After high school, Glenn began recording demos and performing at nightclubs, eventually becoming a respected act in Toronto. He parlayed this success into the release of his first single, "The Thing To Do," in 1998 on Beat Factory/BMG. The song won him a Juno Award for Best R&B Recording. His second single, "Bout Your Love," earned him a Juno nomination.
This exposure eventually landed him a deal with Epic Records. Glenn's debut album, World Outside My Window, was released on March 19, 2002. Fueled by the hit single "Don't You Forget It," the album peaked at #4 on the Billboard charts. He promoted the album by touring with R&B singers Alicia Keys and Tweet, among others.
In 2002, Lewis recorded a cover version of "Superstition" for the tribute album, Conception: An Interpretation of Stevie Wonder's Songs. Glenn also makes a brief appearance in the 2002 film Maid in Manhattan starring Jennifer Lopez and Ralph Fiennes. He contributed the song "Fall Again" to the film's soundtrack. A concert DVD, Glenn Lewis Live, was released in 2003.
Glenn prepared his sophomore album, Back For More for release in 2003. The first single, also titled "Back For More," and featuring rapper Kardinal Offishall, was released to radio and a video began to air. Unexplicably, the album was pushed back, first to later in the year, then to 2004. It remains unreleased. In the meantime, Glenn netted a Grammy nomination for his contribution to Stanley Clarke's "Where Is The Love", a duet also featuring Amel Larrieux.
Glenn left Epic Records in 2005, and is currently signed to Underdog Entertainment. According to Glenn's MySpace page, a new album, Remember Me, will see release in the spring of 2007.
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Simple Things
Glenn Lewis Lyrics
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Summer days and getting paid
Friends from around the way
Rain done gone away
Favorite songs knowing where you belong
No place like home
Whatever your vice
And it feels so good
The way it should be
The way it feel
So good to me
Make me feel, so real, real, yeah
Said it's alright, said it's alright
Family shade from a tree, special memories
'Bout the way it used to be
Hanging on the corner
Doing what you wanna, so happy
Out at the movies with ya love
Feeling high above
Any troubles you'd have
Just being glad to be alive and it's alright
It feels so good
The way it should be
The way it feel
Is so good to me
Make me feel, so real, real, yeah
It's alright, said it's alright, great
It feels so good
The way it should be
The way it feel
Is so good to me
Make me feel, so real, real, yeah
I know it's alright, said it's alright
A warm smile from a child
Taking in the game
The scent of spring rain
A day to relax a sensation of climax
It's the way it should be
The way it feel
Is so good to me
Make me feel, so real, real, yeah
I said it's alright, said it's alright
And it feels so good
The way it should be
The way it feel
So good to me
Make me feel, so real, real, yeah, yeah, yeah
I said it's alright, said it's alright
I said it feels good
I said this is the way it should be
The way it feel
Is so good to me
Make me feel, so real, real, yeah, yeah
I said it's alright, said it's alright, yeah
The lyrics of "Simple Things" by Glenn Lewis illustrate the simple pleasures of life that are often taken for granted. The song reflects on the things that make us happy and content, such as the warm smile of a child, the scent of spring rain, and spending time with loved ones. The line "Whatever your vice that got you nice at any price" suggests that while we may all have our own ways of finding happiness, it's important to appreciate the small things that bring us joy.
The second verse of the song touches on memories of childhood and the freedom and happiness that came with hanging out with friends and doing what you want. The line "Any troubles you'd have, just being glad to be alive" speaks to the idea of living in the moment and enjoying life's simple pleasures.
Overall, the lyrics of "Simple Things" celebrate the beauty of everyday life and encourage listeners to appreciate the little things that bring them happiness.
Line by Line Meaning
Living life early morning love
Enjoying the love and romance of early mornings in life
Summer days and getting paid
Having fun times in summer while earning money
Friends from around the way
Having friends from different places
Rain done gone away
Rainy days are over
Favorite songs knowing where you belong
Having a sense of belonging with favorite songs
No place like home
Home is the most comfortable place
Whatever your vice
Whatever addiction you have
That got you nice at any price
That gives you happiness at any cost
And it feels so good
Feeling great
The way it should be
The way life should be
The way it feel
The way it feels
So good to me
Feels so good to me
Make me feel, so real, real, yeah
Makes me feel real and alive
Said it's alright, said it's alright
Everything is okay
Family shade from a tree, special memories
Memorable moments of being in the shade of a tree with family
'Bout the way it used to be
Remembering how things used to be
Hanging on the corner
Hanging out on the street corner
Doing what you wanna, so happy
Being happy while doing what you want
Out at the movies with ya love
Watching movies with your love
Feeling high above
Feeling ecstatic
Any troubles you'd have
Any problems you might have had
Just being glad to be alive and it's alright
Being grateful for being alive
A warm smile from a child
A heartwarming smile from a child
Taking in the game
Enjoying the game
The scent of spring rain
The refreshing aroma of spring rain
A day to relax a sensation of climax
A relaxing day that feels like a climax
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Expressing enthusiasm and excitement
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ANDRE HARRIS, GLENN ANDREW LEWIS, VIDAL DAVIS
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