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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People Get Ready
Aaron Neville Lyrics
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There's a train comin'
You don't need no baggage
You just get on board
All you need is faith
To hear the diesels humming
You don't need no ticket
I believe, I believe
I believe, I do believe
Oh, people get ready
There's train to Jordan
Pickin' up passengers
From coast to coast
Faith is the key
Open the doors and board 'em
There's hope for all
Among those love the most
Now there ain't no room
For the hopeless sinner
Who would hit on mankind
Just to save his own
Have pity on those
Whose chances grow thinner
'Cause there's no hiding place
Against the Kingdom's Throne
I believe, I believe
I believe, I do believe
People get ready
Oh, there's a train coming
You don't need no baggage
You just get on board
All you need is faith
To hear the diesels humming
You don't need no ticket
You just thank the Lord
I believe, I believe
I believe, I believe
I believe, I believe
I believe, I do believe
People get ready
Oh, there's a train coming
You don't need no baggage
You just get on board
The lyrics to Aaron Neville's song "People Get Ready" depicts a message of hope and faith as he urges people to prepare for the coming of a train. The song serves as a metaphor for the coming of Christ and depicts a sense of urgency for people to have faith and belief in order to board the train to Jordan, which can be interpreted as heaven. Neville emphasizes the fact that one does not need material possessions or tickets to board this train, but rather just requires faith and gratitude towards God. He stressed on the importance of faith as the key to open the doors to the train and how those who love the most can find hope.
The song also points out that the journey to heaven is not for those who continue to hit on mankind, showing that there is no room for the hopeless sinner who only seeks to save themselves. Neville emphasizes the importance of showing pity on those who are struggling as their chances grow thinner and there is no hiding place against the Kingdom's throne. Throughout the song, Neville reiterates the importance of having faith and belief as he urges people to get ready for the coming train.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, people get ready
Get ready for something good that is about to happen
There's a train comin'
A metaphor for an opportunity or a better future arriving
You don't need no baggage
Don't let material things hold you back from progress
You just get on board
Take advantage of the opportunity and go along with it
All you need is faith
Believing in yourself and the opportunity is crucial
To hear the diesels humming
To experience the excitement of progress and change
You don't need no ticket
Indicating a free opportunity, no cost to participate
You just thank the Lord
Be grateful for the opportunity
I believe, I believe, I believe, I do believe
Reinforcing the importance of faith and belief
Oh, people get ready
Reiterating the call to be prepared for something great
There's a train to Jordan
Metaphor for a journey to a better place or the afterlife
Pickin' up passengers from coast to coast
The opportunity is available to anyone, regardless of their location
Faith is the key
Emphasizing that faith is the most important thing to have
Open the doors and board 'em
To welcome and take advantage of the opportunity
There's hope for all
No matter who you are or where you come from, there is hope
Among those love the most
In a community that loves and supports each other
Now there ain't no room for the hopeless sinner
Those who have given up or don't believe are not welcome
Who would hurt all mankind just to save his own
Those who only think of themselves and cause harm to others
Have pity on those whose chances grow thinner
Sympathizing with those who feel like their opportunities are fading
'Cause there's no hiding place against the Kingdom's throne
Everyone will eventually face judgement, so do the right thing
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Curtis Mayfield
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