He has a style like no others but some like to compare him to B.o.B and Andre 3000 all in one, with a little bit of T.I. on the side. He soon discovered his great talent for beat making and R&B song writing; which opened his creativity even more. In October of 2004 A-N-T started his own production company entitled A.M.P. (Atlanta Music Productions) owned by A-N-T and TK (Timi King). Later he discovered his engineering skills; due to the fact that his producer left the state he practically had no choice. He then began to build his own in house studio to help sharpen his craft at his own convenience. Renting out studio time and selling beats was a way to help fund the process.
Soon A-N-T started engineering for a lot of people around Atlanta and Marietta. Shortly afterwards he ran across “Kuntry Klub Music” and started engineering for the affiliated artist. In January 2011 A-N-T made the brave step departing from his company A.M.P. and joined The Kuntry Klub as an official solo artist. He then put out an eleven track EP with The Kuntry Klub entitled “The Preface”. The EP really showed the diversity that the artist holds. With the help of his management he planned on taking the world by storm with his unique talent.
He later was offered the opportunity to perform at SXSW and open up for Khia (My neck my back) and debut his first single under the wing of Kuntry Klub Music “American made”. The single itself got great reviews as well as a great response from the SXSW audience. 2012 kicked off great for A-N-T. He won top 10 artists out of 75 in a talent search of all genres for Sony Music with the Joel A. Katz music & entertainment business program at Kennesaw State University. He continued doing performances that they would setup through the program ending with the final show performing for the R&B sensation Faith Evans.
He recently has been doing shows everywhere he can showing the constant grind that he has. Influenced by some of the most successful artists such as Outkast, Busta Rhymes, Ludacris, and other southern artist, he’s the next up and coming artist out the “A”. He hosts, engineers, graphic designs, produces, writes both hip-hop and R&B, and has a stage presence like you've never seen before. A-N-T has always had a great passion for music and entertainment, and since he’s started, THERE IS NO STOPPING HIS TALENT AND AMBITION NOW!!!!
Here To Stay
A-N-T Lyrics
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Look in your eyes I don't know what to say
You got me tripping I can't even look away
You got me wishing that you were here to stay
That you were here to stay
Dang you got me lost on a wave
Look in your eyes I don't know what to say
You got me tripping I can't even look away
That you were here to stay
Well while you're here I want to get to know you
You got me tripping ways im not supposed to
I'm not existent when I get to close to you
So I stay far away won't get to close to you
And man I wish that we was outside of the friend zone
That we was we chilling watching plays up in the end zone
But I know well never be more than just friends tho
Cause you just see me as a rapper that your friends know
So well just never be able to hit off
Unless maybe I make it up to the to top
So im working hard you gonna see me popping off
Im just praying that my work it won't drop off
Dang you got me lost on a wave
Look in your eyes I don't know what to say
You got me tripping I can't even look away
You got me wishing that you were here to stay
That you were here to stay
Dang you got me lost on a wave
Look in your eyes I don't know what to say
You got me tripping I can't even look away
You got me wishing that you were here to stay
That you were here to stay
Aye, mmm, Ooh Ooh
Yea I need you
I been feeling lots of flaws but I need you
I been taking tylenol these headaches lead to
All this pain that ive been hurting with ooh ooh ooh
Aye wont you come my way
And ive been feeling flaws I aint really tryna fade
Running to you God cause I need you every day
Here you are to stay
Heres my heart take my hand
I dont wanna go nowhere else
Imma be here to the end
And my God in the front imma run it up again
Dang you got me lost on a wave
Look in your eyes I don't know what to say
You got me tripping I can't even look away
You got me wishing that you were here to stay
That you were here to stay
Dang you got me lost on a wave
Look in your eyes I don't know what to say
You got me tripping I can't even look away
You got me wishing that you were here to stay
That you were here to stay
The lyrics of A-N-T's song "Here To Stay" express the overwhelming emotions and desires that come with being infatuated with someone. The singer is entranced by the person they're singing to, feeling lost on a wave of their presence. They are captivated by the look in their eyes, unable to find the right words to say. The individual has the power to make the singer trip, unable to tear their gaze away, and they yearn for the person to stay with them.
