Gramps is one of the legendary Denroy Morgan’s 17 sons who at the tender age of nine became a member of the family band. Denroy however, prophesized that one day, each of them would trod on their own journey to achieve solo stardom. Gramps, a burly vocalist and keyboard, player affirms "This has always been my father’s plan; we are all on an individual journey to express ourselves musically. We (referring to Morgan Heritage) don’t want to be predictable in the music; we want to keep it interesting and we want to keep it fun as well.”
Now after nearly three decades together, touring almost every continent on the planet and performing for millions of people worldwide, this tightly knit family member’s solo journey has begun.
A burgeoning solo artist, Gramps is on a mission to reinvent himself. In a time when reggae music is in a state of dejection and dancehall lyrics are redundant with nothing but a cache of clichés, slangs and slogans, GRAMPS Morgan feels it is the right time to go solo.
Currently in studios completing his double CD, Gramps’ first single, WASH THE TEARS, debuted at 8 on Italy’s Top 20 Singles Chart. “I want to heal people through music” at the same time, “I just want to give people new music and let people know that everything is going to be alright. I want to reason with my fans and get personal with them ‘cause everyone has problems. My music is about healing, heart to heart." says Gramps.
The single was composed, written, and produced by Gramps on his Dada Son Entertainment label, a subsidiary of the Morgan family's Gedion Music Group. Likewise, the album will be released on Dada Son and the two discs are intended to reveal Gramps as a multi-dimensional person and artiste. “I’m working with people that have touched my life in music.”
Dedicated to conscious Roots Reggae and Lovers Rock, fans can look forward to solid combinations with the Gargamel, Buju Banton and 4-time Grammy award winner, Ziggy Marley.
Meanwhile, the double disc also introduces Gramps in Adult Contemporary whereby he exhibits his diversity, offering fans a multitude of new sounds including collaborations with “soul bird” and multi-Grammy award winner, India Irie; country music star Kenny Rogers; and R&B singer, Musiq Soulchild.
Plans for Gramps and the Morgan family to complete their recording studio are also well underway and completion is expected later, in 2009. In the meantime, as CEO of Dada Son Entertainment, a full-fledged entertainment company, Gramps plans to brand the label through multimedia ventures including independent films and the Internet. In addition to his solo musical pursuits and production, Gramps also manages the company’s roster of artists.
With ‘Two Sides of My Heart’, the highly anticipated solo-debut slated for release later this year, Gramps Morgan is ready to fulfill his father’s prophecy and promises to bring a fresh sound.
For One Night
Gramps Morgan Lyrics
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My love, my love
For one night (for one night) Let's share love, like this is the end
(Let's hold on) hold on yeah
And relive, (and relive) this memory over and over again yeah
Don't want to see you cry
Please baby dry your eyes
Been through so much with you
We've had our fights in the past
We thought our love wouldn't last
But here we are again
And this time, I say
For one night (for one night) Let's share love, like this is the end
(Let's hold on) I say I say
And relive, (and relive) this memory over and over again
(Let's hold on) baby
For one night (for one night) Let share love, like this is the end
(Let's hold on) baby
And relive, (and relive) this memory over and over again
(Let's hold on) oo let's hold yeah ay
Your trust I did abuse
In the early years with you
Finally I've made a change
Thank god you've stayed the same
So let's not stay on this path
And let's not bring up the past
It's where we go from here
From my heart I now say
For one night (for one night) Let's share love, like this is the end
(Let's hold on) hold on girl
And relive, (and relive) this memory over and over again
(Let's hold on) I say baby
For one night (for one night) Let share love, like this is the end
(Let's hold on) hold on girl
And relive, (and relive) this memory over and over again (let's hold on)
(Over and over again yeah)
Yeah, ooohhh yeah
We got to relive it
We got to revive it
We got to revive it
My love, my love
We got to relive it
We got to revive
For one night (for one night) Let's share love, like this is the end (let's hold on) ooo I say
And relive, (and relive) this memory over and over again
(Let's hold on) oh I say again girl yeah
Don't want to see you cry
Please baby dry your eyes
Been through so much with you
Without you I wouldn't know what to do
We've had our fights in the past
We thought our love wouldn't last
But here we are again
And this time I'll say
For one night (for one night) hay
Let share love, like this is the end
(Let's hold on) let's hold on I say
And relive, (and relive) this memory over and over again
(Let's hold on) oh hooo oh hooo
Gramps Morgan's song "For One Night" is a love ballad about two people reconciling after going through hard times together. The song begins with the singer suggesting that they share love for one night, as if it's their last night together. The lyrics express a sense of urgency to appreciate each other and relive their special memories repeatedly. The singer earnestly asks his partner not to cry and reminds her of how much they've been through together, expressing that without her, he wouldn't know what to do.
