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 Washingtonโs singing career, his smooth, raspy, bass voice has often been likened to that of Beres Hammond. Washington says, โBeres is one of my favorite entertainers, so I regard it as a compliment to be compared with him.โ 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 Canโt 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; Canโt 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, โAs 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 itโs a great feeling to see thousands of fans coming out for my performances."
Kindness For Weakness
Glen Washington Lyrics
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Now many men will try to tell you bad things about me oh baby let them try I
Know one day their lust will die.
And there will be no cause or reason for you to doubt me.
Cause what I feel is real.
The love that I have for you is yours signed and sealed.
Now I'm building my whole wide world around you.
But baby here's what my request from you.
Chorus: Baby don't take my kindness for weakness. (Please) don't take my
Sweetness for weakness. No baby don't take my kindness for weakness. No, no
Baby cause our future depends on you. and no one else will do
And every breath I take, I'll take another one for you. Because I want you in
My life, now baby.
And every song I sing, I'll be singing with feelings about you.
With feelings of love so pure and true.
There is no way I can live my life without you baby.
But this I desire from you...
(chorus)
Bridge: I'll do almost anything you ask me to.
Always willing to set aside the tribulations you put me through.
And people will criticize,
That you and me, they don't think that it's right and everything that I do
They are willing and able to publicize.
I got all bets on you and waiting to finally receive my prize.
No matter how men rule our future is growing inside of you.
Baby time is the master
With Jah blessings we will prosper.
I am placing all bets on you.
(chorus out)
Glen Washington's song Kindness For Weakness speaks about the unconditional love that the singer has for someone and asks that this love is not mistaken for a weakness. The singer explains that many men may say negative things about him, but he is not going to let that stop him from showing his genuine love towards the person. He assures that his love is real and signed and sealed for the person. The singer is also willing to do anything that the person asks for and is willing to set aside any tribulations that may come their way.
The chorus of the song repeats the message that the singer wants to convey, which is that his kindness should not be mistaken for weakness. He emphasizes that their future together depends on the person and that no one else will do. In the bridge, the singer mentions that people may criticize their relationship and that everything he does may be publicized, but he still has all bets on the person. He says that no matter how men rule, their future is growing inside of the person, and with Jah's blessings, they will prosper.
Overall, Kindness For Weakness is a heartfelt love song that reminds listeners that love should not be mistaken for a weakness. It emphasizes the importance of trust and the willingness to go the extra mile for someone you love.
Line by Line Meaning
I just can't live without you no, no way.
I am deeply in love with you, and my life is incomplete without you in it.
Now many men will try to tell you bad things about me oh baby let them try I
Some people will speak ill of me to you, but do not be swayed by their words.
Know one day their lust will die.
Those people who try to turn you against me will eventually lose interest in defaming me.
And there will be no cause or reason for you to doubt me.
Eventually, you will see that there are no legitimate reasons to doubt my love for you or my trustworthiness.
Cause what I feel is real.
The emotions that I feel for you are sincere and genuine.
The love that I have for you is yours signed and sealed.
My love for you is deeply ingrained, and I am committed to you completely.
Now I'm building my whole wide world around you.
You are the center of my universe, and everything I do revolves around you.
But baby here's what my request from you.
I have a simple request for you that will make our relationship stronger.
Baby don't take my kindness for weakness. (Please) don't take my Sweetness for weakness. No baby don't take my kindness for weakness. No, no Baby cause our future depends on you. and no one else will do
My kindness and sweetness towards you are not signs of weakness but rather of my deep affection for you. Our future together depends on you, and I trust no one else to fulfill this role.
And every breath I take, I'll take another one for you. Because I want you in My life, now baby.
Every breath I take is a testament to my love for you and my desire to have you in my life forever.
And every song I sing, I'll be singing with feelings about you. With feelings of love so pure and true.
Every song that I sing is about you, and the lyrics are a reflection of the pure and true love I have for you.
There is no way I can live my life without you baby. But this I desire from you...
I cannot imagine living without you in my life, but I have one simple request for you that will make our love stronger.
I'll do almost anything you ask me to.
I am willing to do practically anything you ask of me out of my deep love for you.
Always willing to set aside the tribulations you put me through.
Even when our relationship may face challenges, I am willing to work through them with you and set aside any issues that arise.
And people will criticize, That you and me, they don't think that it's right and everything that I do They are willing and able to publicize.
There may be people who disapprove of our relationship and will criticize us, but I am willing to ignore them and not let their opinions affect our love.
I got all bets on you and waiting to finally receive my prize.
I have put all my trust in you and await the day when I can reap the rewards of our love together.
No matter how men rule our future is growing inside of you.
Regardless of what other people may think, our future together is bright, and I see it developing inside of you.
Baby time is the master With Jah blessings we will prosper.
Time is a powerful force, but with blessings from above, we will grow and prosper together.
I am placing all bets on you.
I believe in you wholeheartedly and have placed my faith in you above all else.
And no one else will do
You are the only one for me and I trust no one else to fulfill this role in my life.
Contributed by Hunter F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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I'll do almost anything you ask me to
Always willing to set aside the tribulations you put me through
And people will criticize
That you and me, they don't think that it's right and everything that I do
They are willing and able to publicize
I got all bets on you and waiting to finally receive my prize
No matter how men rule our future is growing inside of you
Baby time is the master
With Jah blessings we will prosper
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