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.

Just Another Lonely Night
Johnny Gill Lyrics

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I can see you in each of drop rain
As it falls all through the night
Haunting memories keep me awake
It's been so long since I held you tight

I thought that I had you out of my heart
But I don't, no
I imagine you here with me

But I guess it's gonna be...

Just another lonely night
And I'm thinking about you
(Just another lonely night)
Oh, just another lonely night
Wanting your love

What can I do in times like this
When it's you I miss so much
In the darkness, your voice I hear
Calling me from deep, deep, deep inside (Johnny)

How can I get you out of my mind?
Nobody else's touch can make it right
So I try to forget about you
Looks like that's something I just can't do

Just another lonely night
Thinking about you
(Just another lonely night)
Oh, just another lonely night
(Just another lonely night)

I need you to be here with me
But I guess it's gonna be...

Just another lonely night
And I'm thinking about you
(Just another lonely night)
And it's just another lonely night
Wanting your love

Oh, it's just another lonely night
And I can't live without you
(Just another lonely night)
Just another lonely night
Wanting your love

Oh, it's just another lonely night

(Just another lonely night)
And it's just another lonely night

Overall Meaning

The song "Just Another Lonely Night" by Johnny Gill reflects the feelings of a person who is missing their loved one and experiencing a lonely night. The lyrics of the song convey the deep emotions of the singer who is trying to forget about their lover but is unable to do so. The opening lines "I can see you in each drop of rain as it falls all through the night" indicates the strong bond that the singer had with their lover and how they are reminded of them with every passing moment.

The lyrics further express how the singer tries to forget their lover and move on with their life, but their haunting memories keep them awake. The lyrics "How can I get you out of my mind? Nobody else's touch can make it right. So, I try to forget about you. Looks like that's something I just can't do" shows the depth of the singer's feelings and how they are struggling to move on beyond the memories of their lover.

In conclusion, "Just Another Lonely Night" is a heartfelt song that explores the pain of missing someone and being unable to move beyond the memories of a lost love.

Line by Line Meaning

I can see you in each of drop rain
Every raindrop reminds me of you

As it falls all through the night
This feeling is ongoing and constant

Haunting memories keep me awake
I can't sleep because of thoughts of you

It's been so long since I held you tight
I miss the feeling of holding you close

I thought that I had you out of my heart
I believed that I had moved on from you

But I don't, no
But in reality, I haven't

I imagine you here with me
I try to conjure up images of us being together

But I guess it's gonna be...
But I know that won't happen

Just another lonely night
Another night of being alone

And I'm thinking about you
And I can't stop thinking about you

(Just another lonely night)
(It's just another lonely night)