Only five years old, Cruz distinguished himself via talent shows and competitions as a sonero. Soon he started singing coro for Pedro Conga y Su Orquesta Internacional, as well as singing sessions for Roberto Lugo, Pedro Arroyo, and Mario Ortiz, to name a few. He was signed to the Musical Productions label, releasing his solo debut, Algo Nuevo, in 1990. The disc went gold, generating radio hits like "Si Supieras" and "Tu Traicion." Cruz's follow-up release, Para Ti in 1993 was less successfull. Cruz's third self-titled release featured the popular song "Cuanto Te Amo," getting him back on the charts after a six-years. Una Vez Mas was released in 1998. Cruz spent toured extensively throughout Latin America. He stayed with one label for the majority of his recording career. Cruz released two more records with Musical Productions, Un Nuevo Amanecer in 2002 and Para Mi Gente in 2007. The former generated a good deal of radio play through 2003 and 2004 with songs like "Que Bombon" and "Ven."
#2 With his cute baby face, captivating eyes, sexy physique, soulful voice, classy attire, shy-guy demeanour, fun-loving attitude and slick stage act, Anthony Cruz is regarded as one of the most charismatic entertainers around. And boy, does he have the ladies weak! There's no mistaking the mesmerising effect he has on the ladies. After nine years of holding his own in the music business, this talented singer is cruising his way to becoming one of Jamaica's greatest singers.
BORN ROHAN SMITH on December 17, 1974, Anthony Cruz grew up in Mandeville, Manchester. Hailing from a talented musical family - being the nephew of the celebrated singer Garnett Silk, as well as having a mother and father who were excellent singers - Cruz was convinced from a young age that he was destined to be a great singer. After graduating from Holmwood Technical High School, Cruz migrated to the United States, spending a few years in New York before moving to Miami. In 1993, while residing in Miami, fate would lead him to meet producer Willie Lindo who was impressed with a demo tape he heard of the artiste. Lindo decided to take him under his wings, working with the young singer to hone his rich vocals. Under his management, Cruz's career blossomed and the singer learnt the ropes of the entertainment business.
Convinced the world was ready for him, Lindo released Cruz's debut single, 'Tell Me What's Up' (an original), with several others to follow. It wasn't long before Cruz became a hit in Miami with the number one tune, 'Just Call My Name'. The single made him a household name, and as it made its way to the airwaves and charts in New York, England and other places, Cruz's popularity spread. The singer's debut album followed. Produced by Willie Lindo and titled 'Where There Is Love', the album featured the title track as well as the big hits 'When You Get Lonely' and 'Love Will Never Die', among others. The quiet, soft-spoken singer continued recording several tracks for Lindo, as well as making his name as a smooth performer on stage shows and club events in Miami, New York, Bahamas, among other parts of the world, working with some of Jamaica's top acts.
In 1999, Cruz decided to return to Jamaica to claim his piece of the pie in the land of his birth and the home of Reggae music. The first song he recorded back home became a hit. Recorded on the Chemist label, the song was titled 'Maria Maria' (a cover of the Santana/Product G&B big hit).
The lovers' rock singer went on to record for other producers, releasing tunes like the popular 'Them Boy Deh Nuh Really Know We' for CJ Records, with an accompanying music video; and 'You Remind Me' for John John.
Always sticking to his themes of love, culture and reality lyrics, Cruz's more recent releases include the popular, big hit 'You Got It Bad' for Mixing Finger, 'Closer I Get To You', 'Single Once Again', 'In The Club' (a combination with Louie Culture), 'Crazy Over You', 'Love Has Taken Over Me', 'Turn It Up', 'I Pray', 'A Man's Weakness', among others. Cruz has also been working the stage show circuit, showcasing his unique style and soulful voice on several big gigs the likes of Sting, Rebel Salute, Stone Love's annual anniversary dance, not to mention several school fetes where the girls swarm him like bees to honey as he charms his way into their hearts.
Continuing on the path to take his career to the ultimate level, Anthony Cruz signed a management, booking and recording contract with Fifth Element Records in the summer of 2000. After five successful years he departed in September 2005 and has now branched out on his own with the new recording label, Shanshan Music. His new album "Mama Blessing" is scheduled to be launched in December 2005 and given the popularity of some of the tracks, even though they have not been offically released, this is one of the most eargerly anticipated reggae albums in a long time.
Striving to be the most famous singer ever, Cruz is now focusing heavily on recording mainly original tracks of lyrics he has written. Considering that he is so engrossed in music that he sings morning, noon and night…even in his sleep…the world can expect great things from this talented singer and songwriter.
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Woman I Love
Anthony Cruz Lyrics
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And a why are flexing so mad?
Girl, don't you know that I love you?
