Shortly thereafter he released two independent albums, Three Chords & The Truth and Red Clay Chronicles. Both albums received high critical acclaim, including Atlanta Journal & Constitutionβs rave βThe best record to come of this city since Usherβs,β 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. βWhile traveling around the country and Europe playing, I was able to soak up sounds from everywhere I went. Iβve just been able to grow and expand my sound.β David explained. That sound, David refers to as βMillennium Bluesβ because it βall 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.β David feels that his song writing brings a much-needed honesty to todayβs music, he explains, βHonesty in music shouldnβt be very rare but it is. Like an MC saying βI live the gangster life for real?β I live the regular life for real, I just make it look and sound good.β
After time on the road, David teamed up with India.Arie once again to co-write and produce βThereβs Hopeβ for Arieβs 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 βWords.β 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 youβve never heard before and canβt wait to hear again. βItβs great that βWordsβ is being compared to music by Roberta Flack and Donnie Hathaway,β says David, βbecause 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.β βI love Tonyβs music for how he speaks from a manβs emotional perspective in relationships and his views on learning about life as a young man of the hip hop generation,β says India.Arie. βHeβs 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.β Anthony David explains that the lyrics and music are all from personal experience. βI donβt 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 wonβt hear a lot of stuff about chilling in VIP. I donβt think a lot of people really relate to that. I donβt know where that (VIP and drinking in the club,) ranks in the importance of everyday peopleβs lives.β 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. βCheatin Man is about a brother doing self-examination,β he explains, βItβs 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.β With the song Red Clay Chronicles, Anthony David turns that spotlight of truth outward, and looks at the state of everyoneβs problems today. Red Clay Chronicles paints a musical mural of the βhavesβ and βhave-notsβ in a way that lets you know David has experienced life as a βhave-notβ and doesnβt glorify it. Red Clay Chronicles delivers both the musical goods and a fair share of responsibility for those who are able to help improve βcity life.β Besides Arie, David calls on other musicians and singers heβs worked with in Atlanta to help complete the journey. On Lady, Keisha Jackson adds her sultry sound to join Davidβs 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 βKeisha is Millie Jacksonβs daughter. I knew this record would showcase her talent and show the world what I always heard in her voice. Thatβs one of the many reasons I am so excited about Acey Deucy. I get to show off all the talent here in Atlanta.β Anthony Davidβs 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 weβve been waiting for from modern soul music and surprises us with a quality of original story telling we didnβt 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.
Words
Anthony David Lyrics
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Ray of sunshine kissed upon your skin
Just say you love me, make my day go good
Pot of gold at the end of the rainbow
[Chorus]
Can't tell you nothin' you ain't already heard
No matter what I say, it's nothin' but words
Let me express to you the way that I feel
I believe that love is synonymous
With heaven, such a sensual bliss
The way you touch me makes this life so good
A reward at the end of the long road
[Chorus]
Fairy tales can be real if you just believe
Got my mind made, I don't plan to leave
'cause you were meant for me, simple that may be
Why be complex, lovin' you is so easy
[Chorus: x2]
Can't tell you nothin' I ain't already heard
No matter what I say it's nothin' but words
Just let me prove to you what I know is real
Let me express to you the way that I feel
The lyrics of Anthony David's song "Words" express a deep belief and appreciation for the power of love. The singer considers love to be a heavenly experience, represented by a radiant kiss of sunshine on the skin and a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. He longs for his lover to reciprocate his love and acknowledges that words alone are not enough. He wants to prove his love and demonstrate the authenticity of his feelings.
Throughout the song, the singer portrays his adoration for his love through vivid imagery and sensory experiences. He believes that their love is synonymous with heaven and the touch of his lover makes life feel so good. He compares their love to a fairy tale that can come true if they believe, and he declares that he will never leave, as she was meant for him.
The chorus emphasizes the importance of actions over words, as the singer recognizes that words can be empty without substance. He wants to prove that his love is real and genuinely expressed from his heart.
Overall, "Words" is a love song that explores the powerful and transformative nature of true love. It shows that love is not just about words but also about the actions and emotions that come with it.
Line by Line Meaning
I believe that heaven must be like this
I believe that being with you is just like heaven
Ray of sunshine kissed upon your skin
Your presence feels warm and comforting, like the rays of the sun touching your skin
Just say you love me, make my day go good
Just hearing you say you love me would brighten up my entire day
Pot of gold at the end of the rainbow
Being with you is like finding a treasure at the end of a difficult journey
Can't tell you nothin' you ain't already heard
I can't say anything new or different that you haven't already been told
No matter what I say, it's nothin' but words
No matter how much I talk, my words don't have much meaning without actions to back them up
Just let me prove to you what I know is real
Let me show you with my actions that what I feel for you is genuine and true
Let me express to you the way that I feel
Let me communicate to you the depth of my emotions and how strongly I feel about you
Fairy tales can be real if you just believe
A perfect love story can exist if you have faith in it and work towards it
Got my mind made, I don't plan to leave
I am fully committed to this relationship and have no intention of leaving
'cause you were meant for me, simple that may be
I believe that you were destined to be with me, it's as simple as that
Why be complex, lovin' you is so easy
There's no need to complicate things when loving you comes so naturally and effortlessly
Can't tell you nothin' I ain't already heard
I can't say anything new or different that you haven't already been told
No matter what I say it's nothin' but words
No matter how much I talk, my words don't have much meaning without actions to back them up
Just let me prove to you what I know is real
Let me show you with my actions that what I feel for you is genuine and true
Let me express to you the way that I feel
Let me communicate to you the depth of my emotions and how strongly I feel about you
Lyrics Β© Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ANTHONY DAVID HARRINGTON, INDIA ARIE, INDIA ARIE SIMPSON
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@lovelymiracle
I will NEVER not love this song! Just beautiful!
@wozniacki15
It's a shame that such an awesome song did not get much air play. Anthony David and India Arie compliment each other very well. This is a must to be downloaded.
@rareonyxx2095
@Wozniacki its more like a crime. I do appreciate you for recognizing the atrocity that has occurred. Peace to you and yours