Milsap was born in Robbinsville, North Carolina with a congenital disorder that left him almost completely blind. He was abandoned by his mother as an infant and raised by his grandparents until the age of five, when he was sent to the Governor Morehead School for the Blind in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Milsap showed musical aptitude at an early age. The school stressed classical music training but he preferred country, gospel and rhythm-and-blues. He released his first single, Total Disaster, in 1963 at the age of twenty. This was followed by several Ashford And Simpson, compositions, including the memorable "Let's Go Get Stoned", which, unfortunately for Milsap, was relegated to a b-side. A few months later it would become a million-selling single for the more popular blind pianist, Ray Charles. 1972 found him working regularly at Roger Miller's King of the Road Club in Nashville, Tennessee and he signed with RCA Records in 1973. He was at his peak of popularity in the late 1970s and early 1980s with songs that made his name familiar to pop as well as country audiences, such as "It Was Almost Like A Song," "{There's) No Gettin' Over Me," "Smoky Mountain Rain," "I Wouldn't Have Missed It For The World," and a remake of Chuck Jackson's "Any Day Now" (which was named Billboard magazine's Number One Adult Contemporary hit of 1982). Milsap recorded for RCA until 1992. During that time he created five gold albums, one platinum album and one double platinum album. He also won six Grammy Awards and eight Country Music Association awards including the coveted Entertainer of the Year Award. In 2005 Milsap resigned with RCA Records and released a new country single, "Local Girls."
Milsap has recorded music with Kenny Rogers, Elvis Presley and Barry Manilow.
Ronnie and his wife Joyce currently make their home in Nashville, Tennessee.
Milsap enjoys his hobby of amateur (Ham) radio. More info on him can be found at: http://www.qrz.com/wb4kcg
No Gettin' Over Me
Ronnie Milsap Lyrics
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If you think that it ain't feeling right
But darling
There's ain't no getting over me
Well you can say that you need to be free
But there ain't no place that I won't be
Sweet darling bass run up
There ain't no getting over me
I'll be the dream that keeps you awake
I'll be the song on the radio
I'll be the reason that you tell the boys no
Don't you know
You can tell everyone that we're through
You might even believe it too
But darling
There's ain't no getting over me
Sweet darling lead, bass run up
There ain't no getting over me
I'll be the face that you see in the crowd
I'll be the times that you cry out loud
I'll be the smile when there's no one around
I'll be the book that you just can't put down
So you can walk out on me tonight
If you think that it ain't feeling right
But darling
There's ain't no getting over me
You'll see sweet darling
There's ain't no getting over me
No no no no No Darling
There ain't no getting over me
Oh
No darling
There ain't no getting over me
Oh darling
There ain't no getting over me
The lyrics to Ronnie Milsap's "No Gettin' Over Me" describe the persistence of love in the face of rejection. The singer acknowledges that his lover may leave him, but he insists that she will never be able to forget him. He lists several ways in which he will continue to be present in her life, such as being the bill she forgot to pay or the dream that keeps her awake. He asserts that even if she tries to move on and tells others that they are through, she will ultimately be unsuccessful in getting over him.
Throughout the song, the singer's confidence grows stronger, climaxing in the repeated refrain of "There ain't no getting over me." This sentiment is underscored by the upbeat tempo and lively instrumentation, which convey a message of resilience and persistence. Overall, the song expresses the idea that certain loves are so enduring that they cannot be extinguished by time or circumstance.
Line by Line Meaning
Well you can walk out on me tonight
If you want to leave me tonight, you're free to do so
If you think that it ain't feeling right
If you're not feeling happy or satisfied with me, you can leave
But darling
But my love,
There's ain't no getting over me
You won't be able to forget about me or move on from me
Well you can say that you need to be free
You can claim that you need freedom from me
But there ain't no place that I won't be
No matter where you go, I'll always be present in your life
Sweet darling bass run up
Oh my dear, listen to the sweet sound of the bass guitar
There ain't no getting over me
You won't be able to forget about me or move on from me
I'll be the bill you forgot to pay bass run up
I'll always be a reminder of something you forgot, like a bill you didn't pay
I'll be the dream that keeps you awake
I'll be the thought that disturbs your restful sleep
I'll be the song on the radio
I'll be the tune you hear on the radio that reminds you of me
I'll be the reason that you tell the boys no
I'll always hold a special place in your heart and be the reason you turn down other men
Don't you know
Don't you understand,
You can tell everyone that we're through
You can proclaim to everyone that our relationship is over
You might even believe it too
You might convince yourself that our relationship is over
But darling
But my love,
There's ain't no getting over me
You won't be able to forget about me or move on from me
Sweet darling lead, bass run up
Oh my dear, listen to the sweet sound of the lead guitar and bass guitar
There ain't no getting over me
You won't be able to forget about me or move on from me
I'll be the face that you see in the crowd
I'll always be the one you see in the crowd and recognize as someone you once loved
I'll be the times that you cry out loud
I'll be the cause of your sadness and tears
I'll be the smile when there's no one around
I'll be the memory that makes you smile even when there's no one else around
I'll be the book that you just can't put down
I'll be the story that you can't resist - the one that keeps you engaged
So you can walk out on me tonight
So if you really want to leave me tonight, you can
If you think that it ain't feeling right
If you're not happy with me, you can leave
But darling
But my love,
There's ain't no getting over me
You won't be able to forget about me or move on from me
You'll see sweet darling
You'll realize, my love,
There's ain't no getting over me
You won't be able to forget about me or move on from me
No no no no No Darling
No, my love,
There ain't no getting over me
You won't be able to forget about me or move on from me
Oh
Oh,
No darling
No, my love,
There ain't no getting over me
You won't be able to forget about me or move on from me
Oh darling
Oh my love,
There ain't no getting over me
You won't be able to forget about me or move on from me
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: TOM BRASFIELD, WALT ALDRIDGE
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Carole Agnew
My Dad chose this as the last piece of music at his funeral. He's been so right ❤️
ghostsintheforum
This guy had all odds stacked against him in life. Born near blind at birth, abandoned by his mother. Raised in poverty, had his remaining vision literally slapped out of him by worker at a blind orpanage when a teen. Went on to marry a gorgeous woman, have a family. Oh, and became one of the biggest music icons ever, won 6 grammys, had 35 number 1 hits, a double platinum album, a platinum album, 7 gold albums and was inducted into the country music hall of fame. Some people just don't give a damn about the odds against them I guess.
Sonicplayg SG
Awesome.. Love Ronnie's story :)
Lorraine Barry
hes the one of the greats of country music i love all of his songs thankyou for the history on ronnie i had no idea of what he had gone through
Pretty Heart
@Lorraine Barry Im actually gonna go see him in concert tomorrow night, cant wait..:)
Kenneth Lumley
You can't care. You keep getting it everyday. Nice synopsis. It's all true.
Penny
@Pretty Heart awesome ❤️ seen him when I was just a kid Great concert. Hope you had a great time ❣️
Helen Owens
Don’t you love Ronnie Milsap? Love this song. Never gets old.
Swanzetta Johnson
OH YES I DO. THIS IS MY FAVORITE SONG 🎤🎤🎹🎹
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Selva Fariseo
Adoro esta canción!!!!!! Me emociona!!!!!! Me recuerda a mi casa de Ciudadela y a mi hijo pequeño!!!!!!