After releasing a pair of albums with the Freestyle Fellowship, To Whom it May Concern... and Innercity Griots, Acey signed to Capitol Records and released his highly acclaimed solo debut, All Balls Don't Bounce, in 1995. He returned three years later with his second album, A Book of Human Language, a collaboration with producer Mumbles.
Acey returned solo again in 2001 with his third solo album, Accepted Eclectic. In 2002, the Freestyle Fellowship returned after 9 years for the release of their third group album, Shockadoom. 2002 and 2003 saw two more solo releases, Hip Hop and the World We Live In and Love & Hate and another A-Team album ('Lab Down Under'). In 2006, Aceyalone released two more solo projects, first, Magnificent City, a collaboration with producer RJD2, followed by Grand Imperial. 2007 sees Acey releasing the first in his planned explorations of world musics, Lightining Stikes.
Widely recognized as one of the more lyrically gifted in the history of emceeing, Aceyalone embodies the sophisticated west coast style that is showcased in other indie artists such as Blackalicious and Del Tha Funkee Homosapien.
Annalillia?
Aceyalone Lyrics
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Annalillia oh annalillia
Annalillia oh annalillia
Annalillia oh annalillia
I bet you think I'm silly huh annalillia
Annalillia oh annalillia
Annalillia oh annalillia
Annalillia oh annalillia
I bet you think I'm silly huh annalillia
Now I was in a bar when I met annalillia
Drunk and high drinkin' shots of tequillia
Chasin' it w/genuine draft
Tellin' wack jokes as the bartender laughed
I was about one drink away from my limit
In came a black dress w/a black body in it
She looked so timid
It took me a minute
To get her in focus
He said what'll it be
And just so she could notice acey I said yo this one's on me
And she stormed
I don't even know who you are fool
Keepin' that barstool warm like norm
Then it hit me
Right there center in my heartbeat
Shot down but I loved it
I was talkin' out the bottom of a shot glass anyways
I says I insist that I pays
By the ways
What your mama name you what they call you
Can I call you and soon claim you
I was diggin' a hole I knew I'd fall through
But I aimed to just understand her
A woman that not many men knows
She looked me in my windows and said annalillia
Annalillia?
Annalillia oh annalillia
Annalillia oh annalillia
Annalillia oh annalillia
I mean well really uh annalillia
Annalillia oh annalillia
Annalillia oh annalillia
Annalillia oh annalillia
You wanna smoke this philly huh annalillia
Now once I broke the ice on the lake the water felt cold
But nevertheless it was water
My conversation caught her
Some daddy's daughter and my mama's son
Said I'm acey de uno and I do know how to have fun
I comes from the hills
1 in a mil
2 out of 3 ain't bad
4 a 5 dollar bill
And a half a dozen thrills
Just see how it feels
7 8 9
Now he pre-10's (pretends) he's real
And she thought that was so funny
And she put her drink away went to pay w/her money and squirted
All because a brother just flirted
And didn't know how to word it
I blurted out the door but she never heard it
Then annalillia deserted
Annalillia oh annalillia
Annalillia oh annalillia
Annalillia oh annalillia
I bet you think I'm silly huh annalillia
Annalillia oh annalillia
Annalillia oh annalillia
Annalillia oh annalillia
I mean well really uh annalillia
Now I was in my car when I seen annalillia again
Hmm w/her friend
Yo haven't we met before
Of course we have
We crossed paths at a local pub
And I was like a lickle drunk on everything I love
I didn't mean to run you off but I did
I must have put too much on it to make you pop your lid
But you did
But what you did for me physically and mentally
Got my chemistry just like goin' you just not knowin'
Well anyway ok let's try this again
We might as well be friends and do what friends do
Foxy lady brown sugar mama karma queen you
Don't think I'm a fiend
Just give me your number and I'll give you a ring
Tingalingaling
She said first of all I got a boyfriend
And a girlfriend
And a couple of rugrats and a cat
Splat
Ooh she threw me all out of my game
She was open like a button fly
So I asked myself the what and the why
So I said self what are you doin'
Why are you canoeing when you could have a motorboat instead
Then I told her hold her head peace
This ain't what I wanted
But right before I shook the spot I said let me tell you somethin'
Annalillia I'm proud to announce
That all balls don't bounce
And that's all that counts
I'm out
Annalillia oh annalillia
Annalillia oh annalillia
Annalillia oh annalillia
I mean well really uh annalillia
Aceyalone's song "Annalillia" tells the story of a man who meets a woman in a bar named Annalillia. He is immediately enamored with her and tries to charm her with his humor and buying her a drink. However, she is initially resistant to his charms and dismisses him as a fool. Eventually, he breaks the ice and they have a conversation that catches her attention. However, when he tries to pursue her further, she reveals that she has a boyfriend, a girlfriend, and multiple children. Despite this, he still admires her and appreciates the time they spent together.
