Soulife was released in June of 2005 by Rhino Records. The album is composed of songs recorded during the early part of Hamilton's career. Ain't Nobody Worryin was released on December 13, 2005 by SoSoDef/Zomba Label Group. In 2007, another compilation album, Southern Comfort, was released, featuring songs written and recorded during a similar period. A year later, in december 2008, he released another album, The Point of it all.
Hamilton also makes a guest appearance on blues guitarist Buddy Guy's 2005 album Bring Em In, contributing vocals to Guy's cover of Bob Dylan's Lay Lady Lay. Bring Em In also features appearances by John Mayer and Carlos Santana.
At the BET Awards of 2006, Anthony Hamilton was nominated for and won the BETJ 'Cool Like That' Award. He has also received a 2009 Grammy for a tribute performance to Al Green.
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Anthony Hamilton performs two tracks on the 2007 movie "American Gangster" soundtrack, as well as appearing in a scene of the film.
Cornbread Fish & Collard Greens
Anthony Hamilton Lyrics
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When I heard you say what you said to me
To every dude in sight
Look like you working up an appetite for the night, check it
By then I just sat at the back
Peeping you out, the way you act
Getting out of line
All is well and all is cool
Stay in your place, don't be no fool
Get along tonight
You look like the type that would try to fight
Been a friend to me, you don't want to up and
Better play it cool
Don't know what I might to
[Chorus]
Cornbread, fish, and collard greens
I got what you need
If you want it (cause I'm pimp, girl)
If you want it (I'm a pimp, girl)
Cornbread, fish, and collard greens
I got what you need (what you need)
If you want it (I can rock your world)
If you want it (I'm bigger juice than jheri curl
Now tell me do you really think
You can walk around like your shit don't stink
I'm on to you
Oh baby girl, I'm on to you (I'm watching you)
Take it slow, change your speed
If it's food for thought that you really need
Better stake your claim, get with it
Stay in your lane, stop swerving
Take a seat, sit in the back
I don't appreciate the way you act
You need to fix yourself, hurry up and go fix yourself
Can't do nothing, won't nothin' now
Everything's gonna pass you by
Better wisen up (wisen up)
Stop trippin' on love
Cornbread, fish, and collard greens
I got what you need
If you want it (cause I'm pimp, girl) if you want
I can rock you are world
Juice in jheri curl
Cornbread, fish, and collard greens
I got what you need
If you want it (cause I'm pimp, girl) if you want
I can rock you are world
Juice in jheri curl
If you let me take you there
[Chorus: x2]
The lyrics of Anthony Hamilton's "Cornbread Fish & Collard Greens" tell the story of a man who becomes interested in a woman he meets in a club. He notices that she's playing hard to get and trying to attract the attention of other men, but he makes it clear that he's not going to play her game. He tells her to stay in her lane and not cause any trouble, warning her not to fight, and encouraging her to be open to his advances.
The song uses the imagery of cornbread, fish, and collard greens to create a sense of Southern culture and hospitality. These dishes are staples of traditional Southern cuisine, and they have strong cultural associations with warmth, comfort, and community. By invoking these images, the song suggests that the singer has something to offer the woman that goes beyond physical attraction. He's offering her a taste of Southern hospitality and a connection to his culture.
Line by Line Meaning
I knew just what I had to be
I knew my role as soon as I heard what you said
When I heard you say what you said to me
Your words made my purpose clear
To every dude in sight
You flirt with every man you see
Look like you working up an appetite for the night, check it
You seem like you're in the mood for something
By then I just sat at the back
I observed you from afar
Peeping you out, the way you act
I'm watching your behavior
Getting out of line
You're acting inappropriate
And I make you get back in your place
I remind you of your boundaries
All is well and all is cool
We're fine for now
Stay in your place, don't be no fool
Don't step out of line
Get along tonight
Try to be peaceful tonight
You look like the type that would try to fight
You seem like a confrontational person
Been a friend to me, you don't want to up and
We have a good relationship, don't ruin it
Better play it cool
You should calm down
Don't know what I might to
I might react unpredictably
Cornbread, fish, and collard greens
I have what you want to eat
I got what you need
I have what you're looking for
If you want it (cause I'm pimp, girl)
I can give it to you
If you want it (I'm a pimp, girl)
I'm capable of providing
Now tell me do you really think
Do you truly believe
You can walk around like your shit don't stink
You think you're better than everyone else
I'm on to you
I understand you
Oh baby girl, I'm on to you (I'm watching you)
I'm keeping an eye on you
Take it slow, change your speed
Relax and slow down
If it's food for thought that you really need
If you're looking for something to think about
Better stake your claim, get with it
You should take action and stand up for yourself
Stay in your lane, stop swerving
Focus on what you're supposed to do, stop being distracted
Take a seat, sit in the back
You should keep a low profile
I don't appreciate the way you act
I don't like your behavior
You need to fix yourself, hurry up and go fix yourself
You should improve your attitude
Can't do nothing, won't nothin' now
There's nothing you can do right now
Everything's gonna pass you by
You're going to miss out on things
Better wisen up (wisen up)
You should become smarter
Stop trippin' on love
Stop letting love confuse you
If you let me take you there
If you agree to trust me
Juice in jheri curl
I'm full of confidence and style
If you want it (I can rock your world)
I can make things exciting for you
Cornbread, fish, and collard greens
I have what you want to eat
If you want it (cause I'm pimp, girl)
I can give it to you
I can rock you are world
I can make your life exciting
Cornbread, fish, and collard greens
I have what you want to eat
I got what you need
I have what you're looking for
If you want it (cause I'm pimp, girl)
I can give it to you
If you want it (I'm bigger juice than jheri curl
I'm full of even more confidence and style than jheri curl
Cornbread, fish, and collard greens
I have what you want to eat
I got what you need
I have what you're looking for
If you want it (cause I'm pimp, girl)
I can give it to you
If you want it (I can rock you are world)
I can make your life exciting
Juice in jheri curl
I'm full of confidence and style
Cornbread, fish, and collard greens
I have what you want to eat
I got what you need
I have what you're looking for
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: ANTHONY CORNELIUS HAMILTON, JAMES JASON POYSER, DIEDRA MICHELLE ARTIS
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