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.
He is amazing
Anthony Hamilton performs two tracks on the 2007 movie "American Gangster" soundtrack, as well as appearing in a scene of the film.
I'll Wait
Anthony Hamilton Lyrics
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I'll hold myself for only you
You know I will baby hmmm
Along the way I'll try my hand in love
In hopes that we'll one day bring that unity
The one that feels natural and true
Like an older day movie
Not pretentious both interests agree
I'll give to stay you
I'll wait for you to fall in love
(I'll wait I'll wait I'll wait)
I'll hold myself for only you
(I'm gonna hold myself for you baby)
I've tried to settle down before
I've tried I've tried but there's
No other love that will do
Elated about you all joy (the thrill to me)
For once I can open my heart
And share all feelings
Come closer and make me your own
(give a life time baby)
And shelter me close with your love cause
There is no woman out there can do oh
I'll wait for you to fall in love
(I'll wait I'll wait I'll wait)
I'll hold myself for only you
(I'm gonna hold myself for you baby)
I've tried to settle down before
I've tried I've tried but there's
No other love that will do
For your love I'll wait(I'll wait)
Girl I'll wait (cause there's no other love)
Cause there's no love that will do makes me feel
The way that you do my baby oh
I'll wait for you to fall in love
(I'll wait I'll wait I'll wait)
I'll hold myself for only you
(I'm gonna hold myself for you baby)
I've tried to settle down before
I've tried I've tried but there's
No other love that will do
I'll wait for you to fall in love
I'll hold myself for only you
The lyrics of Love And Wait by Anthony Hamilton feat. Macy Gray express the singer’s willingness to wait for the right person to fall in love with. The song depicts a sense of loyalty and faithfulness that is hard to find in today’s world. The lyrics suggest that the singer has tried to settle down with other people before but has failed to find a love that matches the intensity of the emotions felt for this person. The singer is willing to wait for this person to fall in love with them and in the meantime try their hand at other relationships in the hope of finding a connection that is as true and natural as the one they long for. The lyrics convey a desire for a love that feels like an older-day movie - where both individuals find unity in their love because of shared interests rather than societal pressures.
The lyrics also express a sense of vulnerability and security that comes with finding the right person. The idea of opening one’s heart completely and sharing all their feelings with this person is something that the singer feels comfortable doing. The song suggests that the singer has found a sense of joy and elation in this person that they have never felt before. The lyrics highlight the singer’s longing for this person to make them their own and provide shelter and love to them. The song conveys a deep sense of love and commitment that is rare to find in today’s world.
Line by Line Meaning
I'll wait for you to fall in love
I am willing to wait until you fall in love with me
I'll hold myself for only you
I will remain committed to you and reserve my love for you alone
You know I will baby hmmm
You are aware of my dedication and loyalty to you, my love
Along the way I'll try my hand in love
I will attempt other romantic relationships but hope to ultimately end up with you
In hopes that we'll one day bring that unity
I hope that our relationship will eventually lead to a strong, unifying bond
The one that feels natural and true
A bond between us that is authentic and genuine
Like an older day movie
An idealized image of love, like those depicted in classic movies
Not pretentious both interests agree
Our love will be genuine and not based on any superficial factors, and our shared interests will help to bring us closer together
That we belong in love as a power
Our love has the potential to be a powerful force in our lives
I'll give to stay you
I am willing to do what it takes to maintain our relationship and keep you by my side
Elated about you all joy (the thrill to me)
I am filled with happiness and excitement about you, my love
For once I can open my heart
I feel comfortable and safe enough to express my true feelings and vulnerabilities to you
And share all feelings
I am willing to be completely open and transparent with you, sharing all of my emotions and thoughts
Come closer and make me your own
I want to be close to you and fully embrace you as my partner
(give a life time baby)
I am willing to dedicate my life to you, my love
And shelter me close with your love cause
I seek comfort and protection in your love
There is no woman out there can do oh
No other woman can compare to you and the love that we share
For your love I'll wait(I'll wait)
I am willing to wait indefinitely for your love
Girl I'll wait (cause there's no other love)
I will continue to wait for you because no other love compares to yours
Cause there's no love that will do makes me feel
No other love can make me feel the way that your love makes me feel
The way that you do my baby oh
Your love has a unique and special impact on me, my love
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ANTHONY CORNELIUS HAMILTON, BOBBY ROSS AVILA JR., ISSIAH AVILA
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Noelle Lynne
I'll wait for you to fall in love
I'll hold myself for only you
You know I will baby
Along the way I've tried my hand in love
In hope that for one day it bring that unity
The one that feels natural and true like an olden day movie
Not pretentious both interest agree
That we belong in love
As of now I'm here to stay
I'll wait for you to fall in love
I'll wait I'll wait
I'll hold myself for only you
I'm gonna hold myself for you baby
I tried to settle down before
I tried I tried
But there's no other love that will do
Elated about you, overjoyed, a thrill to me
For once I can open my heart and share love freely
Come closer and make me your own
Create a lifetime for us baby
And shelter me close with your love
Cause there's no other love that can do
I'll wait for you to fall in love
Said I'll wait I'll wait
I'll hold myself for only you
I'm gonna hold myself for you baby
I tried to settle down before
Said I tried it before
There's no other love that will do
For your love I'll wait, I'll wait
Ooh I'll wait
Cause there's no love that will do
There's no love that makes me feel the way that you do my baby
I'll wait for you to fall in love
I'll hold myself for only you
I'm going to hold myself for you baby
I tried to settle down before
I've tried, I've tried
There's no other love that will do
I'll wait for you to fall in love
I'll hold myself for only you
There's no other love that will do
Make me feel like you do
Dooh, dooh, dooh, dooh dooh dooh
Jaquetta Dockery
I still get butterflies when I hear this. I can't wait for God to send me that one and only❤
ANISHA FONTENOT
Currently me
Andre Caldwell
This dude bring chuuch with him in just about every song. He really among the best at it today with that old school feel.
Mia Dotson
I so love Anthony and his music 🖤
Ivan King
Love this track! This song has ALL of the ingredients required to be an R&B classic, which it is! Anthony Hamilton has been blessed with the talent of soul singing, like that of past greats. Thanks keeping the 'soul' alive in your music, brother AH.
Mia Dotson
Anthony is and has always been the truth 💙💜🖤
Alana Thornton
Is it just me or does this song make you wanna two-step with the one love?
Andre Caldwell
A few times
Latoya Skillman
One word....
NOSTALGIA!! His music is soooo old school!! I'm HERE FOR IT!!
Pamela Hyman
Wow!!! I love this song...Anthony is that how you're going on!!!