After high school, Glenn began recording demos and performing at nightclubs, eventually becoming a respected act in Toronto. He parlayed this success into the release of his first single, "The Thing To Do," in 1998 on Beat Factory/BMG. The song won him a Juno Award for Best R&B Recording. His second single, "Bout Your Love," earned him a Juno nomination.
This exposure eventually landed him a deal with Epic Records. Glenn's debut album, World Outside My Window, was released on March 19, 2002. Fueled by the hit single "Don't You Forget It," the album peaked at #4 on the Billboard charts. He promoted the album by touring with R&B singers Alicia Keys and Tweet, among others.
In 2002, Lewis recorded a cover version of "Superstition" for the tribute album, Conception: An Interpretation of Stevie Wonder's Songs. Glenn also makes a brief appearance in the 2002 film Maid in Manhattan starring Jennifer Lopez and Ralph Fiennes. He contributed the song "Fall Again" to the film's soundtrack. A concert DVD, Glenn Lewis Live, was released in 2003.
Glenn prepared his sophomore album, Back For More for release in 2003. The first single, also titled "Back For More," and featuring rapper Kardinal Offishall, was released to radio and a video began to air. Unexplicably, the album was pushed back, first to later in the year, then to 2004. It remains unreleased. In the meantime, Glenn netted a Grammy nomination for his contribution to Stanley Clarke's "Where Is The Love", a duet also featuring Amel Larrieux.
Glenn left Epic Records in 2005, and is currently signed to Underdog Entertainment. According to Glenn's MySpace page, a new album, Remember Me, will see release in the spring of 2007.
Glenn Lewis now lives in Los Angeles and is not married but has children, two of them are named Tabias (the youngest), and Xavier.
Your Song
Glen Lewis Lyrics
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Afraid to give, once a heart willing to try
The love you had found, again would let you down
Locked away, now a heart longing to die
So unsure and feeling insecure
Your heart just can't endure to rise above and fly
Set you free to bring you back to me
Now on we go to where no one knows
But I know that I love you even more
Tears we cry asking myself why
Did I let the only one that I love go?
You were meant for me
Darling, can't you see this is your song?
Now where you are, forever seems so far
Feels like I could never love again
Wishing you were here to take away my fears
And life without you's a pain I couldn't bare
So afraid, you'd hurt if I had stayed
Despite all you had gave, I held it all inside
Gave your all but soon I'd let you fall
Not meaning to at all, I realized, can't deny
Now on we go to where no one knows
But I know that I love you even more
Tears we cry asking myself why
Did I let the only one that I love go?
You were meant for me
Darling, can't you see this is your song, your song?
Follow me
I'll show you the way
To a brighter day
Upon the wings of our love
The lyrics of Glen Lewis's "Your Song" is a poignant tale of love, loss, and redemption. The song talks about two lovers who are struggling to reignite their love after a period of turbulence. The first verse establishes that the woman wears a disguise, and the man can see that she's afraid to love after having her heart broken previously. The love they had found is gone, and her heart feels like it's dying. The second verse reveals that the woman is feeling insecure and unsure, and her heart can't seem to rise above her fears to fly. The man wants to set her free so she can become the keeper of his heart.
As the song progresses, the couple struggles with their feelings and wonder why they let each other go. The man realizes that the woman was meant for him, and he can't imagine a life without her. He wishes she were there to take away his fears, and he regrets hurting her. Nonetheless, he promises to love her even more and take her to a brighter future. The song ends with the man offering to show the woman the way to a brighter day on the wings of their love.
Line by Line Meaning
Wear a disguise, I see it in your eyes
I can tell that you are hiding something with the way you look at me.
Afraid to give, once a heart willing to try
You used to be open to love, but now you're scared to show vulnerability.
The love you had found, again would let you down
Your past experiences with love have led you to believe that it will always end in disappointment.
Locked away, now a heart longing to die
You've shut yourself off emotionally and feel like you're dead inside.
