Gill, the son of a minister, started singing at age five in a family gospel group called "Wings of Faith". His solo career began in 1983 when his childhood friend, singer Stacy Lattisaw convinced him to record a demo. The demo he recorded fell into the hands of the president of Atlantic Records, and his self-titled debut album was released shortly thereafter. Then, Johnny teamed up with Stacy for a duet album, which featured their first together, "Perfect Combination", a second album on Atlantic Records, Chemistry, yielded the song "Half Crazy,".
Gill's big break came in 1987, when he replaced Bobby Brown in New Edition, a 1980s pop group. With Gill as one of the lead singers, the group developed a more mature, adult sound, hitting the charts with songs such as "Can You Stand The Rain," "N.E. Heartbreak," and the Johnny Gill lead "Boys To Men". During a hiatus from New Edition, Johnny embarked on a solo career. The hits from his self entitled 1990 album include "My, My, My," "Rub You the Right Way," "Fairweather Friend" and "Wrap My Body Tight". On this album, Gill played guitar, bass, bongos, and drums in addition to performing his lead and background vocals.
In 1993, Gill released another solo project, Provocative, which included the songs "Quiet Time to Play," "A Cute, Sweet, Love Addiction," and a gospel song, "I Know Where I Stand." In 1996, Gill was reunited with his New Edition bandmates, including Brown, as they recorded Home Again together, an album noted for the singles "Hit Me Off" and "Still In Love". Gill also released Let's Get the Mood Right in 1996, which included the title song, "Love In an Elevator," and "Maybe." The following year, he collaborated with Gerald Levert and Keith Sweat to form the supergroup LSG (Levert/Sweat/Gill) which resulted in the multi platinum debut album, Levert-Sweat-Gill, and a follow-up album entitled LSG2.
Gill, the only member of New Edition who is not from Boston, was raised in Washington DC where he attended Kimball Elementary and Sousa Junior High. His career dictated that he complete his high school education through the services of a tutor. Johnny had planned to attend college and pursue a degree in electrical engineering, but his career came first.
His latest recording, "You For Me (The Wedding Song)" from the Madea's Family Reunion Soundtrack received strong reviews from music critics as well as the general public. As of 2006, he is still performing with the group as well as performing solo as part of the Body and Soul Tour, which includes fellow NE members Bell Biv DeVoe.
At the 2011 BET Awards, he announced that he will be releasing a new album, after a 16 year hiatus.
Fairweather Friend
Johnny Gill Lyrics
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You want a lover to remain
Forever yours
Oh, but you don't have to worry
You never have to fear
Through thick and thin I'll always be here
I'll be your bridge over and through troubled waters
And when the world seems to treat you unfair
Baby, for you I'll always be there
I won't be no fairweather friend
I'll be there till the end
Even through stormy weather
Time and time again
I won't be no fairweather friend
I'll be there till the end
Even through stormy weather
Time and time again, ooh
Sometimes I know it's rough for you
And then there are times you're hurt and blue
Got so much pain
Oh, but I'm the kind of person
Who can take the hurt away
You never have to suffer again
I'll be your strength to carry you over the mountain
To lift you up when you're fallin' down
Baby, be strong, you can believe in me
â??Cause I'm your friend and I'll always, always, always be right there
I won't be no fairweather friend
I'll be there till the end (Oh...)
Even through stormy weather (Even through stormy weather)
Time and time again (Ooh)
I won't be no fairweather friend (Never, never, never let you)
I'll be there till the end (I'll never, never let you go)
Even through stormy weather (Through the storm, through the rain)
Time and time again, ooh
I'll lay your head on my-my shoulder
I'll lay your head up on my shoulder
I'll be, I'll be
I will be right there for you
Through the bad times, my baby
I'll be your sunshine, woo, woo
Time and time again
Ah ah
Ah ah
Oh, baby, for you I'll always be there
Oh
I won't be no fairweather friend
I'll be there till the end
Even through stormy weather
Time and time again
I won't be no fairweather friend
I'll be there till the end
Even through stormy weather
Time and time again
Baby, I know what's right for you
Maybe sometimes you're feelin' blue
But I won't let ya, I won't let ya
You're never gonna face no pain again
â??Cause baby, no mountain's high enough
I'm gonna be there to lift you up
Baby, call my name and I'll be there
I'll lay your head on my-my shoulder
I'll lay your head up on my shoulder
I'll be, I'll be, I will be right there for you
Through the bad times, my baby
I'll be your sunshine, woo, woo
Time and time again
I won't be no fairweather friend
I'll be there till the end
Even through stormy weather
Time and time again
I won't be no fairweather friend
I'll be there till the end
Even through stormy weather
Time and time again
The lyrics of Johnny Gill's song, Fairweather Friend, convey a message of loyalty and unwavering love for a friend or lover. The opening lines express the desire of the subject to have a steady, unchanging love that will always be theirs. The next few lines bring in the singer's vow to always be there for the subject, no matter the circumstances, and to act as a bridge over troubled waters, providing strength and support. The chorus is a repetition of the message that the singer will not be a fairweather friend, but a constant presence in the subject's life.
