Cut Out That
Anthony B Lyrics


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Intro:
Hey Hey I unity and Peace
I say keep the unity within the news
Because remember the youth dem a choose it
Yo yo yo, yo yo yo

Chorus:
Cut out that
We no in a competition no more no more no more no more
Cut out that
No put the music like before
Unity open all door
Cut out that
We no in a competition no more no more no more no more
Cut out that
No put the music like before
Unity open all door

Verse 1:
Mi a talk to mi black brother and sister, sister
Competition a whey we no in a, in a
Dem did use Ninjaman and go compete Shabba
And dem use Beenieman compete Bounty Killa
And dem use Bob Marley compete Jacob Miller
And dem use Derrick Morgan compete Prince Buster
And dem use Garnett Silk compete Luciano
Now dem wah compete Anthony be and Sizzla
But member say we a Rasta, King Selassie I we chant for
So just

Chorus

Verse 2:
A disgrace in a music anytime bottle fling
Stop and clash the Artiste dem a sting
When the year done you wah hear a who win
Me no in a di D.J. of the year thing
Gear me gear up fi go work fi di King
Redemption chant me chanting, well

Chorus

Verse 3:
Oh oh I dem say me come like galwasp
Bun easter and dem Christmas
Private property me bun di trespass
Waan trick the world we bun dem compass
Who say sell out the man nuh di bwoy Judas
Who that well
True dem know say me a John the Baptist
A go bun all saddom whey dem practice
Hey yuh nuh article don't touch mi fist
My lord this





Chorus

Overall Meaning

In the song "Cut Out That" by Anthony B, he talks about the importance of unity in the music industry and encourages artists to stop competing against each other. He starts off by saying that he believes in unity and peace and that it is important for the youth to choose to maintain it. In the chorus, he repeats "cut out that" several times and emphasizes that they should no longer be in competition with each other. Instead, they should focus on music and keep the unity alive. He urges everyone to work together and keep doors open.


In the first verse, Anthony B addresses the issue of artists using competition as a way to make it big. He mentions how several artists were used in the past to compete with each other, such as Ninjaman against Shabba, Beenieman against Bounty Killa, etc. He says that now “they” want to compete against him and Sizzla, but they are Rastafarians who chant for King Selassie I. Therefore, Anthony B urges them to stop the competition and maintain unity.


In the second verse, Anthony B talks about how competitions like "D.J. of the year" are a disgrace to the music industry. He believes that the clash of artists needs to stop so that everyone can work together and create good music. He then talks about how he is geared up to work for the King and chants for Redemption.


As for the final verse, he reiterates the importance of standing up for one's principles and beliefs - something he has always been known to preach in his songs. He talks about how people may try to trick the world, but those who sell out will be treated like Judas. Anthony B talks about himself as being like John the Baptist and how he condemns practices like Sodom. In the end, he firmly asserts that nobody should touch his fist.


Line by Line Meaning

Hey Hey I unity and Peace
The artist starts the song with a call for peace and unity among all people.


I say keep the unity within the news
The artist urges people to continue promoting peace and unity in all aspects of society.


Because remember the youth dem a choose it
The artist reminds everyone that it is the youth who will shape the future, and they deserve a society that values peace and unity.


Yo yo yo, yo yo yo
The artist adds a catchy repetition to the intro of the song.


Cut out that
The artist urges people to stop focusing on competition and put aside their differences.


We no in a competition no more no more no more no more
The artist emphasizes that there is no need for competition in society as it only leads to division and conflict.


No put the music like before
The artist urges people to go back to the days when music was about bringing people together, not tearing them apart.


Unity open all door
The artist believes that unity is the key to greatness and success in society.


Mi a talk to mi black brother and sister, sister
The artist addresses his fellow black people and emphasizes the need for unity and togetherness.


Competition a whey we no in a, in a
The artist questions the value of competition and highlights how it can create unnecessary tension and division.


Dem did use Ninjaman and go compete Shabba
The artist references past instances where artists were pitted against each other instead of being celebrated for their unique talents.


And dem use Beenieman compete Bounty Killa
The artist continues to reference past instances where artists were pit against each other instead of being celebrated for their unique talents.


And dem use Bob Marley compete Jacob Miller
The artist references another instance where musicians were put in competition when they should have been celebrated for their unique talents.


And dem use Derrick Morgan compete Prince Buster
The artist continues to reference past instances where artists were pit against each other instead of being celebrated for their unique talents.


And dem use Garnett Silk compete Luciano
The artist references latest instances where artists have been put into competitive environments.


Now dem wah compete Anthony be and Sizzla
The artist recognizes that he and other contemporary musicians are being put into a competitive environment when they shouldn't be.


But member say we a Rasta, King Selassie I we chant for
The artist identifies with the Rasta movement and the spiritual leader King Selassie I whom many Rastafarians revere and follows.


So just
The artist suggests that instead of focusing on competition, people should just focus on unity.


A disgrace in a music anytime bottle fling
The artist believes that physical altercations at music events are a disgrace and should not be tolerated.


Stop and clash the Artiste dem a sting
The artist urges people to stop putting artists into competitive environments where they are encouraged to clash with each other.


When the year done you wah hear a who win
The artist points out how pointless competition is, even at the end of the year when awards are being handed out.


Me no in a di D.J. of the year thing
The artist stresses that he is not interested in participating in award shows or any sort of competition.


Gear me gear up fi go work fi di King
The artist's focus is on serving a higher power rather than winning awards or competitions.


Redemption chant me chanting, well
The artist is singing a redemption song, implying that he seeks salvation and spiritual elevation.


Oh oh I dem say me come like galwasp
The artist acknowledges that some people see him as a nuisance or a bother.


Bun easter and dem Christmas
The artist is not a supporter of commercialized celebrations and instead calls to focus on a deeper meaning of spirituality.


Private property me bun di trespass
The artist believes that some people are excluded or labeled as outsiders in society, and he rejects that mentality.


Waan trick the world we bun dem compass
The artist rejects the notion that people should always follow the norms set by society, and instead, they should find their own way.


Who say sell out the man nuh di bwoy Judas
The artist is responding to criticism that he may have 'sold out', comparing his situation to the biblical story of Judas, who betrayed Jesus.


Who that well
The artist is posing a rhetorical question, implying that those accusations are unfounded and baseless.


True dem know say me a John the Baptist
The artist sees himself as a messenger or a prophet, much like John the Baptist.


A go bun all saddom whey dem practice
The artist is using biblical references to reject ideas or behaviors that he sees as morally corrupt or unethical.


Hey yuh nuh article don't touch mi fist
The artist is making it clear that he will not tolerate insults or accusations, and he is willing to defend himself.


My lord this
The artist concludes his song by giving thanks, suggesting that he is grateful for his faith and the blessings that come with it.




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Comments from YouTube:

Natascha Nana

great tunes.... hope to see u again in gambia...cut of that,,,,rasta dnt do that.....

drbonkie

unity open all door! jah live

Pat Kelly

How to rock

Thomas Alvarez

INVASION RIDDIM ! - iNvasion

Pat Kelly

Galoise ~

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