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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Up & Down
Glenn Lewis Lyrics
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With dreams and ambitions when nothing was coming in
You were there, you were there so it don't matter what they say
'Cause we ain't gonna do this thing our way
You make shelter in to put my pride in
You put your time in girl I'm committed
It don't matter which way that we go
As long as we keep holding on
[Chorus: x2]
Said we go up , we go down
And you're always around
And I know you're a fighter
So I'll stay beside you
Just know, know, know
I'll be there for you, you baby
I remember talking non sense saying that I'm gonna leave
But you gave me a look like boy you know you're stuck with me
I remember days when you held it down on your own
When my income was slow you're so incredible baby
You made suffering feel like succeeding
Build my confidence girl I'm committed
It don't matter which way that we go
As long as we keep holding on
[Chorus: x2]
Said we go up , we go down
And you're always around
And I know you're a fighter
So I'll stay beside you
Just know, know, know
I'll be there for you, you baby
Girl, don't ever think
That I won't be there
Hold tight won't never change
Just how much I care
[Chorus: x2]
Said we go up , we go down
And you're always around
And I know you're a fighter
So I'll stay beside you
Just know, know, know
I'll be there for you, you baby
The song “Up & Down” by Glenn Lewis is a moving tribute to the power and resilience of love. The song has a simple message that is easy to understand - no matter what happens in life, the person you love will always be there for you. The lyrics are filled with powerful imagery that describes the struggles and triumphs of a relationship through hard times. Lewis' smooth voice brings the lyrics to life and adds a sense of intimacy to the song.
The opening verse of the song sets the tone for the rest of the piece. Lewis recalls the tough times at the start of his career, when he was "hustling struggling". Despite not having much success, he was lucky enough to have someone by his side who believed in him - his partner. She was there "when nothing was coming in" and was a constant source of support. He makes it clear that he is deeply committed to this person, and no matter what everyone else says, they are going to continue to do things their way.
The chorus reinforces this message, with the repetition of the phrase "we go up, we go down" as an acknowledgement that sometimes life can be tough, but that this person will always be around. The lines "And I know you're a fighter / So I'll stay beside you" demonstrate that the person he loves is strong, and he is willing to stay by her side no matter what happens. In the second verse, Lewis remembers how his partner has been there for him in the past, through tough times when his income was slow. He admires her for her strength, and speaks of how she made "suffering feel like succeeding".
Overall, the song is a heartwarming tribute to the power of love and the importance of having someone by your side through thick and thin.
Line by Line Meaning
You were there from the day I was hustling struggling
You have been with me from the start when I was putting in effort and facing challenges
With dreams and ambitions when nothing was coming in
I had big goals and aspirations, but nothing was going my way
You were there, you were there so it don't matter what they say
You have always been there for me, so I don't care about what others may say
'Cause we ain't gonna do this thing our way
We will do things the way we want to do them
You make shelter in to put my pride in
You create a place of safety and comfort for me to feel proud of myself
You put your time in girl I'm committed
You invest your time in us and I am devoted to our relationship
It don't matter which way that we go
The direction we take doesn't matter
As long as we keep holding on
As long as we stay together and support each other
Said we go up , we go down
We experience highs and lows
And you're always around
And you are always by my side
And I know you're a fighter
And I know you are strong and resilient
So I'll stay beside you
So I will stay with you and support you
Just know, know, know
Just be aware
I'll be there for you, you baby
That I will be there for you, my love
I remember talking non sense saying that I'm gonna leave
I recall speaking foolishly and suggesting that I might leave
But you gave me a look like boy you know you're stuck with me
But you looked at me like you knew that we were meant to be together
I remember days when you held it down on your own
I recall times when you were taking care of everything on your own
When my income was slow you're so incredible baby
When I was struggling financially, you were amazing, my love
You made suffering feel like succeeding
You made the tough times feel like we were still winning
Build my confidence girl I'm committed
You boosted my self-esteem, and I'm dedicated to our relationship
Girl, don't ever think
My love, don't ever believe
That I won't be there
That I won't be by your side
Hold tight won't never change
Hold on tight because my love for you will never change
Just how much I care
Just know that I care deeply about you
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CARVIN HAGGINS, IVAN BARIAS, JOHNNIE SMITH II, WILBUR GERRELL GADDIS, WILLIAM HART
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