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."
Money Love
Glen Washington Lyrics
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Because you see my money
Na na na, na na, na na
Don't say you love me
When you see my money
Don't say you want me
When you see my money
Don't say I'm the cutest,
Little angel from above
It's true. it's true.
It's true - I know it's true.
Don't say we'll be together
When you see my money
Don't say love is forever
When you see my money
Don't say I'm the cutest,
Little angel from above
It's true. it's true.
It's true - I know it's true.
Don't say you love me
When you see my, my, my, my, my, my
See my money
Don't say you need me
When you see my woah, woah, woah, woah, woah
See my money, yeah
Don't say you're problems are over
When you see my money
Don't say we'll be together
When you see my money
Don't say I'm the cutest,
Little angel from above
It's true. it's true.
It's true - I know it's true.
Don't say you love me
Soon as you see my money
Don't say love is forever
When you see my money
Don't say I'm the cutest,
Little angel from above
It's true. it's true.
It's true - I know it's true.
Don't say you love me
When you see my, my, my, my, my, my
See my money
Don't say you want me
When you see my, my, my, my, my, my
The song "Money Love" by Glen Washington is a cautionary tale about people using love as a means to gain access to another's wealth. The lyrics describe someone who is aware that others only show interest in them because of their money and not who they truly are. The repetition of "don't say you love me when you see my money" highlights the theme that true love transcends financial status.
The lyrics also warn against people who make promises of forever, but only because they see the financial benefit. The line "don't say your problems are over when you see my money" suggests that the singer has encountered individuals who believe that money can solve all issues, including personal ones. By repeating the line "It's true. It's true. It's true - I know it's true," the singer emphasizes their awareness of the world's materialistic nature and the reality of their situation.
Overall, "Money Love" is a poignant message about the dangers of equating love with financial gain. It encourages listeners to evaluate their intentions and prioritize genuine connections over superficial desires.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't say you love me
Because you see my money
Na na na, na na, na na
Don't use my money as a shallow reason to claim that you love me.
Don't say you want me
When you see my money
Don't pretend to want me only for my money.
Don't say I'm the cutest,
Little angel from above
It's true. it's true.
It's true - I know it's true.
Don't try to flatter me or manipulate me with compliments, because those things aren't true.
Don't say we'll be together
When you see my money
Don't say love is forever
When you see my money
Don't use my wealth as a foundation for a relationship or assume that love will last forever just because of money.
Don't say you love me
When you see my, my, my, my, my, my
See my money
Don't say you need me
When you see my woah, woah, woah, woah, woah
See my money, yeah
Repeating earlier thoughts on how one shouldn't use money as a reason to say you love me or need me.
Don't say you're problems are over
When you see my money
Don't say we'll be together
When you see my money
Don't assume that all problems will be solved or that we'll be together just because of my money.
Don't say you love me
Soon as you see my money
Don't say love is forever
When you see my money
Similar to earlier lines, it's reiterated that one shouldn't claim love or assume it to last forever based solely on someone's wealth.
Don't say you love me
When you see my, my, my, my, my, my
See my money
Don't say you want me
When you see my, my, my, my, my, my
Repeating earlier lines to solidify the idea that love and one's financial status shouldn't be intertwined.
Writer(s): Glenroy Samuel Washington, Clement Seymour Dodd, Delroy George Wilson
Contributed by Christopher G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@brianonyango-se3rp
I love the message from the songs of this legend
@marvakennett3996
I love this song so much ❤️❤️
@carlmunroe8333
Big song from a big artist.
@enriqueallendes5004
This song I dedicate to all them that don't deal with love,no feelings,only thinking about my litle change....
How told you girl that I have to give you my litle money?
@jackthereaper353
Don't u say that u love me when you see my money, big tune
@mrmoyo2772
I love the kind of horsey voice, rhythm and lyrics here.Who can dislike such a song apart from the money oriented in false love?
@reggaedirect
respect for glen washingtone
@straightoutofstrat8722
Rocking to the rhythm.
@philvencekiche3512
I love this song 👌💖
@philvencekiche3512
Love is not all about money