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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You Send Me
Aaron Neville Lyrics
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I know you send me
Darling you send me
Honest you do, honest you do
Honest you do, whoa-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
You thrill me
I know you, you, you thrill me
Honest you do
At first I thought it was infatuation
But woo, it's lasted so long
Now I find myself wanting
To marry you and take you home
Whoa-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
You, you, you, you send me
I know you send me
I know you send me
Honest you do
Whoa-oh-oh, whenever I'm with you
I know, I know, I know when I'm near you
Mmm hmm, mmm hmm, honest you do, honest you do
Whoa-oh-oh, I know-oh-oh-oh
I know, I know, I know, when you hold me
Whoa-oh-oh-oh-oh, whenever you kiss me
Mmm hmm, mmm hmm, honest you do
At first I thought it was infatuation
But woo, it's lasted so long
Now I find myself wanting
To marry you and take you home
I know, I know, I know, you send me
I know you send me
Whoa-oh-oh-oh, you you you you send me
Honest you do
Aaron Neville's song "You Send Me" is a love song that expresses the depth of the singer's affection for his lover. The song begins with the repetition of the phrase "Darling you send me" which sets the tone for the rest of the song. The chorus also repeats this phrase along with "honest you do," emphasizing the sincerity of the singer's feelings. The repetition of "you, you, you" in the second verse creates a soft and intimate vibe, indicating the deeply personal nature of the affection.
The first verse talks about how the singer initially thought his feelings were just infatuation, but it has since grown into something deeper and more long-lasting. The phrase "woo, it's lasted so long" suggests that the singer has been in love with the person for a considerable amount of time. When he talks about wanting to marry and take the person home, it shows his desire to make a lifelong commitment to them.
The bridge of the song has a sweet and romantic melody that complements the lyrics well. It talks about how the person makes the singer feel when they are together, conveying a sense of comfort and belonging. The repetition of "I know, I know, I know" underscores the certainty the singer feels regarding his love for the person.
Overall, "You Send Me" is a beautiful and heartfelt love song that showcases Aaron Neville's ability to convey intense emotions through his music.
Line by Line Meaning
Darling you send me
My dear, you make me feel incredible
I know you send me
I am certain that you make me feel amazing
Honest you do, honest you do
I am telling the truth when I say that you make me feel incredible
You thrill me
You excite me deeply
Darling you, you, you, you thrill me
You, my dearest, excite me very much
At first I thought it was infatuation
At the beginning, I believed my feelings were just superficial
But woo, it's lasted so long
However, my emotions have endured and grown stronger over time
Now I find myself wanting
Presently, I feel a strong desire
To marry you and take you home
To become your spouse and bring you to my abode
Whoa-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
Expressing strong emotion
Whenever I'm with you
Every time I am near you
I know, I know, I know when I'm near you
I am certain that I feel incredible when I am close to you
Mmm hmm, mmm hmm, honest you do, honest you do
I am being truthful when I say that you make me feel great
I know, I know, I know, when you hold me
I am certain that I feel fantastic when you embrace me
Whenever you kiss me
Each time I receive a kiss from you
Whoa-oh-oh-oh-oh
Expressing strong emotion
You you you you send me
Your actions and presence make me feel amazing
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Abkco Music, Inc.
Written by: Sam Cooke
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