The lyrics in "Annalillia" paint a picture of a man who is willing to overlook any obstacle to get what he wants. He tries to push through Annalillia's resistance and even contemplates pursuing her despite her multiple partners. However, at the end of the song, he realizes that the pursuit was not worth it and declares that "all balls don't bounce."
Overall, "Annalillia" is a cautionary tale about the dangers of pursuing something that is ultimately not meant to be. It showcases Aceyalone's storytelling abilities and his ability to craft lyrics with meaning and depth.
Line by Line Meaning
Yo I met this queen yo I met this queen named annalillia
Aceyalone met a woman named Annalillia and he believes she is a queen.
Annalillia oh annalillia
Aceyalone repeats Annalillia's name.
I bet you think I'm silly huh annalillia
Aceyalone thinks that Annalillia might consider him foolish.
Now I was in a bar when I met annalillia
Aceyalone met Annalillia at a bar.
Drunk and high drinkin' shots of tequillia
Aceyalone was drunk and drinking tequila.
Chasin' it w/genuine draft
Aceyalone was drinking Genuine Draft beer after the tequila.
Tellin' wack jokes as the bartender laughed
Aceyalone was telling jokes that even made the bartender laugh.
I was about one drink away from my limit
Aceyalone was nearly at his drinking limit.
In came a black dress w/a black body in it
Annalillia wore a black dress and had a black body.
She looked so timid
Annalillia seemed very shy.
It took me a minute
Aceyalone needed some time to adjust his focus.
To get her in focus
Aceyalone needed to focus his sight on Annalillia.
He said what'll it be
The bartender asked what Aceyalone wanted to drink.
And just so she could notice acey I said yo this one's on me
Aceyalone offered to buy Annalillia a drink to grab her attention.
And she stormed
Annalillia reacted with anger toward Aceyalone.
I don't even know who you are fool
Annalillia had no idea who Aceyalone was and called him a fool.
Keepin' that barstool warm like norm
Aceyalone was sitting on a barstool like Norm from the TV show Cheers.
Then it hit me
Aceyalone had an epiphany.
Right there center in my heartbeat
Aceyalone had a sudden realization.
Shot down but I loved it
Annalillia rejected Aceyalone, but he still felt positive about the situation.
I was talkin' out the bottom of a shot glass anyways
Aceyalone was talking about Annalillia while drunk.
I says I insist that I pays
Aceyalone insisted on paying for Annalillia's drink.
By the ways
Aceyalone changed the subject.
What your mama name you what they call you
Aceyalone asked Annalillia her name.
Can I call you and soon claim you
Aceyalone asked Annalillia if he could call her and pursue her romantically.
I was diggin' a hole I knew I'd fall through
Aceyalone knew he was getting in too deep and would regret it.
But I aimed to just understand her
Aceyalone wanted to get to know Annalillia.
A woman that not many men knows
Aceyalone thought that not many men knew the real Annalillia.
She looked me in my windows and said annalillia
Annalillia introduced herself to Aceyalone.
Annalillia?
Aceyalone confirms her name.
I mean well really uh annalillia
Aceyalone repeated her name.
You wanna smoke this philly huh annalillia
Aceyalone offered to smoke a blunt with Annalillia.
Now once I broke the ice on the lake the water felt cold
Aceyalone started a conversation with Annalillia but felt uncomfortable.
But nevertheless it was water
Aceyalone realized that it was still good to start a conversation.
My conversation caught her
Annalillia became interested in Aceyalone's conversation.
Some daddy's daughter and my mama's son
Aceyalone introduced himself as a son to his mother and some guy's daughter.
Said I'm acey de uno and I do know how to have fun
Aceyalone told Annalillia his name and that he knows how to have a good time.
I comes from the hills
Aceyalone came from a hilly area.
1 in a mil
Aceyalone is one in a million.
2 out of 3 ain't bad
Aceyalone is not perfect but he is still pretty good.
