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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Use Me
Aaron Neville Lyrics
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They keep trying to tell me
All you want to do is use me
Well my answer said all that use me stuff
Is I want to spread the news
That if it feels this good getting used
Oh you just keep on using me
Until you use me up
Well my brother, you know
He sit me right down and he talked to me
Well he told me, that
I ought not let you just walk on me
(Well, you too big for that boy)
Well I'm sure he meant well
You know but when our talk was through
I just said now brother if you only knew
You'd wish that you were in my shoes
Oh you just keep on using me
Until you use me up
Uh huh, until you use me up
Well sometimes, it's true you really do abuse me
Well you get me in a crowd of high class people
And then you act real rude to me
But oh baby, baby, baby, baby
When you love me I can't get enough
And I said I want to spread the news
That if it feels this good getting used
Oh you just keep on using me
(Come on now)
Until you use me up
Until you use me up
Talking 'bout you using me
Well it all depends on what you do
It ain't too bad the way you're using me
Cause I sure am using you
To do the things you do
Uh huh, until you use me up
Oh no, Oh no, until you use me up
Until you use me up
Until you use me up
Baby, just keep on using
Oh no, until you use me up
Until you use me up
Baby, Baby, Baby, Baby, Baby, Baby, Baby, Baby, Baby, Until you use me up
Funky, Funky, Funky, Funky, Funky, Funky, Funky, Funky, Funky, Funky, Funky
Until you use me up
The song "Use Me" by Aaron Neville is about a man who enjoys being used by the person he loves. The singer's friends tell him that he's being used, but he doesn't care because being used feels so good. The singer wants to "spread the news" that being used can feel good, and encourages the person he loves to keep on using him until she's used him up. The singer also acknowledges that he uses the person he loves as well, and suggests that they are using each other in a mutually beneficial way.
The song starts with the singer's friends trying to warn him that he's being used, but he brushes off their concerns. This suggests that the singer may be in denial about the fact that he is being used, or that he is simply choosing to ignore it. However, the singer also acknowledges that he is using the person he loves, suggesting that their relationship is based on mutual use. The repetition of "until you use me up" throughout the song suggests that the singer is aware that this relationship may not be sustainable, and that eventually they will both use each other up.
Overall, "Use Me" is a complex and layered song about love, use, and mutual dependence. It suggests that sometimes it can feel good to be used by the person you love, and that relationships can be based on mutual use and dependence. However, it also suggests that these types of relationships may not be sustainable in the long term, and that eventually both parties will be used up.
Line by Line Meaning
Well my friends feel it's their appointed duty
My friends feel it is their responsibility to warn me about your intentions
They keep trying to tell me
They keep warning me
All you want to do is use me
All you want is to take advantage of me
Well my answer said all that use me stuff
I told them that I have no problem with being used
Is I want to spread the news
What I meant is that I want to let people know
That if it feels this good getting used
That if it feels good to be used
Oh you just keep on using me
Then keep doing it
Until you use me up
Until there's nothing left to use
Well my brother, you know
My brother specifically
He sit me right down and he talked to me
He sat me down to have a serious talk
Well he told me, that
He told me that
I ought not let you just walk on me
I should not allow you to take advantage of me
(Well, you too big for that boy)
He seemed to imply that I am stronger than that
Well I'm sure he meant well
I am sure he meant to help me
You know but when our talk was through
Although I appreciate his concern
I just said now brother if you only knew
I could've told him that he didn't fully understand
You'd wish that you were in my shoes
He would like to be in my position
Well sometimes, it's true you really do abuse me
Admittedly, there are times when you mistreat me
Well you get me in a crowd of high class people
When we're in a group of wealthy people
And then you act real rude to me
You start treating me badly
But oh baby, baby, baby, baby
Despite that
When you love me I can't get enough
I love being with you and can't get enough of that
Talking 'bout you using me
Referring to your habit of taking advantage of me
Well it all depends on what you do
As long as it feels good
It ain't too bad the way you're using me
I don't really mind the way you take advantage of me
Cause I sure am using you
Because I am using you too
To do the things you do
To do things together
Oh no, until you use me up
Until you have used me up completely
Baby, just keep on using
Just keep taking advantage of me
Funky, Funky, Funky, Funky, Funky, Funky, Funky, Funky, Funky, Funky, Funky
Repetitive ad-libs conveying the feel-good vibe of being used
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Bill Withers
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Jasmine Reese
No need to compare the two, Bill did the original and will always be respected as a great artists and writer. Aaron Neville is one of the great soul voices of all time and did an Honorable job, so lets just enjoy them both..
DaisyLee1963
I think we're all lucky to have both Bill and Aaron's versions to hear and love.
RT 66 Logistics
Well said. 😎
Richard
I have had the privilege to have seen Aron Neville on 4 occasions and he is truly one of the best if not the best act in the world. What a smooth track from the master! !!
MrImpulse101
Did he ever play the song live?
Beverley Blakeney
Thank you for your beautiful gift
jeremiah liberator
This man's voice is surely angelic, I could listen all day long. I love you Aaron,, please, please NEVER stop singing. Divine
Julie Lea
This song should be re-released.... I can see it doing well, for sure on the R&B charts I think it's a #1 Mainstream
Bano Kapino
This is Amazing! .....how could someone Dislike this?!!!
stevekap8
I like the original soon much... but this works. Great voice, and interesting arrangement.