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Light After Dark II: Time to Shine

by Paul Anthony

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    Light After Dark II: Time to Shine is Reggae/Dancehall artist Paul Anthony's second installment to his "Light After Dark" series which began 7 years ago. The phrase "Light After Dark" is a metaphor for searching for rays of light (positivity) in the midst of adversity. Paul's progression as an artist and an individual is displayed on this project with thoughtful lyrics about mental health and self-awareness.

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Light After Dark II: Time to Shine 03:09
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a setback is a part of life it doesn't mean you fail just pick yourself up and gwan again circumstances made me who I am but through it all still I stand so don't stop pushing forward cause the righteous could never wrong anytime you see me I be on that new shit anybody can say something but I'm the type to follow through with it but I never learn unless I feel it twice and I really wish I'd take more good advice see my problem is that I'm too good and I'm too nice to some muthafuckas that don't deserve it, no I'm not perfect but I'm getting closer working on myself so I might ghost ya but I'll be right back ten times doper in some kris loafers light up the darkness the wait is over! light after dark it's time to shine cause you’re a star don't give up your grind light after dark free up your mind love who you are it's your fuckin' time! let there be light… light, light, light, light... let there be light… this is your time to shine, shine… we need more light in the world all is not right in the world all is not right in the world we need more light in the world dem still can't keep a good man down they can't keep a good one down now I smile, but I used to frown funny how now I wear the crown (Oh yeah yeah yes) people make no mistake if you want it then you can't just wait there's sacrifices weh yuh haffe make and chances you got no choice to take still a your choice fi make so what you wanna make of yourself today I'm calling on all the young souljahs let's show the yutes dem a better way lead them to a brighter day through dark times maintain that flame inside your heart, that keeps you blazing don't give up, you're amazing keep raising up yuh voice until it is reverberating light after dark it's time to shine cause you’re a star don't give up your grind light after dark free up your mind love who you are it's your fuckin' time! let there be light… light, light, light, light... let there be light… this is your time to shine, shine…
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Old Me 02:59
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I miss the old me no matter weh dem try no negative can hold me yeah… I'm taking back my life now I'm in control of me mmmhmmm and I shoulda listen  to wah mumma told me now I miss the old me… have you ever been blessed but yuh still stressed? doing better but yuh still can't invest so you lose interest then yuh ingest all the bad mind negative mindset don't fret… a so di ting set the next days ahead  are the best ones yet can't let, nobody make you feel like less or ashame fi proclaim  you are the greatest  I've been through so many tests now mi walk with purpose inna every step no second guess  and the ones who say them a real dem a the fakest that's why mi big up mi own chest I miss the old me no matter weh dem try no negative can hold me yeah… I'm taking back my life now I'm in control of me mmmhmmm and I shoulda listen  to wah mumma told me now I miss the old me… my dream big like a skyscraper dem seh have patience but mi a nuh waiter or nuh doctor, more like an actor make moves, collect the paper brush the haters off mi like this big up all mi real friend who never would switch stay dropping hits like wi just cyah miss cause we a di champion you never should diss! ...call me what you wish still mi nah guh call it quits cah di music make  people jump and twist dem a try a ting, but I was born for this when mi chune drop yuh girl a seh "that's my shit" it's Paul2diAnthony and let's face it, everybody won't like me but when I touch the mic I shine so brightly I don't know anybody like me! I miss the old me no matter weh dem try no negative can hold me yeah… I'm taking back my life now I'm in control of me mmmhmmm and I shoulda listen  to wah mumma told me now I miss the old me…
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Day Off 02:38
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I know you like it when we just kool and hold a vibe so don't fight it mi wan' make you feel alright  girl let's take a day off call in to work sick come get this good love tell di boss say you cyah mek it and nobody haffe know say you really just laid up here with me let's take the day off baby so you can forward the work to me hey girl wherever you wanna go  we can ride with you by my side all I need is a light.. let's get high, get high cruise the coastline lose track a di time (ohhh)  it's hard to ignore how you so fine I can make you feel like the old times I'm yours if you wanna be mine kill me wid di style and rhyme cause you know nothing stressful like routine work flow pack yuh bag dem my girl and let's go where are we headed?  well I don't really know but let's get there fast on this ya day off call in to work sick come get this good love tell di boss say you cyah mek it and nobody haffe know say you really just laid up here with me let's take the day off baby so you can forward the work to me sexy gyal mi wan' fi see how you twerk it drop it down low mek it hurt hurt hurt me cuz you're the one I want yuh body is a blessing oh jah  Fuck the money let's have a good time nothing worth more than we peace of mind and you remind me of Brittany  how you keep telling me  fi hit that one more time just let di boss know you nah come in today cuz with you the time seem to slip away when you're about to leave my bedroom I'll say let's take another day off call in to work sick come get this good love tell di boss say yuh cyah mek it and nobody haffe know say you really just laid up here with me let's take the day off baby so you can forward the work to me let's take a day off call in to work sick again come get this good love tell di boss say yuh nah guh mek it and nobody haffe know say you really just laid up here with me let's take the day off baby so you can forward the work to me
