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 Understand
Anthony B Lyrics
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But she stand up by me side she never sign out
Tell yuh one ting weh yah eat me mind out
Here another Man a get the wine
But I understand gal
Its just now to agree
All the while I was cheating on you
You were cheating on me
But I understand gal
A juss so life turn
Every Man have another gal
And every Woman have another Man
If your Woman give yuh bone, would you understand
Weh nuh she yuh make de vow to wid the weddenig bond
Would you run her out, would you make she turn
Would you still live your life and be none
Imagine don have yourself as a thug
You ah your friends dem step up inna club
Look inna corner see your Woman nather Man arm
Me nah badda drop fi dis lock
But I understand gal
Its just now to agree
All the while I was cheating on you
You were cheating on me
But I understand gal
A juss so life turn
Every Man have another gal
And every Woman have another Man
No Man caan tek bone every Woman should know
Its not like we are trying tek Woman fi puppy show
But me learn this from me likkle than a grow
Woman you caan do wat no guys do, still be a lady
All wen you keep it pon de down low
Woman sey she dream see her Man grow so
Wit another Woman somebody she no know
Ah anything she dream is just so it go
But I understand gal
am willing to agree
All the while I was cheating on you
You were cheating on me
But I understand gal
A juss so life turn
Every Man have another gal
And every Woman have another Man
Do you really trust your spouse al bwoshy inna your house
Do you live like cat and like mouse
Tell me if you bring her out bling her out
Ah no feel check n sey another man pon de road
Ah tek ma gal ah never now see eat some ice cream
See a police car a pass blow de siren (Woooh!)
Not a day event a sey it was a night seen
Couldnt intervene the former queen sey rwob
But I understand gal
Its just now to agree
All the while I was cheating on you
You were cheating on me
But I understand gal
A juss so life turn
Every Man have another gal
And every Woman have another Man
In Anthony B's song "I Understand," he speaks about the dynamics of relationships and cheating. He begins the song stating that whenever he cheats on his woman, she always finds out. Yet, she stands by his side and does not abandon their relationship. He then reflects on the fact that while he was cheating, she was also doing the same. Anthony B seems to be providing commentary on the harsh realities that people face in relationships. He recognizes that cheating is not only done by one person but is often mutual.
Throughout the song, Anthony B shares hypothetical situations where a woman cheats on her partner. He asks listeners to imagine their significant other cheating on them and how they would react to it. The chorus of the song is a reflection of the fact that cheating occurs on both sides, and it is a part of life. Anthony B acknowledges that every man has another woman, and every woman has another man. He seems to be asking for mutual understanding and acceptance of the fact that cheating is a part of relationships.
In conclusion, "I Understand" is a song that provides an insightful commentary on relationships and adultery. It offers listeners a chance to reflect on societal norms and perceptions of what is deemed acceptable in relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
Every time me give me Woman bone she find out
Whenever I cheat on my partner, she always finds out.
But she stand up by me side she never sign out
Despite my infidelity, my partner stays by my side and never leaves me.
Tell yuh one ting weh yah eat me mind out
There's something that's been bothering me for a while and I need to tell you.
Here another Man a get the wine
I know that there's another man who is also with my partner.
But I understand gal
I understand the situation and I'm willing to accept it.
Its just now to agree
I know that agreeing to this kind of arrangement is difficult.
All the while I was cheating on you
While I was cheating on you, you were also cheating on me.
A juss so life turn
That's just the way life goes.
Every Man have another gal
It's common for men to have multiple partners.
And every Woman have another Man
It's also common for women to have multiple partners.
If your Woman give yuh bone, would you understand
If your partner cheated on you, would you be able to understand?
Weh nuh she yuh make de vow to wid the weddenig bond
Didn't you make a promise to your partner to be faithful in your marriage?
Would you run her out, would you make she turn
Would you kick her out of your life or force her to change?
Would you still live your life and be none
Would you continue to live your life as if nothing happened?
Imagine don have yourself as a thug
Imagine you're a tough guy, with a reputation to uphold.
You ah your friends dem step up inna club
You and your friends are at a club, having a good time.
Look inna corner see your Woman nather Man arm
You see your partner with another man in the corner.
Me nah badda drop fi dis lock
I'm not going to cause a scene or create drama.
No Man caan tek bone every Woman should know
No man can have every woman to himself. Women should be aware of this.
Its not like we are trying tek Woman fi puppy show
We're not trying to take women like they're pets.
But me learn this from me likkle than a grow
I learned this at a young age.
Woman you caan do wat no guys do, still be a lady
Women can do things that men do, and still maintain their status as a lady.
All wen you keep it pon de down low
Even if you keep it a secret from others.
Woman sey she dream see her Man grow so
A woman dreams of seeing her man succeed.
Wit another Woman somebody she no know
She dreams that he's with another woman whom she doesn't know.
Ah anything she dream is just so it go
Whatever she dreams just happens to be the reality.
Do you really trust your spouse al bwoshy inna your house
Do you really trust your partner when they're at home?
Do you live like cat and like mouse
Do you live like two animals, constantly at odds with each other?
Tell me if you bring her out bling her out
If you take your partner out with you, are you showing her off?
Ah no feel check n sey another man pon de road
Don't feel jealous or suspicious of other men.
Ah tek ma gal ah never now see eat some ice cream
I took my partner out to eat ice cream.
See a police car a pass blow de siren (Woooh!)
We hear a police car passing by with its siren blaring.
Not a day event a sey it was a night seen
It didn't happen during the day, it was late at night.
Couldnt intervene the former queen sey rwob
I couldn't do anything to stop my former partner from cheating.
Writer(s): Paul Crossdale, Donald Dennis, George Miller, Keith Blair
Contributed by Lauren B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@user-mf5kf6gc1h
Here in 2024
@africangirl189
This was a big tune bsck in the day 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
@josephnganga4975
Antony B never disappoint,the flow of the vocals n beats tells that he is on another level.
@africangirl189
Never ever!!
@marianne962
♥️thank you Anthony!
@kiibaalexander7741
love this guy lyrics,this song is so true...gotta try be fair sometimes
@matthewmelo3212
fire man, keep fighting the system, the good fight. God Willing you enter his arena.
@saucyherdsman9179
big tune my bwoy anthony b
@bobitocomedy
Anyone listening in 2020 ?
@alvincarter8159
Listening to this in 2024