So unsure and feeling insecure
You lack confidence and feel uncertain about yourself.
Your heart just can't endure to rise above and fly
You're struggling to overcome your fears and take a chance on love.
Set you free to bring you back to me
I hope that giving you space will help you come back to me on your own.
The promise that you'll be, keeper to my, my heart
I trust that you will protect my heart and cherish our relationship.
Now on we go to where no one knows
We're uncertain about what the future holds for us.
But I know that I love you even more
Despite the uncertainty, my feelings for you continue to grow stronger.
Tears we cry asking myself why
I'm questioning my decision to let you go and feeling emotional about it.
Did I let the only one that I love go?
I'm regretting losing the person who I care about most.
You were meant for me
I truly believe that we're soulmates and destined to be together.
Darling, can't you see this is your song?
This song is all about you, and my love for you is the inspiration behind it.
Now where you are, forever seems so far
You feel distant, and our future together feels uncertain.
Feels like I could never love again
Losing you has made me feel like I'll never be able to love anyone else in the same way.
Wishing you were here to take away my fears
I miss you and wish you were here for emotional support.
And life without you's a pain I couldn't bear
I'm struggling to imagine a life without you, and the thought of it is unbearable.
So afraid, you'd hurt if I had stayed
I was scared to continue the relationship because I didn't want to hurt you in the end.
Despite all you had gave, I held it all inside
I didn't fully appreciate everything you did for me and kept my emotions bottled up.
Gave your all but soon I'd let you fall
I didn't reciprocate your efforts, and as a result, our relationship fell apart.
Not meaning to at all, I realized, can't deny
I didn't intend to hurt you, but in hindsight, I understand my mistakes.
Follow me
Come with me on this journey.
I'll show you the way
I'll guide you through the uncertainty and lead us to a better future together.
To a brighter day
Our future together will be filled with happiness and positivity.
Upon the wings of our love
Our love will be the driving force that takes us to our future together.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: GLENN LEWIS, VIDAL DAVIS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Wear a disguise, I see it in your eyes
Afraid to give, once a heart willing to try
The love you had found, again would let you down
Locked away, now a heart longing to die
So unsure and feeling insecure
Your heart just can't endure to rise above and fly
Set you free to bring you back to me
The promise that you'll be, keeper to my, my heart
Now on we go to where no one knows
But I know that I love you even more
Tears we cry asking myself why
Did I let the only one that I love go?
You were meant for me
Darling, can't you see this is your song?
Now where you are, forever seems so far
Feels like I could never love again
Wishing you were here to take away my fears
And life without you's a pain I couldn't bare
So afraid, you'd hurt if I had stayed
Despite all you had gave, I held it all inside
Gave your all but soon I'd let you fall
Not meaning to at all, I realized, can't deny
Now on we go to where no one knows
But I know that I love you even more
Tears we cry asking myself why
Did I let the only one that I love go?
You were meant for me
Darling, can't you see this is your song, your song?
Follow me
I'll show you the way
To a brighter day
Upon the wings of our love
@TheShaylashay
THE POETRY... THE VOICE... AN AMAZING ARTIST... 💞💞💞
@mox9076
One of the most musically mature songs. Those harmonies in this are tremendous.
@aminaha4205
This❤❤❤🌎 the spirit of this entire CD is incredible! Much appreciated.
@TheRobertBeal
Perhaps one of the most underrated songs by one of the most underrated artists EVER! this is so Stevie Wonder ish and an absolute classic arrangement I am a huge Glenn Lewis fan! Hurry back bruh!!!
@djprettydainty
ONE OF THE BEST UNDERRATED ARTIST/ALBUMS EVERRRRRR
@sunsetvest8263
Facts
@iamciarabrown
Looooove!! Stevie spirit all over this
@MrsElbalaoui
I use to have this song on repeat!! *sigh
@1cmwmswalcott
i love this song his music is underappreciated
@Piccolo-nj8ys
And you gotta love this Stevie vibe on this track.