In early 2000, both Roberson and Luckett were replaced with Williams and Farrah Franklin; however, Franklin quit after five months, leaving the group as a trio. Their third album, Survivor (2001), whose themes the public interpreted as a channel to the group's experience, produced the worldwide hits "Independent Women", "Survivor" and "Bootylicious. In 2001, they announced a hiatus to pursue solo careers. The trio reunited three years later for the release of their fifth and final studio album, Destiny Fulfilled (2004), which spawned the international hits "Lose My Breath" and "Soldier (feat. T.I. & Lil' Wayne)". Since the group's official disbandment in 2006, Knowles, Rowland and Williams have reunited several times, including at the 2013 Super Bowl halftime show and 2018 Coachella festival.
Destiny's Child has sold more than sixty million records worldwide to date. Billboard ranks the group as one of the greatest musical trios of all time, the ninth most successful artist/band of the 2000s, placed the group 68th in its All-Time Hot 100 Artists list in 2008 and in December 2016, the magazine ranked them as the 90th most successful dance club artist of all time. The group was nominated for 14 Grammy Awards, winning twice for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals and once for Best R&B Song.
Outro Thank You
Destiny's Child Lyrics
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You been right here through thick and thin
You are my best friend
Gotten me through places I have been
You are my best friend
Through our situations
You have been my inspiration
My best friend
I think you got angel wings
Hiding up under there somewhere
Michelle, my belle
Dunno where we would be
If we never met you girl
I love you, I thank you
You such a blessing
I am so grateful
I truly believe the Lord
Sent you to me and Kelly
The smile the laughter
Always makes me happy
When I am too serious
Or too intense
With a voice that beautiful
You was heaven sent
My sister my life couldn't be better
Doing what I love with my best friend
And making Cheddar Kelly
The most beautifulest girl in the world
You are my survivor and I admire you
You have no idea how special you are
Humble, talented and blessed you are
Sometimes I wish I could be more like you
Sometimes they don't wanna give your credit to you
Wouldn't be a Destiny's Child if it wasn't for you
DC 3 forever I'm thanking you
Lord thank you for your vision
That we see down here on earth
Thank you for your precious gifts
Your sweet precious gift of love
Through everything can no one come between
Us three
Michelle, ah
Ain't it funny
God always know what he is doing
And he showed me some of that when you came
Into me and be in his life
And just let us know that we can count on you
And actually stay with a relaxed heart
Together we are sisters
Your smile has so much meaning so much life
You are the perfect fit
What more could we ask for
We got Michelle
Your voice is like water
Your voice is like rain
And the world ain't ready for you
I love you and I will always be here for you
Beyonce, we have come so far together
And it feels so good to have traveled
Half the road of life with an angel
Walking and learning and teaching you the whole time
God is so awesome
And I thank him for answering my prayers as a child
I never told you this, but I prayed for
A lifelong friend as a child
And God just has his way of sending precious treasures
And I found mine
Everyday our relationship gets stronger
And I love you for the loyal, unselfish
Generous, gifted, wise and beautiful
Person you are
No one absolutely no one can take that away from us
You are the definition of a true friend
B and Kelly you two mean so much to me
Only God knew that this union was meant to be
Only God knew all the things we couldn't see
But if we pray together
We'll stay together
Beyoncé and Kelly
You both exemplify coming from my eyes
What love is
Love is patient Beyoncé that's what you've been
Love is kind Miss Kelly, that's what you have shown
It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud
It is not rude It is not self seeking
It is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrong
Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth
It always protects, always trusts, always hopes
Always perseveres
First Corinthians 13, four through seven
(Thank you)
Me and you were meant to be, nothing gonna
(Thank you, thank you, thank you )
Nothing can take away you from me, nothing gonna
(Thank you, I thank you, I thank you)
I will never let you go, nothing gonna
(Thank you, thank, thank, thank , thank you)
Sisters, sisters
I love you, nothing gonna
(Thank you, I thank you, I'm thanking you)
It's forever DC-3, nothing gonna
(Thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you)
And Beyoncé, Michelle and Kelly, nothing gonna
(Thank you, thank you, I'm thanking you)
And no one takes that away from me, nothing gonna
(Thank you, thanking you, thanking you)
You are the reason why I see, nothing gonna
(Thank you, thanking you, thank you)
(I thank you)
The outro to Destiny's Child's song "Thank You" is a touching tribute from the group members to each other. The lyrics express gratitude for the friendship they share, praising each member's unique talents and personalities that have helped them withstand difficult times as a group. They acknowledge that their union was meant to be and that they have become each other's lifelong friends, never to be separated. Beyonce and Kelly thank Michelle for her inspiration and pure-heartedness, while Michelle in turn thanks them for their unwavering support.
