Johnny Gill (born May 22, 1966 in Washington, D.C., United States) is an R&… Read Full Bio ↴Johnny Gill (born May 22, 1966 in Washington, D.C., United States) is an R&B singer best known as a member of quintet New Edition.

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.

I'm Still Waiting
Johnny Gill Lyrics

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Oh, ay, ay
Got myself together
I can"t go on, not now
Not knowing if I'll be here forever
I cry these words unto you, oh

I'm still waiting for somebody
I'm still waiting for that person

I'm still waiting for somebody
Who will be there for me
When I need
Who will be there for me
When I need

Don't shy away from me girl
You know I'll never leave you again
Through thick and thin until the end
I'll be here for the rest of your life

I'm still waiting for somebody
I'm still waiting for that person
I'm still waiting for somebody
Who will be there for me
When I need
Who will be there for me
When I need

Listen, seems like this problems
Gotten out of hand
I can't make the same mistake twice
I've got control of my life, yes I do
And there's no way, there's no way
I'm ever gonna lose you

I'm still waiting,
Oh, I'm still waiting, yeah
I'm gonna wait for the rest of my life
My, my. my my, my, my, my
My, my, my, my, my
Who will be there for me when I need
Who, who will be there

(Yes, I've got control of my life)
Yes, I do
(Don't shy away from me girl)
And baby__
(I'll never leave you again)
I don't care how long it might take
(I long to welcome your world)
I know I will stay right here
(I'll show you all that I've got)
On my bended knees if I have to baby
(So baby won't you be mine)

'Cause I got to, I just got to
I got to, I've got to have you baby
Yeah, no. no, no, no
Who will be there for me

When I need
Oh, ay

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Johnny Gill's "I'm Still Waiting" is about someone who is still waiting for a person who will be there for them when they need them the most. The singer has composed themselves and is ready to face life head-on. They cannot afford to move on without knowing that there is someone who will stand by them through thick and thin. The word "waiting" implies that the singer has been searching for a while, and they have not found that person yet.

The singer declares that they will wait for that person for the rest of their life. The line "Don't shy away from me girl/You know I'll never leave you again" suggests that the singer might have been in a previous relationship where they were disappointed, but they are willing to overlook that and give love another chance. They are sure about their feelings and prioritize the importance of having someone there for them. The line "I can't make the same mistake twice" suggests that the singer has considered their past experiences and is not willing to repeat them.

In conclusion, "I'm Still Waiting" by Johnny Gill is about the need for a partner who will be there through thick and thin, and the singer's willingness to wait for that person for the rest of their life.

Line by Line Meaning

Oh, ay, ay
Introductory sounds

Got myself together
I have changed and am now stable

I can't go on, not now
I cannot continue to live this way any longer

Not knowing if I'll be here forever
Being unsure about the future

I cry these words unto you, oh
These are my sincere feelings

I'm still waiting for somebody
I'm patiently waiting for my soulmate

Who will be there for me When I need
Someone who will support me when I need it most

Don't shy away from me girl
Do not avoid me; let's talk about this

You know I'll never leave you again
I promise not to abandon you anymore

Through thick and thin until the end
I will always stay with you no matter what

Listen, seems like this problems Gotten out of hand
This issue has escalated