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"
Give It Up
Jerry Butler Lyrics
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No matter how you treat me
Never gonna give you up
So don't you think of leavin'
Girl, you treat me bad and I know why
Yeah, I've seen you runnin' around with another guy
And you think if you hurt me that I'll go away
Made it up in my mind that I'm here to stay
Never gonna give you up
Whisper in his ear
No matter how you treat me
Never gonna give you up
You tell him that Jerry said he'll never let you go
So don't you think of leavin'
Hey, don't you understand
What you're doing to the man
Do you see these tears here inn my eyes
Ain't no use in my lyin'
Cause I really cried
You think you're gonna take me
And put me on the shelf
Girl, I'd rather die
Than see you with somebody else
So throw it out of your mind
I'll never leave you
Though you grieve me and deceive me, yeah
Hey, don't you understand
What you're doing to the man
My friends all say that I'm your fool
And you're using me like a carpenter uses a tool
And I know their intentions have all been good
Some of them would help me if they could
But I'll never give you up
Never, never, never, never let you go
No matter what you say
Don't you understand
That you're killing this man
Never gonna give you up
Never gonna give you up
No matter what you do to me, baby
Jerry Butler's "Never Give You Up" is a soulful love song that highlights the singer’s unwavering affection for the woman he loves, despite her actions. He acknowledges that she has been running around with another man and treating him poorly, but he remains steadfast in his commitment to her. Telling her to whisper in her lover's ear that Jerry will never let her go, he promises to love her always and remain by her side, no matter what. He pleads with her to understand that she is hurting him with her actions, as evidenced by the tears in his eyes. In the end, he reaffirms his love, stating that he will never give her up, no matter how badly she treats him.
The song's message is clear: true love means sticking by your partner through thick and thin, even when things are tough. Despite the woman's unfaithfulness and unkindness, the singer remains committed to her, refusing to give up on the love they share. The song's lyrics are filled with emotion and passion, and they paint a vivid picture of a man who is deeply in love and determined to make things work with the woman he adores.
Line by Line Meaning
Never gonna give you up
I will not abandon you
No matter how you treat me
I will remain steadfast despite how you behave towards me
So don't you think of leavin'
Do not even consider leaving as I am committed to you
Girl, you treat me bad and I know why
I understand why you behave cruelly towards me
Yeah, I've seen you runnin' around with another guy
I know you've been unfaithful
And you think if you hurt me that I'll go away
You believe that your hurtful behavior will drive me away
Made it up in my mind that I'm here to stay
I have decided to remain with you despite your actions
Whisper in his ear
Say to him gently
You tell him that Jerry said he'll never let you go
Inform him that I am committed to keeping you with me
Hey, don't you understand
Do you not comprehend
What you're doing to the man
The pain you are causing to me as a person
Do you see these tears here in my eyes
Can you perceive the sadness that I feel
Ain't no use in my lyin'
I cannot deceive myself any longer
Cause I really cried
My tears are genuine
You think you're gonna take me
You believe you will have complete control over me
And put me on the shelf
And treat me as if I am insignificant
Girl, I'd rather die
I would rather die than see you with someone else
So throw it out of your mind
Forget about the idea
Though you grieve me and deceive me, yeah
Although you cause me pain and deceive me
My friends all say that I'm your fool
My acquaintances believe that I am foolish for loving you
And you're using me like a carpenter uses a tool
They think you are manipulating and exploiting me
And I know their intentions have all been good
I acknowledge that their motives were pure
Some of them would help me if they could
Some of them would support me if they were able to
No matter what you say
Your words will not change my mind
That you're killing this man
Your actions are causing me immense emotional pain
Never gonna give you up
I will never abandon you
Never gonna give you up
I am committed to keeping you by my side
No matter what you do to me, baby
Your actions will not change my commitment to you
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DARRYL RAYMOND PAYNE, ERIC MATTHEW
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Dwayne & Teen
on Ain't Understanding Mellow
This song is so meaningful and the Lyrics are always on point.!