Shortly thereafter he released two independent albums, Three Chords & The Truth and Red Clay Chronicles. Both albums received high critical acclaim, including Atlanta Journal & Constitution’s rave “The best record to come of this city since Usher’s,” and earned David thousands of fans nationwide. It is a combination of songs from those two albums that make up Acey Deucy. David toured relentlessly in support of his independent releases, opening for acts such as Arie and Kem before headlining tours of his own throughout Europe and Japan. “While traveling around the country and Europe playing, I was able to soak up sounds from everywhere I went. I’ve just been able to grow and expand my sound.” David explained. That sound, David refers to as “Millennium Blues” because it “all goes back to the blues. The lyrics, the music, my using everything from acoustic to hip-hop, the story telling...all of it connects through the blues like a bridge.” David feels that his song writing brings a much-needed honesty to today’s music, he explains, “Honesty in music shouldn’t be very rare but it is. Like an MC saying ‘I live the gangster life for real?’ I live the regular life for real, I just make it look and sound good.”
After time on the road, David teamed up with India.Arie once again to co-write and produce “There’s Hope” for Arie’s third Grammy nominated album before heading back out on his own again. And now the circle involving Anthony David and India.Arie begins anew with the first single from Acey Deucy entitled “Words.” The song reveals a musical relationship between Arie and David reminiscent of Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell, Roberta Flack and Donnie Hathaway, a super natural chemistry that reminds you of music you’ve never heard before and can’t wait to hear again. “It’s great that ‘Words’ is being compared to music by Roberta Flack and Donnie Hathaway,” says David, “because they are both major influences on both our careers. That says a lot about the nature of our relationship and how well we work together. She heard the short version I wrote and said she had a verse for that song. The verse India wrote and her voice fit perfectly in every way.” “I love Tony’s music for how he speaks from a man’s emotional perspective in relationships and his views on learning about life as a young man of the hip hop generation,” says India.Arie. “He’s a great talent and one of my oldest friends. I have so many memories with him. Not only did he encourage me to start performing professionally, but it was Tony who suggested I use my first and middle name as an artist. There was even a time when he spent his rent money for me to experiment in the studio.” Anthony David explains that the lyrics and music are all from personal experience. “I don’t really know any other way to write. From the general to the specific, my music comes from a very personal place. That place is real life, the good and the bad. You won’t hear a lot of stuff about chilling in VIP. I don’t think a lot of people really relate to that. I don’t know where that (VIP and drinking in the club,) ranks in the importance of everyday people’s lives.” What Anthony David gives music and listeners are songs about love and life told in real voices. On Cheatin Man, David expresses a lot of inward pain and battles with self. “Cheatin Man is about a brother doing self-examination,” he explains, “It’s also about the half hearted excuses people make for what they do. The heart of the song is about judgment and falling short. The man (in the song) hates his father for what he did to his mother, but then he ends up doing the same things.” With the song Red Clay Chronicles, Anthony David turns that spotlight of truth outward, and looks at the state of everyone’s problems today. Red Clay Chronicles paints a musical mural of the “haves” and “have-nots” in a way that lets you know David has experienced life as a “have-not” and doesn’t glorify it. Red Clay Chronicles delivers both the musical goods and a fair share of responsibility for those who are able to help improve “city life.” Besides Arie, David calls on other musicians and singers he’s worked with in Atlanta to help complete the journey. On Lady, Keisha Jackson adds her sultry sound to join David’s blues-enriched voice. The track sounds like a lost recording of a song written for Bobby Womack and Gladys Knight. David discusses his partner for the duet “Keisha is Millie Jackson’s daughter. I knew this record would showcase her talent and show the world what I always heard in her voice. That’s one of the many reasons I am so excited about Acey Deucy. I get to show off all the talent here in Atlanta.” Anthony David’s Acey Deucy is a project focused on real life experience but original and passionate in presentation.
