Aaron Neville (born January 24, 1941, New Orleans, Louisiana) is an America… Read Full Bio ↴Aaron Neville (born January 24, 1941, New Orleans, Louisiana) is an American soul and R&B singer and musician. He made his debut in 1966 with the hit single Tell It Like It Is, a Number One hit on the Billboard R&B charts. From 1977 he performed as part of The Neville Brothers with his siblings, Art Neville, Charles Neville, Cyril Neville & Ivan Neville.

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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Steer Me Right
Aaron Neville Lyrics

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Steer me right, sweet Jesus
Steer me right, don't let me fall
Don't let me, steer me right, sweet Jesus
Be my all in all

I've been runnin' behind a train
I never could keep satisfied
Appetite for destruction

Keeps a man bound and tied

Oh, shine you goodness down on ? me
Oh Lord from up above
In my darkest hour
Soon be, it's Your turn to love

Steer me right, sweet Jesus
Steer me right, don't let me fall
Don't let me, steer me right, sweet Jesus
Be my all in all

Mother, Johnny used to tell me
Said, "Son, don't waste your youth
As blinding of fear and hatred
And you never ever see the truth"

Oh Lord, I keep prayin' ? wisdom
And the strength to carry on
Oh Lord, be my helper
Let Thine will in my life be done

Steer me right, sweet Jesus
Steer me right, don't let me fall
Don't let me, steer me right, sweet Jesus
Be my all in all

Come on and steer me right, sweet Jesus
Steer me right, don't let me fall
Don't let me, steer me right, sweet Jesus
Be my all in all

Come on, steer me right, sweet Jesus
Steer me right, don't let me fall
Don't let me, steer me right, sweet Jesus
Be my all in all

Steer me right, sweet Jesus
Steer me right, don't let me fall
Don't let me, steer me right, sweet Jesus
Be my all in all

Steer me right, sweet Jesus
Steer me right, don't let me fall
Don't let me, steer me right, sweet Jesus
Be my all in all

Steer me right, sweet Jesus
Steer me right, don't let me fall

Overall Meaning

The song "Steer Me Right" by Aaron Neville is a heartfelt plea to God to guide him in the right direction so that he doesn't fall astray. Throughout the song, Neville talks about how he has been running behind a train, unable to keep himself satisfied due to his insatiable appetite for destruction. He acknowledges his weaknesses and fears and seeks wisdom and strength to carry on.

The chorus of the song emphasizes the need for God's guidance and protection. Neville repeats the phrase "Steer me right, sweet Jesus" multiple times, emphasizing the urgency of his plea. He wants God to be his all in all, to be his helper and for His will to be done in his life.

The song also touches upon the idea that wisdom and truth can be obscured by fear and hatred. Neville's mother, Johnny, had warned him not to waste his youth and not to be blinded by these negative emotions, but to seek truth and understanding instead. The song ends with Neville repeating the chorus once again, beseeching Jesus to steer him right and to not let him fall.

Overall, "Steer Me Right" is a poignant and emotionally-charged song that highlights the importance of faith and guidance in times of trouble.

Line by Line Meaning

Steer me right, sweet Jesus
Asking Jesus to guide and direct in the right path

Steer me right, don't let me fall
Requesting Jesus to prevent from stumbling and falling

Don't let me, steer me right, sweet Jesus
Asks for continuous guidance and support from Jesus

Be my all in all
Requesting Jesus to be everything and complete the life

I've been runnin' behind a train
Expressing struggles and unfulfilled pursuit of something

I never could keep satisfied
Feeling unfulfilled and unsatisfied with life

Appetite for destruction
Inclination towards things or behaviors that harm oneself

Keeps a man bound and tied
Continues to entrap someone and prevent growth or progress

Oh, shine you goodness down on ? me
Asking God to provide help and grace

Oh Lord from up above
Addressing God and seeking help from heaven

In my darkest hour
During the most difficult times

Soon be, it's Your turn to love
Expressing trust that God will soon provide love and support

