Hurt The Heart
Anthony B Lyrics

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All you hidden and pope pires
No matter wat unno try
Can stop me work of King Sellasie I
Anthony B I will praise the most high

Hurt de heart but you caah hurt de soul
Trust inna de Almighty more and more
Me no under no devil control

God does me guide while me ah play life role
Hurt de heart but you caah hurt de soul
Trust inna de Almighty more and more
Me no under no devil control
God does me guide while me ah play

Weh me love Him all Him kingdom me ago toll
Love me so much mo no wah fi kick off no door
Juss fi receiving more and more
Every day hidden broke out like a soul
Good over evil Anthony B show
No live ah Kingston but me live up Portmore
Weh me meditate upon de sea shore

Talking to the rich and also to the pooor
Hurt de heart but you caah hurt de soul
Trust inna de Almighty more and more
Me no under no devil control
God does me guide while me ah play life role
Hurt de heart but you caah hurt de soul
Trust inna de Almighty more and more
Me no under no devil control
God does me guide while me ah play

As I lift my hands to de hill cometh healt
I naah go worship vanity nah wealt
Blaze up me shoes and buckle ah me belt
And pah me head ah weh me tilt off me felt
Like ah butter gainst sun that's how hidden melt
Fi dem write it now 2 years wrong
Almighty God is a living man don't you over stand?

Hurt de heart but you caah hurt de soul
Trust inna de Almighty more and more
Me no under no devil control
God does me guide while me ah play life role
Hurt de heart but you caah hurt de soul
Trust inna de Almighty more and more
Me no under no devil control
God does me guide while me ah play

Look how much blak people life gone down de jail
After dem release the chuckle and chain
They no shed edication that's wat we obtain
Dem waan we worship inna de wrong lane

Unno Babylonian nah go loose unno fame
Nah go drink no wine we nah go sniff no cocaine

Overall Meaning

The opening lines of “Hurt The Heart” by Anthony B, make reference to those who try to stop him from spreading the work of King Sellasie I. He acknowledges the efforts of those hostile to him but is steadfast in his commitment to praising the Lord. In the chorus, he talks about the distinction between the heart and the soul, explaining that his soul belongs to God and cannot be harmed. He encourages the listener to trust in the Almighty more and more and declares that he is not under the control of the devil. Anthony B reflects on his love for God, and while he acknowledges that he is imperfect, he does his best to follow God's guidance in his life. He speaks about his desire to see good triumph over evil and to break down the societal barriers that hold people back, regardless of whether they are rich or poor.

One of the themes of this song is the significance of spirituality in life. Anthony B talks about the power that spirituality has in the face of adversity and how trusting in God can help one overcome it. He also encourages listeners to have faith in themselves and to keep pushing forward. Another theme is freedom, as Anthony B speaks out against societal oppression and encourages others to break free from it. These lyrics serve as a call to action to those who feel oppressed to keep fighting for their freedom.

Line by Line Meaning

All you hidden and pope pires
Referring to corrupt government officials who try to hide their wrongdoings

No matter wat unno try
Despite their efforts to stop him

Can stop me work of King Sellasie I
Cannot prevent him from honoring and praising this important figure

Anthony B I will praise the most high
He will continue to honor and worship God

Hurt de heart but you caah hurt de soul
Even if someone causes emotional pain, it cannot damage one's spirit

Trust inna de Almighty more and more
He encourages trusting in God even in difficult times

Me no under no devil control
He claims he is not influenced by evil forces

God does me guide while me ah play life role
He has faith that God guides him in his journey

Weh me love Him all Him kingdom me ago toll
He pledges loyalty to God and is willing to fulfill his duty religiously

Love me so much mo no wah fi kick off no door
His love for God is so strong that he fears no obstacles

Juss fi receiving more and more
He is grateful for every blessing received and wants to receive more

Every day hidden broke out like a soul
He feels free and liberated from oppression and ignorance every day

Good over evil Anthony B show
He demonstrates through his work that good triumphs over evil

No live ah Kingston but me live up Portmore
He does not live in the capital city but prefers Portmore, perhaps for its peacefulness

Weh me meditate upon de sea shore
He finds solace and peace in meditating while near the sea

Talking to the rich and also to the pooor
He communicates with people from all walks of life, regardless of social status

As I lift my hands to de hill cometh healt
He reaches out to God for health and healing

I naah go worship vanity nah wealt
He chooses not to worship material wealth and vanity

Blaze up me shoes and buckle ah me belt
He is ready for action, for fighting against injustice

And pah me head ah weh me tilt off me felt
Referring to the Rastafari headwear, he wears it with pride as a symbol of his beliefs

Like ah butter gainst sun that's how hidden melt
He compares his spiritual awakening to the melting of butter in the sun

Fi dem write it now 2 years wrong
He believes that people document history inaccurately

Almighty God is a living man don't you over stand?
He believes that God is a living being that guides and helps people

Look how much blak people life gone down de jail
He laments how many black people are incarcerated

After dem release the chuckle and chain
After getting released from prison, they still face discrimination and inequality

They no shed edication that's wat we obtain
The education system is failing them and not providing equal opportunities

Dem waan we worship inna de wrong lane
He criticizes society for pushing people towards harmful or misguided beliefs

Unno Babylonian nah go loose unno fame
He warns them that oppressive forces will not let go of their power easily

Nah go drink no wine we nah go sniff no cocaine
He pledges to stay away from harmful substances and practices

Lyrics © SUELION MUSIC
Written by: KEITH BLAIR

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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. Read Full BioAnthony 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)