1) Jerry Butler, Jr… Read Full Bio ↴There are multiple artists called Jerry Butler:
1) Jerry Butler, Jr. (born December 8, 1939 in Sunflower, Mississippi) is an American soul singer also known as "The Ice Man" because of his cool demeanour while singing often intensely emotional lyrics.
Butler was dubbed the "Iceman" by a Philadelphia disc jockey while performing in a Philadelphia theater. However, Butler achieved what eluded many earlier Doo Wop groups during the 1950s and 1960s — longevity. Butler’s solo career had a string of hits, including "He Will Break Your Heart," "Moon River," "Make It Easy On Yourself," "Let It Be Me" (the Everly Brothers classic re-done as a duet with Betty Everett), "Brand New Me," "Ain’t Understanding Mellow," (duet with Brenda Lee Eager), and "Never Gonna Give You Up," followed by two hugely successful albums The Iceman Cometh in 1968 and Ice On Ice in 1970. The Iceman Cometh garnered Butler three Grammy nominations. Jerry Butler further made recordings for Philadelphia International Records in the 80's. His most noted song for the label was "Cooling Out"
Aint Understanding Mellow
Jerry Butler Lyrics
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I thank God for you
(I thank God, I thank God)
You were woman enough, girl not to try to hide
(Didn't try to hide it baby) [Repeat x2]
Didn't try to hide your love
For this other guy, hey
No need to explain
Ohhh
I thank the angels for you
That you were woman enough try to make it easier for me
(Try to make it easy) [Repeat x3]
Where ever, say it, where ever you go
I want you to know, you have but to call on me
And I'll be right by your side
Ohhh
I thank God for you
(I thank God, I thank God)
For it's very nice to see
There's a man who understands how hard it is
(So understanding baby) [Repeat x2]
To take your hand and try to explain
Ohhh
Thank the angels for you
Your the kind of man your are
To be so understanding, well
(So understanding) [Repeat x3]
Where ever you go
You have but to call on me
And I'm gonna be right by your side, yes I will
Ohhh
I thank God above
That we were able to see
Just how wrong we were
Ain't understanding mellow [Repeat x2]
Baby
Ohhh, when you wake up in the morning baby
Ohhh, ain't it mellow
I just couldn't do without it
The lyrics to Jerry Butler and Brenda Lee Eager's "Ain't Understanding Mellow" convey a sense of gratefulness and understanding between two people who have been in a relationship that ended due to a lack of understanding. The song opens with the singer thanking God for their partner, who was "woman enough" not to hide her love for someone else. The singer is grateful for his partner's honesty and lack of deceit, making it easier for him to understand the situation.
The second verse continues with the singer thanking the angels for his partner, who tried to make the situation easier for him by being understanding. The singer wants his partner to know that she can call on him anytime, and he will be there for her. The chorus repeats the themes of gratitude and understanding, thanking God and the angels for the ability to see how wrong they were.
The bridge of the song further emphasizes the idea of understanding and how it can lead to a mellow state of being. The singer appreciates the other person's willingness to take their hand and explain, which ultimately leads to a state of peace and tranquility.
Overall, the lyrics of "Ain't Understanding Mellow" emphasize the importance of honesty and understanding in a relationship. The singer is grateful for their partner's ability to communicate openly and honestly, which leads to a sense of peace and harmony between the two.
Line by Line Meaning
Ohhh
I thank God for you
(I thank God, I thank God)
Expressing gratitude to God for the person he is singing to
You were woman enough, girl not to try to hide
(Didn't try to hide it baby) [Repeat x2]
Didn't try to hide your love
For this other guy, hey
No need to explain
Appreciating the fact that she didn't hide her love for another man and there's no need to justify it
Ohhh
I thank the angels for you
That you were woman enough try to make it easier for me
(Try to make it easy) [Repeat x3]
Where ever, say it, where ever you go
I want you to know, you have but to call on me
And I'll be right by your side
Being thankful for her understanding nature and offering support whenever she needs it
For it's very nice to see
There's a man who understands how hard it is
(So understanding baby) [Repeat x2]
To take your hand and try to explain
Appreciating the man for understanding how hard it is to explain things and being understanding
Your the kind of man your are
To be so understanding, well
(So understanding) [Repeat x3]
Where ever you go
You have but to call on me
And I'm gonna be right by your side, yes I will
Acknowledging the man's character and reassuring him of support whenever he needs it
Thank God above
That we were able to see
Just how wrong we were
Ain't understanding mellow [Repeat x2]
Baby
Being thankful for realizing the mistake and the importance of understanding each other
Ohhh, when you wake up in the morning baby
Ohhh, ain't it mellow
I just couldn't do without it
Expressing the importance of having a harmonious relationship
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: HERSCHOLT POLK, HOMER TALBERT
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@aarongreen1494
Man! I can remember going to house parties in Jordan Downs Projects in Watts L.A. and hearing this song. I will be 61yrs old in a few days and everytime I hear a song from back in the day it brings tears to my eyes. I Thank God for allowing me to be here and to reflect on days gone by.
@wymellwilliams1543
Man I'm glad you still here going through you made it through a ride to didn't you are you with your party in the projects you was bad man this song should have been dedicated to you because you knew your surroundings and overcame them all to become the man that you are today thank God for you
@michaelthomas7905
A beautiful.song
@claudinetillman6459
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@noahbronson1933
Beautifully stated… those were and are the days as long as we keep these great sides alive
@johnthomas3941
Aaron you're right about that I remember those days then I join the army and when I left the army and I hear these good jams it takes me back to a time when I was living and enjoying life
@joancarnes3159
This is why I keep my 600+ CD'S...They just don't make this kind of music anymore. When men loved and respected their women so much, they put it in words and sang about it! ICONIC!!!!
@TheRenard10
I keep my 500 LP's!!!!!
@calebmanger
Tekashi6969 is rollling in his grave to this music
@glennpress1885
I went to my uncle's house one day in '71....walked in the house and ain't understanding mellow was blaring through his BSR speakers....i stood there stunned!!! I got instant chills from this cut....i was 8 years old but I knew this cut was slick....im 55 yrs old now and I'm still stuck on this cut!!! BLACK SOUL BABY!!!!