Jordan Hill's self-titled debut album appeared on May 21, 1996. Produced by David Foster, Greg Charley, Rhett Lawrence, Jeff Pescetto, SoulShock & Karlin and Mario Winans, this album had the notable production. Jordan covered many songs, such as Cheryl Lynn's disco classic "Got To Be Real", Oleta Adams' "I Just Had To Hear Your Voice" (from 1993's "Evolution" album), Lisa Stansfield's "Make It Right." "For The Love Of You," produced by David Foster and Co-produced by Mario Winans, was release as the first single. It became the minor hit both in Billboard Hot 100 and R&B/Hip charts. However, the remix version by Tony Moran became her one and only Top 10 hit in Hot Dance Music/Club Play charts.
The second single "How Many Times" (which is covered by Aretha Franklin in 1998) and the third single "Too Much Heaven", which is produced by The Bee Gees' Barry Gibb and sang backup, both failed in chart. Due to the poor album sales, 143 Records dropped her.
She still worked with some notable artists, such as The Bee Gees and Jim Brickman, on whose 1999 Top 10 Adult Contemporary hit "Destiny" she was a featured vocalist, along with Billy Porter.
How Many Times
Jordan Hill Lyrics
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You used to show me you cared
I used to be the one that you adored
But lately I don't feel you love me anymore
See I don't understand
What's come over you
And I don't understand
Treat me so cruel, so tell me
How many times, must I break down and cry
I'm confused my understanding
Was true love should never die
How many times
Will you kill me inside
Any kind of fool should see the light
So why can't I
Time after time,
I have tried and tried
To give you some space, some time
But no matter what I do, it is never enough
You just refuse to try to do by me right
Though I know I should leave
There's something holding me
I can't seem to find the strength
To set myself free
How many times, must I break down and cry
I'm confused my understanding
Was true love should never die
How many times
Will you kill me inside
Any kind of fool should see the light
So why can't I
I gave my heart and soul
I gave my all you know
I deserve better baby, oh so much better baby
You know it's just not fair
For you to act like just don't care
For you to act like I've done something wrong
Boy how could you dare
How many times, must I break down and cry
I'm confused my understanding
Was true love should never die
How many times
Will you kill me inside
Any kind of fool should see the light
So why can't I
The song "How Many Times" by Jordan Hill is a heart-wrenching ballad about a woman who is struggling to come to terms with the fact that her partner no longer seems to love her. The lyrics convey a deep sense of pain and confusion, as the woman tries to understand why her partner has been treating her so cruelly. She questions the true meaning of love and wonders how many times she will have to break down and cry before things get better.
One of the most striking things about this song is the raw emotion that Jordan Hill brings to the performance. Her powerful vocals and soulful delivery make it clear that she has experienced the kind of heartbreak and disappointment that the lyrics describe. The instrumentation is relatively understated, allowing the lyrics and vocals to take center stage and giving the listener a chance to fully absorb the pain and complexity of the situation.
The lyrics are straightforward and relatable, touching on themes of love, trust, and betrayal that are universal. The song builds to an emotional crescendo, as Jordan Hill pleads with her partner to see the light and realize that their love should never die. The final line of the chorus, "So why can't I?" sums up the sense of confusion and hurt that the singer is feeling, as she struggles to hold on to a relationship that has lost its luster.
Overall, "How Many Times" is a beautiful and powerful song that speaks to anyone who has ever felt the pain of a broken heart. It is a timeless and relatable theme that will continue to resonate with listeners for years to come.
Line by Line Meaning
You used to tell you loved me
You used to say that you loved me
You used to show me you cared
You used to demonstrate that you cared about me
I used to be the one that you adored
I was the one that you loved and admired
But lately I don't feel you love me anymore
Recently, I haven't been sensing any love from you
See I don't understand
I don't comprehend
What's come over you
Why you've changed
And I don't understand
I also don't understand
Why I let you
Why I permit you
Treat me so cruel, so tell me
To treat me so harshly; please inform me
How many times, must I break down and cry
How frequently must I sob and crumble?
I'm confused my understanding
My comprehension is perplexed
Was true love should never die
I thought that true love should never cease
Will you kill me inside
Will you drain the life out of me emotionally
Any kind of fool should see the light
Any fool should recognise the truth
So why can't I
So why can't I comprehend?
Time after time,
Repetitively,
I have tried and tried
I've endeavoured again and again
To give you some space, some time
To provide you with personal area and time
But no matter what I do, it is never enough
Even though I try my hardest, it's never satisfactory
You just refuse to try to do by me right
You're unwilling to do right by me
Though I know I should leave
Although I understand I should depart
There's something holding me
There's something preventing me
I can't seem to find the strength
I can't appear to locate the power
To set myself free
To liberate myself
I gave my heart and soul
I devoted my heart and soul
I gave my all you know
I gave everything I had
I deserve better baby, oh so much better baby
I merit something better, darling, something far superior
You know it's just not fair
You know that it's unjust
For you to act like just don't care
For you to act like you don't care at all
For you to act like I've done something wrong
For you to behave as if I've done something incorrect
Boy how could you dare
How could you have the audacity, boy?
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: David Foster, Gregory Charley, John Darryl Winston
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