Not many recording artists carry the titles “singer, rapper, songwriter & producer” and stand out in each category. But Gotee Records’ latest signing B.Reith defies expectations and excels in each of these roles.
When Gotee founder Toby Mac first heard B.Reith’s (born Brian Reith) music in 2006 he pulled his car over to the side of the road. “It’s amazing when God truly gives someone a gift,” says Toby. “Brian is just naturally gifted from God vocally and his lyrics, when they hit tape, they sort of just ease into your heart.”
Two years later in 2008, B.Reith finished his debut release The Forecast EP. The five-song EP showcases Brian’s range and depth as a lyricist and musician. From the clever humor of “Go On” in which he explains how to pronounce his name (“It’s messed up when they can’t say your name right, B.Reeth, B.Right naw B.Reith!”) to the compelling message of “Cold World”, in which he pleads “don’t lose yourself in it.” The soulful melodies and rich chord progressions of “Awe-Struck” and “Rain Down” showcase B’s skills as an arranger and a communicator of heartfelt and sophisticated material.
Reith's first full-length album, Now Is Not Forever, was released on September 22, 2009 through Gotee Records.
With influences ranging from Stevie Wonder to Lauryn Hill, B.Reith comes from a unique place that combines classic soul with modern hip hop. “God gave me an ear to pick up things,” says Brian. “My style is just an accumulation of what I’ve heard throughout my life, channeled through the unique talents that God has given me.”
Brian grew up in Milwaukee and began singing on commercials at the age of five. His father, Jim Reith, has owned a recording studio since Brian learned how to walk. "I literally grew up in that studio," says Brian. "I took it for granted when I was young. I ran from music and tried to live like the Average Joe. But over time I realized that music is what I'm best at, it is what I was built for."
It wasn’t until 8th grade that he discovered his knack for rhyming. Now the combination of the two is what defines his exclusive sound. “I get bored just singing or just rapping. I can say a lot more through rapping, then drive home a theme with a great hook.”
B.Reith speaks the relevant dialect of today’s culture, and has the heart to address real issues, presenting hope and shedding light into this decaying world. “My number one passion is to connect with people, to entertain them, to stir up emotion in them, and to challenge them by sharing life from a different perspective. There is something we’re all yearning for. I’m just trying to help direct our attention to it, and music is the most powerful way I know how.”
“Trust me, B.Reith is a man of character too,” says Toby. “He’s a guy that truly walks what he talks.”
ANTIDOTE
B.Reith Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
She set out to make a change
And leave her broken shattered past behind
Past behind
Get back to the fairy tales
She dreamed about when she was just a child
Just a child
But now she sees the obvious
She's running out of places to call home
At night time she cries out
The skylights be her audience
Cuz no one else will listen to
Her silent lonely soul
She's looking for an antidote
She's looking for a man that won't
Take advantage of her heart and steal her soul
Leave her in the freezing cold
A remedy
That will take the pain away
So she can go and start her life over again
Let the broken pieces mend
At age 19 she's tried it all
But can't remove the poison from her veins
From her veins
She blames herself and tries to numb
The shame inbued by self inflicting pain
Over and again
Something deeps inside her heart
Rekindles and ignites a spark
And burns like candles lighting up the dark
She feels the air and breathes it in
And dares herself to dream again
She's going on a search for something
Worth believing in
She's looking for an antidote
She's looking for a man that won't
Take advantage of her heart and steal her soul
Leave her in the freezing cold
A remedy
That will take the pain away
So she can go and start her life over again
Let the broken pieces mend
Oh oh yeah yeah
Now is not forever
And soon will fade away
These walls will rend
There is an antidote
To heal your broken wing
There is a life flying you higher
Inside the maker of your frame
He gave His love and life
Hold your head up high
You will get by
You will get by
Get up
Hold your head up high
You will get by
Go to Him
"Antidote" by B.Reith is a song about a woman who is struggling to move on from a traumatic past. She wants to find a way to heal from the pain that she has faced and start over again. The lyrics suggest that she has been hurt by someone who has taken advantage of her heart and left her feeling broken and alone. She's lost her optimism and feels like she's running out of options for finding a safe and loving home. She cries out for help and longs for an antidote, a remedy that will take away her pain and help her begin anew.
