During the 1980s and early 1990s, Levert scored big hits with "Pop, Pop, Pop, Pop (Goes My Mind)", "Casanova", and "ABC-123" (not to be confused with the Jackson Five hit of the same name). As a solo artist, Gerald's hits included "I'd Give Anything (to Fall in Love)", "You Got That Love", and "Mr. Too Damn Good to You".
Gerald and Eddie collaborated together on many different occasions, and they recorded an album called Father and Son together.
Gerald Levert also sang the chorus on the Chris Rock spoken-word comedy piece, "No Sex (In the Champagne Room)".
In 2005, Levert's daughter Carlysia was featured on an episode of MTV's My Super Sweet Sixteen.
Levert passed away due to an apparent heart attack on November 10, 2006. Sister 2 Sister magazine reported that Gerald and his father had just returned from a 10-day trip to South Africa where they had met with Nelson Mandela and were treated like royalty. Upon Gerald's return, he was excited about his upcoming album, which is due early in 2007. Gerald died in his sleep.
Hang In There
Gerald Levert Lyrics
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Why must we go through this
Every other day, every other week?
Talk to me, talk to me
Just because I don't hangout with you and your friends
Just because the morning time's when I come in
Just because I work so hard on the weekend
Just because I don't buy flowers and candy
Like I used to do, girl, when you first met me
Believe I'm trying to do
All the best I can for you, oh baby, baby
But you gotta hang
Hang in there with me
I'll be there for company
It's you and me against the world
And I got you, girl
Hang in there with me
I'll be there for company
It's you and me against the world
And I got you, girl, I got you, girl
We would be making good love if it wasn't for your meddling friends
You asking questions what I'm doing, where I been
Just because you can't reach me when you want on my cellphone
Don't I get you back, tell me what is wrong
I come in the house, you look so upset
Know why you're hungry, did you eat yet?
Apologizes, but what's the apology
Girl, if I was wrong, telling I'm sorry, baby
Hang in there with me
I'll be there for company
It's you and me against the world
And I got you, girl
You gotta hang in there with me
I'll be there for company
It's you and me against the world
And I got you, girl, I got you, girl
I just want to be a man, one you love and trust
Can't let trivial things come between us
You're my [Incomprehensible] and I want you to know
I got your back
Baby, don't get so emotional
Stop that you hear from those other folks
They just want it like we got
And I'm on this standing like a rock
Hang in there with me
I'll be there for company
It's you and me against the world
And I got you, girl
You gotta hang in there with me
I'll be there for company
It's you and me against the world
And I got you, girl, I got you, girl
Hang in there with me
Gang in there with me baby, baby
Hang in there with me
Gang in there with me baby, baby
Hang in there with me
Gang in there with me baby, baby
Hang in there with me
Hang in there with me
Hang in there with me
Gang in there with me baby, baby
Hang in there with me
Gang in there with me baby, baby
Hang in there with me
Gang in there with me baby, baby
Hang in there with me
Hang in there with me
Trying baby
I know I ain't perfect but I'm trying baby
I'm trying babe, don't wanna see you cry
Don't wanna see you cry, no
The lyrics of Gerald Levert's song "Hang In There" speak to the struggles of a relationship dealing with insecurity and misunderstanding. The first verse touches on the singer feeling criticized by their partner for spending time alone or working hard on the weekends, leading them to feel like their love is being questioned. The second verse speaks to communication issues between the couple - the partner's friends causing problems, questions about whereabouts and inability to reach the singer on their phone causing frustration. The chorus serves as a reassuring message to the partner that the singer is committed to them and that they're in it together.
The line "just because I don't buy flowers and candy like I used to do, girl, when you first met me" may seem trivial, but it's a common point of contention in relationships. It speaks to the idea that people often put in the most effort in relationships in the beginning stages, and can become more complacent as the relationship progresses. The line "We would be making good love if it wasn't for your meddling friends" shows the impact that outside parties can have on relationships, and the line "I just want to be a man, one you love and trust" speaks to the singer's desire to be seen as trustworthy and loving by their partner.
Line by Line Meaning
Babe, why
The singer is wondering why there are constant issues in the relationship.
Why must we go through this
The singer is questioning why they have to constantly have problems in their relationship.
Every other day, every other week?
The singer is questioning the frequency of their issues in the relationship.
