One episode called for the duo to sing 'Unchained Melody'. Subsequently ITV were inundated by people looking to buy the song, and the pair were persuaded by Simon Cowell to release it as a single. It stayed at No.1 for 7 weeks in UK Chart, selling more than a million copies and making it the best-selling single of the year. Subsequently they had two further #1 singles and two #1 albums.
They released 3 singles, two studio albums and a greatest hits album.
Robson Green can currently be seen on UK television in ITV's 'City Lights'.
Oh Happy Day
Robson & Jerome Lyrics
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Oh, happy day
When Jesus washed
When Jesus washed
Oh, when he washed
He washed my sins away!
Oh, happy day
Oh, happy day
(Oh, happy day)
Oh, happy day
(Oh, happy day)
When Jesus washed
(When Jesus washed)
When Jesus washed
(When Jesus washed)
Oh, When he washed
(When Jesus washed)
He washed my sins away!
(Oh, happy day)
Oh, happy day
(Oh, happy day)
Oh, happy day
He taught me how, how to watch
Fight and pray, fight and pray
And living rejoicing every, everyday
(everyday)
Oh, happy day
(Oh, happy day)
Oh, happy day
(Oh, happy day)
When my Jesus washed
(When Jesus washed)
Oh, when He washed
(When Jesus washed)
Oh, When he washed
(When Jesus washed)
He washed my sins away!
(Oh, happy day)
Oh, happy day
(Oh, happy day)
Oh, happy day
He taught me how to watch
Fight and pray, fight and pray
(Oh, happy day)
And living rejoicing every, everyday
(everyday)
(Oh, happy day)
Oh, happy day
(Oh, happy day)
Oh, happy day
(Oh, happy day)
When Jesus washed
(When Jesus washed)
When Jesus washed
(When Jesus washed)
Oh, when He washed
(When Jesus washed)
He washed my sins away!
(Oh, happy day)
Oh, happy day
(Oh, happy day)
Oh, happy day
He taught me how to watch
Fight and pray, fight and pray
(Oh, happy day)
And living rejoicing everyday, everyday
Oh, yeah he did
(everyday)
Oh, happy day
He taught me how to watch
Fight and pray, fight and pray
Oh, happy day!
The song "Oh Happy Day" by Robson and Jerome is a joyful celebration of the transformative power of faith in Jesus and the salvation that he offers. The repeating refrain of "Oh happy day" represents the overwhelming feeling of joy and relief that comes with having one's sins washed away through Christ's sacrifice.
The verses of the song speak to the personal experience of the singer, who has been taught by Jesus "how to watch, fight and pray" and live a life of rejoicing every day. This is a reflection of the transformative power of faith, as it can teach individuals to live in a positive and grateful way, even in the face of adversity.
At its core, "Oh Happy Day" is a song of hope and redemption, celebrating the idea that no matter how lost or hopeless one may feel, there is always a way to find salvation and joy through faith in Jesus.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, happy day
Expressing joy and celebration
Oh, happy day
Continuing to express joy and celebration
When Jesus washed
Referring to a moment when Jesus purified someone
When Jesus washed
Same as above
Oh, when he washed
Repeating the above reference but with personal ownership
He washed my sins away!
Jesus absolved one's wrongdoing
Oh, happy day
Repeating joy and celebration
Oh, happy day
Same as above
(Oh, happy day)
Repeating joy and celebration
Oh, happy day
Same as above
When Jesus washed
Repeating the prior reference to Jesus’ purification
(When Jesus washed)
Repeating the above reference
When Jesus washed
Same as above
(When Jesus washed)
Repeating the above reference
Oh, When he washed
Repeating the above reference but with personal ownership
He washed my sins away!
Repeating the prior meaning of sin purification
(Oh, happy day)
Repeating joy and celebration
Oh, happy day
Same as above
(Oh, happy day)
Repeating joy and celebration
Oh, happy day
Same as above
He taught me how, how to watch
Describing an instance where Jesus taught someone some skill
Fight and pray, fight and pray
Those skills were fighting and praying in a religious context
And living rejoicing every, everyday
Expressing how Jesus’ teachings led to sustained happiness in daily life
(everyday)
Repeating the meaning of daily happiness
Oh, happy day
Repeating joy and celebration
(Oh, happy day)
Repeating joy and celebration
Oh, happy day
Same as above
(Oh, happy day)
Repeating joy and celebration
When my Jesus washed
Referring to a past personal experience of Jesus’ purification
(When Jesus washed)
Repeating the above reference
Oh, When he washed
Repeating the above reference but with personal ownership
He washed my sins away!
Repeating the prior meaning of sin purification
(Oh, happy day)
Repeating joy and celebration
Oh, happy day
Repeating joy and celebration
(Oh, happy day)
Repeating joy and celebration
He taught me how to watch
Repeating the prior line about Jesus’ teaching someone a skill
Fight and pray, fight and pray
Repeating the prior meaning of fighting and praying in a religious context
(Oh, happy day)
Repeating joy and celebration
And living rejoicing everyday, everyday
Repeating the prior meaning of sustained happiness due to Jesus’ teachings
Oh, yeah he did
Affirming Jesus’ impact on the person’s life
(everyday)
Repeating the prior daily happiness reference
Oh, happy day
Repeating joy and celebration
He taught me how to watch
Repeating the prior line about Jesus teaching someone a skill
Fight and pray, fight and pray
Repeating the prior meaning of fighting and praying in a religious context
(Oh, happy day)
Repeating joy and celebration
Contributed by Lucas J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Heather O'Quinn
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It was always a favourite of mine