Growing up in a poor family living and hand-to-mouth in central Wisconsin, Glenn eventually gravitated to Milwaukee’s local music scene where he fronted over a dozen bands, and wrote and performed solo acoustic music-—all before turning nineteen years of age.
With his adolescence plagued by drug and alcohol abuse, Glenn got clean through following Jesus after a life-changing spiritual confrontation around his eighteenth birthday. During this time his music got heavier and in many ways, deeper. His former song writing motif celebrating drugs, sex and other vices gave way to lyrics about spiritual struggle, personal temptation, institutional sin, poverty, exploitation, racism, materialism and other issues that few musicians seemed willing to tackle.
Now, after more than three decades of making original music, Kaiser is known for his raw, bluesy vocals, fiery guitar playing, bottleneck slide and harmonica work on thirty recordings and innumerable live shows. Glenn and his family have lived in Chicago’s inner city for over thirty years doing mission work with people not unlike he once was. Kaiser has released several acoustic-based CDs between his electric blues and blues/rock albums. His seminal delta blues projects Trimmed and Burnin’ and follow-up Slow Burn (both with harp player/singer Darrell Mansfield) established him as a singular and authentic Christian bluesman.
Three contemporary worship albums, along with the folk-pop Time Will Tell, fill out the acoustic discography. Acoustic cuts also comprise half of Kaiser’s critically acclaimed Ripley County Blues project which was recorded in a log cabin lodge in rural Missouri.
Glenn’s most recent recording, the acoustic-based Bound For Glory features his unique arrangements of old hymns and spiritual choruses done mostly in the blues tradition he so loves.
Do Lord
Glenn Kaiser Lyrics
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Do You remember me?
Do Lord, oh do Lord, oh
Do You remember me?
Do Lord, oh do Lord, oh
Do You remember me?
Way beyond the blue...
Do You remember me?
Do Lord, oh do Lord
Do You remember me?
Do Lord, oh do Lord
My Lord, remember me?
Way beyond the blue...
I got a home in gloryland
That outshines the sun
I got a home in gloryland
That outshines the sun
I got a home in gloryland
That outshines the sun
Way beyond the blue...
If you will not bear the cross
You cannot wear the crown
If you will not bear the cross
You cannot wear the crown
If you will not bear the cross
You cannot wear the crown
Way beyond the blue...
Do Lord, oh do Lord
Do You remember me?
Do Lord, oh do Lord
Do You remember me?
Do Lord, oh do Lord
I know You'll remember me
Way beyond the blue, oh yeah!
Do Lord, oh do Lord,
Do You remember me?
Do Lord, do Lord
Please remember me
Oh, my sweet Jesus
I know You'll remember me
Way beyond the blue!
Yeah...
Way beyond..
Way beyond the blue!
Do You remember me?
Way beyond the blue!!
The song "Do Lord" by Glenn Kaiser is a traditional gospel song that speaks of faith and redemption. The first two stanzas ask if the Lord remembers the singer, who is beyond the blue, likely a metaphor for heaven or the afterlife. The repetition emphasizes the singer's longing to be remembered and saved by the Lord. The third stanza declares the singer's belief in a home in gloryland, a place that outshines the sun. The repetition of this stanza reaffirms the singer's faith in the Lord and eternal life.
The fourth stanza warns that if one does not bear the cross, they cannot wear the crown. This line is a reference to Jesus' crucifixion, where he bore the cross and was crowned with thorns. The crown is a symbol of eternal life and salvation. The repetition of this stanza emphasizes the importance of bearing the cross and following in Jesus' footsteps to attain salvation. The final stanza is a plea to the Lord to remember the singer and to be saved. The repetition of "Do Lord" in this stanza highlights the urgent and earnest plea of the singer.
Overall, the song "Do Lord" is a powerful expression of faith and belief in the redemptive power of the Lord. It speaks to the importance of living a life of faith and following in the footsteps of Jesus to attain salvation and eternal life.
Line by Line Meaning
Do Lord, oh do Lord, oh
Asking the Lord if He remembers the person.
Do You remember me?
Seeking assurance from the Lord that He remembers the person.
Way beyond the blue...
Referring to Heaven, which is far away from the Earth.
I got a home in gloryland
Asserting that the person has a place in Heaven.
That outshines the sun
Describing the brightness and beauty of Heaven.
If you will not bear the cross
Stating that one must suffer and endure hardships to receive the ultimate reward.
You cannot wear the crown
Implying that one cannot attain Heaven without going through trials and hardships.
I know You'll remember me
Expressing trust that the Lord will remember the person.
Please remember me
Making a request for the Lord to remember the person.
Oh, my sweet Jesus
Expressing affection and trust in Jesus.
Way beyond the blue!
Reiterating that Heaven is far away from Earth.
Yeah...
An interjection indicating agreement or affirmation.
Contributed by Jayden I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Paula Adriana
Glenn Kaiser é um "monstro" do blues cristão. Para mim é privilégio ser contemporâneo deste ícone, da música mundial. !!
David Santos
Essa foi a música escolhida, para ser o tema de abertura do documentário, sobre o Motoclube Águias de Cristo Brasil! Ano de 2014, muito bom!!!
Edu_Rockman
Glenn Kaiser é sem dúvida um dos músicos mais talentosos do mundo!!!! BLUSEIRA LOKA!!! E ainda Cristão!!! aí fechô mesmo!!!! Ótima musicalidade com conteúdo que faz a diferença!!!! MONSTRÃO!!! Tenho a discografia do GKB e Resurrection Band, ANIMALESCO!@
《LOBBY》 GAMER
Tmj
Cleverson Miranda
verdade!!
Arthur H P Moreira
Cheio de brasileiro por aqui. Que beleza! Louvado seja Deus! Com blues melhor ainda!
TomasRAA
Cara descobri ele pesquisando no google, 1 mês ja e não consigo parar de ouvir, é em casa, no trabalho no curso , Glorias a Deus pela vida deste homem.
Pedro Farias
Rafael Martins, pesquise sobre os alguns solos e com a banda do Glenn Ksiseaiser. Vale cada segundo ouvindo esses caras.
Rafael Martins
@Pedro Farias realmente, dese o REZ eles já mandavam muito bem no som, e o melhor a qualidade das letras é maravilhosa..., é um apena eu ter conhecido o trabalho deles a menos de 1 ano, mas já estou como o Tomas Roger, ouço esses caras todo dia.
Pedro Farias
@GP4GAMER cara já conheço o trabalho desse pastor a alguns anos! Realmente é alucinante! O cara é demais!