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.
You For Me
Johnny Gill Lyrics
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You're the sweetest thing, an easy song to sing
Your like a work of art, so priceless to me
A timeless beauty from the movie screen, that never ever seems to fade
So baby put that glass down and turn the music up
It's like these words was written just for the two of us
Do you remember that day in September
This one's for me and you
So let the record play
I love the way, it makes your body move
It sounds so good to me, reminds me of you
And when the record plays a melody, love fills up the room
It sounds so good to me, this one's for me and you
Girl we came so far, and beat out all the odds
They never thought we'd make it, but I knew it from the start
So let's celebrate
'Cause we got it good
A classic going down in history, feels just like we won the lottery
So baby put that glass down and turn music up
It's like these words was written just for the two of us
Do you remember that day in September
When we fell in love
This one's for me and you
So let the record play
I love the way, it makes your body move
It sound so good to me, reminds me of you
And when the record plays a melody, love fills up the room
It sounds so good to me this one's for me and you
Let it play, let it play, let it play
This one's for my baby
Let it play, let it play, let it play
This one's for me and you
Let it play, let it play, let it play
Just for me and you girl
Let it play, let it play, let it play
Yeah, oh
So baby put that glass down and turn music up
It's like these words was written just for the two of us
Do you remember that day in September
Baby, when we fell, when we fell in love
This one's for me and you
So let the record play
I love the way, it makes your body move
It sounds so good to me, reminds me of you
And when record plays a melody, love fills up the room
It sounds so good to me this one's for me and you
Let it play, let it play, let it play
Hey, we're gonna sit back down, yes we are, with a glass of wine
Let it play, let it play, let it play
For my baby, for my girl
This one's for you
Let it play, let it play, let it play
For my baby, for my girl
This one's for you
Let it play, let it play, let it play
For my baby, for my girl
This one's for you
The song "You For Me" by Johnny Gill is a romantic ballad that expresses the deep and everlasting love of the singer for his significant other. In the song, the singer compares his lover to a beautiful melody that never fades away and a priceless work of art that he treasures dearly. He reminisces about the day they fell in love and how happy he is to have her in his life.
The chorus of the song celebrates their love and the way it fills the room every time they are together. The singer urges his lover to put down her glass and turn up the music, as he feels that the words and melody of the song were written just for them. He wants to celebrate their love as a timeless classic that will go down in history.
The song is a beautiful tribute to a lasting love that has endured the test of time. It encourages couples to cherish their love and treasure each other, as they make beautiful memories together. The lyrics are heartfelt, and the melody is romantic and soothing, making it one of the perfect songs for couples to dance to or dedicate to each other.
Line by Line Meaning
You're like a melody that never goes away
You are constantly present in my mind like a never-ending melody.
You're the sweetest thing, an easy song to sing
You bring me joy and happiness effortlessly, like a simple and pleasant song.
Your like a work of art, so priceless to me
You are like a masterpiece to me, with infinite value and significance.
A timeless beauty from the movie screen, that never ever seems to fade
You are like a beautiful actress from the golden age of cinema, whose charm and allure never fades away.
So baby put that glass down and turn the music up
Let's forget about everything else and just focus on each other, with some good music.
It's like these words was written just for the two of us
The lyrics and melody of this song feel like they were tailor-made just for our relationship.
Do you remember that day in September, When we fell in love
Let's reminisce about the magical moment when we first fell in love, and relive that feeling.
This one's for me and you, So let the record play
This song is our special dedication, so let's enjoy it and cherish our love together.
I love the way, it makes your body move
I love how this song's rhythm and beat makes you move and groove.
It sounds so good to me, reminds me of you
This song sounds so amazing to me, and it reminds me of all the wonderful things that make you unique.
And when the record plays a melody, love fills up the room
When we listen to this song, all the love and affection in the room intensifies and fills the air.
Girl we came so far, and beat out all the odds
We have overcome so many challenges and hardships, and still managed to stay together and thrive as a couple.
So let's celebrate, 'Cause we got it good
Let's rejoice and be grateful for all the blessings and goodness that our love has brought us.
A classic going down in history, feels just like we won the lottery
Our love is like a timeless classic, and winning a jackpot or fortune could not compare to what we have achieved.
Hey, we're gonna sit back down, yes we are, with a glass of wine
Let's relax and unwind together, with a glass of wine and some good music.
For my baby, for my girl, This one's for you
This song is specially dedicated to my beloved partner, to express my infinite love and devotion.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Peermusic Publishing, KAREN SCHAUBEN PUBLISHING ADMINISTRATION
Written by: CARLOS CENTEL BATTEY, STEVEN ANDRE BATTEY, GREGG JOHN PAGANI, DAMON SHARPE, LANCE TOLBERT
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