Despite her struggles, the woman in the song finds a glimmer of hope in her heart. She remembers the dreams she had as a child and rediscovers the courage to dream again. She realizes that she deserves a man who will treat her with respect and not hurt her. The song ends with a message of hope and encouragement, reminding listeners that there is an antidote to heal our broken wings - a life that can take us higher and lift us up. The maker of our frames gave his love and life, and we are encouraged to hold our heads up high and go to him for healing.
Overall, "Antidote" is a powerful song about surviving trauma, finding hope, and moving forward. It's a reminder that we all face struggles in life, but we can find strength in the love and support of those around us and in our own resilience.
Line by Line Meaning
She set out to make a change
She is determined to turn her life around
And leave her broken shattered past behind
She wants to forget her painful past
Get back to the fairy tales
She wants to live her life like a fairytale
She dreamed about when she was just a child
She wants to relive her childhood dreams
She used to be an optimist
She used to be hopeful and positive about life
But now she sees the obvious
Now she doesn't see much to be happy about in her life
She's running out of places to call home
She has no stable home
At night time she cries out
She cries for help during her lonely nights
The skylights be her audience
The stars are the only things listening to her
Cuz no one else will listen to
Because nobody else cares enough to listen to her
Her silent lonely soul
Her spirit is depressed and alone
She's looking for an antidote
She wants a cure for her pain and sadness
She's looking for a man that won't
She's searching for someone who will not hurt her
Take advantage of her heart and steal her soul
She doesn't want someone to use her and break her spirit
Leave her in the freezing cold
She doesn't want to be alone and abandoned
A remedy
A solution to ease her sorrows
That will take the pain away
Something that will relieve her emotional pain
So she can go and start her life over again
She wants to restart her life from the beginning
Let the broken pieces mend
She hopes to heal and fix the parts of herself that are broken
At age 19 she's tried it all
She has been through a lot at a young age
But can't remove the poison from her veins
She struggles to rid herself of the toxicity in her life
She blames herself and tries to numb
She takes responsibility for her problems and tries to cope by numbing herself
The shame inbued by self inflicting pain
She feels guilt and shame from the pain she causes herself
Over and again
She repeats her mistakes over and over
Something deeps inside her heart
Something within her soul
Rekindles and ignites a spark
Awakens a new life in her heart
And burns like candles lighting up the dark
Provides a light in her life
She feels the air and breathes it in
She takes a breath and appreciates the air she breathes
And dares herself to dream again
Encourages herself to believe in her dreams once more
She's going on a search for something
On the hunt for something meaningful in her life
Worth believing in
Something that inspires her to have faith and hope
Now is not forever
The current state of her life won't last forever
And soon will fade away
Her current situation will eventually disappear
These walls will rend
The barriers keeping her from happiness will break apart
There is an antidote
There is a cure for her problems
To heal your broken wing
To help her mend and recover from her brokenness
There is a life flying you higher
Life can be uplifting and inspiring
Inside the maker of your frame
God has given her beautiful life despite her struggles
He gave His love and life
God loves her and wants her to live her life to the fullest
Hold your head up high
Stay positive and confident
You will get by
You will overcome these challenges
Get up
Rise above your problems
Go to Him
Seek out God for help and guidance
Contributed by Max E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
john Sherrill
Such a great tune ,lyrics and video .Way underrated
Rocco8th
Some friends came over while I was listening to this. I knew they would call me "soft" if they heard me listening to this so I tried to change it... I just couldn't. fortunately this song is great. They now know B.Reith as one of their fav artists. thumbs up to the power to change things
Dina Green
This young man has an "Awesome" voice & gifted!!! 😉♥️
madman music
Wow!! Such a beautiful song!! Amazing voice!!
Kaeleigh Jordan
Absolutely amazing, I loved being in the Comeback Kid video and this one is just as good. Keep up the good work B. Reith! (:
FurnaceM3
I love this song. Please keep making songs like this Mr. Reith. It makes me sad, yet hopeful....
Liz Russell
Really impressed by this. It looks great and, as always, you sound amazing. I'm a little diapointed about the lack of God as their rescue, but I still think it's an encouragement and will be used by God for a lot of good. Well done B, well done.
Derek H
Beautiful BEAUTIFUL song! Great story behind the song too, i can use this song to reach non believers with people with rough pasts. Great song B!
Karissa Artista
This song brings me to tears every time I hear it
Music Plus with Troy
AMAZING. I love B and every single thing he puts out for us.. Beautiful video, beautiful song.