Talk to me, talk to me
The artist is asking for communication to work through their relationship issues.
Just because I don't hangout with you and your friends
The artist is explaining that not wanting to hang out with their partner's friends doesn't mean they love them any less.
Just because the morning time's when I come in
The singer is explaining that coming home in the morning because of their job doesn't mean they love their partner any less.
Just because I work so hard on the weekend
The singer is explaining that working on weekends doesn't mean they don't love their partner.
Don't mean I love you any less, girl
The artist is telling their partner that their actions don't detract from their love for them.
Just because I don't buy flowers and candy
The artist is explaining that not buying gifts like he used to doesn't mean he doesn't love his partner.
Like I used to do, girl, when you first met me
The artist is pointing out that he used to buy gifts more frequently in the beginning of their relationship.
Believe I'm trying to do
The singer is saying that he is making an effort in the relationship.
All the best I can for you, oh baby, baby
The artist is trying his best to make the relationship work.
But you gotta hang
The singer is asking his partner to have faith in him and their relationship.
Hang in there with me
The singer is encouraging his partner to be patient and work through their relationship issues together.
I'll be there for company
The singer is reassuring his partner that he will always be there for them.
It's you and me against the world
The artist is expressing that they are united and have each other's back.
And I got you, girl
The artist is reassuring his partner that he loves and cares for her.
We would be making good love if it wasn't for your meddling friends
The singer is suggesting that his partner's friends are causing problems in their intimate relationship.
You asking questions what I'm doing, where I been
The singer is explaining that his partner constantly asks him about his activities and whereabouts.
Just because you can't reach me when you want on my cellphone
The artist is explaining that he isn't always available on his phone.
Don't I get you back, tell me what is wrong
The artist is saying that he will always respond to his partner's messages and has no intention to ignore her.
I come in the house, you look so upset
The artist is acknowledging that his partner is unhappy when he comes home.
Know why you're hungry, did you eat yet?
The singer is asking if his partner is hungry and if she has eaten.
Apologizes, but what's the apology
The artist is questioning the point of an apology if feelings don't really change.
Girl, if I was wrong, telling I'm sorry, baby
The singer is willing to apologize if he has done something wrong.
I just want to be a man, one you love and trust
The singer wants to be the kind of man his partner loves and trusts.
Can't let trivial things come between us
The singer is saying that they shouldn't allow small things to ruin their relationship.
You're my [Incomprehensible] and I want you to know
The artist is expressing that his partner is important to him.
Baby, don't get so emotional
The artist is asking his partner to calm down and not get so emotional.
Stop that you hear from those other folks
The singer is asking his partner to ignore what other people say about their relationship.
They just want it like we got
The singer is saying that other people want a relationship like theirs.
And I'm on this standing like a rock
The artist is showing his commitment to the relationship by standing strong and not letting others get in the way.
Gang in there with me baby, baby
The artist is encouraging their partner to stick with him through the rough patches in their relationship.
Trying baby
The artist is expressing that he is trying to make their relationship work.
I know I ain't perfect but I'm trying baby
The singer is acknowledging that he isn't perfect but is putting in effort to make things right.
Don't wanna see you cry
The artist doesn't want his partner to be upset or cry.
Hang in there with me
The singer is encouraging his partner to be patient and work through their issues together.
Hang in there with me
The singer is encouraging his partner to hold on and work with him to make the relationship work.
Lyrics Β© BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: EDDIE LEVERT, EDWIN LAMAR NICHOLAS, GERALD EDWARD LEVERT
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Mary Thompson
I truely hoped this wonderful man was married and found that one love. He had such a big heart.He felt everything he sung. What a magistic man!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
theright1allthetime
This whole rhythm went hard!!
FavoredππΎ
Yesss! Always have liked this songβ€
Racquel Douglas
theright1allthetime I absolutely love this song.
Shalonda Herring
Love Gerald this song goes hard!!!!!
Racquel Douglas
Shalonda Herring so hard! A great song!
paul rivers
This song is on point for men and women who are down for each other. No matter the situation it gets better trust in the lord and each other.
Tyson's Lawn Care and Maintenance
Just hang in there with me!
mzprincess1996
thhis song is purely a perfection. R.I.P Gerald Levert. Will you will always be the greatest :)
s jackson
THIS SONG RIGHT HERE IS THAT HEAT LOVE R.I.P GERALD LEVERT S.I.P