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"
Aware Of Love
Jerry Butler Lyrics
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At last, I'm aware of love'
I asked my papa not long ago
Now 'What is love' and he said,
'Hello, you have to find out for yourself,
You cannot learn from somebody else'
And someday you'll be aware of love,
You'll be aware of love'
Auh, but I was anxious and couldn't wait
And every little girl I took on a date
Told her that I really, really loved her
Vowed I'd never ever love another
But found it was just puppy love
I said I found yes, I did' yes, I did
It was just puppy love'
Auh, but like papa told me one day I met you
I knew right then girl I had to get you
Took you in my arms and really kissed you
When you went away child
You know I missed you
And I, I'm aware of love
At last I have found true love'
The lyrics to the song 'Aware of Love' by Jerry Butler are about the journey and realization of what love truly means. The song begins with the artist saying that he is now aware of love, indicating that he has finally experienced true love. The first verse of the song talks about the artist's father telling him that he needs to find out what love is for himself, and that someday he will be aware of love. The artist, however, did not want to wait and went on dates with various girls, thinking that he was in love with each one of them, but only to realize later that it was merely puppy love.
However, one day the artist meets someone special who he knew he had to have the moment he laid eyes on them. He finally found true love and knew that he was aware of what love truly means. The song ends on this note, with the artist finally finding the love he has been searching for.
The lyrics of the song are a universal description and can apply to anyone who has been on the journey of discovering what true love is. It emphasizes the need for self-discovery and that love is not something that can be taught or understood by anyone else.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm aware of love
After searching and experiencing love in various forms, I have finally come to understand and recognize what true love is.
At last, I'm aware of love'
I have come to this realization after a long journey and many experiences.
I asked my papa not long ago
I recently turned to my father for guidance and advice.
Now 'What is love' and he said,
I asked him a deep and fundamental question about the nature of love.
'Hello, you have to find out for yourself,
My father told me that it was something I had to learn on my own through my own experiences and actions.
You cannot learn from somebody else'
According to him, it was not something that could be taught or passed down from someone else.
And someday you'll be aware of love,
My father clearly stated that someday I would come to understand the concept of true love.
I'd say someday if you live long enough
He added that if I lived long enough, I would eventually realize what love really is.
You'll be aware of love'
It was a matter of time and experience until I would come to this realization.
Auh, but I was anxious and couldn't wait
Although I knew it took time, I was impatient and eager to experience love sooner rather than later.
And every little girl I took on a date
I went on dates with many girls in search of love.
Told her that I really, really loved her
I was quick to profess my love to each girl I went on a date with, hoping to find true love.
Vowed I'd never ever love another
I sincerely believed that I had found true love and would never need to look for it again.
But found it was just puppy love
However, despite my best intentions, I soon realized that what I had experienced was just infatuation and not true love.
I said I found yes, I did' yes, I did
Even though I thought I had found true love, it was just a mistake and I realized my error soon after.
Auh, but like papa told me one day I met you
As my father had warned me, I only came to understand true love when I met you.
I knew right then girl I had to get you
From the moment I met you, I knew you were the one for me and I had to pursue you.
Took you in my arms and really kissed you
I acted on my feelings and expressed my love physically for the first time.
When you went away child
When you were not with me, whether temporarily or for a longer period of time,
You know I missed you
I felt lonely and incomplete without you by my side.
And I, I'm aware of love
Through my experiences with you, I have finally come to understand and recognize what true love really is.
At last I have found true love'
It is because of you and the love we share that I can now confidently say I have found true love.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CURTIS MAYFIELD, JERRY BUTLER
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Edith tolson
This song is pure genius, I'm only 19, and in a world of false prophets and messiahs, this is my peace!, this timeless music will live on forever!. #ForeverSoul #Amen
Capt
can never go wrong with Jerry Butler, grew up listening , still enjoy his music
Josaphat MangoMwenda
Amen
fogia25
Well, Curtis Mayfield was 19 when this song was released.
Annie Means
I love Jerry Butler. If i could afford it i would have him sing at my wedding.
Belle Starr
If he still sing he doesn't have to sing just show up the man is about 80 years old
Patricia Pierre
In my opinion, this is the best song that Jerry made. What a great song. The music, the voice, the words say it all. Jerry you are evergreen and irreplaceable. Such a pity that you are no longer producing songs. You did use your talent to the hilt.
glkcw ding joy
love this song...even in 2017...the words are so powerful...
Ira Baskin
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Rick Toye
This is the ICE MAN! For the past 20 years, my wife and I have seen him on Valentines Day at Blues Alley. He is one class act. I first saw him in 1966 at the Howard theater in DC. Again in 1972 at the Sugar Shack in Boston, and again in DC at the Carter Baron in 1974,