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)
weak in the knees
Anthony B Lyrics
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good good woman is hard 2 come around
oh she coulda black, she coulda brown
country or town
i've never, neva, neva, neva seen a woman like dis
give thanx d day a she b found
(chours)
woman got me weak in d kneeshave ur loving, have ur kissing and ur wonderful squeeze
weak in d knees, neva get nuh love like these
woman got me weak in d knees
have ur loving, have ur touching and ur wonderful squeeze
weak in d knees, chillin inna d cool breeze
(verse 1)
alight, seed where d rasta sow(so) vineyard haffi grow
turn off d light fi watch d whole body glow
so mi tippie tippe tappie toe, yagga yagga yow
show d woman every love where mi kno
yo mi start it like mi stage show
gimme d riddim, lock d flow
hold tight, cant let go
(repeat chorus)
(verse 2)
man use 2 run d place wild but now she calm mi down
use 2 hott and ah boil now she cool mi down
badman profile but now mi leave mi gun
neva use 2 smile until she charm mi down
different day, different girl 2 play
live everyday like ah holiday (hooray)
now she mek mi change my way (hooray)
so d rastaman could say
(repeat chorus)
(verse 3)
grow from a thug to a man, from a dog 2 lioni take more time out 2 correspond
let she overstand, she a d queen of d land
treat har right me nuh go treat har wrong
from mi hook line 2 song, no bangarang
woman hold mi meditation
(repeat chorus)
The lyrics to Anthony B's "Weak in the Knees" describe the singer's feelings towards a woman who has captured his heart. He expresses gratitude for finding such a woman, saying that he has never seen anyone like her before. The chorus speaks to how this woman has made him feel - weak in the knees, filled with love, and grateful for her touch.
The singer goes on to talk about how he has changed since meeting her. He used to be wild, but she has calmed him down. He used to be hot-tempered, but she has cooled him off. He has even left his life of crime, no longer needing to carry a gun. He recognizes that she is the queen of his world, and he will do everything to treat her right.
The lyrics are a tribute to the power of love, and how it can transform a person's life. The singer's transformation from wild thug to loving partner is a testament to the woman's impact on him. The song celebrates the joy and wonderment that comes from loving someone deeply.
Line by Line Meaning
good good woman is hard 2 come around
It's not easy to find a truly good woman
oh she coulda black, she coulda brown, country or town
Her skin color or where she's from doesn't matter
i've never, neva, neva, neva seen a woman like dis
The singer has never met anyone like her before
give thanx d day a she b found
The singer is thankful for the day he found her
woman got me weak in d knees
The singer is deeply in love with her
have ur loving, have ur kissing and ur wonderful squeeze
He loves her affection and embraces
weak in d knees, neva get nuh love like these
No one has ever made him feel this way before
have ur loving, have ur touching and ur wonderful squeeze
He is enthralled by her touch
weak in d knees, chillin inna d cool breeze
He feels relaxed and at ease with her
alight, seed where d rasta sow(so) vineyard haffi grow
He's proud of himself for planting the seed of their love
turn off d light fi watch d whole body glow
He loves the way she looks in the dark
so mi tippie tippe tappie toe, yagga yagga yow
He's giddy with happiness and dancing with joy
show d woman every love where mi kno
He's giving her all the love he knows how to give
yo mi start it like mi stage show
He's performing his love for her like he's onstage
gimme d riddim, lock d flow, hold tight, cant let go
He's holding onto their love and never letting go
man use 2 run d place wild but now she calm mi down
Her love has changed him from being wild to being calm
use 2 hott and ah boil now she cool mi down
Her calmness has brought balance to his life
badman profile but now mi leave mi gun, neva use 2 smile until she charm mi down
He used to be a tough guy but her love has changed him for the better
different day, different girl 2 play, live everyday like ah holiday (hooray), now she mek mi change my way (hooray), so d rastaman could say
He used to live each day recklessly until he met her, and now he's a changed man thanks to her love
grow from a thug to a man, from a dog 2 lion, i take more time out 2 correspond, let she overstand, she a d queen of d land, treat har right me nuh go treat har wrong, from mi hook line 2 song, no bangarang, woman hold mi meditation
He has grown and matured from his past life and now puts his energy towards treating her right, and she is the center of his world
Contributed by Lucas H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Kevin
on Waan Back
Wrong lyrics...c'mon,post genuine lyrics