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."
Jah Glory
Glen Washington Lyrics
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His mercies endureth for me
Wooy
Let's rise and shine and give Jah the glory
His mercy endureth for me
Make me free like a bird in a tree
Let's sing and shout his praises forever
So the world can see
Knowing that he is the conquering lion
And he can set you free
Jah children open your eyes and see
The meek shall inherit the earth
And the wicked shall get his reward
Promise to give you the world
But don't listen dem boys they a fraud
They'll never get away
no no no, no no no
And if you're weary, tired and heavy laden
Your burden you know he will bear
Jah will protect you so have no fear
You shall be like trees planted by the riverLiving with humbleness there
No more in bondage real(?)
niceness must we share
The meek shall inherit the earth
And the wicked shall get his reward
Promise to give you the world
But don't listen, dem boys they a fraud
They'll never get away no no no
Never get away
Ooh-eeh
Let us stand and give Jah Jah all the glory
Come let us worship His name
He's yesterday and forever the same
He can never fail
He won't put us to shame
When we call on his name
Remember livity is not a game
The ship of the slaver won't sail
And my people are not for sale
Trying to put us in jail
But they come to no avail
They bound to fail
You know they're bound to fail
Let's rise and shine and give
Jah the glory
His mercy endureth for me
Make me free like a bird in a tree
Let's sing and shout his praises forever
So the world can see
Give thanks and praise to his majesty
Let's rise and shine and give Jah the glory
His mercy endureth for me
Make me free like a bird in a tree
His mercy endureth for me
Yeah yeah
For all the world to see
Ooh-eeh
They know his mercy endureth for me
The song "Jah Glory" is a tribute to Jah, the Rastafarian term for God, whose mercy endures forever. The song begins with the singer urging listeners to rise and shine and give Jah the glory. He emphasizes that Jah's mercy endures for him and makes him free like a bird in a tree. The song then goes on to stress the importance of praising and giving thanks to Jah's majesty. The singer notes that Jah can set people free and protect them from fear, and that those who are humble will inherit the earth while the wicked will be punished. The song then takes a more somber turn, with the singer acknowledging the history of slavery and oppression of black people, but noting that despite the attempts to put them in jail or make them slaves, they will not be for sale and will not be defeated.
Overall, "Jah Glory" is a song of praise and defiance, emphasizing the enduring power of Jah's mercy and the strength of the Rastafarian faith in the face of adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
Na na na na na na
Start of the song, no specific meaning
His mercies endureth for me
Expressing gratitude for God's enduring mercy towards the singer
Wooy
No specific meaning, just an exclamation
Let's rise and shine and give Jah the glory
Encouragement to praise and glorify God
Make me free like a bird in a tree
Asking God to grant freedom from burdens and troubles
Let's sing and shout his praises forever
Encouragement to praise God with joy and enthusiasm
So the world can see
Purpose of praising God is to show others His greatness
Give thanks and praise to his majesty
Encouragement to express gratitude and worship God for His majesty
Knowing that he is the conquering lion
God is all-powerful and victorious
And he can set you free
God can grant freedom from sin and troubles
Jah children open your eyes and see
An invitation to see and understand God's greatness
The meek shall inherit the earth
Those who are humble and righteous will be rewarded in the end
And the wicked shall get his reward
The wicked will be punished for their actions
Promise to give you the world
Temptations of worldly treasures
But don't listen dem boys they a fraud
Those who promise worldly treasures are deceivers
They'll never get away
Their deception will be exposed
And if you're weary, tired and heavy laden
God can provide rest and relief from burdens
Your burden you know he will bear
God will carry your burdens if you trust in Him
Jah will protect you so have no fear
God is a protector and there is no need to fear
You shall be like trees planted by the river
Those who trust in God will bear fruits and prosper
Living with humbleness there
Humble and righteous living brings prosperity
No more in bondage real(?)
Freedom from slavery and oppression
niceness must we share
A call to share goodness and kindness with others
The ship of the slaver won't sail
Opposition to slavery
And my people are not for sale
The value of people cannot be measured by money
Trying to put us in jail
Oppression and injustice
But they come to no avail
Oppressors will ultimately fail
They bound to fail
Oppressors cannot ultimately succeed
You know they're bound to fail
Assurance that oppression will not prevail
For all the world to see
Praising God's mercy and greatness for all to witness
Yeah yeah
No specific meaning, just an exclamation
Ooh-eeh
No specific meaning, just an exclamation
They know his mercy endureth for me
Reiterating the belief in God's enduring mercy
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@themayor2472
Lets sing Jah Glory
We got to do it in Tha Father's name
Singing Halleloooveyah
The Father and the Son is the same.
Am a child of a King
But the way my people are living
Is not like they used to live before
The reggae music I sing
Give me the vibe that is always uplifting
Jah Love and His Mercy is tender and sure.
When our work is all over
At the end of the day
We all should chill for a while and pray
Giving thanks and praise
Because you cant plant corn
And then want to reap peace
According to your work you will get paid.
As a Roots natty dreadlock
Society is after me
Would be living in Justice and Equality
But the harder the battle
Is the sweeter the victory
Reach out to His Majesty and be free.
@lovestrong1971
Blessings to anyone that comes across this comment . 🙏💪💯
@eazyceeonthemic
Kenya 👍 likes 🇰🇪
@anthonywaweru1354
All I can say is that this is a gospel song.. would you agree??.much love from Kenya 🇰🇪🇰🇪 FATHER AND SON IS THE SAME
@migwi_._
It is a true gospel
@bigtula5322
Kangemi base🔥🔥🔥❤💕🇰🇪🇰🇪
@majestic_links
JUU SANA KAJINGJONG
@nanaempress9267
What a voice 🇰🇪🇰🇪♥️
@tonydewsbury9883
Glen is one of my best artist from a boy coming up
@tashenabent3928
How can i ever stop listening to glen songs. My God ,my love goes out to him
@simonehenry1620
Thank you Jah Jah 🙏 ❤