Toby first gained public attention at the age of 15, when he appeared in the film Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit as 'Ahmal' James, a member of the kids' choir (along with Lauryn Hill), who steal the show with their performance of Joyful, Joyful, a song for which Toby wrote the rap part.
Toby has written songs for several artists, including single Miami among other songs for Will Smith on his 1997 album Big Willie Style. He has also written songs for artists Bobby Brown, Dru Hill, Usher, Kevin Lyttle, Tyrese, Glenn Lewis, Donell Jones, Joe among others.
In 2001, Toby was asked to form a group by Wyclef Jean which became City High. Their debut self-titled album sold millions and was nominated for a Grammy Award in 2003. Toby married fellow City High member Claudette Ortiz on October 14, 2004.
City High disbanded in 2003, and despite several offers from major record labels, In 2007, Toby released his debut solo album, Soul of a Songwriter through a joint venture with Overflow Entertainment, his own independent label, and Mass Appeal Entertainment.
Trivia
In the movie Sister Act 2, the 15 year-old Toby was the one who sang the piercing whistle register note, an E6, in the scene where he and his choirmates perform a rendition of Oh Happy Day.
Oh Happy Day
Ryan Toby Lyrics
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Oh happy day
Oh happy happy day;
Oh happy day
When Jesus washed
Oh when he washed
When Jesus washed
He washed my sins away!
Oh happy day
Oh happy day
Oh happy day
When Jesus washed
Oh when he washed
When Jesus washed
He washed my sins away!
Oh happy day
Oh happy day
He taught me how
He taught me
Taught me how to watch
He taught me how to watch
And fight and pray
Fight and pray
Yes, fight and pray
And he'll rejoice
And He'll, and He'll
Rejoice in things we say
And He'll rejoicein' things we say
Things we say
Yes, things we say
Oh happy day, oh happy day
Oh happy day, oh happy day
Oh happy day
Oh happy day
Oh happy day, Oh happy day
When Jesus washed
Oh when he washed
He washed my sins away
He taught me how
To watch, fight and pray
Fight and pray
Oh happy day, Oh happy day
When Jesus washed
Oh when he washed
He washed my sins away
We'll live rejoicing
Ev'ry day, ev'ry day
Oh happy day, Oh happy day
When Jesus washed
Oh when he washed
He washed my sins away
Ryan Toby's song "Oh Happy Day" is a gospel song that explores the joy of being saved by Jesus. The song is a celebration of the day that Jesus washed away the singer's sins, which brought him tremendous happiness. Throughout the song, the singer repeats the phrase "Oh happy day" as a way of expressing his gratitude and joy for what Jesus has done for him.
The lyrics of the song also touch on the idea that being saved by Jesus involves more than just having one's sins washed away. The singer talks about how Jesus taught him how to watch, fight, and pray, suggesting that being saved is an ongoing process that involves personal growth and spiritual maturation. The final lines of the song express the idea that those who are saved by Jesus should live every day with joy and rejoice in the things they say.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh happy day
The day on which something exceedingly joyous occurred
Oh happy day
The day on which something exceedingly joyous occurred
Oh happy happy day;
The day on which something exceedingly joyous occurred, bringing great happiness and delight
Oh happy day
The day on which something exceedingly joyous occurred
When Jesus washed
The moment when Jesus removed the sins from my life
Oh when he washed
The moment when Jesus removed the sins from my life
When Jesus washed
The moment when Jesus removed the sins from my life
He washed my sins away!
He removed my sins and made me pure again
Oh happy day
The day on which something exceedingly joyous occurred
Oh happy day
The day on which something exceedingly joyous occurred
Oh happy day
The day on which something exceedingly joyous occurred
Oh happy day
The day on which something exceedingly joyous occurred
When Jesus washed
The moment when Jesus removed the sins from my life
Oh when he washed
The moment when Jesus removed the sins from my life
When Jesus washed
The moment when Jesus removed the sins from my life
He washed my sins away!
He removed my sins and made me pure again
Oh happy day
The day on which something exceedingly joyous occurred
Oh happy day
The day on which something exceedingly joyous occurred
He taught me how
Jesus instructed me in the way of righteousness
He taught me
Jesus trained me to face the challenges of life
Taught me how to watch
Jesus taught me to be vigilant and guard my heart
He taught me how to watch
Jesus taught me to be vigilant and guard my heart
And fight and pray
Jesus gave me the strength to contend and pray
Fight and pray
I must contend and pray to overcome challenges
Yes, fight and pray
Indeed, I must contend and pray to overcome challenges
And he'll rejoice
God will express great joy
And He'll, and He'll
God will
Rejoice in things we say
God will be happy with our spoken words
And He'll rejoicein' things we say
God will be happy with our spoken words
Things we say
Our spoken words matter to God
Yes, things we say
Certainly, what we say has an impact on God
Oh happy day, oh happy day
The day on which something exceedingly joyous occurred bringing great happiness and delight
Oh happy day, oh happy day
The day on which something exceedingly joyous occurred bringing great happiness and delight
Oh happy day
The day on which something exceedingly joyous occurred
Oh happy day
The day on which something exceedingly joyous occurred
Oh happy day, Oh happy day
The day on which something exceedingly joyous occurred, bringing great happiness and delight
When Jesus washed
The moment when Jesus removed the sins from my life
Oh when he washed
The moment when Jesus removed the sins from my life
He washed my sins away
He removed my sins and made me pure again
He taught me how
Jesus instructed me in the way of righteousness
To watch, fight and pray
Jesus taught me to be vigilant, contend and pray to overcome challenges
Fight and pray
I must contend and pray to overcome challenges
Oh happy day, Oh happy day
The day on which something exceedingly joyous occurred bringing great happiness and delight
When Jesus washed
The moment when Jesus removed the sins from my life
Oh when he washed
The moment when Jesus removed the sins from my life
He washed my sins away
He removed my sins and made me pure again
We'll live rejoicing
We'll be joyful in our everyday living
Ev'ry day, ev'ry day
In each and every day
Oh happy day, Oh happy day
The day on which something exceedingly joyous occurred bringing great happiness and delight
When Jesus washed
The moment when Jesus removed the sins from my life
Oh when he washed
The moment when Jesus removed the sins from my life
He washed my sins away
He removed my sins and made me pure again
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, BMG Rights Management, Royalty Network
Written by: Edwin Hawkins
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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