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)
Love Is the Answer
Anthony B Lyrics
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Yeah, we say we are the bridge
Channel the love and the light
That's how we give light so
That's how we live life so
One foot in each realm
Yeah, we say we are the bridge
Channel the love and the light
That's how we live life so
Love is a bridge, Love is a bridge, Love is a bridge, Love is the bridge
Love is a bridge, Love is a bridge, Love is the bridge
Love is a bridge, Love is a bridge, Love is the bridge
Ooh whoa
Love is a bridge, Love is a bridge, Love is a bridge, Love is the bridge
Love is a bridge, Love is a bridge, Love is the bridge
Love is a bridge, Love is a bridge, Love is the bridge
Ooh whoa
Love is the only way
We are the bridge we are connected from both sides
One a channel to the ancestors' light
On the other side realm of the earth life
Anything you need the bridge will provide
Life authentic in a creator's eyes
Only love can satisfy appetite
To be on time you must be beyond time
Love is a bridge to the realm of the most high
Love is a bridge, Love is a bridge, Love is a bridge, Love is the bridge
Love is a bridge, Love is a bridge, Love is the bridge
Love is a bridge, Love is a bridge, Love is the bridge
Ooh whoa
Love is a bridge, Love is a bridge, Love is a bridge, Love is the bridge
Love is a bridge, Love is a bridge, Love is the bridge
Love is a bridge, Love is a bridge, Love is the bridge
Ooh whoa
As one love come,
To beat the dragon
One man a feed the beast
And one Love a champion
Fire in your soul can't rest till you're done
Construction of joy is a deadly weapon
Shown in all the ways that nature giveth unto I
Mama Earth always a giver in a plentiful supply
Why communic-Hate when we can commune in love?
The Earth is our Lord's, and the fullness thereof
Give up resistance and the current take you home
Born in the time and we were built to overcome
Triumphant flesh, and resilience in your bone
The love will always lead you back to Om
Love is a bridge, Love is a bridge, Love is a bridge, Love is the bridge
Love is a bridge, Love is a bridge, Love is the bridge
Love is a bridge, Love is a bridge, Love is the bridge
Ooh whoa
Love is a bridge, Love is a bridge, Love is a bridge, Love is the bridge
Love is a bridge, Love is a bridge, Love is the bridge
Love is a bridge, Love is a bridge, Love is the bridge
Ooh whoa
Love is a bridge, Love is a bridge, Love is a bridge, Love is a bridge
So no badda plan fi put your bread upon fridge
Full time you check pon the life a you a live
You a hear me?
Spread love a foreign, mek we spread it inna yard
Do all your work, and so you get your reward
Send out some love to the world, that no hard
It's time to come together mek we call pon di Lord
Long time me tell them, say ya just send me come,
No lying lips no more deceitful tongue
Remember Jah say you fi seek from ya young
Cannot walk inna sky so keep ya feet pon ground
So never lose hope, never lose faith
Love is the only way through Zion gate
All you have to be is patient and wait
Rasta no spread fear cah we nah promote hate
Yes you need a likkle love inna ya life
It no matter if it's day or night,
Now is not the time fi put wrong over right
Open your ears, you coulda black you coulda white
No badda tell me say you cold like a ice
And you got no time to think twice
You don't even waan listen to me voice
Remember only love can make everything nice
Ready ready now to make the sacrifice
Remember love is the ultimate price
And life is not like a game of dice
Love is a bridge, Love is a bridge, Love is a bridge, Love is the bridge
Love is a bridge, Love is a bridge, Love is the bridge
Love is a bridge, Love is a bridge, Love is the bridge
Ooh whoa
Love is a bridge, Love is a bridge, Love is a bridge, Love is the bridge
Love is a bridge, Love is a bridge, Love is the bridge
Love is a bridge, Love is a bridge, Love is the bridge
Ooh whoa
Love is the queen and the king is the lord
Full spectrum of the yin and the yang
Polarity, contrast, good and the bad
Can't have this unless you have that
We say, hold on to your heart
Nothing new in the house of the Lord, say
Own your shadow, integrate love
We are the bringers of the dawn
The lyrics to Anthony B's song "Love Is the Answer" speak to the idea that love is a bridge that connects the spiritual realm with the physical world. The idea of having one foot in each realm is meant to signify that we are all bridges, and we have the capacity to channel love and light. When we live life in this way, we are able to provide light to others through our actions and words. The song emphasizes that only love can satisfy our needs and that we must give up resistance and hate to commune in love.
