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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Show Some Emotion
Aaron Neville Lyrics
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To break down these walls
But you build them strong
So I stand here waiting, wondering why
Oh why
Why you don't give a little bit
Break down and give a little bit
Show, show some emotion
Open, open your heart,
Set free an ocean
Only a feeling can save us now
You say you've been hurt
Well you're not alone
As you race through this life
What you keep to yourself
Can turn you to stone
All it would take is one kind word
To be heard
Come on and give a little bit
Try to forgive a little bit
Show, show some emotion
Open, open your heart
Set free an ocean
Only a feeling can save us now
Show, show some emotion
Open, open your heart
Set free an ocean
Only a feeling can save us now
Show some emotion
Open, open your heart
Set free an ocean
Only a feeling can save us now
In this song, Aaron Neville is singing to someone who has built up walls and is unable to show any emotion. He sings about trying his best to break down these walls, but they remain strong. He encourages this person to give a little bit, to break down and show some emotion. Neville believes that it is only through feeling that they can be saved.
The lyrics are filled with emotion, and Neville's soulful voice adds to the depth of the song. He sings about being hurt and feeling alone. He believes that if someone could just say one kind word, it would make all the difference. He urges this person to open their heart and set free an ocean of emotions.
The song is a powerful reminder of the importance of showing emotions, both for ourselves and for those around us. It encourages us to be vulnerable and to let our feelings show, even if it means taking a risk.
Line by Line Meaning
I've tried my best for so long
I have been putting in my best efforts for a long time.
To break down these walls
I have been trying to overcome the barriers that have been set up between us.
But you build them strong
You keep building these barriers even stronger, making it difficult for me to break them down.
So I stand here waiting, wondering why
I am still standing here, wondering about the reason behind these walls and why they exist.
Why you don't give a little bit
I am wondering why you are not willing to let down your guard even a little.
Break down and give a little bit
Please break down these walls and open up to me even if it is just a little.
Show, show some emotion
Please show me how you feel, don't hold back.
Open, open your heart,
Please open up your heart to me and let me in.
Set free an ocean
By opening up, you can give rise to a vast, beautiful sea of emotions.
Only a feeling can save us now
The only thing that can bring us closer together is if we express our true feelings.
You say you've been hurt
I understand that you have been hurt in the past.
Well you're not alone
But please know that you are not alone in your pain.
As you race through this life
As you hurry through your life, I understand that you may be guarded.
What you keep to yourself
But I know that bottling up your emotions can turn you cold and unresponsive.
Can turn you to stone
Keeping your feelings inside can make you emotionally numb.
All it would take is one kind word
All it takes is one simple act of kindness to break down those barriers.
To be heard
For your feelings to be heard and understood.
Come on and give a little bit
Please, even if it's only a little, open up to me.
Try to forgive a little bit
Let us both try to forgive and forget the past hurt.
Show some emotion
Express yourself fully and let your emotions show.
Only a feeling can save us now
The only way to move forward and repair our relationship is by expressing our true feelings.
Open, open your heart
Please let go of your emotional guards and allow me to see the real you.
Set free an ocean
By doing so, you will unleash a myriad of emotions that have been bottled up inside of you.
Only a feeling can save us now
Expressing your emotions is the only way to save our relationship.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., BMG Rights Management
Written by: Andrew Gold, Brock Patrick Walsh, Greg Prestopino
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Sharrol
2020 I'm still chilling n listening to it
Show some emotion
Chadd Martin
Loved this song since I heard it almost 15 yrs ago
Philip Nestor
The first time I heard this I almost cried. Beautiful song....
Sharrol
Such a beautiful song I love . 2019
Anikwenze Ndubisi
What a lovely song.
Dainel Vincent
Love this song. Wish there was a some their will have me to this song.
Dainel Vincent
Love this song. Wish there was a some their will have me to this song.
Shel Bukowski
Fucking beautiful.