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.

Someone To Love
Johnny Gill Lyrics

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Baby, come over here
I got something I wanna tell you (Something I wanna say)
Hmm (Woo), you see, I've been searching for someone like you (You)
All my life (Oh oh oh baby)
And I'm glad you're here with me (Ah baby), alone
Listen

It's a perfect time for us to settle down and

And do the things that we both want to do, girl
So let your hair down and relax for a while
Now tell me where you've been for all my life

I've been looking for (Someone to love)
All of my days, yeah, looking for (Someone to hold)
And many a night, I've searched for (Someone to kiss)
And I'm glad that I found you, yeah, oh yeah, yeah

Now turn the radio on, girl, let's love all night long, baby
I wanna kiss your body and hear you call my name, yeah
It's so amazing how long I've been waiting
To hold someone like you, I'm glad you've rescued me

I've been looking for (Someone to love)
Been searching for (Someone to hold)
And every single night, I've searched for (Someone to kiss)
Oh oh yeah, and I'm glad that I found you

(Can we break it down?)
Every night (Every night), I search for (I search)
Someone that I can hold on
Every night, I pray that Heaven would send someone like you
Every night, I search for (Every night)
Someone that I can hold on (That I can hold on to)
Every night, I pray that Heaven would send someone like you

I've been looking for (Someone to love)
Ooh, someone that I can hold (Someone to hold)
Someone that I can kiss (Someone to kiss)
And I'm glad that I found you
So glad I found you
Now, forever I'm down with you
(Someone to love)
Oh (Someone to hold)
Someone I can hold (Someone to kiss)
Lady, hey, and I'm glad that I found you, baby
You, baby, listen
I've been looking for (Someone to love)
I've traveled all around theh world searching for somebody
(Someone to hold)
And I'm so glad that I found me somebody

(I've been looking for someone to kiss)
Oh

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Johnny Gill's song "Someone to Love" express the singer's longing and search for a special someone to love and be loved by. The song begins with the singer expressing his excitement about finally finding someone like the person he is addressing. He acknowledges that he has been searching for this person his whole life and is grateful that they are now together.

The singer then suggests that it is the perfect time for them to settle down and do the things they both desire. He encourages the person to let go of any reservations and just relax. The singer wonders why it took so long for them to meet and acknowledges that he has been longing for love, companionship, and affection. Now that he has found this person, he wants to make the most of it and enjoy their time together.

The chorus reiterates the singer's search for someone to love, hold, and kiss. The lyrics reflect his joy in finally finding this person and how grateful he is to have them in his life. The bridge of the song adds a more intimate and passionate element, as the singer mentions wanting to kiss the person's body and hear them call his name. He expresses how amazing it feels to finally have someone like them and how they have rescued him from his search.

The song ends with the repetition of the chorus, emphasizing the singer's relief and happiness in finding this special someone. He mentions forever being committed to them and expresses his gratitude once again.

Line by Line Meaning

Baby, come over here
Come closer to me

I got something I wanna tell you (Something I wanna say)
There's something important I want to share with you

Hmm (Woo), you see, I've been searching for someone like you (You)
I have been looking for a person like you

All my life (Oh oh oh baby)
Throughout my entire existence

And I'm glad you're here with me (Ah baby), alone
I am delighted that you are here with me in this moment of intimacy

It's a perfect time for us to settle down and
This is an ideal moment for us to establish a committed relationship and

And do the things that we both want to do, girl
Engage in the activities that captivate both of our desires, my dear

So let your hair down and relax for a while
Take a moment to unwind and let go of all worries

Now tell me where you've been for all my life
Please reveal to me your whereabouts during the entirety of my existence

I've been looking for (Someone to love)
I have been seeking for an individual to love

All of my days, yeah, looking for (Someone to hold)
Throughout every day of my life, yes, searching for someone to embrace

And many a night, I've searched for (Someone to kiss)
During numerous nights, I have actively sought someone to share kisses with

And I'm glad that I found you, yeah, oh yeah, yeah
And I am pleased that I have discovered you, yes, oh yeah, yeah

Now turn the radio on, girl, let's love all night long, baby
Now, my dear, switch on the radio and let's indulge in a night-long love session, darling

I wanna kiss your body and hear you call my name, yeah
I desire to shower your body with kisses and revel in the sound of you uttering my name, yes

It's so amazing how long I've been waiting
It is astonishing the length of time I have patiently waited

To hold someone like you, I'm glad you've rescued me
To embrace an individual like you, I am grateful that you have saved me

Every night (Every night), I search for (I search)
Each and every night, I actively seek

Someone that I can hold on
For a person I can cling to

Every night, I pray that Heaven would send someone like you
Every night, I pray for a divine intervention to bring someone like you into my life

Ooh, someone that I can hold (Someone to hold)
Oh, an individual I can embrace

Someone that I can kiss (Someone to kiss)
Someone I can share kisses with

So glad I found you
I am so pleased that I found you

Now, forever I'm down with you
Now, I am committed to you for eternity

Lady, hey, and I'm glad that I found you, baby
My lady, hey, and I am delighted that I discovered you, darling

I've been looking for (Someone to love)
I have been searching for a person to love