The song suggests that we can all be channels for the ancestors' light and that anything we need, the bridge will provide. It speaks to the need for authentic life and the importance of being able to communicate in love with the earth and the world around us. The song encourages listeners to give up resistance and let the current take them home, to be resilient in our bones, and to let love lead us back to Om.
Overall, the lyrics to "Love Is the Answer" suggest that love is the key to our spiritual fulfillment and to living an authentic and meaningful life. It is a call to let go of resistance and hate and to embrace love as the ultimate solution to our problems. The song reminds listeners that we are all bridges between the spiritual and physical realms and that we have the power to channel love and light into the world.
Line by Line Meaning
One foot in each realm
We live simultaneously in the spiritual and physical worlds.
Yeah, we say we are the bridge
We connect the spiritual and physical worlds as one through love.
Channel the love and the light
We spread positivity and goodwill in our daily lives.
That's how we give light so
Through love and positivity, we brighten the world around us.
That's how we live life so
We approach life with love and positivity.
Love is a bridge, Love is a bridge, Love is a bridge, Love is the bridge
Love serves as a connection between the spiritual and physical worlds.
Love is a bridge, Love is a bridge, Love is the bridge
Love serves as a connection between people from different backgrounds.
Ooh whoa
A vocal interjection that does not carry any meaning in this context.
Love is the only way
Love represents the most powerful force in the world.
We are the bridge we are connected from both sides
We represent the connection between the spiritual and physical worlds.
One a channel to the ancestors' light
We channel the wisdom and knowledge of our forefathers.
On the other side realm of the earth life
We also live in the physical world and experience its challenges.
Anything you need the bridge will provide
Love serves as the solution to any problem or challenge.
Life authentic in a creator's eyes
We should live our lives according to our true selves and the values of the divine creator.
Only love can satisfy appetite
Our emotional and spiritual hunger can only be satisfied through love.
To be on time you must be beyond time
We should exist beyond the constraints of time and be present in the moment.
Love is a bridge to the realm of the most high
Love serves as a connection to the divine.
As one love come,
As we unite through love,
To beat the dragon
To overcome obstacles and challenges.
One man a feed the beast
We should not feed into negative forces or energies.
And one Love a champion
Love represents the ultimate force for good.
Fire in your soul can't rest till you're done
Our passion for love and positivity will never subside.
Construction of joy is a deadly weapon
Spreading happiness and positivity is a powerful tool for change.
Shown in all the ways that nature giveth unto I
We can see the beauty and power of love in the natural world.
Mama Earth always a giver in a plentiful supply
Nature always provides us with what we need.
Why communic-Hate when we can commune in love?
We should focus on coming together through love instead of spreading hate.
The Earth is our Lord's, and the fullness thereof
We should appreciate and respect the world around us as a gift from the divine.
Give up resistance and the current take you home
We should let go of negative attitudes and allow the flow of love to guide us.
Born in the time and we were built to overcome
We are born to overcome challenges and difficulties.
Triumphant flesh, and resilience in your bone
We should embody strength and resilience in the face of adversity.
The love will always lead you back to Om
Love is the guiding force to spiritual fulfillment.
So no badda plan fi put your bread upon fridge
We should not hoard our resources or neglect to share them.
Full time you check pon the life a you a live
We should be aware of our own lives and how we live them.
You a hear me?
A rhetorical question asking if the audience understands the message.
Spread love a foreign, mek we spread it inna yard
We should spread love and positivity both at home and abroad.
Do all your work, and so you get your reward
We should put in effort and work hard to reap the benefits of success.
Send out some love to the world, that no hard
We should make a conscious effort to spread love and positivity in the world.
It's time to come together mek we call pon di Lord
We should come together as a community and seek guidance from the divine.
Long time me tell them, say ya just send me come,
I have long been spreading the message of love and positivity.
No lying lips no more deceitful tongue
We should be honest and truthful in our words and actions.
Remember Jah say you fi seek from ya young
We should seek wisdom and knowledge from a young age.
Cannot walk inna sky so keep ya feet pon ground
We should remain grounded and practical in our approach to life.
So never lose hope, never lose faith
We should remain positive and optimistic in the face of adversity.
Love is the only way through Zion gate
Love is the only path to spiritual fulfillment and enlightenment.
All you have to be is patient and wait
Spiritual fulfillment requires patience and time.
Rasta no spread fear cah we nah promote hate
We should not spread fear, but rather promote love and positivity.
Yes you need a likkle love inna ya life
We need love and positivity in our lives to be fulfilled.
