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."
Movin' On
Glen Washington Lyrics
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On And On And On And On
Hey
Any Anywhere Jah Army Goes
The Wicked Man Want To Follow
Just Like A Wolf Whose Wearing Sheep Clothing
My Soul They Would Like To Swallow
They Would Like To See Me Down On The Ground
And One Day Mount Zion Will Be My Home
The Wicked Will Burn In Fire
While We Are Moving On
Now Now Now
Each Day Nearer Our Home
And No More Will We Roam
There′s Got To Be A Calm
Whoooui After The Raging Storm
Yes We're Moving On
Jah Will Protect Us His Mercies Surrounds Us
His Truth And Glory For Me
And When Jah Bless You Bless Your Brothers And Sisters
Good Fruits Will Fall From Your Tree
You Will Run And Never Be Weary Yet
Though The Road Is Rocky And Steep
When The Way Of Life Seems So Harder
Put Your Trust In The Name Of The Father And The Son
Keep Moving On
Now Now Now
Each Day Nearer Our Home
And No More Will We Roam
Got To Keep Moving On
Yeah Yeah Yeah After The Raging Storm
Yes We Are Moving On
On And On And On
While We Are Moving On
Any Anywhere Jah Army Goes
The Wicked Man Want To Follow
Just Like A Wolf Who Is Wearing A Sheep′s Clothing
My Soul They Want To Swallow
They Would Like To See Me Down On The Ground
But Jah Mercy Lifts Me Higher
And One Day Mt Zion Will Be My Home
Then The Wicked Will Burn With Fire
While We Are Moving On
Each Day Nearer Our Home
And No More Will We Roam
There's Got To Be A Calm
The lyrics of Glen Washington's "Movin' On" speak about the journey of life, the obstacles that we face, and our determination to keep moving forward. The song acknowledges that there will be wicked people who try to bring us down, but with the protection of Jah, and the blessings that he bestows, we will rise above them. The lyrics also speak about the idea that each day brings us closer to our true home, which is presumably somewhere up above, and that we must keep moving on despite the rocky and steep road. The lyrics encourage us to keep our trust in the Father and the Son and to keep moving on towards our ultimate destination, which is a place of calm.
The opening lyrics of "While We Are Moving On" highlight the idea that wherever Jah's army goes, wickedness will follow. Although wicked people attempt to bring us down, we are constantly moving and progressing through life. We are called to remain steadfast and not let anyone consume our soul. Jah will take care of us, surround us with his mercies, truth, and glory, and bless us and our brothers and sisters, allowing good fruit to fall from our tree. With Jah's guidance, we will run and never be weary, even when the road is rocky and steep, and keep moving on towards our true home, a place of ultimate calm.
Line by Line Meaning
While We Are Moving On
As we continue on our journey, pushing forward through our struggles
On And On And On And On
Our journey will be a long one, filled with hardships and challenges that we must constantly overcome
Any Anywhere Jah Army Goes
Wherever the Lord's army travels, there will always be those who follow in their wake
The Wicked Man Want To Follow
The corrupt and deceitful desire to follow those who serve the Lord, hoping to gain something for themselves
Just Like A Wolf Whose Wearing Sheep Clothing
The wicked often disguise themselves as the righteous, hiding their true intentions and desires
My Soul They Would Like To Swallow
The wicked seek to destroy the souls of the righteous, consuming their goodness and corrupting their spirits
They Would Like To See Me Down On The Ground
The wicked take pleasure in seeing those who serve the Lord fall and fail, hoping to prove their own superiority
But Jah Mercy Lifts Me Higher
God's mercy and grace lifts us up, granting us strength and protection even in the face of our enemies
And One Day Mount Zion Will Be My Home
As we journey through life, we know that one day we will reach our final destination in the arms of the Lord
The Wicked Will Burn In Fire
The wicked, who sought to harm God's people, will face eternal punishment for their sins
Each Day Nearer Our Home
With every step we take, we are closer to our true home with the Lord
And No More Will We Roam
Our journey will come to an end, and we will finally find rest in the arms of God
There′s Got To Be A Calm
After the struggles and challenges of life, there will be peace and serenity waiting for us
Jah Will Protect Us His Mercies Surrounds Us
God's love and protection will always be with us, giving us the strength we need to face any obstacle
His Truth And Glory For Me
Through God's guidance and love, we can live a life filled with truth, goodness, and beauty
And When Jah Bless You Bless Your Brothers And Sisters
When we are blessed by God, we must share that blessing with those around us, bringing joy and goodness to all
Good Fruits Will Fall From Your Tree
When we live in accordance with God's will, we will bear good fruit in our lives, spreading love and goodness to all
You Will Run And Never Be Weary Yet
With God's strength and guidance, we can continue on our journey through life without growing tired or discouraged
Though The Road Is Rocky And Steep
The path we travel in life will be difficult at times, but with God's help, we can overcome any challenge
When The Way Of Life Seems So Harder
In the face of hardship, we must hold firm to our faith and trust in God's plan for our lives
Put Your Trust In The Name Of The Father And The Son
We must always remember that our trust and hope comes from God, who watches over us and cares for us
Keep Moving On
Despite the challenges we face, we must continue to push forward, trusting in God's love and guidance to lead us to our final destination
Yeah Yeah Yeah After The Raging Storm
Even after the most difficult of trials, we can find peace and hope in God's love
Yes We Are Moving On
Our journey continues, and we must have faith that God will always be with us
Writer(s): Glenroy Washington, L Dillon
Contributed by Carson Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@elizabethmusau4412
Am a big fun of Glen Washington, is all about love, peace and unity
@laminmagassa910
While we're moving on..when jah bless u bless u brothers and sisters the fruit will fall your tree.
@mashiftaz
All time favorite.. Big up Glen Washington
@warrenmitchell5984
Glen Washington is a prophet, a man with so much talent
@patrickwangari1675
My favourite, so inspirational.
@361johnny
Your people makes me proud to be your friend when I hear a song like this. Americans need to hear more and think better thoughts. Respect, from White Jimmy, seen around Bronx and Mount Vernon visiting wit u, Respect
@straightoutofstrat8722
There are so many tunes from Glen Washington that have become my favourites. Very difficult to pick which one goes at the top of the list.
@wyclifeochieng4645
the song 'moving on' is fantastic!
@sophieselleto3203
Moving on,,,, Jah mercy lift me higher....
@dennisoketch4299
This beat is and will always be trending