Acey Deucy is a blueprint for how to create great music in different styles, while not being diverse just for the sake of being different. Acey Deucy talks about family and friends on tracks like Kin Folk, relaxing on Smoke One and still drives home the joys and pain that we love to get from our music on tracks like Stop Playing. Acey Deucy gives listeners a little bit of what we’ve been waiting for from modern soul music and surprises us with a quality of original story telling we didn’t know was possible.
The eagerly awaited release of David's new album - As Above So Below - scheduled for release in the US in late March, has caught the imagination of many Neo-Soul fans. His silky voice, coupled with strong lyrics in his songs, have ensured a potentially Grammy award winning conjuction. Standout tracks include the religion/politics challenging "What God Said", a fantastic cover of Tears For Fears' "Rule The World" featuring Boyz II Men's Shawn Stockman, and also "Backstreet" - a song based on what David witnessed in his younger years.
The album, already released in Europe, represents the Neo-Soul genre perfectly. Lyrics with meaning, no studio edits served with a side of incredible vocals, make for an unmissable album.
4 Evermore
Anthony David Lyrics
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Forever's a mighty long time but I really wanna spend it with you
I shine when you shine and there's really no substitute
Forever more
Forever's a mighty long time but I really wanna spend it with you
I shine when you shine and there's really no substitute
Forever more
When I professed my love
Press the button, I hope it's still recording
Every word I'm saying to you
I'm telling you right now from this day on
I've already weighed up the pros and cons
Melanie, you're just the woman I want (I want)
I want (I want), I want (I want)
Making my plans just to be with you
Just you and me babe till the days are blue
And I ain't ashamed love, to say I do (I do)
I do (yeah-he-eey...)
Forever more
Forever's a mighty long time but I really wanna spend it with you
I shine when you shine and there's really no substitute
Forever more
Forever's a mighty long time but I really wanna spend it with you
I shine when you shine and there's really no substitute
Forever more
Pick a tree to carve our names
Let the world know it's not a game
Last longer than a wedding ring
Generations tattooed with the love we bring
From the seeds we sow
To the time it takes to grow
Long enough to show you
I won't let go of you
Cause without you I'm incomplete
Like this love song without this beat
I'm saying that you are the man I need (I need)
I need (I need), I need (yeah-heey)
I'm making my plans just to be with you
Just you and me babe till the days are blue
And I ain't ashamed love, to say I do (I do)
I do (I do), I do (I do)
Forever more
Forever's a mighty long time but I really wanna spend it with you
I shine when you shine and there's really no substitute
Forever more
Forever's a mighty long time but I really wanna spend it with you
I shine when you shine and there's really no substitute
Forever more
Uh, yeah, it's Phontigga, yo
Take a picture off the wall, try to reframe it
Take all the color off, try to repaint it
If you want picture perfect, well we ain't it
Because we painted our own portrait
Of me and you that could never be tainted
Because real love and bodies are colors of the spectrum
Mix a few greens with your reds and your blues
Create some new youse, then you rehang it
Start over, even though your friends gon' doubt you
And all them other niggas tryna scout you
It gets so tiring, but I'd be lying
If I said that I'd be better off without you
And when I think of walking out you
Smile in a way that make me feel like I'd be lost without you
Me and you are the only threats to us
Till death do us I'm standing next to ya, uh
Forever more
Forever's a mighty long time but I really wanna spend it with you
I shine when you shine and there's really no substitute
Forever more
Forever's a mighty long time but I really wanna spend it with you
I shine when you shine and there's really no substitute
Forever more
The song "4Evermore" by Anthony David featuring Algebra is a love song about a couple who are committed to each other for the long haul. The lyrics express the desire to spend forever with the person they love and the understanding that nothing can replace their love for each other. The song speaks of carving their names on a tree to declare their love, creating a lasting legacy for generations to come. The rapper Phonte also makes an appearance on the song, rapping about the strength of their love and the lengths he would go to in order to maintain it.