The second verse acknowledges the pain and difficulties that the subject endures and emphasizes the singer's capacity to take away that pain and provide strength. The singer pledges to lift the subject up and be their source of encouragement during tough times. The bridge emphasizes the singer's unwavering devotion, pledging to be there for the subject regardless of the cost.
Overall, the lyrics of Fairweather Friend convey a message of unwavering loyalty and the promise of a lifelong friendship or love.
Line by Line Meaning
You need a love that will not change
You want a love that is constant and unwavering
You want a lover to remain
You want a lover who will stay with you and not leave
Forever yours
Always and eternally committed to you
Oh, but you don't have to worry
You don't need to be anxious or concerned about anything
You never have to fear
There is nothing for you to be afraid of
Through thick and thin I'll always be here
I will always be there for you, no matter what happens
I'll be your bridge over and through troubled waters
I will help you get through difficult times and situations
You never have to face it alone
I will always be there to support and help you
And when the world seems to treat you unfair
When it seems like life is being unjust to you
Baby, for you I'll always be there
I will always be there for you, no matter what
I won't be no fairweather friend
I will not be a friend who is only there when things are going well
I'll be there till the end
I will be there for you until the very end
Even through stormy weather
Even during tough and challenging times
Time and time again
Over and over again
Sometimes I know it's rough for you
There are times when things are difficult for you
And then there are times you're hurt and blue
Sometimes you feel sad and upset
Got so much pain
You are experiencing a lot of emotional pain
Oh, but I'm the kind of person
I am the type of person
Who can take the hurt away
I can help you feel better and take away your pain
I'll be your strength to carry you over the mountain
I will give you the strength to overcome obstacles and challenges
To lift you up when you're falling down
To help you when you feel like you're failing or struggling
Baby, be strong, you can believe in me
Be strong and trust that I will always be there for you
Cause I'm your friend and I'll always, always, always be right there
Because I am your friend and I will always be there for you
I'll lay your head on my-my shoulder
I will comfort and support you
I'll be, I'll be, I will be right there for you
I will always be there for you
Ah ah
Ah ah
Oh, baby, for you I'll always be there
I will always be there for you, no matter what
Baby, I know what's right for you
I understand what is best for you
Maybe sometimes you're feelin' blue
Sometimes you feel sad
But I won't let ya, I won't let ya
But I will not allow you to
You're never gonna face no pain again
You will never have to suffer again
Cause baby, no mountain's high enough
Because there is no obstacle too great
I'm gonna be there to lift you up
I will be there to support you
Baby, call my name and I'll be there
Call me and I will be there for you
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DARYL L. SIMMONS, KENNY BABYFACE EDMONDS, ANTONIO M. REID
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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LYRICS:
You need a love that will not change
You want a lover to remain
Forever yours
Oh, but you don't have to worry
You never have to fear
Through thick and thin I'll always be here
I'll be your bridge over and through troubled waters
You never have to face it alone
And when the world seems to treat you unfair
Baby, for you I'll always be there
I won't be no fairweather friend
I'll be there till the end
Even through stormy weather
Time and time again
I won't be no fairweather friend
I'll be there till the end
Even through stormy weather
Time and time again, ooh
Sometimes I know it's rough for you
And then there are times you're hurt and blue
Got so much pain
Oh, but I'm the kind of person
Who can take the hurt away
You never have to suffer again
I'll be your strength to carry you over the mountain
To lift you up when you're fallin' down
Baby, be strong, you can believe in me
'Cause I'm your friend and I'll always, always, always be right there
I won't be no fairweather friend
I'll be there till the end (Oh...)
Even through stormy weather (Even through stormy weather)
Time and time again (Ooh)
I won't be no fairweather friend (Never, never, never let you)
I'll be there till the end (I'll never, never let you go)
Even through stormy weather (Through the storm, through the rain)
Time and time again, ooh
I'll lay your head on my-my shoulder
I'll lay your head on my shoulder
I'll be, I'll be
I will be right there for you
Through the bad times, my baby
I'll be your sunshine, woo, woo
Time and time again
(Instrumental Break)
(Vocalizing)
Oh, baby, for you I'll always be there
OH!
