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.
Make My Day
Gerald Levert Lyrics
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I can feel it, uh
On a day like today
I got out of bed, upped and went my way
Tryin' to find some peace of thing
But here ain't no rest for, oh, every man
Looking everywhere just to find a smile
Then the phone rings and an angel sings
Hello
And it's funny you should call today
It's been too long, thought you just moved on
And it's funny you should call today
You always found a way to make my day
Girl, tell me how is your family
I can't believe that you thought of me, baby
Baby, my heart is beating fast
You don't know how much I missed our past, mmm, yeah
Seen a friend of mine a month or so
She said you're doin' well, you've got it goin' on
Then the phone rings and an angel sings
Hello
And it's funny you should call today
It's been too long, thought you just moved on
And it's funny you should call today
You always found a way to make my day
Baby, yeah
Like , out
And I just want to, wanna thank you, girl
Just to hear your face, girl, it changed my world
And it's funny you should call today
Oh, it's been too long, thought you just moved on
And it's funny you should call today
You always found a way to make my day
Ain't it funny you should call today
I think about you often, baby, yeah, yeah
And it's funny you should call today
We can just be friends, babe, ain't got to be your
Man, no way, no way
Said it's funny, funny you should call me
'Cause I've been thinkin' ?bout you, babe, I've been
Thinkin' bout you, I've been thinkin' about you, baby
Ain't it funny, ha-ha, you should call today
Ah-ha-ha-ha-ha, funny you should call, funny you
Should call
Said call me, oh, baby, now, call me
Seems like you know when things are goin' wrong
In "Make My Day" by Gerald Levert, the lyrics convey a feeling of monotony and sadness that the singer is experiencing at the beginning of his day. Despite his efforts to find some peace in his routine, he feels like everything is getting him down, and he's searching for something that can lift his spirits. Then, unexpectedly, he receives a call from someone he hasn't heard from in a long time. The person on the other end of the line brings both nostalgia and happiness, "an angel." To further enhance the sorrowful however hopeful mood, Levert's powerful and soulful voice provides a contrast to the sadness he is expressing in the lyrics.
The song is about the power of human connection and how a simple call can brighten someone's day unexpectedly. Even though the person he's talking to was forgotten, she was able to move him out of his dreary state by just making a phone call. His day went from bleak to amazing, and he ends up thanking the person profusely for making that call. The song suggests that even in one's most difficult times, human connection can be a powerful resource.
Line by Line Meaning
Huh, it's gonna be one of them days
Today is not going to be easy
I can feel it, uh
I have a sense that something is not right today
On a day like today
Today, in particular, is not going well
I got out of bed, upped and went my way
I started my day and went about my business
Tryin' to find some peace of thing
I am trying to find peace of mind
But here ain't no rest for, oh, every man
There is no rest for anyone here
Everything seemed to get me down
Everything today makes me feel low
Looking everywhere just to find a smile
I am searching everywhere for a reason to be happy
Then the phone rings and an angel sings
Suddenly, the phone rings and it's a pleasant surprise
Hello
Greeting and acknowledgement of the call
And it's funny you should call today
It's ironic that you called today
It's been too long, thought you just moved on
It has been some time since we spoke and I thought you had forgotten me
You always found a way to make my day
You have a talent for making my day better
Girl, tell me how is your family
I am curious about your family and how they are doing
I can't believe that you thought of me, baby
I am surprised that you called me after all this time
Baby, my heart is beating fast
I am excited to speak with you
You don't know how much I missed our past, mmm, yeah
I've been reminiscing and missing our past interactions
Seen a friend of mine a month or so
I saw a friend of mine about a month ago
She said you're doin' well, you've got it goin' on
She said you are doing well and succeeding
And it's funny you should call today
Again, it's ironic that you called today
Baby, yeah
Affectionate term
Like, out
Unclear meaning
And I just want to, wanna thank you, girl
I want to show my gratitude to you
Just to hear your face, girl, it changed my world
Simply hearing from you has brightened up my day
We can just be friends, babe, ain't got to be your
We can take things slowly and just be friends if you'd like
Man, no way, no way
I don't have to be your man right away
Said it's funny, funny you should call me
Reiteration of the irony of the call
'Cause I've been thinkin' ?bout you, babe, I've been
I've been thinking about you a lot lately
Thinkin' bout you, I've been thinkin' about you, baby
Continuation of thinking about the person
Ain't it funny, ha-ha, you should call today
Yet again, the irony of the call is pointed out and laughed at
Ah-ha-ha-ha-ha, funny you should call, funny you
Further laughing at the irony of the call
Said call me, oh, baby, now, call me
Asking to be called again
Seems like you know when things are goin' wrong
Seems like you have good timing and know when to reach out
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JOE N III LITTLE, GERALD LEVERT, SEAN LEVERT
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