Line by Line Meaning
You are my best friend
You are the person I trust and rely on the most
You been right here through thick and thin
You have been by my side through all the good and bad times
Gotten me through places I have been
You have supported me and helped me navigate through different situations and experiences
Through our situations
Despite the challenges we have faced together
You have been my inspiration
You have motivated and encouraged me
Your still here and I love you
I appreciate your constancy and care, and I have deep affection for you
I think you got angel wings
I believe you possess qualities of purity, goodness, and protection
Hiding up under there somewhere
Possessing these angelic qualities, though they may not always be evident
Michelle, my belle
Addressing Michelle affectionately and playfully
Dunno where we would be
I can't imagine where we would find ourselves
If we never met you girl
If we had never crossed paths with you
I love you, I thank you
Expressing deep affection and gratitude
You such a blessing
You bring joy, favor, and positive influence to our lives
I am so grateful
I feel a deep sense of appreciation
I truly believe the Lord
I have complete faith that a higher power
Sent you to me and Kelly
Introducing the idea that you were placed in our lives intentionally by a divine force
The smile the laughter
The happiness and joy
Always makes me happy
Consistently brings me joy
When I am too serious
During moments when I am overly focused or intense
Or too intense
Or excessively passionate
With a voice that beautiful
Referring to Michelle's incredible singing voice
You was heaven sent
You were undoubtedly sent to us from a divine place
My sister my life couldn't be better
You are not just a friend, but a sister who enhances my life in every way
Doing what I love with my best friend
Engaging in activities I am passionate about alongside my closest companion
And making Cheddar Kelly
Achieving financial success and prosperity alongside Kelly
The most beautifulest girl in the world
Acknowledging Kelly's exceptional beauty and charm
You are my survivor and I admire you
You have overcome hardships and challenges, and I deeply respect and look up to you
You have no idea how special you are
You do not fully realize the extent of your uniqueness
Humble, talented and blessed you are
You possess great modesty, skill, and have been bestowed with blessings
Sometimes I wish I could be more like you
Occasionally, I desire to embody your admirable qualities
Sometimes they don't wanna give your credit to you
At times, others may fail to acknowledge and appreciate your contributions
Wouldn't be a Destiny's Child if it wasn't for you
Our group Destiny's Child owes its existence and success to you
DC 3 forever I'm thanking you
Forever grateful to you as a trio in Destiny's Child
Lord thank you for your vision
Expressing gratitude to a higher power for the ability to perceive and understand
That we see down here on earth
The understanding and insight we possess in this earthly realm
Thank you for your precious gifts
Expressing appreciation for the valuable talents and abilities we have received
Your sweet precious gift of love
Specifically referring to the love we have been fortunate enough to experience
Through everything can no one come between
Regardless of any circumstance, no one can come between us
Us three
The unbreakable bond between the three of us
Ain't it funny
Isn't it amusing or ironic
God always know what he is doing
Emphasizing that a higher power always has a plan
And he showed me some of that when you came
The higher power revealed part of that plan when you came into our lives
Into me and be in his life
Becoming a significant part of our lives and the divine plan
And just let us know that we can count on you
Assuring us that we can rely on you
And actually stay with a relaxed heart
And remain calm and assured in our hearts
Together we are sisters
Together, we are more than friends, we are like family
Your smile has so much meaning so much life
Your smile holds deep significance and exudes vitality
You are the perfect fit
You are the ideal match for us
What more could we ask for
We have everything we could possibly desire
We got Michelle
Stating that we have Michelle as a priceless asset
Your voice is like water
Comparing Michelle's voice to the soothing and refreshing nature of water
Your voice is like rain
Drawing a parallel between Michelle's voice and the comforting and nourishing effect of rain
And the world ain't ready for you