I couldn't lose this love I have
To the woman I love
Me send her x amount off kisses
And x amount of loving, yeah
I've got to let you know
That you're a blessing from above
To the woman I love
You're so warm and tender
And that's what I love, yeah
To the girl I love
You're more than the singing canaries
And the dove
She's so warm and tender so divine
I'm so glad that I made her mine
Brighten up my life just like a sunshine
Girl, I gotta sing it to you one more time
To the woman I love
Me send her x amount off kisses
And x amount of loving yeah
To the girl I love
I've got to let you know
That you're a blessing from above
To the woman I love
You're so warm and tender
And that's what I love, yeah
To the girl I love
You're more than the singing canaries
And the dove
I love the way you make me feel
I never felt a love that's real so real
I think I'm gonna lose my mind
This girl has got me on a hind
Oh, on a hind, come on
Come now, hey, hey
To the woman I love
Me send her x amount off kisses
And x amount of loving, yeah
To the girl I love
I've got to let you know
That you're a blessing from above
To the woman I love
You're so warm and tender
And that's what I love, yeah
To the girl I love
You're more than the singing canaries
And the dove
She's so warm and tender so divine
I'm so glad that I made her mine
Brighten up my life just like a sunshine
Girl, I gotta sing it to you one more time
To the woman I love
Me send her x amount off kisses
And x amount of loving, yeah
To the girl I love
I've got to let you know
That you're a blessing from above
To the woman I love
You're so warm and tender
And that's what I love, yeah
To the girl I love
You're more than the singing canaries
And the dove
Oh, why are acting so crazy
And a why are flexing so mad?
Girl, don't you know that I love you
I couldn't lose this love I have
Oh, why are acting so crazy
And a why are flexing so mad?
Girl, don't you know that I love you?
I couldn't lose this love I have
To the woman I love
Me send her x amount off kisses
And x amount of loving, yeah
To the girl I love
I've got to let you know
That you're a blessing from above
To the woman I love
You're so warm and tender
And that's what I love, yeah
To the girl I love
You're more than the singing canaries
And the dove
The song “Woman I Love” by Anthony Cruz is a beautiful tribute to the woman he loves. The lyrics are a declaration of love from a man to his lady love. The song begins with the singer expressing his confusion and frustration over his lover's behavior towards him. He then reassures her of his love and tells her how much she means to him. He talks about how she brightens up his life like sunshine and makes him feel so loved and blessed. The singer sends her “x amount of kisses” and “x amount of loving”, showing the depth of his feelings. He continues to proclaim his love for her and emphasizes that she is more than anything he could ever ask for.
The song is a beautiful representation of true love and devotion. The singer uses simple, yet touching words to express his love for the woman in his life. The song showcases the importance of expressing and communicating one's feelings to their partner. It also highlights how love can bring out the best in a person and make them feel truly blessed. Overall, “Woman I Love” is a timeless classic that continues to inspire millions of people with its message of love and devotion.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, why are acting so crazy
Asking why she is behaving oddly.
And a why are flexing so mad?
Why is she getting so upset
Girl, don't you know that I love you?
Asserting his love for her
I couldn't lose this love I have
He cannot afford to lose the love he has for her
To the woman I love
Addressing his love for a specific woman.
Me send her x amount off kisses
Sending her a numerous amount of kisses.
And x amount of loving, yeah
Giving her the correct dosage of love.
To the girl I love
Acknowledging his love for her.
I've got to let you know
He must inform her of his feelings for her.
That you're a blessing from above
She is a godsend
You're so warm and tender
She possesses warmth and kindness in her personality.
And that's what I love, yeah
He loves her because of how warm and tender she is.
You're more than the singing canaries
She is more special than any metaphorical canary.
And the dove
And any other birds, even peaceful doves.
She's so warm and tender so divine
She is so warm, loving and amazing.
I'm so glad that I made her mine
He is happy to have her as his partner.
Brighten up my life just like a sunshine
She brightens up his life like the sun in the sky.
Girl, I gotta sing it to you one more time
He must reiterate how he feels about her again.
I love the way you make me feel
He loves the way she makes him feel.
I never felt a love that's real so real
He never felt such a genuine love in his life before.
I think I'm gonna lose my mind
He is so in love, he feels he's going crazy.
This girl has got me on a hind
She has him under her spell.
To the woman I love
Repeating his adoration for her.
Me send her x amount off kisses
Sending numerous amounts of kisses to her.
And x amount of loving, yeah
Sending the right amount of love.
To the girl I love
Reminding her who she is to him.
I've got to let you know
He must tell her how he feels.
That you're a blessing from above
Telling her how important she is to him.
You're so warm and tender
Telling her how he loves her for her nature.
And that's what I love, yeah
Remainder of how he loves her tender nature.
You're more than the singing canaries
She is more precious to him than the most beautiful canary.
And the dove
And all the other sophisticated birds in the world.
Oh, why are acting so crazy
Repeating his first line of the song.
And a why are flexing so mad?
Repeating his second line of the song.
Girl, don't you know that I love you
Repeating that he loves her.
I couldn't lose this love I have
Repeating that he cannot afford to lose the love he has for her.
Oh, why are acting so crazy
Repeating his first line of the song again.
And a why are flexing so mad?
Repeating his second line of the song again.
Girl, don't you know that I love you?
Repeating that he indeed loves her.
I couldn't lose this love I have
Repeating that he cannot lose his love for her.
Writer(s): Christopher Birch, Robin Hugh Gibb, R. Smith Copyright: Livingsting Music, Universal Music Publishing Int. Mgb Ltd.
Contributed by Reagan I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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