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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Since You're Gone
Aaron Neville Lyrics
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I feel as though I want cry
But a man ain't supposed to shed a tear
If only you were here (you've gone away baby)
If only you were here (you've gone away baby)
If only if you were here
I'd lie for you
Please say you're coming home
(Since you've gone away)
Been working hard while you're at play
Never thinking that you are untrue
(Didn't worry over you)
So long, this is goodbye
I didn't want you to leave me
But I've got my pride
There's one thing I want you to know
Girl, I love you so (you've gone away, baby)
Girl, I love you so (you've gone away, baby)
You've gone away (you've gone away, baby)
So long ( you've gone away, baby)
Oh my darling, so long
The song "Since You're Gone" by Aaron Neville is a soulful ballad about the struggles of a man left behind by a woman he loves. The lyrics speak of sadness and longing, as the singer copes with the fact that the woman he loves is no longer with him. The opening lines, "since you're gone with your guy, I feel as though I want to cry," sets the tone of the bittersweet nature of the song. Although the singer is in pain, he is trying to be strong and not shed a tear because "a man ain't supposed to shed a tear."
As the song progresses, the singer expresses his undying love for the woman he lost. He would "lie for" her and "die for" her, showing just how deep his affection runs. He hopes that she will come back to him, but his pride keeps him from begging. Despite this, he wants her to know that he loves her and always will, no matter how much time has passed.
Overall, the song is a poignant depiction of the deep emotion and fragility of the human heart. It speaks to anyone who has loved and lost, and the struggle to move forward while still holding onto the memory of that love.
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Interesting Facts
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Line by Line Meaning
Since you're gone with your guy
I feel sad and lonely because you are no longer with me, you have left me for someone else.
I feel as though I want cry
I am overwhelmed with emotions and feel like crying because I miss you so much.
But a man ain't supposed to shed a tear
Although I am sad and want to cry, society tells me that as a man I should not show my emotions and should keep them hidden.
If only you were here (you've gone away baby)
I wish that you were here with me, but you have left and gone away, leaving me alone.
If only if you were here
If only you were here with me, I would do anything for you.
I'd lie for you
I would be willing to tell a lie for you if it meant keeping you with me.
Darling, I'd die for you
I love you so much that I would be willing to sacrifice my life for you.
Please say you're coming home
I am hopeful that you will come back to me and I am pleading with you to do so.
(Since you've gone away) Been working hard while you're at play
Since you left, I have been busy and occupied with work while you are out having fun with someone else.
Never thinking that you are untrue (Didn't worry over you)
I did not suspect that you were being unfaithful or dishonest, and I did not worry about you while you were away.
So long, this is goodbye
I am saying goodbye to you, and it feels like it will be a long time before we see each other again.
I didn't want you to leave me
I did not want you to leave me, and I am sad that you did.
But I've got my pride
Even though I am sad and hurt, I am trying to remain dignified and keep my self-respect.
There's one thing I want you to know
Before you go, there is something very important that I need to tell you.
Girl, I love you so (you've gone away, baby)
I am expressing my love for you, even though you have left and gone away from me.
You've gone away (you've gone away, baby)
You have left me and gone away, and I am feeling sad and alone.
So long ( you've gone away, baby)
It has been a long time since you left and went away, and I am still feeling the effects of your absence.
Oh my darling, so long
I am saying goodbye to you, my love, and it hurts me deeply to do so.
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Written by: BERRY DUANE OAKLEY, ERIN BRANDON DAVIS, JOE BONAMASSA, LOUIS J. SEGRETI, WARREN HAYNES, WAYLON KRIEGER
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