Mother, Johnny used to tell me
Mentioning a piece of advice received from someone

Said, 'Son, don't waste your youth
Advice to use youth wisely and not waste it

As blinding of fear and hatred
Aspects that can prevent seeing the truth and wasting life

And you never ever see the truth'
When fear and hatred are present, truth is hard to see

Oh Lord, I keep prayin' ? wisdom
Continuously requesting God for wisdom and insight

And the strength to carry on
Asking God for strength to keep going during difficult times

Oh Lord, be my helper
Asking God to provide help and support

Let Thine will in my life be done
Asking for God's will to be fulfilled in life

Come on and steer me right, sweet Jesus
Repeating request for guidance from Jesus

Be my all in all
Repeating request for Jesus to be everything to complete life

Don't let me, steer me right, sweet Jesus
Continued request for continuous guidance and support from Jesus

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: AARON JOSEPH NEVILLE, ART NEVILLE, CHARLES NEVILLE, CYRIL GARRETT NEVILLE, JOEL ROUX NEVILLE, MALCOLM BURN, TONY HALL, WILLIE III GREEN

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

woodharr

6y↑2

Steer Me Right
Aaron Neville
Steer me right, sweet Jesus
Steer me right, don't let me fall
Don't let me, steer me right, sweet Jesus
Be my all in all
I've been runnin' behind a train
I never could keep satisfied
Appetite for destruction
Keeps a man bound and tied
Oh, shine you goodness down on ? me
Oh Lord from up above
In my darkest hour
Soon be, it's Your turn to love
Steer me right, sweet Jesus
Steer me right, don't let me fall
Don't let me, steer me right, sweet Jesus
Be my all in all
Mother, Johnny used to tell me
Said, "Son, don't waste your youth
As blinding of fear and hatred
And you never ever see the truth"
Oh Lord, I keep prayin' ? wisdom
And the strength to carry on
Oh Lord, be my helper
Let Thine will in my life be done
Steer me right, sweet Jesus
Steer me right, don't let me fall
Don't let me, steer me right, sweet Jesus
Be my all in all
Come on and steer me right, sweet Jesus
Steer me right, don't let me fall
Don't let me, steer me right, sweet Jesus
Be my all in all
Come on, steer me right, sweet Jesus
Steer me right, don't let me fall
Don't let me, steer me right, sweet Jesus
Be my all in all
Steer me right, sweet Jesus
Steer me right, don't let me fall
Don't let me, steer me right, sweet Jesus
Be my all in all
Steer me right, sweet Jesus
Steer me right, don't let me fall
Don't let me, steer me right, sweet Jesus
Be my all in all
Steer me right, sweet Jesus
Steer me right, don't let me fall
Songwriters: Aaron Joseph Neville / Art Neville / Charles Neville / Cyril Garrett Neville / Joel Roux Neville / Malcolm Burn / Tony Hall / Willie Iii Green
Steer Me Right lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group

All comments from YouTube:

Lydiah Munyi Baynham

14y↑5

Wow! Thank u Lord for the beautiful gift of Music which u allow us to enjoy as we glorify your name!

ashton lambert

3y↑2

Let me be a vessel for your spirit, Jesus. Don’t let my flesh get in the way. I pray this in Jesus’s name.

Christopher Detweiler

14y↑3

this is a tremendous song sung by sucha soulfully unique voice. What a gift. This song sold a CD to me. Can you wear them out? 'cause I'm sure trying to!

woodharr

6y↑2

Brandy Surrall

My dad loved this song. May he rest in peace.

Anita Samarripa

6y↑2

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Anna Cammon

8y↑2

this is my special song to my husband an childerns

Rapid k0123

9y↑2

Fabulous song, from the gorgeous aaron neville. Absolutely adore you , aaron neville. Xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx. Julie. U.k. Xxxx.