Indicating that the world is unprepared for Michelle's immense talent
I love you and I will always be here for you
Expressing affection and the enduring commitment to be there for Michelle
Beyonce, we have come so far together
Reflecting on the journey and progress made alongside Beyonce
And it feels so good to have traveled
Finding great satisfaction and joy in the journey we have undertaken
Half the road of life with an angel
Having traveled through half of life with an extraordinary and heavenly being
Walking and learning and teaching you the whole time
During our journey, we have been walking together, learning from each other, and also teaching one another
God is so awesome
Acknowledging the greatness and wonder of a higher power
And I thank him for answering my prayers as a child
Expressing gratitude to the higher power for answering childhood prayers
I never told you this, but I prayed for
Revealing a personal secret, that prayers were made for
A lifelong friend as a child
Praying for a friend who would be there for a lifetime since childhood
And God just has his way of sending precious treasures
Highlighting the divine ability to send valuable and cherished gifts
And I found mine
Asserting that the artist has discovered their precious treasure in Beyonce
Everyday our relationship gets stronger
With each passing day, our bond and connection deepen
And I love you for the loyal, unselfish
The love for Beyonce is based on her loyalty and selflessness
Generous, gifted, wise and beautiful
Expressing admiration for her generosity, talent, wisdom, and beauty
Person you are
Appreciating Beyonce for the exceptional person she is
No one absolutely no one can take that away from us
Asserting that no one can diminish or remove the special connection they share
You are the definition of a true friend
Considering Beyonce as the epitome of a genuine and loyal friend
B and Kelly you two mean so much to me
Expressing the significant value Beyonce and Kelly hold in the singer's heart
Only God knew that this union was meant to be
Acknowledging that the divine power was aware of the destined connection between them
Only God knew all the things we couldn't see
Recognizing that the higher power understood what they were unable to comprehend
But if we pray together
Emphasizing the importance of praying together
We'll stay together
Confidently affirming that their unity will endure
You both exemplify coming from my eyes
Beyonce and Kelly perfectly represent, as seen through the artist's perspective
What love is
Defining the essence of love
Love is patient Beyoncé that's what you've been
Beyonce embodies patience, which is a fundamental aspect of love
Love is kind Miss Kelly, that's what you have shown
Kelly demonstrates kindness, which also encompasses love
It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud
Love is devoid of jealousy, arrogance, and excessive pride
It is not rude It is not self seeking
Love is not impolite or self-centered
It is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrong
Love is not quick to anger and does not hold grudges
Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth
Love does not find pleasure in wrongdoing but finds joy in honesty and truthfulness
It always protects, always trusts, always hopes
Love is characterized by protection, trust, and a constant optimistic outlook
Always perseveres
Love endures and persists under all circumstances
Me and you were meant to be, nothing gonna
The firm belief that the singer and Beyonce are destined to be together, with nothing able to separate them
Nothing can take away you from me, nothing gonna
No external force or circumstance can separate the singer and Beyonce
I will never let you go, nothing gonna
The commitment to never allow Beyonce to be lost or distant
Sisters, sisters
Addressing the deep sisterly bond shared between them
I love you, nothing gonna
Expressing love and affection, and reaffirming that nothing can undermine their connection
It's forever DC-3, nothing gonna
Stating that their togetherness and identity as Destiny's Child will last indefinitely, unaffected by any external forces
And Beyoncé, Michelle and Kelly, nothing gonna
Reiterating that nothing can separate Beyonce, Michelle, and Kelly
And no one takes that away from me, nothing gonna
Asserting that no one can rob the artist of the bond they share with Beyonce, Michelle, and Kelly
You are the reason why I see, nothing gonna
Attributing the ability to perceive and understand to the presence of Beyonce, Michelle, and Kelly