(Instrumental Break)
I won't be no fairweather friend
I'll be there till the end
Even through stormy weather
Time and time again
I won't be no fairweather friend
I'll be there till the end
Even through stormy weather
Time and time again
Baby, I know what's right for you
Maybe sometimes you're feelin' blue
But I won't let ya, I won't let ya
You're never gonna face no pain again
'Cause baby, no mountain's high enough
I'm gonna be there to lift you up
Baby, call my name and I'll be there
I'll lay your head on my-my shoulder
I'll lay your head on my shoulder
I'll be, I'll be, I will be right there for you
Through the bad times, my baby
I'll be your sunshine, woo, woo
Time and time again
I won't be no fairweather friend
I'll be there till the end
Even through stormy weather
Time and time again
(Repeat to End)
@zstexlth
Lyrics:
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You need a love that will not change
You want a lover to remain
Forever yours
Oh, but you don't have to worry
You never have to fear
Through thick and thin I'll always be here
I'll be your bridge over and through troubled waters
You never have to face it alone
And when the world seems to treat you unfair
Baby, for you I'll always be there
I won't be no fairweather friend
I'll be there till the end
Even through stormy weather
Time and time again
I won't be no fairweather friend
I'll be there till the end
Even through stormy weather
Time and time again, ooh
Sometimes I know it's rough for you
And then there are times you're hurt and blue
Got so much pain
Oh, but I'm the kind of person
Who can take the hurt away
You never have to suffer again
I'll be your strength to carry you over the mountain
To lift you up when you're fallin' down
Baby, be strong, you can believe in me
Cause I'm your friend and I'll always, always, always be right there
I won't be no fairweather friend
I'll be there till the end (Oh...)
Even through stormy weather (Even through stormy weather)
Time and time again (Ooh)
I won't be no fairweather friend (Never, never, never let you)
I'll be there till the end (I'll never, never let you go)
Even through stormy weather (Through the storm, through the rain)
Time and time again, ooh
I'll lay your head on my-my shoulder
I'll lay your head up on my shoulder
I'll be, I'll be
I will be right there for you
Through the bad times, my baby
I'll be your sunshine, woo, woo
Time and time again
Ah ah
Ah ah
Oh, baby, for you I'll always be there
Oh
I won't be no fairweather friend
I'll be there till the end
Even through stormy weather
Time and time again
I won't be no fairweather friend
I'll be there till the end
Even through stormy weather
Time and time again
Baby, I know what's right for you
Maybe sometimes you're feelin' blue
But I won't let ya, I won't let ya
You're never gonna face no pain again
Cause baby, no mountain's high enough
I'm gonna be there to lift you up
Baby, call my name and I'll be there
I'll lay your head on my-my shoulder
I'll lay your head up on my shoulder
I'll be, I'll be, I will be right there for you
Through the bad times, my baby
I'll be your sunshine, woo, woo
Time and time again
I won't be no fairweather friend
I'll be there till the end
Even through stormy weather
Time and time again
I won't be no fairweather friend
I'll be there till the end
Even through stormy weather
Time and time again
@hah4798
You need a love that will not change
You want a lover to remain
Forever yours
Oh, but you don't have to worry
You never have to fear
Through thick and thin I'll always be here
I'll be your bridge over and through troubled waters
You never have to face it alone
And when the world seems to treat you unfair
Baby, for you I'll always be there
I won't be no fairweather friend
I'll be there till the end
Even through stormy weather
Time and time again
I won't be no fairweather friend
I'll be there till the end
Even through stormy weather
Time and time again, ooh
Sometimes I know it's rough for you
And then there are times you're hurt and blue
Got so much pain
Oh, but I'm the kind of person
Who can take the hurt away
You never have to suffer again
I'll be your strength to carry you over the mountain
To lift you up when you're fallin' down
Baby, be strong, you can believe in me
'Cause I'm your friend and I'll always, always, always be right there
I won't be no fairweather friend
I'll be there till the end (Oh...)
Even through stormy weather (Even through stormy weather)
Time and time again (Ooh)
I won't be no fairweather friend (Never, never, never let you)
I'll be there till the end (I'll never, never let you go)
Even through stormy weather (Through the storm, through the rain)
Time and time again, ooh
I'll lay your head on my-my shoulder
I'll lay your head up on my shoulder
I'll be, I'll be
I will be right there for you
Through the bad times, my baby
I'll be your sunshine, woo, woo
Time and time again
Ah...ah...
