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 β¦ The Soul Classics. In 2008 he released Gold, which includes a double album of his hits.
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Mona Lisa
Aaron Neville Lyrics
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And if your busy, I wouldn't mind taking Saturday
Right about now, if you are in your jeep, please turn up your radio
If you don't have a Jeep, and you have a little hooptie I still want
You to crank up your volume
We want all the ladies to sit back, relax, let your hair out
Wyclef presents the Neville Brothers in the house tonight
I know a girl, she ruled my world
Whatever I need, she supplied
Living in paradise
She ruled my heart, till death do we part
(Her love was like ecstasy)
At least that's how I thought it would be
(So Neville brothers what you telling me)
At least that how I thought it would be
(One question, what was her name)
Mona Lisa, you called my name
Laid it apart but I did not respond
And you ask me what I am thinking of
In the morning I'll be gone, no more loving after dawn
No longer can we share the love that was never there
When the moon has lost its light
And the stars no longer bright
And no longer can we share, the love that was never there
(Ain't no need to cry girl, its gonna be alright)
Girl don't you cry
(Girl don't you cry)
Please dry your eyes
All you ever been was faithful in my life
So I apologize
I hope the future brings us back together
At least that's how I thought it would be
(Yo, Neville brothers, what was her name)
Mona Lisa, you called my name
Laid it apart but I did not respond
And you ask me what I am thinking of
In the morning I'll be gone, no more loving after dawn
No longer we can share the love that was never there
When the moon has lost its light
And the stars no longer bright
No longer can we share, the love that was never there
Right about now if you are in dance
I want you to hold your girl real tight
We got the Neville brothers in the house tonight
Along side Wyclef, you know how we do it
I want to apologize to you
I never wrote a love song
This is my first one
The lyrics to Aaron Neville's "Mona Lisa" is a tale of regret mixed with an apology to a woman named Mona Lisa. The opening lyrics ask for a date for either Friday or Saturday, indicating the singer's interest in Mona Lisa. The song then dives into the past when the singer met a girl who ruled his world, and she had always supplied whatever he needed. She had ruled his heart, and he thought that her love was like ecstasy. However, he soon realized that the love he thought they shared was never there.
The lyrics of the song showcase the regret that the singer feels about how he treated Mona Lisa. The chorus is a reminder that their love is over and that he cannot respond to her calls anymore. The song's repeated use of "at least that's how I thought it would be" emphasizes the singer's sense of disillusionment at the loss of the love that he thought was real. Eventually, he apologizes to Mona Lisa, telling her that he hopes the future might bring them back together.
In summary, "Mona Lisa" is a song that showcases the deep regret of a man who has lost someone he loved, realizing that the love he thought they shared was never real. The song's chorus repeats the idea that their love is over and they cannot share it anymore.
Line by Line Meaning
Yo Mona Lisa, could I get a date on Friday
May I accompany you on Friday for a romantic rendezvous?
And if your busy, I wouldn't mind taking Saturday
If your Friday is occupied, I'm open to Saturday as well.
Right about now, if you are in your jeep, please turn up your radio
Attention all listeners, regardless of mode of transportation, increase volume levels of music device for optimal listening pleasure.
If you don't have a Jeep, and you have a little hooptie I still want
Even if you do not have a Jeep, and perhaps possess a humble automobile, I would still like your attention.
You to crank up your volume
Please increase your volume levels.
We want all the ladies to sit back, relax, let your hair out
Ladies, we encourage you to take a chill pill, loosen up and relish in the moment.
Wyclef presents the Neville Brothers in the house tonight
Wyclef is proud to present the Neville Brothers this evening.
I know a girl, she ruled my world
I was infatuated with a woman who controlled my every thought and emotion.
Whatever I need, she supplied
Whatever my heart desired, she provided for me.
Living in paradise
Life with her was blissful and heavenly.
She ruled my heart, till death do we part
My feelings for her were insurmountable and would persist until our eventual demise.
(Her love was like ecstasy)
Her affection for me was indescribably euphoric.
At least that's how I thought it would be
However, this was solely my perception and not necessarily reality.
(So Neville brothers what you telling me)
(Brothers Neville, what is your advice or input at this juncture?)
At least that how I thought it would be
Once again, my preconceived notions misled me.
(One question, what was her name)
(As an aside, may I inquire as to her identity?)
Mona Lisa, you called my name
The enigmatic Mona Lisa is who I was referring to all along.