The verse also acknowledges that their love hasn't always been easy, and that they've had fights in the past that made them believe their love wouldn't last, but here they are again, willing to try again. The singer promises that for one night, they will put everything aside and focus on being together and creating happy memories.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, oh yes oh yes
The singer is excited and happy about what he is about to propose
My love, my love
The singer is addressing his partner and expressing his love to them
For one night (for one night) Let's share love, like this is the end
The singer wants to make the most out of the night and experience a deep and meaningful love with his partner
(Let's hold on) hold on yeah
The singer wants both himself and his partner to hold onto each other tightly and never let go
And relive, (and relive) this memory over and over again yeah
The singer wants to create a moment that they can cherish forever and also relive through memories in the future
Don't want to see you cry
The singer wants his partner to be happy and not shed any tears
Please baby dry your eyes
The singer comforts his partner and urges them to stop crying by drying their eyes
Been through so much with you
The singer and his partner have overcome numerous challenges together
Without you I wouldn't know what to do
The singer would be lost without his partner's presence in his life
We've had our fights in the past
The singer and his partner have experienced arguments and disagreements in their relationship before
We thought our love wouldn't last
There were moments when the singer and his partner doubted the longevity of their love
But here we are again
Despite the previous struggles in their relationship, the singer and his partner are still together
And this time, I say
The singer is determined to make the most the present moment and create a lasting memory with his partner
Let's share love, like this is the end
The singer wants to express his deep and meaningful love to his partner as though it's the last day they'll spend together
I say I say
The singer emphasizes his point and urges his partner to agree with him
Your trust I did abuse
The singer admits to breaking his partner's trust in the past
In the early years with you
The trust was broken during the early stages of their relationship
Finally I've made a change
The singer has made a conscious effort to become a better partner
Thank god you've stayed the same
The singer is grateful that his partner hasn't given up on him despite his past actions
So let's not stay on this path
The singer doesn't want to dwell on the past and focus on moving forward with his partner
And let's not bring up the past
The singer wants to avoid mentioning or bringing up past mistakes in their relationship
It's where we go from here
The singer is more concerned about their future as a couple and where their love will take them
From my heart I now say
The singer is expressing his true feelings from the bottom of his heart
We got to relive it
The singer wants to experience and relive the love he shares with his partner
We got to revive it
The singer wants to bring back the spark of their love and make it stronger than ever
For one night (for one night) Let's share love, like this is the end (let's hold on)
The singer wants to create an intense and passionate love with his partner for one night, holding onto each other tightly
And relive, (and relive) this memory over and over again (Let's hold on)
The singer wants to create a long-lasting memory that they can relive together in the future, holding onto each other tightly
oo let's hold yeah ay
The singer urges his partner to hold onto him tightly
Lets share love, like this is the end (Let's hold on) baby
The singer wants to make the most out of their time together and create an intense love, holding onto each other tightly
oh I say again girl yeah
The singer repeats his previous message and urges his partner to listen to him
For one night (for one night) hay
The singer wants to make the most out of the present moment and experience an intense love with his partner for one night
And relive, (and relive) this memory over and over again (Let's hold on)
The singer wants to create a long-lasting memory and be able to relive it with his partner in the future, holding onto each other tightly
oh hooo oh hooo
The singer expresses his emotions and feelings through vocalization
Writer(s): Paul Crossdale, Roy Gramps Morgan Copyright: Gramps House Music, Wrong Move Publishing / Paul Crossdale
Contributed by Aaliyah A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Lilian Achieng
Oh, oh yes oh yes
My love, my love
For one night (for one night) Lets share love, like this is the end
(lets hold on) hold on yeah
And relive, (and relive) this memory over and over again yeah
Don't want to see you cry
Please baby dry your eyes
Been through so much with you
Without you I wouldn't know what to do
We've had our fights in the past
We thought our love wouldn't last
But here we are again
And this time, I say
For one night (for one night) Lets share love, like this is the end
(lets hold on) I say I say
And relive, (and relive) this memory over and over again
(lets hold on) baby
For one night (for one night) Let share love, like this is the end
(lets hold on) baby
And relive, (and relive) this memory over and over again
(lets hold on) oo lets hold yeah ay
Your trust I did abust
In the early years with you
Finally I've made a change
Thank god you've stayed the same
So lets not stay on this path
And lets not bring up the past
Its where we go from here
From my heart I now say
For one night (for one night) Lets share love, like this is the end
(lets hold on) hold on girl
And relive, (and relive) this memory over and over again
(lets hold on) I say baby
For one night (for one night) Let share love, like this is the end
(lets hold on) hold on girl
And relive, (and relive) this memory over and over again (lets hold on)
(over and over again yeah)
Yeah, ooohhh yeah
We got to relive it
We got to revive it
We got to revive it
My love, my love
We got to relive it
We got to revive
For one night (for one night)
Lets share love, like this is the end (lets hold on) ooo I say
And relive, (and relive) this memory over and over again
(lets hold on) oh I say again girl yeah
Don't want to see you cry
Please baby dry your eyes
Been through so much with you
Without you I wouldn't know what to do
We've had our fights in the past
We thought our love wouldn't last
But here we are again
And this time I'll say
For one night (for one night) hay
Let share love, like this is the end
(lets hold on) lets hold on I say
And relive, (and relive) this memory over and over again
(lets hold on) oh hooo oh hooo
Clova Wolfe
There's something very special about Gramps Morgan. I can listen to him singing over and over again. Love you Gramps 😍
Lauren Matthew
Yesssssss. Have you heard Runaway Bay?
Ruby Fussell
I just love to hear this man sing. A coworker let me hear the song, People Like You. I had chills. Very beautiful song and now I listen to his music. Breathtaking. Keep doing what you do.
Kudzanayi Makosienyi
Please say that again
Flix N Skillz
Love his voice . So much soul in his music. This song will never get old. ❤
Marisa Boekhoudt
My first time really listening to his music in love with his latest songs 🎶 A Woman like you.
Gabriel Gomes
boekhoudt
Rowena NR
❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Trini Chita
This guy is a master singer. He never fails to give the reggae lovers the best of his talent...big up Gramps...👌🏾🇯🇲🇹🇹
Isaac Dadzie
Your voice and sounds are good, my first time listening to countless of your music...Dope songs