He started out in the mid-1980s deejaying on various sound systems and even recording the occasional track under the moniker "Little Bimbo". By the first part of the 90s, his locks had grown out and he went from deejay to singer, changing his name to Garnett Silk.
Silk was born Garnett Daymon Smith (2 April, 1966) in the Brumalia district of Mandeville, Jamaica. He was taken under the wing of Rasta deejay Tony Rebel and introduced to Sugar Minott's Youthman Promotion sound system, which had a hand in recruiting many young acts who later became international stars.
Along with Rebel, Silk reintroduced Rastafarianism into a dancehall scene which by 1992 had become nearly overwrought with X-rated and violent lyrics. He burst on the scene recording many hit tunes and albums, including "Nothing Can Divide Us", "It's Growing" and "100% Silk".
Tragically a fire at his mother's house on 9 December 1994 killed both Garnett and his mother (with Garnett first escaping then giving up his own life trying to save his mother's). The Jamaican reggae scene was shocked by his death and it is a testament to his talent and his amazing voice that his music is still selling worldwide today, possibly stronger now than it did before his untimely demise.
Blessed Be the Almighty God
Garnett Silk Lyrics
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Giving glory 'pon your name
Glory to the Father
There ain't no other
Blessed be the Almighty God
(Blessed Jah) oh well
Ready to forgive all sins
So remember whenever you trod (ooh, ooh, ooh)
To keep the Almighty within, within
Blessed be the Almighty God
(Blessed Jah) oh well
Ready to forgive all sins
So remember wherever you go (ooh, ooh, ooh)
To keep the Almighty within, within
We see the lightning
And we hear the thunder, yeah, yeah
To some it's frightening, yeah
But that is just a plunder, a plunder
(Jah Rastafari) Who sends the lightning?
Tell me (Jah Rastafari) who sends the thunder?
The only true almighty King
Who can put all things asunder
Blessed be the Almighty God
(Blessed Jah) oh well
Ready to forgive all sins
(Blessed Jah)
So remember whenever you trod (ooh, ooh, ooh)
To keep the Almighty within
(Ooh. blessed Jah)
Blessed be the Almighty God, oh well
Ready to forgive all sins
(Blessed Jah)
So remember wherever you go (ooh, ooh, ooh)
To keep the Almighty within (ooh. blessed Jah)
He also sends the raindrops, yeah
And He makes the sun to shine
(Jah Rastafari) His tropical breeze never stops
(Jah Rastafari) And life is so divine
Go away, grieve and misery, yeah
Which only leads to pain
I've searched your human dignity, brother man
There is plenty more, plenty more to gain, yeah
Blessed be the Almighty God
(Blessed Jah) oh well
Ready to forgive all sins
(Blessed Jah)
In "Blessed Be the Almighty God," Garnett Silk pays tribute to the all-knowing, all-powerful King of Kings, a.k.a. Jah Rastafari. The song opens with the declaration "Glory to the King," emphasizing that this is a song of praise. Silk then exhorts listeners to give glory to the Almighty, to remember to keep Him within at all times, and underline His uniqueness as there is no other God like Him. Throughout the song, Silk emphasizes the greatness of the Almighty with references to His control over the elements (the rain, the sun, and the breeze), His power to forgive sins, and His might demonstrated by sending lightning and thunder. The song ends with a call for listeners to let go of grief and misery and to embrace the peace and dignity that comes from following the ways of the Almighty God.
The lyrics to "Blessed Be the Almighty God" express a deep reverence for God and His creation. It is a song of worship that points to the greatness of the Almighty, who has the power to control the elements and forgive sins. It is also a message of hope and encouragement, with Silk urging his listeners to let go of negative emotions and embrace the joy and peace that comes from a relationship with God. By emphasizing the importance of keeping the Almighty within, Silk reminds his listeners that God is ever-present and that they should seek His guidance in all aspects of their lives.
