Anthony Hamilton (born January 28, 1971, in Charlotte, North Carolina) is a… Read Full Bio ↴Anthony Hamilton (born January 28, 1971, in Charlotte, North Carolina) is an R&B/soul/"neo-soul" singer and songwriter who rose to fame with his 2003 second album Comin' from Where I'm From, which featured the singles "Comin' from Where I'm From," "Charlene," and "I'm a Mess." Hamilton first discovered his talent while singing in his church choir at age 10. In 1993 he left Charlotte for New York City, where he signed with Andre Harrell's Uptown Records. At Uptown, he recorded XTC, which failed to receive radio play. He was first introduced to mainstream audiences with his singing of the chorus on the Nappy Roots song "Po' Folks," which earned a Grammy nomination for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration in 2003. He is also featured in the Jadakiss single "Why", and the Tupac song "Thugz Mansion". He previously made a little-known guest appearance on Busta Rhymes' album "When Disaster Strikes" singing the hook on "Things We Be Doin' For Money" in 1997.

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.

The Point Of It All
Anthony Hamilton Lyrics

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I can't stay away from you too long
Even if I do I'll always call
Checkin' on you make sure you're OK
Be the one to brighten up your day, yeah yeah

And the point of it all
Is I love you, yeah
You know I love you baby

My days seem long
Whenever we're apart
It's like someone has
Thrown away my heart
You're a major part of my life
And no matter what the
Storm may bring
I'm fine with you

And the point of it all
Is I love you
And the reason for it all
Is I love you

(I love you girl) oh, I love
Oh, I love you
(Oh, I love you girl) oh, I love you girl, yeah

I can't stay (I can't stay away too long)
I can't stay away from you baby (I can't stay away too long)
Don't wanna be without you
I need you (I can't stay away too long)
Oh, why don't you stay around for awhile?
(I can't stay away too long)

And the point of it all
And the point of it all
And the point of it all
And the point of it all
Oh oh, and the reason for it all
And the point of it all
Is I love you
Yeah, I love you, love you, love you, love you, love you

Whenever we're apart

It damn near starves my heart
And I don't ever wanna be apart

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Anthony Hamilton's song The Point Of It All express a deep love and devotion for someone special. Hamilton sings about how he cannot stay away from his loved one for too long, and even when he is away from her, he still checks on her to make sure she is okay. He has a desire to be the one who brings brightness and joy into her life, no matter what storms they may face.

Hamilton then sings the chorus, emphasizing the point of it all: his love for his partner. He describes how his days seem long when they are apart, and how it feels like someone has thrown away his heart. His loved one is a major part of his life, and he is unbothered by the storms of life as long as he has her.

The lyrics continue with Hamilton expressing his need for his partner. He cannot stay away from her for too long and does not want to be without her. He begs her to stay around for a while, highlighting his love for her once more in the chorus.

In summary, the lyrics of The Point Of It All encapsulate a deep and unrelenting love for someone special. Hamilton's devotion to his loved one is touching and sincere, with a desire to bring joy and comfort to her life.

Line by Line Meaning

I can't stay away from you too long
I miss you too much when I'm not with you

Even if I do I'll always call
I'll make sure to stay connected with you

Checkin' on you make sure you're OK
I want to ensure your well-being

Be the one to brighten up your day, yeah yeah
I want to be the source of joy in your life

And the point of it all
The reason for everything I do

Is I love you, yeah
My love for you is the reason for everything

You know I love you baby
I want you to always remember how much I love you

My days seem long
Time drags on when we're apart

Whenever we're apart
The time we spend apart is unbearable

It's like someone has
My heart feels empty

Thrown away my heart
It's as if my heart is gone

You're a major part of my life
You're an integral part of my world

And no matter what the
Regardless of any obstacle

Storm may bring
Difficulties that may come our way

I'm fine with you
As long as I have you, I'll be okay

(I love you girl) Oh I love
I can't express how much I love you enough

Oh I love you
My love for you is immeasurable

(Oh I love you girl) Oh I love you girl, yeah
I want you to know how much I love you

Don't wanna be without you
I can't imagine being without you

I need you
I rely on you

O why don't you stay around for awhile
I wish you could stay longer

And the reason for it all
The motive behind everything I do

Yeah, I love you, love you, love you, love you, love you
I love you more than words can express

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Bobby Ross Jr. Avila, Izzy Avila, Anthony Hamilton, James Wright

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