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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Work With Me Annie
Aaron Neville Lyrics

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Work with me, Annie
(A-um, a-um, a-um, a-um)
Work with me, Annie
Work with me, Annie
Work with me, Annie
Work with me, Ann-ie-e
And let's get it while the gettin' is good

(So good, so good, so good, so good)

Annie, please don't cheat
(Va-oom, va-oom, va-oom, va-oom)
Give me all my meat (ooo!)
Ooo-hoo-wee
So good to me
Work with me Anniee
Let's get it while the gettin' is good

(So good, so good, so good, so good)

A-ooo, my-ooo
My-ooo-ooo-wee
Annie, oh how you thrill me
Make my head go round and round
And all my love come dow-ow-own
(Ooo!)

Work with me, Annie
(A-um, a-um, a-um, a-um)
Work with me, Annie
Don't be 'shamed
To work with me, Annie
Call my name
Work with me, Annie
A-work with me, Annie
Let's get it while the gettin' is good

(So good, so good, so good, so good)

So good!

Our hot lips kissing
(A-um, a-um, a-um, a-um)
Baby I've been missing
Hugging and teasing
Don't want no freezing
A-work with me, Anniee
Let's get it while the gettin' is good

(So good, so good, so good, so good)

A-ooo, my-ooo
My-ooo-ooo-wee
Annie, oh how you thrill me
Make my head go round and round
And all my love come dow-ow-own

Work with me, Annie
(A-um, a-um, a-um, a-um)
Work with me, Annie
Don't be 'shamed
To work with me, Annie
Call my name
Work with me, Annie
A-work with me, Annie
And let's get it while the gettin' is good

(So good, so good, so good, so good)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Aaron Neville's "Work With Me, Annie" speak about a man urging his lover, Annie, to engage in sexual activity with him. The song is intended to be a suggestive and playful singalong with the chorus repeating, "Work with me, Annie, let's get it while the gettin' is good." The song's context is likely that of a couple trying to take advantage of their intimate moment, with the man urging his partner to act as an active participant in satisfying their carnal desires.

The line, "Annie, please don't cheat, give me all my meat," boasts of the man's sexual prowess and confidence in consummating their relationship fully. Additionally, lines like, "Baby, I've been missing, hugging and teasing, don't want no freezing," portray the couple's desire for immediate intimacy and reaffirmation of mutual affection. Overall, the lyrics of "Work With Me, Annie" are quite explicit and leave little up to the imagination in terms of what the song's message is meant to convey.

Line by Line Meaning

Work with me, Annie
Let's collaborate and achieve something together, Annie

(A-um, a-um, a-um, a-um)
Musical interlude

Annie, please don't cheat
Annie, do not deceive me or take anything from me unfairly

(Va-oom, va-oom, va-oom, va-oom)
Musical sound effect

Give me all my meat (ooo!)
Give me what is rightfully mine, Annie

Ooo-hoo-wee
Expressing excitement and enthusiasm

So good to me
You are very satisfying and enjoyable to work with, Annie

Work with me Anniee
Let's team up to do something together, Annie

Let's get it while the gettin' is good
We should take advantage of this opportunity while we still can, Annie

(So good, so good, so good, so good)
Emphasizing how great the situation is

A-ooo, my-ooo
Expressing excitement and enthusiasm