Laid it apart but I did not respond
Although she showed interest, I did not reciprocate her advances.
And you ask me what I am thinking of
You inquire about my current thoughts and emotions.
In the morning I'll be gone, no more loving after dawn
My time with you has elapsed and we cannot resume our former relationship.
No longer can we share the love that was never there
Our connection was tenuous at best and cannot be rekindled.
When the moon has lost its light
Even when celestial bodies expire, we cannot resurrect our love.
And the stars no longer bright
Even when celestial bodies expire, we cannot resurrect our love.
(Ain't no need to cry girl, its gonna be alright)
(Do not fret or despair, for everything will be fine.)
Girl don't you cry
My dear, do not shed any tears.
(Girl don't you cry)
(I implore you, do not cry.)
Please dry your eyes
I urge you to wipe away your tears.
All you ever been was faithful in my life
You have unfailingly been a loyal presence throughout my existence.
So I apologize
I take full responsibility and express remorse for my actions.
I hope the future brings us back together
I aspire for a future in which we may once again be united.
(Yo, Neville brothers, what was her name)
(I reiterate my previous sentiment and direct my inquiry to the Neville siblings.)
Right about now if you are in dance
For those of you currently engaging in a dance or groove session,
I want you to hold your girl real tight
I encourage you to embrace your partner closely.
We got the Neville brothers in the house tonight
For everyone's information, the Neville brothers are present in this building this evening.
Along side Wyclef, you know how we do it
I, along with Wyclef and others, present ourselves and our talents.
I want to apologize to you
Once more, I seek to express my remorse towards you.
I never wrote a love song
This song marks my first attempt at a ballad showcasing themes of affection and romance.
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Kellz
Yo Mona Lisa, could I get a date on Friday
And if your busy, I wouldn't mind taking Saturday
Right about now, if you are in your jeep, please turn up your radio
If you don't have a Jeep, and you have a little hooptie I still want
You to crank up your volume
We want all the ladies to sit back, relax, let your hair out
Wyclef presents the Neville Brothers in the house tonight
I know a girl, she ruled my world
Whatever I need, she supplied
Living in paradise
She ruled my heart, till death do we part
(Her love was like ecstasy)
At least that's how I thought it would be
(So Neville brothers what you telling me)
At least that how I thought it would be
(One question, what was her name)
Mona Lisa, you called my name
Laid it apart but I did not respond
And you ask me what I am thinking of
In the morning I'll be gone, no more loving after dawn
No longer can we share the love that was never there
When the moon has lost its light
And the stars no longer bright
And no longer can we share, the love that was never there
(Ain't no need to cry girl, its gonna be alright)
Girl don't you cry
(Girl don't you cry)
Please dry your eyes
All you ever been was faithful in my life
So I apologize
I hope the future brings us back together
At least that's how I thought it would be
(Yo, Neville brothers, what was her name)
Mona Lisa, you called my name
Laid it apart but I did not respond
And you ask me what I am thinking of
In the morning I'll be gone, no more loving after dawn
No longer we can share the love that was never there
When the moon has lost its light
And the stars no longer bright
No longer can we share, the love that was never there
Right about now if you are in dance
I want you to hold your girl real tight
We got the Neville brothers in the house tonight
Along side Wyclef, you know how we do it
I want to apologize to you
I never wrote a love song
This is my first one
coal12tnt
This song will never die, only a small percentage of people have heard this song and that small percentage will never 4get this classic. The most deadliest song ever. 1 love
Star & Lyphe
One of my favorites since 97!!!!!
Mark Frank
This was my most played song from that cd. Lol
Tim Burr aka ELSE ONE
The Carnival is one of the most unique albums I've ever owned. From hip hop to calypso to slow jams to reggae, it's amazing. This is such a beautiful song, reminds me of me ex.
Prashant Shrestha
I listened to this album so much when it came out, I honestly didn't realize how good it was until now..
Up Jumps Da Party
A truly eclectic production
Stephen Grinkley
Much respect to the Neville brothers!!! You don't hear anything like this now
Joshua Lebeau
The carnival repeated itself in my very first cd player so many times that saturday night fever was skipping! AND IT STILL SOUNDED GOOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
TaylorMade Kennels
it's 2021 and I am still bangin' this classic. The bass player is doin' his thing, hell the whole song needs to be rereleased...lol
Ngoba Martyns-Yellowe
This song is too cool. Highly underrated song on "the carnival" album.