Anthony B is the stage name of Keith Blair (born March 31, 1976), a Jamaican mus… 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)

I'm Sorry
Anthony B Lyrics

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Hello, it's me
I was wondering if after all these years you'd like to meet
To go over everything
They say that time's supposed to heal ya
But I ain't done much healing

Hello, can you hear me?
I'm in California dreaming about who we used to be

When we were younger and free
I've forgotten how it felt before the world fell at our feet

There's such a difference between us
And a million miles

Hello from the other side
I must have called a thousand times
To tell you I'm sorry for everything that I've done
But when I call you never seem to be home
Hello from the outside
At least I can say that I've tried
To tell you I'm sorry for breaking your heart
But it don't matter. It clearly doesn't tear you apart anymore

Hello, how are you?
It's so typical of me to talk about myself. I'm sorry
I hope that you're well
Did you ever make it out of that town where nothing ever happened?

And it's no secret that the both of us
Are running out of time

So hello from the other side (other side)
I must have called a thousand times (thousand times)
To tell you I'm sorry for everything that I've done
But when I call you never seem to be home
Hello from the outside (outside)
At least I can say that I've tried (I've tried)
To tell you I'm sorry for breaking your heart
But it don't matter. It clearly doesn't tear you apart anymore

(Highs, highs, highs, highs,
Lows, lows, lows, lows)
Anymore

Hello from the other side (other side)
I must have called a thousand times (thousand times)
To tell you I'm sorry for everything that I've done
But when I call you never seem to be home
Hello from the outside (outside)
At least I can say that I've tried (I've tried)

To tell you I'm sorry for breaking your heart
But it don't matter. It clearly doesn't tear you apart anymore

Overall Meaning

The song "Hello" by Adele is a slow pop ballad about a past relationship. The lyrics suggest that the singer has tried to contact her ex-partner numerous times, but they never seem to be available to reconcile. The singer expresses regret for their past mistakes and tries to apologize. She reminisces about the past and wishes to go over everything that went wrong in their relationship; however, she seems to struggle to get over it despite the idea that time heals.

The song's chorus is composed of the phrase "Hello from the other side," which could be interpreted as the singer trying to connect with her ex-partner from the other side of the relationship or the afterlife. The song's other lyrics imply that the singer is trying to find closure and move on from the failed relationship. She acknowledges that they are running out of time and that it doesn't matter anymore. The singer also mentions that she hopes the ex-partner is doing well and has managed to leave the past behind.

The song's lyrics and its lilting, melancholic melody combine to create a heartfelt and emotional tune that many people can relate to. As with most of Adele's music, "Hello" strikes a chord with people who have experienced the feelings of heartbreak, longing, and regret that are so prevalent in the song's lyrics.

Interesting Facts about the song:

Interesting Facts
Note: This section uses generative AI, which can be inaccurate.

Line by Line Meaning

Hello, it's me
Opening line of the song, the singer is greeting someone they haven't talked to in a long time.

I was wondering if after all these years you'd like to meet
The singer is curious if they can meet up in person after many years of not seeing each other.

To go over everything
The singer wants to talk about all the details of their past together.

They say that time's supposed to heal ya
There's a common saying that time can heal emotional pain.

But I ain't done much healing
The singer is implying that they haven't really moved on from their past with this person.

Hello, can you hear me?
The singer is asking if the other person can hear them, both literally and metaphorically.

I'm in California dreaming about who we used to be
The singer is in California and reminiscing about their past relationship with this person.

When we were younger and free
The singer remembers a time when they were both younger and without as many responsibilities.

I've forgotten how it felt before the world fell at our feet
After becoming successful, the singer has trouble recalling what it felt like to not have success in their life.

There's such a difference between us
The singer is acknowledging that there is a large gap between them and the other person, both in terms of time and experience.

And a million miles
This line is a continuation of the previous line and emphasizes the distance between the two of them.

Hello from the other side
The singer is using a metaphorical reference to communication from beyond when they say 'other side.'

I must have called a thousand times
The singer is exaggerating how many times they have tried to contact the other person, emphasizing how important it is to them.

To tell you I'm sorry for everything that I've done
The singer regrets their past actions and wants to apologize to the other person.

But when I call you never seem to be home
The other person seems to be avoiding the singer's attempts at communication.

Hello from the outside
The singer feels like they are outside of the other person's life looking in and trying to make amends.

At least I can say that I've tried
Even if the other person doesn't respond to the singer's apologies, they can at least say they did try to make things right.

To tell you I'm sorry for breaking your heart
The singer knows they hurt the other person emotionally and wants to apologize for it.

But it don't matter. It clearly doesn't tear you apart anymore
The singer has come to the conclusion that the other person has moved on from the hurt and the apology doesn't seem to affect them as much anymore.

Hello, how are you?
The singer is once again starting a conversation, asking how the other person is.

It's so typical of me to talk about myself. I'm sorry
The singer realizes they are self-centered for focusing on themselves and apologizes for it.

I hope that you're well
The singer genuinely wishes the other person well in their life.

Did you ever make it out of that town where nothing ever happened?
The singer remembers a time when they were both stuck in a place with no opportunities and is curious if the other person ever left.

And it's no secret that the both of us
Both people in this relationship know that their time is running out and it's not a surprise to either of them.

Are running out of time
They both know that the amount of time they have left to reconcile is limited.

(Highs, highs, highs, highs, Lows, lows, lows, lows)
This line is using musical terms to describe the ups and downs of their relationship together.

Anymore
The end of the song, the singer is acknowledging that things have changed and won't be the same as they once were.

Writer(s): Keith Anthony Blair, Stephen Robert Nesta Marley

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