Anthony B is the stage name of Keith Blair (born March 31, 1976), a Jamaica… Read Full Bio ↴Anthony B is the stage name of Keith Blair (born March 31, 1976), a Jamaican musician.

Blair grew up in rural Clarks Town in the northwestern parish of Trelawny. His deeply religious family life (his mother was a Seventh-day Adventist and his grandmother a Revivalist) imbued him with a profound spirituality. During his youth, his favorite singers were reggae legends Bob Marley, Peter Tosh, and Bunny Wailer, musicians who strongly influenced his own style. Peter Tosh's influence can definitely be heard in Anthony B's vocal delivery and revolutionary stance.

Anthony B adopted Rastafarian beliefs as a teenager, a decision which was not well-received by his family. The stubborn and determined Anthony B refused to give up his new religion and his dreadlocks and moved to the home of his aunt and uncle in the Kingston suburb, Portmore.

While attending high school, Anthony B debuted as a deejay for the local sound system, Shaggy Hi-Power. In 1988, he befriended reggae artists such as Determine, Mega Banton, Ricky General and Terror Fabulous.

At this point in the reggae industry, singing "slack" songs about women was the popular thing to do. Anthony B did not believe in degrading women and chose to pen politically-slanted songs rather than so-called "gyal chunes." He hooked up with Little Devon the Half Pint sound-a-like singer he made his debut single "The Living is Hard" on the Wizard label in 1993. Anthony B tried many different producers but found that none of them fit his style of music. Finally, Anthony B teamed up with Richard "Bello" Bell, creating hits such as Fire Pon Rome, Raid Di Barn, Rumour, and Repentance Time. Anthony B's 1996 debut album Real Revolutionary was highly acclaimed in the reggae community. In late 1997, Anthony B released Universal Struggle which showed that Anthony B had a consistent, high-calibre talent. Anthony B has released a large number of albums since that time including 1999's Seven Seals and 2004's Untouchable which featured collaborations with artists including Wyclef Jean.

Anthony B tours extensively in Europe and North America and is known for his fiery, high-energy performances.

Anthony B is a member of the Bobo Ashanti branch of the Rastafarian movement. "Bobo Dreads", as they are known, are recognizable by their long robes and turbans. The strong Afrocentric pride and the other Rastafarian beliefs (or "overstandings" as Rastafarians prefer to call them) which Anthony B holds are reflected in his songs.

Discography

* Predator & Prey (1996, Alpha Enterprises)
* Real Revolutionary / So Many Things (1996, Greensleeves)
* Universal Struggle (1997, VP Records)
* Seven Seals (1999, VP Records)
* That's Life (2001, VP Records)
* More Love (2001, AO ! Records)
* Live On The Battlefield (2002, Jahmin' Records)
* Reggae Max (2002, Jet Star)
* Street Knowledge (2003, Nocturne)
* Judgment Time (2003, 2B1 Records)
* Smoke Free (2003, Bogalusa Records)
* Voice Of Jamaica vol. 2 (2003, Nocturne)
* Wise Man Chant (2004, Black Scorpio)
* Justice Fight (2004, Nocturne)
* Untouchable (2004, Togetherness Records)
* Power Of Creation (2004, Nocturne)
* Black Star (2005, Greensleeves)
* My Hope (2005, AL.TA.FA.AN. / Minor 7 Flat 5)

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Anthony B Lyrics

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Man go galis class get dem degree so certain ting
Mi na pree neva know one woman can drive mi crazy
And till I meet this lady

So mek we reason baby you think me have next gyal
And mi think you have next man but who first ago mention
Because non of us no with pop the fuss question

What, you think say mi a touch pan you mi think say you a
Touch pan mi, mi think say you a touch andrew you think
Say mi a touch sandy

I know what hurt you and you hurt mi till I just can't say goodbye

Nooo goodbye Nooo, many time I think that you don't love mi till I just can't say goodbye nooo

A that sweet touch dah you give mi a hold I and I, I know I
Hurt you and you hurt mi till I just can't say goodbye nooo
I just can't say goodbye nooo

Many time this feel like bun fi bun things pack get set ready
Fi run and everyday mi fi leave out she make mi cum so it
seen like this no have no done fi done

Today she a tell mi she ago break off she ago married fi a visa she ago take off she just want mi fi know to plate-claat for wat

Day she a bet another racehorse so mi afi rock back lock inna the pass at the man in the mirror staring in the glass

Now she go step out a the bath and walk pass yow boss weh tun round and mi look the yeah

I know what hurt you and you hurt mi till I just can't say goodbye

Nooo goodbye Nooo, many time I think that you don't love mi till I just can't say goodbye nooo

A that sweet touch dah you give mi a hold I and I, I know I
Hurt you and you hurt mi till I just can't say goodbye nooo
I just can't say goodbye nooo

I man always think say mi clever but a women is always first
To discover everything way lock down under cova even when
She have a next lova woman move silent men move like the
Weather always act like the bread two side butta

I know a nuff time mi an abuse my power but tell mi if you
Ready fi save we like noah yeah

I know what hurt you and you hurt mi till I just can't say goodbye

Nooo goodbye Nooo, many time I think that you don't love mi till I just can't say goodbye nooo

A that sweet touch dah you give mi a hold I and I, I know I
Hurt you and you hurt mi till I just can't say goodbye nooo
I just can't say goodbye nooo

Man go galis class get dem degree so certain ting
Mi na pree neva know one woman can drive mi crazy
And till I meet this lady

So mek we reason baby you think me have next gyal

And mi think you have next man but who first ago mention
Because non of us no with pop the fuss question wat.

