Glen Washington is a Jamaican Reggae/Soca singer, songwriter and drummer. Read Full Bio ↴Glen Washington is a Jamaican Reggae/Soca singer, songwriter and drummer.

Washington evolved from humble beginnings. Born in the parish of Clarendon, Jamaica he is currently a popular artist in reggae music. this has come after many years of recording and waiting in the wings. In 1997, he released his debut album Brother To Brother and, to date, has released 10 albums.

Washington began his musical career in the early seventies as the lead singer for the group Names And Faces. He later became the lead singer in a band called 35 Incorporated and learned to play the drums under the guidance of, then drummer, Joseph Hill. When Hill left the band, Washington filled the slot, and became a singing drummer.

Washington made his first hit record Rockers Not Crackers in 1978 for the Joe Gibbs Record label; but he did not grace the charts again until the release of the hit Kindness For Weakness in 1998.

Over the years, Washington has recorded sporadically as a solo singer and extensively as a studio drummer and has laid tracks for various artists. Simultaneously, Washington was a full-time drummer (sometimes singer) in several different bands, such as: The Avengers, The Titans, and Happiness Unlimited. With Happiness Unlimited he migrated to the USA to work with Stevie Wonder. The other bands he played with are Calabash and bands that backed Artists such as Leroy Sibbles, Shinehead, Junior Reid, Gregory Isaacs, Sister Carol and the Meditations.

From the resurgence of Glen Washington’s singing career, his smooth, raspy, bass voice has often been likened to that of Beres Hammond. Washington says, “Beres is one of my favorite entertainers, so I regard it as a compliment to be compared with him.” With the release of over forty singles and eleven albums in four years, Washington has established himself as not only a singer but also as a songwriter, penning his own songs.

Other albums released by Washington are Can’t You See produced by Jah Life Records; Think About It for Philip Smart; Number One Girl produced by Lloyd Campbell & Jason Sterling, Solitary Red Rose for Ruff Stuff; Can’t Keep A Good Man Down for Don One; Wondering Stranger for Coxone Dodd, Reggae Max for Jet Star, Free Up The Vibes for Stingray and Your Love for Lloyd Campbell & Jason Sterling.

Washington said, “As a drummer backing other artists, I have toured the world, playing in countries like Japan, North, South and Central America, all over Europe and all the Caribbean Islands. Now I am repeating those trips as the featured artist, and it’s a great feeling to see thousands of fans coming out for my performances."

If Loving You Is Wrong
Glen Washington Lyrics

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If loving you is wrong, I don't wanna be right
If being right means being without you, I'd rather be wrong during life
Your mama and daddy say it's a shame, it's a down right disgrace
But 'long as I got you by my side, I don't care what your people say

Your friends tell you it's no future in loving a married man
If I can't see you when I want, I'll see you when I can

If loving you is wrong, I don't wanna be right
If loving you is wrong, I don't wanna be right

Am I wrong to fall so deeply in love with you
Knowing I got a wife and two little children depending on me too
And am I wrong to hunger for the gentleness of your touch
Knowing I got someone else at home who needs me just as much

And are you wrong to give your love to a married man
And am I wrong for tryin' to hold on to the best thing I ever had

If loving you is wrong, I don't wanna be right
If loving you is wrong, I don't wanna be right

I don't wanna be right, no no

Are you wrong to give your love to a married man
And am I wrong for tryin' to hold on to the best thing I ever had

If loving you is wrong, I don't wanna be right
If loving you is wrong, I don't wanna be right

Am I wrong to fall so deeply in love with you
Knowing I got a wife and two little children depending on me too
And am I wrong to hunger for the gentleness of your touch
Knowing I got someone else at home who needs me just as much

And are you wrong to give your love to a married man
And am I wrong for tryin' to hold on to the best thing I ever had

If loving you is wrong, I don't wanna be right
If loving you is wrong, I don't wanna be right

I don't wanna be right, if it means being without you
I don't wanna be right, if it means being

Overall Meaning

Glen Washington's song "If Loving You Is Wrong" is a hauntingly beautiful ballad that delves into the paradox of being in love with someone who is already taken. The lyrics are rich with emotion and conflict as the singer grapples with the dilemma of loving a married person, even though it goes against social and moral norms. The song communicates the message that love is complex and sometimes makes us do things that are not "right" in the eyes of society, but if it feels good and true, then it's worth the risk and heartache.

The song reflects the moral dilemma that occurs when a person falls in love with someone who is already married. The lyrics are relatable to anyone who has experienced this kind of forbidden love. The song's message is clear-- loving another person may not be socially acceptable, but it is a part of human nature to have these feelings, and sometimes love overrides everything else.

Overall, the song is a powerful ballad that captures the essence of longing, passion, and heartache. In a world where love is often hard to find, this song speaks to the souls of people who have experienced the beauty and pain of love.

Line by Line Meaning

If loving you is wrong, I don't wanna be right
I would rather continue loving you, even if society considers it wrong or immoral.

If being right means being without you, I'd rather be wrong during life
I would rather be considered wrong by society if it means being able to continue loving you.

Your mama and daddy say it's a shame, it's a down right disgrace
Your parents disapprove of our relationship and consider it shameful and disgraceful.

But 'long as I got you by my side, I don't care what your people say
As long as I have you with me, I don't care about the opinions or judgments of others.

Your friends tell you it's no future in loving a married man
Your friends warn you that there is no future in loving someone who is already married.

If I can't see you when I want, I'll see you when I can
If we cannot be together at all times, then I will make the effort to see you whenever I can.

Am I wrong to fall so deeply in love with you
I question whether my love for you, despite being married, is morally wrong or not.

Knowing I got a wife and two little children depending on me too
I am aware that I have responsibilities to my family, including a wife and two children.

And am I wrong to hunger for the gentleness of your touch
I wonder if it is immoral to crave the tenderness and affection of your touch, despite being married.

Knowing I got someone else at home who needs me just as much
I acknowledge that I have someone else at home who relies on me for love and support, just as you do.

And are you wrong to give your love to a married man
I question whether your decision to love me, even though I am married, is ethically incorrect.

And am I wrong for tryin' to hold on to the best thing I ever had
I wonder if I am doing something unethical or immoral by trying to keep the love and happiness that being with you brings me.

I don't wanna be right, no no
I am willing to accept being considered wrong by society if it means that I can continue loving you.

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