He started his career as a gospel singer touring Texas with The Spiritual Five in the 1950's but started gigging solo in Dallas in local R&B clubs with the bands of Big Bo Thomas and Frank Shelton. By the mid 60's he was recording soulful rock n roll with an emphasis on bluesy balladry. Z.Z Hill's style is somewhat reminiscent of other southern blues & soul singers like Percy Sledge, Bobby Bland and his biggest influence B.B King, which is supposedly where he got the idea to shorten his name to Z.Z.
He started hitting his commercial stride with early 70's hits including Chokin' Kind, Don't Make Me Pay For His Mistakes, and Faithful and True. While signed to Columbia, "Love Is So Good When You're Stealing It," spent 18 weeks on the Billboard R&B chart in the summer of 1977. Cheatin' In The Next Room was released in early 1982 and broke into the top 20 nationally, spending a total of 20 weeks on the charts.
His song Down Home Blues helped propel a 1982 album of the same name to stay on the Billboard soul album chart for nearly two years. Songs like "Someone Else Is Steppin In" and "Open House" have become R&B/Southern soul standards. During his career his songs were generally produced, arranged and/or provided by other talented writers and R&B legends including Lamont Dozier, Swamp Dogg, Dan Penn, Gary U.S Bonds, Denise LaSalle and Allen Toussaint.
Z. Z Hill's career was cut short when he died suddenly of a heart attack, after a road accident in 1984[ at the age of 48.
Please Don't Let Our Good Thing End
Z.Z. Hill Lyrics
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And I don't want nothing, no nothing bad
To come between me and you
There's too many love affairs
That's gone wrong
Don't let our love get weak
Honey let's keep it always strong
Cos it hurts too much to start all over again
Please don't let our good thing end
Let's keep on holding on
Let's keep it strong like it's always been
Honey I need you and that's no lie
I just wanna please you, oh baby
And never make you cry
All I feel the breaking up
Has been the death of a long long time
But the both of us, oh the both of us
Is doing just find
Please don't let our good thing end
Cos it hurts too much to start all over again
Please don't let our good thing end
Let's keep on holding on
Let's keep it strong like it's always been
Please don't let our good thing end
Cos it hurts too much to start all over again
Please don't let our good thing end
Let's keep on holding on
Let's keep it strong like it's always been
The lyrics of Z.Z. Hill's song "Please Don't Let Our Good Thing End" depict a narrator who is deeply in love with his partner and is expressing his desire to keep their relationship strong. He confesses that he loves his partner and doesn't want anything to come between them. He acknowledges that many love affairs have gone wrong, but he wants to keep their love strong and not let it get weak.
The singer pleads with his partner not to let their good thing end because it would hurt too much to start all over again. He wants to keep on holding on and keep their relationship strong like it's always been. He tells his partner that he needs them, and he wants to please them and never make them cry.
The lyrics suggest a deep level of commitment and dedication to the relationship. The singer recognizes that relationships can be fragile and easily fall apart, but he is willing to put in the effort to make it work. The song's message is one of love, hope, and determination, urging lovers to hold on to what they have and not let it slip away.
Line by Line Meaning
Honey I love you you know I really do
The singer expresses their love for their partner.
And I don't want nothing, no nothing bad
The singer wants to avoid anything negative that may come between them.
To come between me and you
The singer wants their relationship to remain strong and unaffected by any outside factors.
There's too many love affairs
The artist is aware of other relationships that have ended poorly, and wants to avoid that fate.
That's gone wrong
The artist emphasizes the negative outcomes of relationships that have ended poorly.
Don't let our love get weak
The singer wants their love to remain strong and not deteriorate over time.
Honey let's keep it always strong
The singer urges their partner to also make an effort towards keeping their love strong.
Please don't let our good thing end
The artist pleads with their partner to not let their relationship come to an end.
Cos it hurts too much to start all over again
The artist emphasizes the pain that would come with having to start a new relationship from scratch.
Let's keep on holding on
The artist urges their partner to continue holding onto their love and relationship.
Let's keep it strong like it's always been
The singer urges their partner to put in effort towards keeping their love as strong and passionate as it has always been.
Honey I need you and that's no lie
The artist confesses to their partner that they need them in their life.
I just wanna please you, oh baby
The singer expresses their desire to make their partner happy and content.
And never make you cry
The singer wants to avoid causing their partner any pain or heartache.
All I feel the breaking up
The singer acknowledges the pain that would come with their relationship ending.
Has been the death of a long long time
The artist emphasizes the extent to which their relationship has been a significant part of their life.
But the both of us, oh the both of us
The artist acknowledges that their relationship is a joint effort.
Is doing just fine
The singer affirms that their relationship is currently doing well.
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@mickeymarich1047
Love you Mr
Z Z Hill been jam'min to you since the 80's you are one hell of a BLUES man. Keep the BLUES ALIVE... Cleveland Collinwood ohio, ROCKS. 🎵🎶🎼🤘
@allentrice1547
Z Z Hill was great for the legendary blues man and he is always quite good! 😊👍🏿
@jacksonwillie3707
Please don't let a good thing end great great music I can't get enough of it.
@lesleyholden6854
This was my mom song ❤RIP mommy🙏🙏
@ieshaglenn1035
Love this song❤
@lovelymonroe8796
Love this song!
@marzettacolman1662
Love it love it
@mjnettles800
A Classic ❤
@ermamason8823
A very nice song 🎵 "Honey l Need You And That's No Lie" 😊😊 💕💞
@rumble-seat2530
A nice song.