Ah...ah...
Oh, baby, for you I'll always be there
Oh
I won't be no fairweather friend
I'll be there till the end
Even through stormy weather
Time and time again
I won't be no fairweather friend
I'll be there till the end
Even through stormy weather
Time and time again
Baby, I know what's right for you
Maybe sometimes you're feelin' blue
But I won't let ya, I won't let ya
You're never gonna face no pain again
'Cause baby, no mountain's high enough
I'm gonna be there to lift you up
Baby, call my name and I'll be there
I'll lay your head on my-my shoulder
I'll lay your head up on my shoulder
I'll be, I'll be, I will be right there for you
Through the bad times, my baby
I'll be your sunshine, woo, woo
Time and time again
I won't be no fairweather friend
I'll be there till the end
Even through stormy weather
Time and time again
I won't be no fairweather friend
I'll be there till the end
Even through stormy weather
Time and time again
@shanijones2292
I recently lost my brother and I listen to this song because we both loved it. But I never knew it would ultimately a song that would bring me to tears. Because my bro was no fairweather friend. I listen to it now and cry realizing how much he was there for me.
@kenwigginsii6065
So sorry for your loss 😢…
@scottbrandts610
Hope you're staying strong, my friend.
Love from Australia.
@depresebady9495
Continued BLESSINGS 🙌🏽 🙏🏽 💖
@olikiahill260
I’m sending my condolences 💐 for the loss of your brother
@capone70
Sorry for your loss, sweets. Definitely a part of life we all try to postpone, but none of us can avoid. I think it's beautiful that you can associate a song like this with the good memories and qualities your brother carried. In that he will live on...just from us reading about him. God bless you and your family.
@cxlts
POWERFUL song , makes you reevaluate people in your life and face hard truths.
Had a person in my life I called best friend for over 40 years , met a person less than 3 years ago , has been there for me 200× more than she has ever been . Truly a Fairweather friend .
Thanks J.G. love your voice and all your music .
@Side.Effects.May.Include
LYRICS:
You need a love that will not change
You want a lover to remain
Forever yours
Oh, but you don't have to worry
You never have to fear
Through thick and thin I'll always be here
I'll be your bridge over and through troubled waters
You never have to face it alone
And when the world seems to treat you unfair
Baby, for you I'll always be there
I won't be no fairweather friend
I'll be there till the end
Even through stormy weather
Time and time again
I won't be no fairweather friend
I'll be there till the end
Even through stormy weather
Time and time again, ooh
Sometimes I know it's rough for you
And then there are times you're hurt and blue
Got so much pain
Oh, but I'm the kind of person
Who can take the hurt away
You never have to suffer again
I'll be your strength to carry you over the mountain
To lift you up when you're fallin' down
Baby, be strong, you can believe in me
'Cause I'm your friend and I'll always, always, always be right there
I won't be no fairweather friend
I'll be there till the end (Oh...)
Even through stormy weather (Even through stormy weather)
Time and time again (Ooh)
I won't be no fairweather friend (Never, never, never let you)
I'll be there till the end (I'll never, never let you go)
Even through stormy weather (Through the storm, through the rain)
Time and time again, ooh
I'll lay your head on my-my shoulder
I'll lay your head on my shoulder
I'll be, I'll be
I will be right there for you
Through the bad times, my baby
I'll be your sunshine, woo, woo
Time and time again
(Instrumental Break)
(Vocalizing)
Oh, baby, for you I'll always be there
OH!
(Instrumental Break)
I won't be no fairweather friend
I'll be there till the end
Even through stormy weather
Time and time again
I won't be no fairweather friend
I'll be there till the end
Even through stormy weather
Time and time again
Baby, I know what's right for you
Maybe sometimes you're feelin' blue
But I won't let ya, I won't let ya
You're never gonna face no pain again
'Cause baby, no mountain's high enough
I'm gonna be there to lift you up
Baby, call my name and I'll be there
I'll lay your head on my-my shoulder
I'll lay your head on my shoulder
I'll be, I'll be, I will be right there for you
Through the bad times, my baby
I'll be your sunshine, woo, woo
Time and time again
I won't be no fairweather friend
I'll be there till the end
Even through stormy weather
Time and time again
(Repeat to End)
@viewfinder1030
Thanks man👍🏽 or Woman❤️🤷🏽♂️
@Side.Effects.May.Include
@@viewfinder1030 Woman! XD No problemo!