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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I Know I've Been Changed
Aaron Neville Lyrics
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And I know I've been changed
I know I've been changed
Angels in heaven done sign my name
Angels in heaven done sign my name
Well, I know I got religion,
Lord knows I'm not ashamed
And the angels done sign my name
Oh, I said: I know I've been changed
And I know I've been changed, yeah
Know I've been changed
Angels in heaven done sign my name
Angels in heaven done sign my name
Lord knows I've been converted
Lord knows I've been redeemed
Well, you can wake me up in the midnight hour
I'm gonna tell ya just a what I seen
I said: I know I've been changed
And I know I've been changed, yeah
Know I've been changed
Angels in heaven done sign my name
Angels in heaven done sign my name
Angels in heaven done sign my name
Angels in heaven done sign my name
In Aaron Neville's song "I Know I've Been Changed," the singer expresses his positive transformation after finding religion. He repeats the phrase "I know I've been changed" multiple times throughout the song to emphasize the profound shift he has undergone. The lyrics "Angels in heaven done sign my name" suggest that the singer's conversion has been acknowledged and affirmed by a higher power.
The second verse reinforces the image of the singer's religious conversion, expressing that he is "not ashamed" of his faith and that the "holy ghost is [his] witness." The mention of the "midnight hour" suggests that the singer's faith is strong and unwavering, even in times of darkness or doubt.
Overall, the song seems to be a testament to the power of religious conversion and transformation. The repetition of phrases like "I know I've been changed" and "angels in heaven done sign my name" serve to reinforce the depth of the singer's conviction.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh I, know I've been changed
I am absolutely sure that I have been transformed
And I know I've been changed
I am completely aware that I have been changed
I know I've been changed
I am certain that I have undergone a significant overhaul
Angels in heaven done sign my name
Heavenly beings have acknowledged my transformation and accepted me
Well, I know I got religion,
I have discovered the path to spirituality
Lord knows I'm not ashamed
I am not hesitant or embarrassed to admit this fact
Well, a holy ghost is my witness
The spirit of God is the proof of my religious conversion
And the angels done sign my name
Heavenly forces have confirmed my religious conversion
Lord knows I've been converted
God is aware that I have been transformed to a new spiritual state
Lord knows I've been redeemed
God has accepted me back into his grace and forgave my sins
Well, you can wake me up in the midnight hour
I am so sure of my salvation that I can testify about it at any given time
I'm gonna tell ya just a what I seen
I am prepared to testify about my religious conversion
Angels in heaven done sign my name
Heavenly beings have recognized and documented my religious transformation
Angels in heaven done sign my name
Heavenly forces have confirmed again and again that I am transformed
Angels in heaven done sign my name
I am confident that my divine transformation is real and accepted by heaven.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Aaron Joseph Neville
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Hopenjoy1963
Loving it! Way to go, Aaron! Totally agree w/ music being like meds! Your stuff is definetly extra strength, can't help but love it!
Myra Rutherford
love this man .. love his voice... love his heart!!
lynsioux
How lovely to see music being made as opposed to tracks being combined in a studio. And what a joyful noise! Well-done by all involved, though I have to say Aaron still is the voice of an angel to me.
Kathryn America
This is just fun ~ having this precious time piece to see and hear.
Bruce Maclean
Woah !! I'm gettin' this one !