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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Somewhere Somebody
Aaron Neville Lyrics
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I know that one of them is just right for me
I've looked uptown, downtown, all around searchin'
I know she's out there waiting for me
Somewhere, somebody, lookin', longin'
Somewhere, somebody, waitin' for me
Somewhere, somebody, searchin', prayin'
You know street lights shine
In those passin' faces
I keep tryin' to catch somebody's eye
But all the shoulda been's, the woulda been's,
The mighta been's and the coulda been's
Slippin' away and just walk right on by
Somewhere, somebody, lookin', longin'
Somewhere, somebody, waitin' for me
Somewhere, somebody, searchin', prayin'
Tell me where in the world can this girl be
I walk in the rain that's fallin'
Some voice in the distance callin', why
I run to the empty doorway waitin' for
The sun to shine
When will love be mine
Somewhere, somebody, searchin', prayin'
Tell me where in the world
Somewhere, somebody, searchin', prayin'
Tell me where in the world
Must be a million girls in this great big city
I know you're out there waiting for me
The song "Somewhere Somebody" by Aaron Neville is a ballad about a man searching for his soulmate in the bustling city. The lyrics express the frustration and longing that comes with looking for love in a sea of anonymous faces. The opening line, "Must be a million girls in this great big city," sets the scene and highlights the daunting task ahead.
As the song progresses, the singer talks about how he has searched high and low for the right person. He's looked uptown, downtown, and all around, but still hasn't found her. He believes that she is out there waiting for him and that he just needs to find her. The chorus repeats the phrase "Somewhere, somebody, lookin', longin'/Somewhere, somebody, waitin' for me/Somewhere, somebody, searchin', prayin'/Tell me where in the world can this girl be" three times. This repetition emphasizes the singer's desperation and his belief that he will find his soulmate if he keeps searching.
The final verse of the song highlights the singer's determination to keep looking, despite the challenges. He walks in the rain, listening for a voice in the distance, and waits for the sun to shine. The song ends with the singer acknowledging his belief that his future partner is out there, somewhere in the city, waiting for him.
Overall, "Somewhere Somebody" is a poignant song that captures the feeling of searching for love in a big city. Neville's soulful voice adds depth and emotion to the lyrics, making it a memorable and relatable song for anyone who has ever been in search of a soulmate.
Line by Line Meaning
Must be a million girls in this great big city
There are numerous girls in the city.
I know that one of them is just right for me
I am certain that one of them is perfect for me.
I've looked uptown, downtown, all around searchin'
I have searched in all areas.
I know she's out there waiting for me
I believe that she is waiting to be found.
Somewhere, somebody, lookin', longin'
Somebody, somewhere is searching and longing.
Somewhere, somebody, waitin' for me
Somebody, somewhere is waiting for me.
Somewhere, somebody, searchin', prayin'
Somebody, somewhere is searching and praying.
Tell me where in the world can this girl be
I wonder where she could be.
You know street lights shine
The street lights illuminate.
In those passin' faces
In the faces that pass by.
I keep tryin' to catch somebody's eye
I keep attempting to attract somebody's attention.
But all the shoulda been's, the woulda been's,
All the missed opportunities,
The mighta been's and the coulda been's
All the hypothetical possibilities,
Slippin' away and just walk right on by
Are disappearing as they walk by.
I walk in the rain that's fallin'
I walk in the falling rain.
Some voice in the distance callin'
A voice in the distance is calling.
Why
I wonder why.
I run to the empty doorway waitin' for
I hurry to the empty entrance, hoping for
The sun to shine
The sun to show up.
When will love be mine
When will I find love.
Somewhere, somebody, searchin', prayin'
Somebody, somewhere is searching and praying.
Tell me where in the world
Please tell me where in the world.
I know you're out there waiting for me
I am confident that you are waiting for me.
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