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"
In Your Heart
Jerry Butler Lyrics
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If he did, he wouldn't break your heart
He don't love you like I love you
He's tryin' to tear us apart
Fare thee well, I know you're leavin'
For the new love that you've found
The handsome guy that you've been dating
Because he don't love you like I love you
If he did, he wouldn't break your heart
He don't love you like I love you
He's tryin' to tear us apart
He uses all the great quotations
He says the things I wish I could say
Whoa, but he's had so many rehearsals
Girl, to him you're just another play
But wait
And when the final act is over
And you're left standing all alone
When he takes his bow and makes his exit
Oh, oh, I'll be there to take you home 'cause
He don't love you and he never will, like I love you
If he did, he wouldn't break your heart
He don't love you
The lyrics of Jerry Butler's song "He Will Break Your Heart" express the pain and anguish of a man who is losing the love of his life to someone else. The first verse establishes the central theme of the song: the new man in the singer's former lover's life does not love her the way that the singer does. In fact, the singer believes that the new man is actively working to tear the two of them apart. The second verse paints a picture of the woman leaving the singer for the new and "handsome" man, and the singer's feeling that the new man will not be good for her. The bridge of the song contrasts the singer's attempts to express his love with the new man's rehearsed and insincere declarations. The final verse serves as a warning to the woman that when the new man inevitably breaks her heart, the singer will be ready to welcome her back into his loving arms.
The emotional depth and sincerity of the lyrics in "He Will Break Your Heart" are further enhanced by Jerry Butler's soulful vocals. The song was released in 1960 as a single on the Vee-Jay label, and it quickly climbed the charts, peaking at number seven on the Billboard Hot 100. The song became an instant classic and has since been covered by numerous artists including Sam Cooke, Diana Ross and the Supremes, and Rod Stewart.
Line by Line Meaning
He don't love you like I love you
The new guy you're seeing doesn't feel the same love for you that I do.
If he did, he wouldn't break your heart
If he truly loved you, he wouldn't do things that would hurt you.
He's tryin' to tear us apart
His actions are causing problems between you and me.
Fare thee well, I know you're leavin'
Goodbye, I understand that you want to move on from our relationship.
For the new love that you've found
You have found someone new that you have feelings for.
The handsome guy that you've been dating
The attractive man that you have been spending time with.
Whoa, I've got a feelin' he's gonna put you down
I have a sense that this new person is going to hurt you emotionally.
He uses all the great quotations
He uses all the right words and sayings to impress you.
He says the things I wish I could say
He speaks words that I am not able to express as well.
Whoa, but he's had so many rehearsals
However, he has practiced saying these things many times before.
Girl, to him you're just another play
To him, you are just another person that he is trying to impress.
But wait
Hold on a moment.
And when the final act is over
Once his act is complete.
And you're left standing all alone
When you find yourself alone and hurt.
When he takes his bow and makes his exit
When he leaves the stage and exits your life.
Oh, oh, I'll be there to take you home 'cause
I will be there to comfort and support you when you need it most.
He don't love you and he never will, like I love you
He doesn't have the same depth of emotion for you that I have and always will.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Jerry Butler, Calvin Carter, Curtis L. Mayfield
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@yvonnesanders6988
I hear Curtis Mayfield's voice singing along with Jerry Butler from time to time in this song. What a beautiful sound!
@Mrpachuko13
Definitely! Curtis was a hell of a singer. Unlike Jerry butler.
@williamsanders5117
They were both in the Impressions, Jerry left to go solo but they were always friends
@alvinwconstantine72
NO THIS IS JERRY ALL BY HIMSELF
@yvonnesanders6988
@@alvinwconstantine72 I listened to this song again and I still hear Curtis Mayfield's voice in this song in the chorus.
@Perromedic0
@@alvinwconstantine72 No ,Curtis and The Impressions on here too,just not credited...
@snowngeorgia
Listen to those beautiful lyrics! Classic! He don’t love you like I love you!
@raywhatley5106
Jerry is one of the best singers of his generation. Underappreciated in my opinion.
@Mrpachuko13
I'm glad you ended it with, in your opinion. Because I don't agree with you at all. He's not the best singer in the 60s. We had thousands of better quality singers than jerry butler. Or even his brother Billy butler for that matter. I'm glad curtis took lead of the impressions!!
@franz909
Of ANY generation ...