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.
I'm a Mess
Anthony Hamilton Lyrics
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Lost my best friend, my soul mate, can't believe it's true
We've invested in a set of twins, a small house, and the dog cried out
Knew I was suffering, he was chained to my pain
Me and you were meant to last forever
And if these walls can't hold this house together
We were born to live and die together
Baby come on home
You could have called, you could have wrote, you could tried
I rather you slit me cross the throat, so I can die
Instead of leaving, no explanation, as to why
You don't want me no more
You could have called, you could have wrote, you could tried
I rather you slit me cross the throat, so I can die
Instead of leaving, no explanation, as to why
You don't want me no more
I'm a mess right now, I can't eat, can't sleep
Bills are piling high, ain't worked in three weeks
Ain't bathed, can't shave, cause my heart is so tender, like living in a blender
I'm shaken and I'm stirred
You and me were meant to last forever
And if these walls can't hold this house together
We were meant to lie and die together
And now you're gone and I'm so alone
Baby come on home
You could have called, you could have wrote, you could tried
I rather you slit me cross the throat, so I can die
Instead of leaving, no explanation as to why
You don't want me no more
You could have called, you could have wrote, you could tried
I rather you slit me cross the throat, so I can die
Instead of leaving, no explanation as to why
You don't want me no more
Call me, write me, love me, come home
Call me, write me, love me, come home
The lyrics to Anthony Hamilton's song "I'm A Mess" are about his heartbreak after losing his partner who he considered his best friend and soulmate. The song starts with him expressing his disbelief that he has lost the person he invested in building a life with- a set of twins, a small house, and a dog. He is heartbroken and tortured by the fact that he did not receive an explanation from his partner as to why they left. He wishes that they could have called, wrote, or tried to make things work before just leaving without any warning.
Throughout the song, Anthony expresses his internal turmoil, stating that he is a mess, and his pain is so unbearable that he cannot eat or sleep. He is having trouble functioning in his day to day life and is struggling to keep himself together. The chorus of the song reiterates that he and his partner were meant to last forever, and they were meant to live and die together. He pleads with them to come home and tries to get them to communicate with him by calling, writing, or expressing their love for him.
Overall, the song's lyrics describe the pain and confusion of losing someone without receiving an explanation or closure. The emotions that Anthony Hamilton expresses are raw and poignant, evoking feelings of heartbreak and anguish.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm so torn up now, can't believe I lost you
I feel shattered and devastated because I can't believe that I lost you.
Lost my best friend, my soul mate, can't believe it's true
I lost the person who was not only my lover but also my best friend and soul mate, and it's hard to accept the reality of it.
We've invested in a set of twins, a small house, and the dog cried out
We have built a life together by investing in things like having children, buying a house, and even having a pet, and our separation has affected all of these things.
Knew I was suffering, he was chained to my pain
I was aware that my pain was affecting my partner as well, and it feels like they were bound to my suffering.
Me and you were meant to last forever
I believed that our relationship was meant to be a lifelong and everlasting commitment.
And if these walls can't hold this house together
Even if our house can't keep us together, we should have found a way to make our relationship last.
We were born to live and die together
I thought that our destiny was to spend our entire lives together and even pass away together.
And now ya gone and I'm so alone
Since you are gone, I feel utterly alone.
Baby come on home
I'm calling out to you, urging you to come back home to me.
You could have called, you could have wrote, you could tried
You had the choice to reach out to me through various means, but you chose not to.
I rather you slit me cross the throat, so I can die
I would rather die a physical death than suffer the emotional pain of being left without an explanation.
Instead of leaving, no explanation, as to why
Your sudden absence without a proper explanation has left me with a lot of unanswered questions and hurt.
I'm a mess right now, I can't eat, can't sleep
The emotional turmoil of losing you has led to me being unable to take care of my basic necessities such as eating and sleeping.
Bills are piling high, ain't worked in three weeks
My financial situation is getting worse, and I haven't been able to work for three weeks because of my emotional state.
Ain't bathed, can't shave, cause my heart is so tender, like living in a blender
The pain and sensitivity of my heartache has made it difficult for me to do everyday tasks like bathing and shaving, and it feels like living in a chaotic and painful environment.
I'm shaken and I'm stirred
I'm shaken and emotionally stirred by the upheaval in my life since you left.
Call me, write me, love me, come home
I'm begging you to get in touch with me, show me love and return home to me.
Lyrics Ā© Universal Music Publishing Group, O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Jeanine Smith, Anthony Hamilton, Will Cedric Solomon
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