Despite the attraction, the singer recognizes the limitations imposed by their relationship. They express a desire to get to know the person better, but they feel that they are not seen as more than just a friend. The singer acknowledges the need to maintain distance to avoid crossing the boundary of the friend zone, hoping that their efforts in their music career will lead to a change in how they are perceived.
Throughout the song, there is a religious undertone. The singer seeks solace and guidance from God, acknowledging their flaws and pain but also expressing a need for the person they're singing to. They plead for the individual to come their way, as they have been feeling lost and in need of support. The lyrics also suggest a commitment to sticking by their side, with a reference to staying until the end.
Overall, the lyrics of "Here To Stay" illustrate the intense emotions felt when infatuated with someone, the longing for their presence, and the struggles of being perceived solely as a friend.
Line by Line Meaning
Dang you got me lost on a wave
You have completely captivated and confused me with your presence and influence.
Look in your eyes I don't know what to say
When I gaze into your eyes, I am at a loss for words and unsure how to express myself.
You got me tripping I can't even look away
You have me infatuated and unable to divert my attention or stop thinking about you.
You got me wishing that you were here to stay
I long for you to be a permanent part of my life and stay with me indefinitely.
That you were here to stay
I desire for you to remain by my side for a significant duration.
Well while you're here I want to get to know you
Since you are present, I am eager to deepen our connection and understand you better.
You got me tripping ways im not supposed to
You have me experiencing emotions and behaviors that are unexpected and outside of societal norms.
I'm not existent when I get to close to you
When I become emotionally close to you, I feel like I lose my sense of identity and presence.
So I stay far away won't get too close to you
To protect myself, I choose to maintain distance and avoid becoming too emotionally attached to you.
And man I wish that we was outside of the friend zone
I yearn for our relationship to transcend the limitations of being just friends.
That we was we chilling watching plays up in the end zone
I envision us being together in enjoyable situations, like watching sports, where we can create lasting memories.
But I know well never be more than just friends though
I understand that our relationship is unlikely to evolve into something beyond a friendship.
Cause you just see me as a rapper that your friends know
In your eyes, I am solely seen as a musician that your circle of friends is familiar with, and nothing more.
So we'll just never be able to hit off
As a result, we will never be able to establish a significant connection or have a romantic relationship.
Unless maybe I make it up to the top
Unless I achieve a high level of success, possibly in my music career, which might change your perception of me.
So I'm working hard you gonna see me popping off
Therefore, I am motivated to work tirelessly, so that you can witness my success and accomplishments.
I'm just praying that my work won't drop off
I anxiously hope that my efforts and progress will not diminish or falter over time.
Yea I need you
I have a strong longing and dependency on having you in my life.
I been feeling lots of flaws but I need you
Despite acknowledging my own imperfections, I still crave your presence and support.
I been taking Tylenol these headaches lead to
To cope with the emotional distress caused by our situation, I have resorted to using pain relief medication.
All this pain that I've been hurting with
I have been enduring immense emotional pain and suffering because of my feelings for you.
Won't you come my way
I earnestly request for you to come into my life and be a part of it.
And I've been feeling flaws I ain't really tryna fade
Despite recognizing my own shortcomings, I am determined not to diminish my true self.
Running to you God cause I need you every day
I turn to God, seeking spiritual guidance and strength, as I rely on you daily for support and comfort.
Here you are to stay
I believe and hope that your presence in my life will be enduring and lasting.
Here's my heart, take my hand
I offer you my affection and emotional vulnerability, inviting you to be a significant part of my life.
I don't wanna go nowhere else
I have no desire to be with anyone else or explore other options, as I want to be solely with you.
I'mma be here 'til the end
I am committed to being present in your life and supporting you unconditionally until the very end.
And my God in the front, I'mma run it up again
With God leading the way, I am determined to achieve even greater success and reach new heights.
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Jayden Jackson
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