It no matter if it's day or night,
Love is needed at all times, regardless of circumstances.
Now is not the time fi put wrong over right
We should prioritize love and positivity over negative attitudes and behaviors.
Open your ears, you coulda black you coulda white
We should be receptive to the message of love and positivity, regardless of race or background.
No badda tell me say you cold like a ice
We should not be closed off or unfeeling towards others.
And you got no time to think twice
We should act quickly and decisively in spreading love and positivity.
You don't even waan listen to me voice
We should be receptive to the message of love and positivity, even if it is uncomfortable or challenging.
Remember only love can make everything nice
Love is the key to happiness and fulfillment in life.
Ready ready now to make the sacrifice
We should be willing to make sacrifices for the greater good.
Remember love is the ultimate price
Love is the most valuable and powerful force in the world.
And life is not like a game of dice
The outcome of life is not random, but rather influenced by our choices and actions.
Love is the queen and the king is the lord
Love is the feminine counterpart to the divine masculine.
Full spectrum of the yin and the yang
Both positive and negative energies are necessary for balance and harmony.
Polarity, contrast, good and the bad
We must embrace both positive and negative aspects of life.
Can't have this unless you have that
Polarity and contrast are necessary for the existence of both.
We say, hold on to your heart
We should remain true to ourselves and our own values.
Nothing new in the house of the Lord, say
We should embrace the traditional values and wisdom associated with religious doctrine.
Own your shadow, integrate love
We should embrace our own faults and negativity to maximize our capacity for love.
We are the bringers of the dawn
We bring the message of love and positivity to the world around us.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Evan Burton, Keith Blair, Mathew Wells, Spencer Burton, Steven Shirley
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Psalm 151
Common English Bible
151A [Hebrew]
A hallelujah of David, Jesse’s son.
1 I was the smallest of my brothers,
the youngest of my father’s sons.
He made me shepherd of his flock,
ruler over their young.
2 My hands made a flute,
my fingers a lyre.
Let me give glory to the Lord,
I thought to myself.
3 The mountains
cannot witness to God;
the hills cannot proclaim him.
But the trees have cherished
my words,
the flocks my deeds.
4 Who can proclaim,
who can announce,
who can declare the Lord’s deeds?
God has seen everything;
God has heard everything;
God has listened.
5 God sent his prophet to anoint me;
Samuel to make me great.
My brothers went out to meet him,
handsome in form and appearance:
6 Their stature tall,
their hair beautiful,
but the Lord God
did not choose them.
7 Instead, he sent and took me
from following the flock.
God anointed me with holy oil;
God made me leader for his people,
ruler over the children
of his covenant.
151B [Hebrew and Syriac][a]
At the beginning of David’s power after the prophet of God anointed him.
1 I went out to attack the Philistine,
who cursed me by his idols.
2 But after I uncovered his own sword,
I cut off his head.
So I removed the shame
from the Israelites.[b]
Psalm 151 [Greek]
This additional psalm is said to have been written by David when he fought Goliath in single combat.
1 I was small among my brothers,
and the youngest of my father’s sons.
I was shepherd of my father’s sheep.
2 My hands made a musical instrument;
my fingers strung a lap harp.
3 Who will tell my Lord?
The Lord himself, the Lord hears me.
4 The Lord himself sent his messenger,
and took me away
from my father’s sheep.
He put special oil on my forehead
to anoint me.
5 My brothers were good-looking and tall,
but the Lord didn’t take
special pleasure in them.
6 I went out to meet the Philistine,
who cursed me by his idols.
7 But I took his own sword out of its sheath
and cut off his head.
So I removed the shame
from the Israelites
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Great Song ONE L0VE💛❤️💚.
L0VE is Dee ANSWER
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Sing it Anthony B .4 the greatest of all is love. So true💞💞💞💞💞
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Yessah👍its yo boe wall on the track 👍🙌🔥🔥love da music,love da message,love jamaica songs #1
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And there is many countries too...therez nothin greater than love
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LOVE💚💛❤JAH SHOW’S THE GREATEST POWER IN THE UNIVERSE💚💛❤LOVE
Big up Anthony B ❤👍 send vibes with love to you all worldwide ✌✨✨✨
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Yes yes
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🆙🆙🆙💯💯💯❤️💛💚🙏🇯🇲🦁🌟🌟🌟 Biggest Thing inna I World 🌎
Anthony B ❗❗❗a REAL World 🌍 truthful a RASTAFARI ❤️💛💚❗ bless