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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Aaron Neville Lyrics

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Don't cry, don't cry, little darlin' don't cry
I'll not say my last good bye
Whoa, so don't cry, don't cry,
Little darlin' don't cry
Cause I'll return someday

So don't weep, don't weep, little darlin'
No, no don't weep

My heart tells me you're in love with me
Whoa, so don't weep, don't weep,
Little darlin' don't weep
Cause I'll return someday soon

(To take you in my arms)
And to squeeze you tight
(To capture all your charms)
Every, every, every day now
Don't cry, don't cry, little darlin'
No don't cry
I'm not saying my last good bye
Whoa, no don't cry, don't cry,
Little darlin' don't cry
I'll return someday,
Someday soon (someday soon)

Whoa, don't cry, don't cry, little darlin'
Don't, don't you cry

Cause I'm not saying my last good bye
Whoa, don't cry, no, no, no, don't cry

Overall Meaning

The song "Don't Cry" by Aaron Neville is a love ballad about not wanting to say goodbye to his lover. The opening lyrics, "Don't cry, don't cry, little darlin' don't cry, I'll not say my last goodbye," express the singer's desire to stay with his lover despite whatever situation may be pushing him to leave her. He reassures her that he will return soon, saying "Cause I'll return someday, Someday soon." The chorus is repeated throughout the song in a gentle, soothing tone, emphasizing the message that there is no need for tears or sadness. The lyrics express the hope of reuniting with his love and embracing her in his arms again.

The singer also acknowledges the love his partner has for him, saying "My heart tells me you're in love with me." This line shows that he is aware of the depth of love his partner has for him and that he reciprocates those feelings. He also talks about how he wants to hold and cherish all his partner's unique traits saying, "To capture all your charms, every, every, every day now," indicating that he has truly seen and adores every aspect of his lover.

The overall message of the song "Don't Cry" is one of optimism, hope and love. The lyrics convey the singer's desire to stay with his partner and the commitment he feels towards her. The song resonates with anyone who has ever had to say goodbye to someone they love and is a beautiful reminder that goodbyes don't always have to be permanent.

Line by Line Meaning

Don't cry, don't cry, little darlin' don't cry
Please don't cry, my dear, we will see each other again

I'll not say my last good bye
I don't want this to be our final goodbye

Whoa, so don't cry, don't cry, Little darlin' don't cry
Please don't cry, my dear, we will be reunited

Cause I'll return someday
I promise that I will come back

So don't weep, don't weep, little darlin'
Please don't cry, my love

No, no don't weep
I don't want to see you sad

My heart tells me you're in love with me
I can feel that you love me deeply

Whoa, so don't weep, don't weep, Little darlin' don't weep
Please don't cry, my darling, we will be together soon

Cause I'll return someday soon
I will be back very soon

(To take you in my arms)
I can't wait to hold you close

And to squeeze you tight
I want to hold you tightly