Line by Line Meaning
Glory to the King
We honor and praise the King
Giving glory 'pon your name
We give glory to your name
Glory to the Father
We honor and praise the Father
There ain't no other
There is no other God like you
Blessed be the Almighty God
We praise and bless the all-powerful God
(Blessed Jah) oh well
We bless Jah, the Almighty God
Ready to forgive all sins
He is always willing to forgive our sins
So remember whenever you trod (ooh, ooh, ooh)
Always keep the Almighty with you wherever you go
To keep the Almighty within, within
Let the Almighty be part of you always
We see the lightning
We witness the power of nature
And we hear the thunder, yeah, yeah
We acknowledge the mighty sound of the thunder
To some it's frightening, yeah
Some people fear the power of nature
But that is just a plunder, a plunder
It is just a manifestation of nature's power
(Jah Rastafari) Who sends the lightning?
Jah Rastafari, the all-powerful God, is the one who sends the lightning
Tell me (Jah Rastafari) who sends the thunder?
Jah Rastafari is the one who sends the thunder
The only true almighty King
There is only one all-powerful King
Who can put all things asunder
He can destroy all things if he so desires
He also sends the raindrops, yeah
He sends the rain for growth and nourishment
And He makes the sun to shine
He provides warmth and light with the sun
(Jah Rastafari) His tropical breeze never stops
Jah Rastafari's tropical breeze keeps blowing
And life is so divine
Life is wonderful and majestic
Go away, grieve and misery, yeah
Get rid of sadness and despair
Which only leads to pain
They only cause pain and sorrow
I've searched your human dignity, brother man
I have looked into your soul, brother
There is plenty more, plenty more to gain, yeah
There is so much more to gain in life
Contributed by Audrey W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Glory to the King
Giving glory 'pon your name
Glory to the Father
There ain't no other
Blessed be the Almighty God
(Blessed Jah) oh well
Ready to forgive all sins
(Blessed Jah)
So remember whenever you trod (ooh, ooh, ooh)
To keep the Almighty within, within
Blessed be the Almighty God
(Blessed Jah) oh well
Ready to forgive all sins
So remember wherever you go (ooh, ooh, ooh)
To keep the Almighty within, within
We see the lightning
And we hear the thunder, yeah, yeah
To some it's frightening, yeah
But that is just a plunder, a plunder
(Jah Rastafari) Who sends the lightning?
Tell me (Jah Rastafari) who sends the thunder?
The only true almighty King
Who can put all things asunder
Blessed be the Almighty God
(Blessed Jah) oh well
Ready to forgive all sins
(Blessed Jah)
So remember whenever you trod (ooh, ooh, ooh)
To keep the Almighty within
(Ooh.. blessed Jah)
Blessed be the Almighty God, oh well
Ready to forgive all sins
(Blessed Jah)
So remember wherever you go (ooh, ooh, ooh)
To keep the Almighty within (ooh.. blessed Jah)
He also sends the raindrops, yeah
And He makes the sun to shine
(Jah Rastafari) His tropical breeze never stops
(Jah Rastafari) And life is so divine
Go away, grieve and misery, yeah
Which only leads to pain
I've searched your human dignity, brother man
There is plenty more, plenty more to gain, yeah
Blessed be the Almighty God
(Blessed Jah) oh well
Ready to forgive all sins
(Blessed Jah)
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@nicolafowler8375
This man had one of the greatest voices ever .Who's listening in 2022.
@timonjohn1002
Dec 2023 going to meet 2024
@jacquesbrown7153
Gone too soon my favorite singer! Blessing 🙌 Garrett silk yesterday today forever ❤Rip
@kemarawhite8488
Garnet is the greatest of all times nothing can't replace that 🙌 ✨ 💯 🙌
@wendellhanley6210
Original wicked piece of tune from the silky one “Garnet Silk”💥💥💥💥💥
@Boss_ladytam
0:57 Garnett silk I miss you
@melissagayle4913
A great man..... wish he was here to continue positive and uplifting music
@fitzroymiller4458
So true babes lots off low energy song is singing now
@notmyname9072
Amen
@mslovely9572
This song always makes me cry, all I think is about how amazing is the Lord! Thank you Jesus for everything !!! Glory to God ❤️