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 Cry
Anthony Hamilton Lyrics
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Oh, oh
Yea, yea, yeah
I'm so tired of all the love wounds
That yo you left girl when yo you went away
Sitting here fighting a battle that was over when I had to relocate
Yo you see I ain't much for letting go, no baby I gotta hold on
Cause trials, tribulations, and relationships have all made me strong
Girl I cry
These tears that I shed are the trail to bring you home
Girl I cry
Mama told me that a mans own tears can make him strong
Girl I cry
I will sit around here and wait for you to come home
I cry for you, I'll cry
I cry for you, I'll cry
Away from you and a baby
Girl that's to much for me
I missed choir practice on saturday
Trying to catch the last midnight movie
See I just buried my mother
And I'll be damned if I loose you
Until time bring you home again
This is what I'll do
Girl I cry
These tears that I shed are the trail to bring you home
Girl I cry
Mama told me that a mans own tears can make him strong
Girl I cry
I will sit around here and wait for you to come home
I cry for you, I'll cry
I cry for you, I'll cry
Girl I cry
These tears that I shed are the trail to bring you home
Girl I cry
Mama told me that a mans own tears can make him strong
Girl I cry
I will sit around here and wait for you to come home
I cry for you, I'll cry
I cry for you, I'll cry
Girl I cry
These tears that I shed are the trail to bring you home
Girl I cry
Mama told me that a mans own tears can make him strong
Girl I cry
I will sit around here and wait for you to come home
I cry for you, I'll cry
I cry for you, I'll cry
Oh, sometimes
Oh sometimes
I sit around the house
Yea I sit around the house by myself
Oh yea, yea
Said anytime
The song "I Cry" by Anthony Hamilton is a heartfelt ode to lost love and the pain that follows. The song's mood is somber and melancholic, as the singer recounts the hurt he faced after his lover left him. Throughout the song, he expresses his grief and his willingness to hold on to his relationship in the hopes that his lover will return someday. The song begins with a deep sigh, setting the tone for the emotional journey ahead.
The first verse describes the singer's struggles with loneliness and heartbreak. He talks about the wounds that he received when his lover left him and how he is fighting a battle that has already been lost. He also mentions that he is not the type to let go easily, and his past trials and tribulations have only made him stronger. In the chorus, the singer cries for his lost love and expresses how his tears are like a trail, leading his lover back to him.
The second verse talks about the various challenges the singer is facing, such as being away from his lover and dealing with the recent loss of his mother. He is determined not to lose his lover too and is willing to wait for her to return. The chorus is repeated multiple times, emphasizing the strength of the singer's emotions and the pain he feels.
Overall, "I Cry" is a beautiful, emotional song that showcases Anthony Hamilton's soulful vocals and his ability to capture the emotions of his listeners.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, oh
Expressing emotional pain and distress.
Oh, oh
Continuing the expression of emotional pain and distress.
Yea, yea, yeah
Acknowledging the listener's presence and agreement.
I'm so tired of all the love wounds
Feeling emotionally exhausted due to pain from past relationship.
That yo you left girl when yo you went away
Referring to the person who left as a girl and expressing frustration with their departure.
Sitting here fighting a battle that was over when I had to relocate
Struggling to let go of a past relationship that ended due to relocation.
Yo you see I ain't much for letting go, no baby I gotta hold on
Admitting difficulty in accepting the end of the relationship and expressing determination to stay committed.
Cause trials, tribulations, and relationships have all made me strong
Acknowledging that past difficulties have contributed to personal growth.
Girl I cry
Expressing crying as a coping mechanism for emotional pain.
These tears that I shed are the trail to bring you home
Believing that crying will eventually bring the ex-partner back home.
Mama told me that a mans own tears can make him strong
Recalling maternal advice about the benefits of expressing emotions and crying.
I will sit around here and wait for you to come home
Expressing an intent to wait for the ex-partner's return.
I cry for you, I'll cry
Continuing to cry as a way of expressing emotional pain, and demonstrating love and commitment.
Away from you and a baby
Acknowledging far distance from partner and child.
Girl that's to much for me
Feeling overwhelmed by the challenges of being away from the partner and child.
I missed choir practice on saturday
Reflecting on how the pain of the separation has affected day-to-day life.
Trying to catch the last midnight movie
Trying to distract oneself from the pain by engaging in other activities.
See I just buried my mother
Dealing with the added stress of losing a parent.
And I'll be damned if I loose you
Expressing a determination to not let the relationship fall apart.
Until time bring you home again
Waiting for circumstances to change in order for the partner to return.
Oh, sometimes
Returning to the expression of emotional pain and distress.
Oh sometimes
Repeating the previous line to further emphasize feelings of emotional pain.
I sit around the house
Conveying feeling of being stuck in one place and unable to move forward.
Yea I sit around the house by myself
Acknowledging loneliness and lack of companionship.
Said anytime
Inviting the listener to come around any time.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CHRIS DE BERRY, ANTHONY HAMILTON
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