Horace Andy, or Horace Hinds ( ⋆ 19 Feb 1951 in Kingston, Jamaica) is lege… Read Full Bio ↴Horace Andy, or Horace Hinds ( ⋆ 19 Feb 1951 in Kingston, Jamaica) is legendary reggae artist and roots reggae singer and songwriter. He is also Rastafarian. His first single, "This is a Black Man's Country," was released 1967 Andy is one of the most respected and influential singers in Jamaica, known for his distinctive falsetto vocal style and songs as Skylarking, Government Land, Angel, Five Man Army and for his work with English Massive Attack. He is famous for a covers as Ain't No Sunshine and Papa Was A Rolling Stone. Andys first studio albums were Skylarking (1972), You Are My Angel (1973) and Earth Must Be Hell (1974) . His latest, Broken Beats, was released 2013.
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Horace Andy is a legendary roots reggae singer, notable for such tracks as Government Land, You Are My Angel and Skylarking.

Born Horace Hinds on 19 February 1951 in Kingston, Jamaica, he made his earliest recordings in the late 1960s. Known for his distinctive falsetto vocal style, he sung on many classic production for reggae producers, including Phil Pratt, King Tubby and Prince Jammy. He is a devout Rastafari and, like many reggae singers, much of his material deals with themes of religion and social justice.

Andy found a new generation of fans in the 1990s, thanks to his work with trip hop pioneers Massive Attack. He continues to record new music, with an album called Living in the Flood released in 1999 on Massive Attack's Melankolic record label.

Thank You Lord
Horace Andy Lyrics

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Thank you Lord.. for this moment, moment ooh yeah.
Thank you Lord.. for this feeling, feeling that I, posses.
How could I know, when I'm heard?
How could I know, dear Lord?

I bow ten thousand times, unto you Lord.
Unto you Lord!

Thank you Lord.. for this wonderful, wonderful gift:
That is life.. oh how, yeah how, could I live on?
Could I do your works? Dear Lord, dear Lord.

Wooh, thank you Lord.
Thank you Lord.

How could I know, when I'm heard?
How could I know, dear Lord?
I bow ten thousand times, unto you Lord.
Unto you Lord!

Thank you Lord.. for this wonderful, wonderful gift:
That is life.. yea how, yes how, could I live on?
Could I do your works? Dear Lord, dear Lord.

Thank you Lord.. for this moment, moment ooh yeah..

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Horace Andy's song "Thank You Lord" express immense gratitude and appreciation for the gifts of life, moment, feeling, and the ability to do God's works. The song addresses the Lord directly, with the repeated phrase "Thank you Lord" acting as a refrain throughout the verses. The first verse acknowledges being heard, but not understanding how or why, prompting the question "How could I know, dear Lord?" This sentiment conveys a sense of deference and humility, acknowledging the vastness and mystery of the Divine.

The second verse expresses the gratitude for the gift of life and the ability to do God's work. This verse acknowledges the practical nature of doing God's work, indicating that it may be difficult without the gifts of life and feeling. As such, the singer expresses deep thanks for these gifts. The final verse, similar to the first, reinforces the gratitude for the moment and feeling, emphasizing that these gifts are precious and not to be taken for granted.

Overall, the lyrics of "Thank You Lord" express a deep sense of gratitude and reverence for God's gifts, with a focus on the gifts of life, feeling, and the ability to do good in the world.

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Thank You Lord
Horace Andy Lyrics