Line by Line Meaning
Forever more
The singer wants to spend all of eternity with the person they love.
Forever's a mighty long time but I really wanna spend it with you
Although eternity is a long time, the singer wants to spend it with their loved one.
I shine when you shine and there's really no substitute
The loved one brings light to the singer's life and nothing else can compare to them.
Take a picture, I want you to remember
The artist wants to capture a moment for their loved one to cherish and remember.
When I professed my love
The artist declared their love for their partner.
Press the button, I hope it's still recording
The singer wants to make sure the moment is captured perfectly and completely.
Every word I'm saying to you
The singer wants to make sure their message of love is heard and remembered.
I'm telling you right now from this day on
The artist is making a promise to love their partner forever from this day forward.
I've already weighed up the pros and cons
The artist has considered the positive and negative aspects of being with their partner and decided that they want to be with them.
Melanie, you're just the woman I want (I want)
The artist is addressing their partner by name and making it clear that they are the one they want to be with.
Making my plans just to be with you
The singer is actively planning for their future with their partner.
Just you and me babe till the days are blue
The artist wants to spend their entire lives with their partner, no matter what happens.
And I ain't ashamed love, to say I do (I do)
The singer is not afraid to commit to their partner and say 'I do' (get married).
Pick a tree to carve our names
The singer wants to carve their names into a tree to symbolize their love.
Let the world know it's not a game
The singer wants to show the world that their love is real and serious.
Last longer than a wedding ring
The artist's love for their partner will last longer than the duration of a typical wedding ring.
Generations tattooed with the love we bring
The artist's love will be passed down through generations of their family.
From the seeds we sow
The love between the singer and their partner began with something small, like a seed.
To the time it takes to grow
The love between the singer and their partner has grown and developed over time.
Long enough to show you
The artist's love has grown enough to demonstrate and prove it to their partner.
I won't let go of you
The artist will never let go of their partner, no matter what.
Cause without you I'm incomplete
The artist feels that they are not complete without their partner.
Like this love song without this beat
The singer's love without their partner is incomprehensible and incomplete, like a song without a beat.
I'm saying that you are the man I need (I need)
The artist is telling their partner that they are the one they need.
Uh, yeah, it's Phontigga, yo
The singer is announcing themselves as Phontigga for the rap verse.
Take a picture off the wall, try to reframe it
The singer is using a metaphor of taking a picture and reframing it to represent their relationship and the hard work they put into it.
Take all the color off, try to repaint it
No matter how hard someone tries to change the singer's relationship, it will always remain the same.
If you want picture perfect, well we ain't it
The artist's relationship isn't perfect, but they're happy with it as it is.
Because we painted our own portrait
The artist and their partner have created their own unique relationship and love story.
Of me and you that could never be tainted
Their love is pure and strong, and cannot be ruined or tainted by anyone or anything.
Because real love and bodies are colors of the spectrum
Love and human bodies come in all different forms and colors.
Mix a few greens with your reds and your blues
Just like mixing colors, combining different aspects of two people will create something new and beautiful.
Create some new youse, then you rehang it
By creating something new together, the artist and their partner can start fresh and rehang their 'picture' of their relationship.
Start over, even though your friends gon' doubt you
The artist and their partner are willing to start their love over and ignore any doubts their friends may have.
And all them other niggas tryna scout you
The singer is referring to other men trying to attract their partner, but they are confident in their love and their partner's loyalty.
It gets so tiring, but I'd be lying
Trying to constantly keep their love strong can be tiresome, but the artist is willing to put in the effort.
If I said that I'd be better off without you
The singer would be lying if they said they would be better off without their partner.
And when I think of walking out you
The singer has considered leaving their partner, but ultimately cannot imagine doing so.
Smile in a way that make me feel like I'd be lost without you
The singer's partner makes them so happy that they couldn't imagine their life without them.
