Georgia native Anthony David has spent his whole life writing songs. Now hi… Read Full Bio ↴Georgia native Anthony David has spent his whole life writing songs. Now his riveting story telling, passionate guitar playing and stirring voice will be featured on his major label debut Acey Deucy and introduce the world to Soulbird Music, a new venture between Universal Republic Records and the multi-Grammy winning artist India.Arie. Anthony David was born in Savannah, Georgia but discovered the spark to ignite his artistic passions in Atlanta. “I had been looking all over the world for the right vibe to cultivate my song writing, explains David, “I found it here in Atlanta’s music and spoken word scene. Atlanta is where my talent and passion grew together. I was able to find artists who connected with me. That had that same passion to create.” David said he did not have to look far or long for an inspiring friendship. “India (.Arie) was the first person I saw when I got out of the car from Savannah,” says David ,“I thought she was cool and we were both doing our music and enjoying the scene that Atlanta gives an artist. There was never a time that we didn’t hang out.” David wrote the song “A Part Of My Life” for Arie’s 7x Grammy nominated album Acoustic Soul and then toured with her in support of that record.

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.

I Don't Mind
Anthony David Lyrics

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I get a warm, warm summer feelin'
Walkin' through the snow
Even chilly darkness has the brightest glow

Bust I just love you so
Sometimes I just don't know, oh, oh
I just don't know i just don't know, oh, oh
I just don't know

I say that time just seems
To help this wondrous feelin' grow
Maybe I might wake up early one mornin'
And find it isn't so

But I just love you so
Sometimes I just don't know, oh, oh
I just don't know i just don't know, oh, oh
I just don't know, ay

To just don't know, oh, oh i just don't know
I just don't know, oh, oh i just don't know

You got me feelin' just like a rich man
Haven't got a dime feelin' like a young man
But I'm old as father time

And I just love you so, mmm
Sometimes I just don't know, oh, oh
I just don't know i just don't know
I just don't know i just don't know, oh, oh

I just don't know i just don't know, eh
I just don't know

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Anthony David's song "I Don't Mind" convey a sense of contradiction and uncertainty in love. The opening line, "I get a warm, warm summer feeling, walkin' through the snow," suggests that even in unlikely circumstances, the singer still experiences positive emotions. This juxtaposition highlights the power of love to transcend and transform situations. The following line, "Even chilly darkness has the brightest glow," further emphasizes the unexpected beauty and warmth that love can bring, even in difficult times.

The repeated refrain, "But I just love you so, sometimes I just don't know," speaks to the conflicting emotions and uncertainties that come with profound love. Despite feeling overwhelmed or uncertain at times, the singer affirms their deep love for someone. The line "Maybe I might wake up early one morning and find it isn't so" suggests a fear of losing this love and acknowledges the fragility and impermanence of relationships.

The lyrics also touch upon the singer's internal struggles. The lines "You got me feeling just like a rich man, haven't got a dime feeling like a young man, but I'm old as father time" illustrate the conflicting emotions within the singer. They feel rich and fulfilled in love, but simultaneously recognize their vulnerabilities and the passage of time. This juxtaposition reflects the complexities and contradictions inherent in love and relationships.

Overall, "I Don't Mind" captures the uncertainty, contradictions, and depth of emotions experienced in a profound love, highlighting the enduring power of love despite its complexities.

Line by Line Meaning

I get a warm, warm summer feelin' Walkin' through the snow Even chilly darkness has the brightest glow
Even in difficult or unexpected circumstances, I still feel a sense of warmth and happiness. It's like finding beauty in the most unlikely places.

Bust I just love you so Sometimes I just don't know, oh, oh I just don't know i just don't know, oh, oh I just don't know
I have such strong feelings of love for you, but at times I find it hard to fully grasp or understand the depth of my emotions. It's like there are moments of uncertainty or confusion.

I say that time just seems To help this wondrous feelin' grow Maybe I might wake up early one mornin' And find it isn't so
I believe that as time passes, this incredible feeling of love between us continues to strengthen and grow. However, there is a small part of me that worries that one day I might wake up and realize that it was all just a dream or temporary.

But I just love you so Sometimes I just don't know, oh, oh I just don't know i just don't know, oh, oh I just don't know, ay
Regardless of my occasional doubts or uncertainties, my love for you remains unwavering. It's as if these conflicting emotions coexist within me.

To just don't know, oh, oh i just don't know I just don't know, oh, oh i just don't know
At times, I find myself unable to fully comprehend or articulate the complexity of my emotions. It's like there are moments where my feelings become inexplicable.

You got me feelin' just like a rich man Haven't got a dime feelin' like a young man But I'm old as father time
Being with you makes me feel incredibly wealthy and rich in happiness and fulfillment, even if I may not have material wealth. It's like the rejuvenating and invigorating feeling of being young again, despite my age and life experiences.

And I just love you so, mmm Sometimes I just don't know, oh, oh I just don't know i just don't know I just don't know i just don't know, oh, oh I just don't know i just don't know, eh I just don't know
Ultimately, my love for you is unshakeable and profound. However, there are moments where I struggle to fully comprehend or explain the depth of my feelings. It's an acknowledgment of the complexity and mystery that love brings.

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