Barber won the Female Artist Recording of the Year award for her debut album "Oh Heart" at the 2005 Music Nova Scotia Awards. In 2007, Barber earned her fourth win as Best Female Local Solo Artist in The Coast’s annual "Best of Music Reader’s Poll", and her first win as Best Canadian Female Solo Artist for "For All Time".
Barber studied at Queen's University before pursuing her musical career full time. Her breakthrough "For All Time" was recorded & produced in Toronto by Les Cooper (who also performs as a multi-instrumentalist on the album), and features a number of Canada’s musicians; Bazil Donovan (Blue Rodeo) on bass and Blake Manning (Sarah Slean, Kim Stockwood) on drums. Guest appearances include a vocal performance by Jim Cuddy (Blue Rodeo) on Don’t Go Easy, guitar by singer/songwriter Luke Doucet, piano and clarinet performances by Spencer Evans (Sarah Harmer) and a duet with her brother Matthew Barber. The album was mixed by Andre Wahl (Hawksley Workman, Anne Murray) and mastered by Chris Potter (Sarah McLachlan, Rufus Wainwright). Further albums include "A Note to Follow So", "Oh Heart", and "For All Time".
In 2008, Barber released "Chances", a jazz album with full orchestral arrangements which was partially co-written with her producer Les Cooper, while also collaborating on several songs with Canadian musician Ron Sexsmith.
She followed up with the album ""Mischievous Moon", released through Outside Music in 2011. Barber won the SiriusXM 2012 Jazz Artist of the Year award, as well as the 2013 Western Canadian Francophone Album of the Year for ""Chansons".
Her solo album, ""Metaphora", was released in June 2018. She followed up with another French-language album, ""Entre nous", in 2020, and with ""Homemaker" in 2023.
Official site: http://www.jillbarber.com
Never Quit Loving You
Jill Barber Lyrics
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Keeps on spinnin' around
I'll keep hangin' on to this love that I found
I won't let go, cause I know
I have something that is true
And I will never ever quit loving you
There will be days
And you've got to find ways to keep your feet on the ground
Oh but honey, please remember
Even when I'm feelin' blue
That I will never ever quit loving you
And crazy times like these (oh woa woa woa)
There's nothing like your love to put my soul at ease
Cause every time you choose to come around
This whole world seems to slow on down
You just keep on huggin' and kissin'
Oh and love me like you do
And I will never ever quit loving you
You just keep huggin' and kissin'
Oh and love me like you do
And I will never ever quit loving you
And I will never ever quit loving you
Never quit loving you
Never quit loving you
Never quit loving you
The lyrics to Jill Barber's song, "Never Quit Loving You" convey a message of unwavering love and commitment. She states that no matter what happens in the world, she will continue to hold on to the love that she has found. She is determined not to let go, as she knows that the love she has is true. The sentiment is further emphasized in the repetition of the chorus, where she says she will never quit loving her partner.
Barber acknowledges that there will be tough times ahead, and that her partner may need her to be there to help them during these trying times. She encourages her loved one to keep their feet on the ground, and reminds them that she will always be there, even if she is feeling down herself. Her love for her partner is a constant source of comfort and stability in a world that can be unpredictable and confusing.
The chorus also refers to the crazy times that we live in, but expresses that her partner's love helps to ease the stress and anxiety that may come with it. She describes the impact that her partner's love has on her, slowing down the world and making everything feel okay. The final repetition of the chorus brings the song to a close with a reiteration of the vow to never quit loving.
Line by Line Meaning
As long as this world
For as long as this world continues to exist
Keeps on spinnin' around
As long as the planet revolves on its axis
I'll keep hangin' on to this love that I found
I will hold on to the love that I have discovered
I won't let go, cause I know
I won't give up on love because I understand
I have something that is true
My love is genuine and sincere
And I will never ever quit loving you
I will always love you, without exception
There will be days
There will be moments in life
When you get down
When you feel discouraged
And you've got to find ways to keep your feet on the ground
You must search for a method to keep yourself grounded
Oh but honey please remember
Sweetheart, recall
Even when I'm feelin' blue
Even when I'm feeling sad
That I will never ever quit loving you
I will never stop loving you
And crazy times like these (oh woa woa woa)
In moments of insanity like these (oh woa woa woa)
There's nothing like your love to put my soul at ease
No one provides tranquility to my spirit like your love
Cause every time you choose to come around
Because whenever you decide to show up
This whole world seems to slow on down
The entire world appears to come to a halt
You just keep on huggin' and kissin'
Simply keep embracing and kissing
Oh and love me like you do
Love me as you've always done
And I will never ever quit loving you
I will never stop loving you
You just keep huggin' and kissin'
Simply keep embracing and kissing
Oh and love me like you do
Love me as you've always done
And I will never ever quit loving you
I will never stop loving you
And I will never ever quit loving you
I will never stop loving you
Never quit loving you
I will persist in loving you
Never quit loving you
I will persist in loving you
Never quit loving you
I will persist in loving you
Lyrics © BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: GILLIAN GRACE BARBER, LAURIE LES GOLDBLATT
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@FoxVox
Found this song through Workin Mom's and spent an hour tracking it down. Such a hauntingly beautiful voice!
@MissLadyTakenWMF
same i love new music to listen to
@TheAiShinobi
Ditto. I randomly woke up with it in my head this morning
@zarlele3830
Lol exactly why I’m here! I love it
@floetic_station6238
I just did the same thing😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
@tiffanyhiggins6447
Oh my god me too! The wedding scene!
@divachrissynaveau3892
We used this song as my walk down the isle on our wedding day and now our grandkids ask for our wedding song. Love this song 💕
@calilatino111
I thought it was an "oldie", as did my friends. What a terrific voice and such an awesome song. I can't wait to listen to the rest of her album.
@clarkstreetphoenix
Because of this song, I am officially Jill Barber's newest fan for life. =)
@MsLollipopYumYum
First day hearing this song's full version. In less than thirty minutes, I'm listening to it for the third time. Such a relaxing wedding and anniversary song. So sweet!! I'm so glad she's Canadian! A true gem.