(Thank you)
Expressing gratitude towards Beyonce, Michelle, and Kelly
(Thank you, thank you, thank you )
Repeatedly expressing deep appreciation and gratitude
(Thank you, I thank you, I thank you)
Continuously giving thanks and expressing gratitude
Thank you, thank, thank, thank , thank you
Stressing gratitude and appreciation towards Beyonce, Michelle, and Kelly
(Thank you, I thank you, I'm thanking you)
Continuing to express thanks and gratitude towards Beyonce, Michelle, and Kelly
And thank you for your love
Additionally expressing gratitude for the love received
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Royalty Network, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ROB FUSARI, KELENDRIA ROWLAND, BILL LEE, CALVIN GAINS, BEYONCE KNOWLES, MICHELLE WILLIAMS, CALVIN GAINES, KELLY ROWLAND, BEYONCE GISELLE KNOWLES, CALVIN C. GAINES, KELENDRIA TRENE ROWLAND
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You are my best friend
You been right here through thick and thin
You are my best friend
Gotten me through places I have been
You are my best friend
Through our situations
You have been my inspiration
My best friend
Your still here and I love you
I think you got angel wings
Hiding up under there somewhere
Michelle, my belle
Dunno where we would be if we never met you girl
I love you, I thank you
You such a blessing
I am so grateful
I truly believe the Lord sent you to me and Kelly
The smile the laughter always makes me happy
When I am too serious or too intense
With a voice that beautiful you was heaven sent
My sister my life couldn't be better
Doing what I love with my best friend
And making Cheddar Kelly
The most beautifulest girl in the world
You are my survivor and I admire you
You have no idea how special you are
Humble, talented and blessed you are
Sometimes I wish I could be more like you
Sometimes they don't wanna give your credit to you
Wouldn't be a Destiny's Child if it wasn't for you
DC-3 forever I'm thanking you
Lord thank you for your vision that we see down here on earth
Thank you for your precious gifts
Your sweet precious gift of love
Through everything can no one come between
Us three
Michelle, ah
Ain't it funny?
God always know what he is doing
And he showed me some of that when you came
Into me and be in his life
And just let us know that we can count on you
And actually stay with a relaxed heart
Together we are sisters
Your smile has so much meaning so much life
You are the perfect fit
What more could we ask for?
We got Michelle
Your voice is like water
Your voice is like rain
And the world ain't ready for you
I love you and I will always be here for you
Beyonce, we have come so far together
And it feels so good to have travelled
Half the road of life with an angel
Walking and learning and teaching you the whole time
God is so awesome
And I thank him for answering my prayers as a child
I never told you this, but I prayed for
A lifelong friend as a child
And God just has his way of sending precious treasures
And I found mine
Everyday our relationship gets stronger
And I love you for the
Loyal, unselfish, generous, gifted, wise and beautiful
Person you are
No one absolutley no one can take that away from us
You are the definition of a true friend
B and Kelly you two mean so much to me
Only God knew that this union was meant to be
Only God knew all the things we couldn't see
But if we pray together
We'll stay together
Beyonce and Kelly
You both exemplify coming from my eyes
What love is
"Love is patient" Beyonce thats what you've been
"Love is kind" Miss Kelly, thats what you have shown
"It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud, it is not rude
It is not self seeking, it is not easily angered
It keeps no record of wrong
Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth
It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres"
First Corinthians 13, four through seven
Me and you were meant to be, nothing gonna
(Thank you, thank you, thank you)
Nothing can take away you from me, nothing gonna
(Thank you, I thank you, I thank you)
I will never let you go, nothing gonna
(Thank you, thank, thank, thank, thank you)
Sister, sister
I love you, nothing gonna
(Thank you, I thank you, I'm thanking you)
Its forever DC-3, nothing gonna
(Thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you)
And Beyonce, Michelle and Kelly, nothing gonna
(Thank you, thank you, I'm thanking you)
And no one takes that away from me, nothing gonna
(Thank you, thanking you, thanking you)
You are the reason why I see, nothing gonna
