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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My Brother My Brother
Aaron Neville Lyrics
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And it seems like only yesterday, we were running wild and free
Down the corner buying candy, or messin' 'round in the neighborhood
Hanging out with you night and day, it was good, so good
Lately I've heard you've got the weight of the world on your shoulder
Times have been rough, I can't turn the other way
[Chorus]
My Brother, my Brother, here to help you
Tell me your sorrows, tell me your fears
My Brother, my Brother, I'll always be here
I know that we are different, and we've gone our separate way
But we've got to learn to accept each other, for who we are today
I know it won't be easy, but we both have got to try
To hold onto each other, until the day we die
Nobody knows you quite the way that I do
And if you're in trouble, come to me, come to me
[Chorus]
Whatcha gonna do
I'm here to help you
Tell me
We got the same blood running through our veins, my Brother
Father is the heaven, Mother is the grave
We gotta look out for each other, my Brother
Yeah, that's what we gotta do
Tell me
[Chorus: Repeats]
The song "My Brother My Brother" by Aaron Neville is a tribute to the bond between siblings. The songwriter reflects on his childhood memories of running around and playing with his brother, who he considers to be his family. Despite growing up and going their separate ways, the songwriter emphasizes the importance of accepting each other for who they are today and being there for each other through the struggles of life. The chorus repeats the phrase “My Brother, my Brother” as a mantra to remind the listener that they can always turn to family for help and support.
The lyrics also touch on the theme of shared experiences and bloodlines. The songwriter reminds his brother that they have the same blood running through their veins and that they need to look out for each other. The reference to their father being in heaven and their mother being in the grave suggests a deeper level of familial connection that transcends mortality.
Overall, “My Brother My Brother” is a song that celebrates the unbreakable bond between siblings and the timeless importance of family.
Line by Line Meaning
You are my Brother, you are my family
You are not just my brother by blood, but my family.
And it seems like only yesterday, we were running wild and free
It feels like it was just yesterday that we were carefree and having fun together.
Down the corner buying candy, or messin' 'round in the neighborhood
We used to do simple things like buy candy or play around in the neighborhood together.
Hanging out with you night and day, it was good, so good
Being with you all the time was such a good feeling.
Lately I've heard you've got the weight of the world on your shoulder
I've been hearing that you're going through a lot of tough times recently.
Times have been rough, I can't turn the other way
I can't just ignore that you're struggling and pretend like everything is okay.
My Brother, my Brother, whatcha gonna do
Dear sibling, what actions are you planning to take?
My Brother, my Brother, here to help you
I am here to lend a helping hand.
Tell me your sorrows, tell me your fears
Share with me all of your sadness and worries.
My Brother, my Brother, I'll always be here
I will always be here for you, dear sibling.
I know that we are different, and we've gone our separate way
I understand that we have different lives now and have taken different paths.
But we've got to learn to accept each other, for who we are today
We need to learn to embrace each other for who we are presently.
I know it won't be easy, but we both have got to try
It will be a difficult process, but we must put in effort.
To hold onto each other, until the day we die
We must hold onto each other's support till the end of time.
Nobody knows you quite the way that I do
Only I can understand you in the way that I do.
And if you're in trouble, come to me, come to me
If you ever need any help or assistance, I'll always be here for you.
We got the same blood running through our veins, my Brother
We share the same blood flowing through our veins, dear sibling.
Father is the heaven, Mother is the grave
While our father resides in heaven and our mother in the grave, we still have each other.
We gotta look out for each other, my Brother
It is important to care for and protect each other, dear sibling.
Yeah, that's what we gotta do
That is exactly what we need to do.
Whatcha gonna do
What are you going to do, dear sibling?
I'm here to help you
I am present to guide and support you, dear sibling.
Tell me
Share with me, dear sibling.
My Brother, my Brother, whatcha gonna do
Dear sibling, what actions are you planning to take?
My Brother, my Brother, here to help you
I am here to lend a helping hand.
Tell me your sorrows, tell me your fears
Share with me all of your sadness and worries.
My Brother, my Brother, I'll always be here
I will always be here for you, dear sibling.
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing
Written by: Davey Faragher, Phil Roy, Robert Thiele
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