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.
Everybody
Anthony Hamilton Lyrics
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We've had some long and sorrowed roads
That's how I know it's alright to cry
Go on and ease the heavy load
Pray hard, walk tall, do right
Find love, hold on, for life
An I feel a burning in my bones
Free us from the lion's den
And take us home
Everybody needs love in their life
Everybody needs a little sun to shine
Goin' let love come inside your life
Shine down on me, on me
The Shepard and his angels guard our lives
Go on joy comes early morn
The ways of man will sure subside
Cant walk away cause hear comes love
Smiling, faithful, alright
Find love hold on for life
Lord I know that you are there
I feel a burning in my bones
Free us from the lions den
And take us home
Everybody needs love in their life,
Everybody needs a little sun to shine
Goin' and let love come inside your live
Shine down on me, on me.
Lord rain down on me
And let your joy ease my pain
Take me from this lion's den
And make me smile again yeah
Everybody needs love in their life
Everybody needs a little sun to shine
Goin' let love come inside your life
Shine down on me, on me
Everybody needs love in their life
Everybody needs a little sun to shine
Goin' let love come inside your life
Shine down on me, on me
The lyrics of Anthony Hamilton's song "Everybody" express the universal truth that every person experiences struggles and hardships in life, but that these struggles can be eased through faith, love, and perseverance. He speaks of the wisdom that comes from having "seen some things in our lives" and having "had some long and sorrowed roads." From these experiences, the message is that it is okay to cry and let out the pain. Hamilton advises to keep the faith high, walk tall, and do the right things. And when love comes, hold onto it for life.
Hamilton also acknowledges a divine presence watching over us and protecting us from harm. He asks God to free us from the lions' den, the metaphor for hardship in life, and take us home. The song continues with a call for everyone to let love into their lives, which will illuminate their path like sunshine after a dark night. The lyrics mention that the Shepard and his angels guard our lives, and that despite the challenges posed by humankind, joy always comes in the morning.
Overall, the song is a reminder to hold onto faith, persevere through tough times, and to let love guide us towards a better life.
Line by Line Meaning
We have seen some things in our lives
We have faced difficult situations and overcome obstacles in our lives.
We've had some long and sorrowed roads
Our experiences have included difficult and trying times.
That's how I know it's alright to cry
Because of our past experiences, we understand that it is okay to express our emotions and cry.
Go on and ease the heavy load
Take care of yourself and release the weight of your burdens.
Pray hard, walk tall, do right
Strive to live a righteous life by staying strong and true to your beliefs while also seeking guidance from a higher power.
Find love, hold on, for life
Search for love and hold onto it for the rest of your life.
Lord I know that you are there
Acknowledging the presence of a higher power in one's life.
An I feel a burning in my bones
Feeling a strong and intense faith in God or spiritual beliefs.
Free us from the lion's den
Asking for protection and deliverance from difficult circumstances.
And take us home
Asking for eternal life or a peaceful rest after death.
Everybody needs love in their life
A universal statement acknowledging the importance of love in everyone's life.
Everybody needs a little sun to shine
Acknowledging the need for happiness and positivity in life.
Goin' let love come inside your life
Encouraging listeners to open themselves up to the possibility of love.
Shine down on me, on me
Asking for God's or the universe's blessings and guidance.
The Shepard and his angels guard our lives
Referencing biblical imagery of protection and guidance from God and his angels.
Go on joy comes early morn
Reminding listeners to have faith and hope in a brighter future.
The ways of man will sure subside
Acknowledging the temporary nature of worldly concerns and troubles.
Cant walk away cause hear comes love
Encouraging listeners to stay open to love and not run from it when it appears.
Smiling, faithful, alright
Expressing confidence and positivity in spite of difficulties and hardships.
Lord rain down on me
Asking for blessings and guidance from God or a higher power.
And let your joy ease my pain
Asking for happiness and positivity to alleviate personal suffering or hardship.
Take me from this lion's den
Asking for protection and deliverance from difficult circumstances.
And make me smile again yeah
Asking for happiness and positivity to fill one's life.
Everybody needs love in their life
Reiterating the universal importance of love.
Everybody needs a little sun to shine
Reiterating the need for happiness and positivity.
Goin' let love come inside your life
Encouraging listeners to be open to love.
Shine down on me, on me
Asking for blessings and guidance from God or a higher power.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: JAMES JASON POYSER, ANTHONY HAMILTON
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