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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Merry Christmas Baby
Aaron Neville Lyrics
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You sure did treat me nice
Merry Christmas pretty, baby
You sure did treat me nice
Gave me a diamond ring
For Christmas
Now I'm living in paradise
Got good music on my radio
Well, I'm feeling mighty fine
Got good music on my radio
Well
I would have kissed you, baby
While you're standing
Beneath the mistletoe
Well, alright
Ain't that the truth now
Santa came down the chimney
About a half past three
He brought
These pretty presents
That you see before me
Merry Christmas, baby
You sure been good to me
I haven't had
A toddy this morning
But I'm all lit up
Like a Christmas tree
Well, I wanna
Wanna bring
It a little bit high
Well, I
Well I wanna bring
It a little bit high
Oh, I wanna bring
It a little bit high, baby
No, wanna bring
It a little high, baby
Little high
Haven't had
A toddy this morning
But I'm all lit up
But I'm all lit up
But I'm all lit up
But I'm all lit up
Said I'm all lit up
I'm all lit up, baby
Merry Christmas, baby
Merry, merry, merry, merry
Merry Christmas, baby
The lyrics to Aaron Neville's "Merry Christmas Baby" convey the joy and gratefulness of the singer towards their significant other. The song begins with the singer expressing gratitude for the kind treatment they received during the holiday season, specifically the gift of a diamond ring that has made them feel like they are living "in paradise." The second verse highlights the pleasure the singer feels with good music on their radio and hints at the desire to kiss their partner underneath the mistletoe.
In the third verse, the singer reflects on the presents that Santa brought them and expresses thanks for their partner's goodness to them. The fourth verse includes the repetition of the phrase "I haven't had a toddy this morning, but I'm all lit up like a Christmas tree." This line is meant to convey the singer's joy and excitement about the holiday season, even without any alcohol. The song concludes with the repeated phrase "Merry Christmas, baby" serving as a final reminder of the love and appreciation the singer has for their partner.
Overall, this song is a joyful celebration of love and gratitude during the holiday season. The singer is grateful for their partner's kindness and feels uplifted by the holiday cheer around them.
Line by Line Meaning
Merry Christmas, baby
Happy Holidays, my love
You sure did treat me nice
You have been kind and loving to me
Merry Christmas pretty, baby
Happy Holidays, my beautiful darling
Gave me a diamond ring
For Christmas
Now I'm living in paradise
You gifted me a precious diamond ring for Christmas, and now I feel like I'm living in perfect happiness
Well, I'm feeling mighty fine
Got good music on my radio
I'm feeling great and happy because the music on my radio is good
Well
I would have kissed you, baby
While you're standing
Beneath the mistletoe
I would have smooched you under the mistletoe, sweetheart
Well, alright
Ain't that the truth now
Okay, it's correct and true, isn't it?
Santa came down the chimney
About a half past three
He brought
These pretty presents
That you see before me
Father Christmas came through the chimney around 3:30 in the morning and gave me the lovely gifts you see
You sure been good to me
You have been really nice to me
I haven't had
A toddy this morning
But I'm all lit up
Like a Christmas tree
Even though I have not had any alcohol this morning, I feel very happy and elated, like a brightly-lit Christmas tree
Well, I wanna
Wanna bring
It a little bit high
Well, I
Well I wanna bring
It a little bit high
Oh, I wanna bring
It a little bit high, baby
No, wanna bring
It a little high, baby
Little high
I feel like taking things up a notch and being a little extra happy and excited
Said I'm all lit up
I'm all lit up, baby
I am filled with happiness and joy right now
Merry Christmas, baby
Merry, merry, merry, merry
Merry Christmas, baby
Happy Holidays, my dearest love. Have a very Merry Christmas
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CHARLES MOSE BROWN
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