Clinton Fearon was the former bass player for 'The Gladiators' and now is s… Read Full Bio ↴Clinton Fearon was the former bass player for 'The Gladiators' and now is solo.

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If you know reggae music, you know Clinton 'Basie' Fearon. Clinton Fearon is counted among Jamaica's most talented musicians by peers and professionals in the Reggae music industry. His infectious bass riffs, guitar licks, percussion accents and powerful vocals make Bassie a living legend amongst reggae musicians and fans.

As a youth, Bassie went to Kingston to eventually become the well-known bassist, vocalist and lyricist for The Gladiators as well as a house musician for Coxsonne Dodd’s Studio One and Lee “Scratch” Perry’s Black Ark Studio. Fearon recorded many of Perry's best known songs, including Roast Fish and Cornbread which features one of Fearon's most famous bass lines. He also composed some everlasting basslines for Yabby You, Jimmy Riley, Max Romeo, Junior Byles and many many others.

Galang
Clinton Fearon Lyrics

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Run galang - gwaan galang
Run gwaan galang
Go spread this new revelation
Run galang - gwaan galang
Mi say fi run gwaan galang
Go spread this new revelation, yeah

Good news! Love has found its way

To the heart of the boss
Hope it will last for ever

Good news! Love has found its way
To the heart, the heart of the boss
And I hope that it will last for ever

Hey Paul, the prodigal son is back
With a new set of tools in his bag
A loving home is where he belong
Hey Tom, integrity will mean something again
Community will mean something again
A loving homе is where we all bеlong, yeah

Run galang - gwaan galang
Mi say fi run gwaan galang
Go spread this new revelation, yeah
Run galang - gwaan galang
Mi say fi run gwaan galang
Go spread this new revelation, yes

Good news! Love has found its way
To the heart of the boss
Hope it will last for ever

Good news! Love has found its way
To the heart, the heart of the boss
And I hope that it will last for ever, yeah

Hey Mary, let′s welcome the prodigal son
This time we won't let him run
A loving home is where he belong, yeah
Hey everyone, integrity will mean something again
Community will mean something again
A loving home is where we all belong, yeah

Run galang - gwaan galang
Run gwaan galang
Go spread this new revelation, yeah
Run galang - gwaan galang

Mi say fi run gwaan galang
Go spread this new revelation, yeah

Overall Meaning

Clinton Fearon's song "Galang" can be interpreted as a call to action for individuals to spread a message of love and unity. The phrase "run galang" and "gwaan galang" can be interpreted as encouragement to move forward fearlessly and confidently in spreading this message. The lyrics suggest that this new revelation is the presence of love in the heart of a powerful figure, the "boss". This news is seen as hopeful and positive and the singer hopes that it will last forever.

In the second verse, the singer addresses two individuals, Paul and Tom, and suggests that their return will bring a renewal of integrity and community values. The phrase "a loving home is where we all belong" reinforces the idea of unity and a shared sense of belonging. In the final verse, the singer addresses the character Mary and implores her to welcome the "prodigal son", suggesting that the message of love and unity is for everyone. The repeated refrain of "run galang - gwaan galang" reinforces the urgency and importance of this message.

Line by Line Meaning

Run galang - gwaan galang
Let's move forward and spread the message

Run gwaan galang
Keep moving forward

Go spread this new revelation
Share the news of this positive change

Mi say fi run gwaan galang
I'm saying we should keep moving forward

Good news! Love has found its way
There is good news, that love has arrived

To the heart of the boss
Love has reached the heart of those in charge

Hope it will last for ever
I hope this positive change is permanent

Hey Paul, the prodigal son is back
Paul, the person who strayed, has returned

With a new set of tools in his bag
He has new skills and understanding

A loving home is where he belong
He should be welcomed back by his community

Hey Tom, integrity will mean something again
Tom, honesty and morality will be important again