their partner continues to treat them coldly and laugh at their vulnerable state. The lines "you made me feel bad, uh huh, uh huh, you made me cry honey, I wanted to die" show the emotional distress that the singer is going through due to the lack of love and empathy from their partner.
The verse, "you brought me through changes I've never been through before, I said I was leaving but I never got out that door" reveals that the singer has been struggling to leave the relationship, despite the negative treatment from their partner. It could be inferred that the singer feels like they have no other option but to keep trying to salvage the relationship, even though it is causing them emotional pain.
Overall, the lyrics to "How Many Times" convey a feeling of helplessness and despair in a one-sided relationship where one person is trying to make it work while the other person remains indifferent.
Line by Line Meaning
How many times must I say I love you
I keep telling you I love you, but I wonder if it's ever enough
How many times must I say I love you, love you
Reiterating how many times I say 'I love you' because it feels like it's never acknowledged or received by you
You treat me so cold honey
You're being distant and unresponsive, despite my affection
You opened my nose, honey
You made me see the truth about the situation
And then you laughed, uh huh, uh huh
You belittled me and made light of my feelings
You made me feel bad, uh huh, uh huh
You caused me emotional pain and guilt
You made me cry honey
Your actions or words caused me to break down in tears
I wanted to die
I felt so hopeless and despondent that I wished for my own death
How many times must I say I'm sorry
I apologize repeatedly in the hopes of making things right
How many times must I say I'm sorry, sorry
Reiterating the question of how many times I need to apologize to be forgiven
You treat me me so cold honey
You're still aloof and indifferent despite my remorse
You opened my nose honey
You made me realize the extent of my wrongdoing and how it hurt you
You brought me through changes
Your actions have caused me to go through unexpected and unwanted transformations
I've never been through before
These changes are new and difficult for me
I said I was leaving but
I threatened to leave, but deep down I don't want to because I love you
I never got out that door
Despite my attempts to leave, I always end up staying
I'm never at ease honey
I am always tense and anxious around you
I'm always on my knees honey
I am begging and pleading for your forgiveness and affection
I'm begging you please,
I am desperately pleading with you
Whoa to forgive me please
Please grant me your forgiveness and mercy
You made me feel bad
You caused me emotional distress and pain
I wanted to die
Your actions or words were so hurtful that I felt like it would be better to end my own life
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Petra Meier
Love it :-)
Christian Laister
Hello from Vienna in Austria!!! Love the sixties Aaron Neville Songs!! Thanks for this upload!!! It's great to hear a lot of obscure stuff on your channel!! Keep rocking, Christian!!!
bluenote824 jones
have not heard this in years.great record.aaron is my fav singer of all time.since I first heard him in the 60,s.saw hmm live in n.o. at least 5 times.just love his voice and songs.
Károlyné Szépvölgyi
Nagyon tetszett ez a gyönyörű dal, köszönettel Klára.
verycoolsound
Klára, thank you for all of your nice comments! You make it fun!
Zev Feldman
WONDERFUL
lisahansen01
Big rivalry between KJR and KOL in Seattle in the 60's.
pulpitudes
I'm pretty sure it was also on the charts in Portland, Ore. Nice post (love the cartoon).
Dariane
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