Overall Meaning

In this song, Anthony B explores the complexities of romantic relationships and the difficulty of letting go when there is love and pain involved. He starts by referencing the idea of "degree," which can be interpreted as the level of experience or expertise in navigating relationships and understanding certain things. He acknowledges that he never knew one woman could have such a profound effect on him until he met this lady.

The song delves into a conversation between Anthony B and his partner, where they both suspect that the other may be involved with someone else. However, they are hesitant to bring up the topic because neither wants to start an argument or confront the truth. They are both afraid to admit their suspicions and deal with the potential consequences.

Anthony B admits that he understands the pain that he has caused his partner, and he himself has also been hurt. Despite the difficulties and uncertainties in their relationship, saying goodbye is not an option for him. He emphasizes this by repeating the phrase "I just can't say goodbye." It implies that even though their relationship may be troubled, he is unable to let go due to his deep emotional attachment.

The song then explores the themes of infidelity and deception. Anthony B describes a situation where his partner tells him about her plans to marry someone else for visa purposes, but she wants him to know that it means nothing to her. He feels trapped and betrayed, forced to watch her move on while he remains stuck in the past, looking at himself in the mirror.

Throughout the song, Anthony B acknowledges his own shortcomings and the abuse of his power within the relationship. He asks his partner if she is ready to save their relationship, comparing it to the biblical story of Noah and his ark. He understands that he has hurt her and recognizes the need for change and commitment to make things work.

Overall, the song reflects the struggle of holding onto a relationship despite its challenges. It explores the fear of confrontation, the pain inflicted on both sides, and the hope for redemption and reconciliation. Anthony B expresses a deep emotional attachment, even in the face of potential betrayal, and a willingness to work through their problems.

Line by Line Meaning

Man go galis class get dem degree so certain ting
A man goes to player school to become skilled in certain things

Mi na pree neva know one woman can drive mi crazy
I never realized that one woman could make me go insane

And till I meet this lady
And then I met this lady

So mek we reason baby you think me have next gyal
So let's talk it out, baby, you think I have another girl

And mi think you have next man but who first ago mention
And I think you have another man, but who will bring it up first

Because non of us no with pop the fuss question
Because none of us want to bring up the difficult question

What, you think say mi a touch pan you mi think say you a
What, you think I'm cheating on you, I think you're cheating on me

Touch pan mi, mi think say you a touch andrew you think
Cheating on me, I think you're cheating with Andrew, what do you think

Say mi a touch sandy
I think you're cheating with Sandy

I know what hurt you and you hurt mi till I just can't say goodbye
I understand how much I've hurt you and you've hurt me, to the point where I can't let go

Nooo goodbye Nooo, many time I think that you don't love mi till I just can't say goodbye nooo
No, goodbye. Many times I thought you didn't love me, but I can't say goodbye

A that sweet touch dah you give mi a hold I and I, I know I
That's the sweet touch you give me to hold on to, I know it

Hurt you and you hurt mi till I just can't say goodbye nooo
I've hurt you and you've hurt me, and I just can't say goodbye

Many time this feel like bun fi bun things pack get set ready
Many times it feels like competing for attention, things are prepared and ready to go

Fi run and everyday mi fi leave out she make mi cum so it seen like this no have no done fi done
To escape and leave every day, but she pleases me so much that it seems like there's no end to it

Today she a tell mi she ago break off she ago married fi a visa she ago take off she just want mi fi know to plate-claat for wat
Today she tells me she's going to break it off, she's going to get married for a visa, she's going to leave, she just wants me to know what she's doing

Day she a bet another racehorse so mi afi rock back lock inna the pass at the man in the mirror staring in the glass
That day she's betting on another racehorse, so I have to step back and reflect on the past, looking at the man in the mirror

Now she go step out a the bath and walk pass yow boss weh tun round and mi look the yeah
Now she steps out of the bath and walks past, while I turn around and look back

I man always think say mi clever but a women is always first
I always thought I was clever, but women are always one step ahead

To discover everything way lock down under cova even when She have a next lova woman move silent men move like the Weather always act like the bread two side butta
To uncover everything that is hidden, even when she has another lover, women move in silence while men move like the weather, always acting like two-faced

I know a nuff time mi an abuse my power but tell mi if you Ready fi save we like noah yeah
I know I've abused my power many times, but tell me if you're ready to save our relationship like Noah

Man go galis class get dem degree so certain ting
A man goes to player school to become skilled in certain things

Mi na pree neva know one woman can drive mi crazy
I never realized that one woman could make me go insane

And till I meet this lady
And then I met this lady

So mek we reason baby you think me have next gyal
So let's talk it out, baby, you think I have another girl

And mi think you have next man but who first ago mention
And I think you have another man, but who will bring it up first

Because non of us no with pop the fuss question wat
Because none of us want to bring up the difficult question

Lyrics © HAPILOS PUBLISHING, LLC
Written by: Chevaughn Davis, Keith Blair

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