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Love Hurts 03:09
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I don’t wanna wait in vain Love hurts but I love the pain Shots of novacaine through my brain I’m about to I’m about to go insane I don’t wanna lose you baby If I did it would drive me crazy Without you everything seem hazy Stay close to me where you’re supposed to be You say I’m selfish Cuz I need you for myself It’s bad for my health Girl, but I don’t want nobody else, yeah And I know... I can be a little extreme You brighten up my world like high beams Nuff a dem a say how love is blinding But a you bring di clarity like mi visine Fi di girl of my dreams I melt like ice cream Anytime you’re around I’m in the presence of a queen You show me love that sweet like 16 Or a fruit from a tree Or a kool summer breeze yeah... That’s why mi can’t stand fi lose you But you’re moving away and I can feel it Now you’re telling me you need some space Mi mind just start fi go race... I don’t wanna wait in vain Love hurts but I love the pain Shots of novacaine through my brain I’m about to I’m about to go insane I don’t wanna lose you baby If I did it would drive me crazy Without you everything seem hazy Stay close to me where you’re supposed to be Don’t give up on me now Can’t let the negativity come between us girl I know you got your fears Anxiety and despair Talk to me, don’t push me away I need to hear all the words you’ve got to say We can take it day by day So baby won’t you just stay If you leave me, I will cry I will cry, until mi eye dem run dry Can’t sit down Cuz you know I am a stand up guy Without you every little thing won’t be alright... No! Through the darkness, you were my light And right ya now, I’m just lost in the night I might be okay, then again I may never Cuz we belong to together er er I don’t wanna wait in vain Love hurts but I love the pain Shots of novocaine through my brain I’m about to I’m about to go insane I don’t wanna lose you baby If I did it would drive me crazy Without you everything seem hazy Stay close to me where you’re supposed to be I don’t wanna wait in vain Love hurts but I love the pain Shots of novocaine through my brain I’m about to I’m about to go insane I don’t wanna lose you baby If I did it would drive me crazy Without you everything seem hazy Stay close to me where you’re supposed to be
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New Me 03:05
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I love the new me Nuff a dem can try But they’ll never outdo me I took back my life and now I keep it true to me And I’m listening to how my mama School me.. Yeah I love the new me I went from depressed to blessed Giving it my best You’ll never get ahead if you don’t Take a step, to di left Right, left right left Man a real Reggae Souljah to death! Self improvement, it’s a movement Care for your mind, before you lose it Life we’re given, we can’t choose it So it’s all about what we do with it They’ll never get the best of me Switch up di pattern Flip it back on my enemies By any means necessary Ima shine it’s my time, fast forward no rewind I love the new me Nuff a dem can try But they’ll never outdo me I took back my life and now dem can’t get through to me And I’m listening to how my mama School me.. Yeah I love the new me (Spoken) I love the new me Nuff a dem can try But they’ll never outdo me I took back my life and now I keep it true to me And I’m listening to how my mama School me.. Yeah I love the new me I love the new me Nuff a dem can try But they’ll never outdo me I took back my life and now dem can’t get through to me And I’m listening to how my mama School me.. Yeah I love the new me

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Light After Dark II: Time to Shine is Reggae/Dancehall artist Paul Anthony's second installment to his "Light After Dark" series which began 7 years ago. The phrase "Light After Dark" is a metaphor for searching for rays of light (positivity) in the midst of adversity. Paul's progression as an artist and an individual is displayed on this project with thoughtful lyrics about mental health, self-awareness and love.

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released April 3, 2020

Executive Producer: Paul Anthony
All lyrics written by Paul Anthony
All vocals recorded, performed and mixed by Paul Anthony,
with the exception of “Day Off” which was mixed by
Stephen Murphy at Murphlex Music Studio in Sunrise FL
"Light After Dark II: Time to Shine" & "Love Hurts" produced by Kontrabandz
"Old Me" & "New Me" produced by Vinay The Producer & Majestic Drama
"Day Off" produced by Vinni Hamilton Productions
“Old Me” background vocals by Maurice Walker
All Songs Mastered by Jorge Garcia at Miami Tape Inc. Hialeah FL
Published and Distributed by Starburst Records
Album Photography by Exhale Images
Graphic Design by Wally Aime

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Paul Anthony Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Grammy Nominated Reggae/Dancehall/
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