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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Over You
Aaron Neville Lyrics
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Gonna be some sad talkin'
There'll be some flowers bringin'
Gonna be some sad singin' over you
I said over you
Over you, pretty baby if I ever hear you say we're through
There'll be some long black limousines
Parade of cars with their headlights on
All of that will be goin' on over you
I said over you
Over you, pretty baby if I ever hear you say we're through
There'll be a hole about six feet deep
For you baby to take your sleep
Into a pine box and down you'll go
Where you will stay where it's free of snow over you
I said over you
Over you, pretty baby if I ever hear you say we're through
All your folks will be dressed in black
Ride a long black Cadillac
Yeah, baby they'll be puttin' you away
The funeral home'll have good business that day over you
I said over you
Over you, pretty baby if I ever hear you say we're through
Said I want to slay you baby, whoa now
Over you, pretty baby if I ever hear you say we're through
Say you'll never leave me
I said you'll never leave me
Said I'm gonna get rid of you, baby if I ever hear you say we're through
Whoa, I love you
No tellin' what I'd do
That's why baby I want to do all these things to you
The lyrics of "Over You" by Aaron Neville speak to the heartbreak and devastation that comes with the end of a relationship. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of the aftermath of a breakup, with slow walking, sad talking, and flowers being brought to mourn the loss of the relationship. The images of the long black limousines and parade of cars with their headlights on create a solemn atmosphere and portray the gravity of the situation. The song then goes on to describe the burial of the former partner, with the haunting lyrics, "There'll be a hole about six feet deep for you baby to take your sleep, into a pine box and down you'll go where you will stay where it's free of snow."
The song's lyrics continue to describe the mourning and grief that follows a breakup, with the funeral procession and funeral home profiting from the loss. The chorus repeatedly asserts that the singer will be left devastated if his partner were to ever leave him.
Overall, the lyrics of "Over You" paint a bleak picture of the aftermath of a relationship's end, with powerful and impactful imagery.
Line by Line Meaning
There'll be some slow walkin'
The pace at which people move will be slow and solemn.
Gonna be some sad talkin'
People will be having conversations filled with grief and sorrow.
There'll be some flowers bringin'
Flowers will be brought to show respect and honor for the deceased.
Gonna be some sad singin' over you
People will be singing songs that express sadness and mourning for the person who has passed away.
I said over you
The event being described is happening in relation to you.
Over you, pretty baby if I ever hear you say we're through
This is all happening because you ended the relationship.
There'll be some long black limousines
There will be fancy and expensive cars used to transport people to the funeral.
People peepin' from their window screens
Curious onlookers will watch the procession from their windows.
Parade of cars with their headlights on
The cars will have their headlights on as a show of respect and to light the way for the procession.
All of that will be goin' on over you
All of the attention and activity will be taking place in relation to you.
There'll be a hole about six feet deep
A grave will be dug that is about six feet deep.
For you baby to take your sleep
This is where your body will rest after death.
Into a pine box and down you'll go
Your body will be placed into a wooden casket and lowered into the ground.
Where you will stay where it's free of snow over you
Your final resting place will not be covered in snow.
All your folks will be dressed in black
Your family and loved ones will be wearing black clothing as a symbol of their mourning.
Ride a long black Cadillac
A fancy car, often a Cadillac, will be used to transport the casket and mourners.
Yeah, baby they'll be puttin' you away
Your body will be placed into the ground and covered with dirt.
The funeral home'll have good business that day over you
The funeral home will be providing services for your funeral and making money as a result of your death.
Said I want to slay you baby, whoa now
The singer expresses a desire to harm or kill the person who ended the relationship.
Say you'll never leave me
The singer wants the person to promise that they will never end the relationship.
I said you'll never leave me
The singer is insisting that the person will never leave and end the relationship.
Said I'm gonna get rid of you, baby if I ever hear you say we're through
The singer will end the relationship himself if the other person ever decides to end it first.
Whoa, I love you
The singer expresses that he loves the other person deeply.
No tellin' what I'd do
The singer implies he would do something extreme if the relationship were to end.
That's why baby I want to do all these things to you
The singer wants to show his love and devotion to the other person, to prevent them from ending the relationship.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ALLEN JULIAN ORANGE, ALLEN TOUSSAINT
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@brucebliss165
Horrific lyrics, but what a power house voice! Aaron blows me away.
@j.f.greaney
Death threats as sung by an angel.
@ibeokechukwuemeka8725
This is the craziest gangster love song 😂😂😂😂
@CheckMate657879
"Say, I'm gonna slay you, baby ... I said you'll never leave me ... I'm gonna get rid of you, baby if I ever hear you say we're through." So, that's what people mean when they say, "I love you death."
@borislavbora9857
In loving memory of my wife Savka
@lincurt1
I recalled this song from my childhood. It took me nearly 50 years to find out who sang it. I was overjoyed when I was able to lay my hands on a copy of it. Not the nicest of songs, but left an impression on me as a 9 year old that made me want to hear it again.
@Grenoblenut
Hey ! same here with "Waiting at the station" .. I know the feeling !
@danielburns987
this song went to #21 on the R&B charts in 1960!!!
@elritaferrera6348
There is nothing for the broken soul than New Orleans music!
@Goshujinsama17
This is hands down my favorite Aaron Neville song. now i'm homesick.