4 a 5 dollar bill
Aceyalone is worth less than $5.
And a half a dozen thrills
Aceyalone has had some exciting experiences.
Just see how it feels
Aceyalone wants Annalillia to try being with him.
7 8 9
Aceyalone is counting.
Now he pre-10's (pretends) he's real
Aceyalone is pretending to be real.
And she thought that was so funny
Annalillia found Aceyalone's jokes funny.
And she put her drink away went to pay w/her money and squirted
Annalillia paid for her drink and left abruptly.
All because a brother just flirted
Annalillia left because she thought that Aceyalone was only flirting with her.
And didn't know how to word it
Aceyalone did not know how to express himself properly to Annalillia.
I blurted out the door but she never heard it
Aceyalone left quickly and Annalillia did not hear him.
Then annalillia deserted
Annalillia left the bar and Aceyalone was alone.
Now I was in my car when I seen annalillia again
Aceyalone saw Annalillia again while driving his car.
Hmm w/her friend
Annalillia was with a friend.
Yo haven't we met before
Aceyalone asked if they had met before.
Of course we have
Annalillia remembered they had met before.
We crossed paths at a local pub
Annalillia and Aceyalone met at a pub.
And I was like a lickle drunk on everything I love
Aceyalone was a little drunk that night.
I didn't mean to run you off but I did
Aceyalone did not intend to drive Annalillia away, but he did.
I must have put too much on it to make you pop your lid
Aceyalone thinks that he may have overdone with Annalillia.
But you did
Annalillia left anyway.
But what you did for me physically and mentally
Aceyalone appreciated what Annalillia did for him emotionally and physically.
Got my chemistry just like goin' you just not knowin'
Aceyalone still had feelings towards Annalillia.
Well anyway ok let's try this again
Aceyalone wants to start over with Annalillia.
We might as well be friends and do what friends do
Aceyalone wants to be friends with Annalillia and do friend activities.
Foxy lady brown sugar mama karma queen you
Aceyalone sees Annalillia as a beautiful and kind person.
Don't think I'm a fiend
Aceyalone wants Annalillia to know that he is not a creep.
Just give me your number and I'll give you a ring
Aceyalone asks for Annalillia's number and promises to call her.
Tingalingaling
Aceyalone imitates the sound of a phone ringing.
She said first of all I got a boyfriend
Annalillia tells Aceyalone that she has a boyfriend.
And a girlfriend
Annalillia also tells Aceyalone that she has a girlfriend.
And a couple of rugrats and a cat
Annalillia has children and a cat.
Splat
Annalillia dismisses Aceyalone with a short interjection.
Ooh she threw me all out of my game
Annalillia caught Aceyalone off guard with her response.
She was open like a button fly
Annalillia was very clear with Aceyalone.
So I asked myself the what and the why
Aceyalone is confused about the situation.
So I said self what are you doin'
Aceyalone asked himself why he is continuing to pursue Annalillia.
Why are you canoeing when you could have a motorboat instead
Aceyalone is asking himself why he is trying to do things the hard way.
Then I told her hold her head peace
Aceyalone ended the conversation with Annalillia.
This ain't what I wanted
Aceyalone realized that he did not want to continue pursuing Annalillia.
But right before I shook the spot I said let me tell you somethin'
Aceyalone uses this moment to share some advice with Annalillia.
Annalillia I'm proud to announce
Aceyalone says goodbye and makes a final statement.
That all balls don't bounce
Aceyalone is saying that not all things will go according to plan.
And that's all that counts
Aceyalone is content that he learned something from the situation.
I'm out
Aceyalone leaves.
Contributed by Aiden L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Trust The Shooters
Such smooth story telling, insane flow, so lively and popping. I love this!!!! I feel this!!!
Sammy Jay
I grew up with a burnt copy of Book of Human Language but I'm sooooooooo glad I gave his other music a try!
Lily Dena
LOVE THIS SONG ♡ Y ? BECAUSE THAT IS MY NAME.. ANALILIA.. GREATEST RINGTONE IVE EVER HAD.. LOVE MY NAME...♡♡♡♡♡
chetmf
Take me back 😎
Richard Riley
Anallia could be you darking.. Aceyalobe. Angelalone for reals i need a gang or friends
Lily Dena
Analilia ohh ANALILILAA .. I MEAN WELL REALLY ah ANALILIaa...
The Real Dank Williams
Hahaha. Your feeling it. GET IT LILY