Me and you are the only threats to us
The artist and their partner are the only ones who could potentially harm their relationship.
Till death do us I'm standing next to ya, uh
The artist will stand by their partner until the end of their lives, no matter what.
Lyrics © SKYTOWER MUSIC LIMITED
Written by: DEL RASSO, GONZALO N, KEVIN HYMAN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@BarbaraDGemao
Forever more
Forever's a mighty long time but I really wanna spend it with you
I shine when you shine and there's really no substitute
Forever more
Forever's a mighty long time but I really wanna spend it with you
I shine when you shine and there's really no substitute
Forever more
Take a picture, I want you to remember
When I professed my love
Press the button, I hope it's still recording
Every word I'm saying to you
I'm telling you right now from this day on
I've already weighed up the pros and cons
Melanie, you're just the woman I want (I want)
I want (I want), I want (I want)
Making my plans just to be with you
Just you and me babe till the days are blue
And I ain't ashamed love, to say I do (I do)
I do (yeah-he-eey...)
Forever more
Forever's a mighty long time but I really wanna spend it with you
I shine when you shine and there's really no substitute
Forever more
Forever's a mighty long time but I really wanna spend it with you
I shine when you shine and there's really no substitute
Forever more
Pick a tree to carve our names
Let the world know it's not a game
Last longer than a wedding ring
Generations tattooed with the love we bring
From the seeds we sow
To the time it takes to grow
Long enough to show you
I won't let go of you
Cause without you I'm incomplete
Like this love song without this beat
I'm saying that you are the man I need (I need)
I need (I need), I need (yeah-heey)
I'm making my plans just to be with you
Just you and me babe till the days are blue
And I ain't ashamed love, to say I do (I do)
I do (I do), I do (I do)
Forever more
Forever's a mighty long time but I really wanna spend it with you
I shine when you shine and there's really no substitute
Forever more
Forever's a mighty long time but I really wanna spend it with you
I shine when you shine and there's really no substitute
Forever more
Uh, yeah, it's Phontigga, yo
Take a picture off the wall, try to reframe it
Take all the color off, try to repaint it
If you want picture perfect, well we ain't it
Because we painted our own portrait
Of me and you that could never be tainted
Because real love and bodies are colors of the spectrum
Mix a few greens with your reds and your blues
Create some new youse, then you rehang it
Start over, even though your friends gon' doubt you
And all them other niggas tryna scout you
It gets so tiring, but I'd be lying
If I said that I'd be better off without you
And when I think of walking out you
Smile in a way that make me feel like I'd be lost without you
Me and you are the only threats to us
Till death do us I'm standing next to ya, uh
Forever more
Forever's a mighty long time but I really wanna spend it with you
I shine when you shine and there's really no substitute
Forever more
Forever's a mighty long time but I really wanna spend it with you
I shine when you shine and there's really no substitute
Forever more
@malakahahyalawan384
This was my husband and I exit song at our wedding!! Black love exists!! ✊🏾❤️ Anthony David is one of my favorite artists!! He so underrated!!
@MIZZATLQUEEN
Absolutely!!! This is our entry song for our wedding and I love it so much I’m asking our videographer to put it in our wedding video!! Been one of my favorites since I was a teen and now I’m getting married and this hits way differently now ❤❤✊🏾✊🏾
@TheLynnshome
Ours too. ❤❤❤
@SuperMissy37
I bet that was awesome 🤩!
I’m thinking of adding this song on our wedding song list this Fall
@Jkylla
@@MIZZATLQUEEN😊p0
@jillianwyatt9531
mine too!
@dj_spivey_radio
I'm still totally addicted to this beautiful song all these years later...
I'll take: "Love for The Win!" ❤❤❤
@merkury43
They’re gonna play this at my wedding. I’m speaking it into existence. 🙏🏾💖
@catsmeow9025
Habakkuk 2:3🙏🏽
@bamidele4383
Amen!