(Thank you, thanking you, thank you)
(I thank you)
@kevaunmitchell1316
You are my best friend
You been right here through thick and thin
You are my best friend
Gotten me through places I have been
You are my best friend
Through our situations
You have been my inspiration
My best friend
Your still here and I love you
I think you got angel wings
Hiding up under there somewhere
Michelle, my belle
Dunno where we would be
If we never met you girl
I love you, I thank you
You such a blessing
I am so grateful
I truly believe the Lord
Sent you to me and Kelly
The smile the laughter
Always makes me happy
When I am too serious
Or too intense
With a voice that beautiful
You was heaven sent
My sister my life couldn't be better
Doing what I love with my best friend
And making Cheddar Kelly
The most beautifulest girl in the world
You are my survivor and I admire you
You have no idea how special you are
Humble, talented and blessed you are
Sometimes I wish I could be more like you
Sometimes they don't wanna give your credit to you
Wouldn't be a Destiny's Child if it wasn't for you
DC 3 forever I'm thanking you
Lord thank you for your vision
That we see down here on earth
Thank you for your precious gifts
Your sweet precious gift of love
Through everything can no one come between
Us three
Michelle, ah
Ain't it funny
God always know what he is doing
And he showed me some of that when you came
Into me and be in his life
And just let us know that we can count on you
And actually stay with a relaxed heart
Together we are sisters
Your smile has so much meaning so much life
You are the perfect fit
What more could we ask for
We got Michelle
Your voice is like water
Your voice is like rain
And the world ain't ready for you
I love you and I will always be here for you
Beyonce, we have come so far together
And it feels so good to have traveled
Half the road of life with an angel
Walking and learning and teaching you the whole time
God is so awesome
And I thank him for answering my prayers as a child
I never told you this, but I prayed for
A lifelong friend as a child
And God just has his way of sending precious treasures
And I found mine
Everyday our relationship gets stronger
And I love you for the loyal, unselfish
Generous, gifted, wise and beautiful
Person you are
No one absolutely no one can take that away from us
You are the definition of a true friend
B and Kelly you two mean so much to me
Only God knew that this union was meant to be
Only God knew all the things we couldn't see
But if we pray together
We'll stay together
Beyoncé and Kelly
You both exemplify coming from my eyes
What love is
Love is patient Beyoncé that's what you've been
Love is kind Miss Kelly, that's what you have shown
It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud
It is not rude It is not self seeking
It is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrong
Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth
It always protects, always trusts, always hopes
Always perseveres
First Corinthians 13, four through seven
Me and you were meant to be, nothing gonna
(Thank you, thank you, thank you )
Nothing can take away you from me, nothing gonna
(Thank you, I thank you, I thank you)
I will never let you go, nothing gonna
(Thank you, thank, thank, thank , thank you)
Sisters, sisters
I love you, nothing gonna
(Thank you, I thank you, I'm thanking you)
It's forever DC-3, nothing gonna
(Thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you)
And Beyoncé, Michelle and Kelly, nothing gonna
(Thank you, thank you, I'm thanking you)
And no one takes that away from me, nothing gonna
(Thank you, thanking you, thanking you)
You are the reason why I see, nothing gonna
(Thank you, thanking you, thank you)
(I thank you)
@thalitaalexandre5096
the most beautiful thank you that you ever gonna hear
@andremarley943
RIGHTT!💜💜💜
@katysikkema
Yes Michelle! Bring the Bible into this song 🥰👍
@gregoryharvard8787
My favorite outro! I use to replay this a lot! 🎵🎶 the proof that they loved each other a lot! 💙
@marcelynmaturol3484
The most aunthentic lyrics i’ve heard… so much respect for their friendship, DC3 forever🌹
@christopherhayes6713
This song aged so well I’m in tears 😢❤😊
@HersheyBaeee
🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰 it's so good to see that they are still friends & support each other throughout the years 🫶🏾
@sugarandspice2136
Boy this was my main CD at 14 😂😂
@MegaAngie1311
I love you I thank you... love is patient love is kind 🎶🎶🎶🎶Thank you Thank you I Thank you
@CenaAlvin
DC3 forever I'm thanking you!