Born and raised in Detroit, Michigan, Clark Cole began singing at an early … Read Full Bio ↴Born and raised in Detroit, Michigan, Clark Cole began singing at an early age with her sisters Karen, Twinkie, Jacky, and Denise. The sisters sang in their pastor father's church and usually performed songs written and composed by their mother. Clark Cole, who is referred to as the "jazzy sister" of the group, helped develop what is known as "The Clark Sound", which often features high and fast melismas, riffs, runs, and soulful growls.Dorinda sang lead on "Overdose Of The Holy Ghost", the B-side to The Clark Sisters' biggest single "You Brought The Sunshine".

Clark Cole's self-titled solo debut, released in 2002, won two Stellar Awards and a Soul Train Lady of Soul Award (Best Female Gospel Artist). The album featured the hit single "I'm Coming Out". Her second album, The Rose of Gospel, was released in 2005. The live portions of both albums were produced by Asaph Ward, famous for his work with Kim Burrell who counts Dorinda as well as the Clark Sisters as a direct vocal influence.

Dorinda was featured on the title track of Kirk Franklin's Hero album.

In addition to being a recording artist and evangelist, Clark Cole is a prominent figure in the Church of God in Christ, serving as president of the First Ecclesiastical Southwest Jurisdictional No. 1 of the Church of God in Christ and vice-president of the COGIC's International Music Department. She is an administrator and instructor at the Clark Conservatory of Music in Detroit (founded by Mattie Moss Clark in 1979), and is an administrator at the Greater Emmanuel Institutional COGIC, pastored by her brother-in-law, J. Drew Sheard (Karen's husband).

Back To You
Dorinda Clark-Cole Lyrics

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All I wanna do
Give it back to You
All I wanna do
Give it back to You

(Hey, Hey, Hey) I know that You gave Your life for me.
(Hey, Hey, Hey) All because You came and set me free.
(Hey, Hey, Hey) But can I give a thank You for all You've done.

(Hey, Hey, Hey) Money won't do it because You don't need none.

(All I wanna do)
All I wanna do (Give it back to You)
Give it all back to you (All I wanna do)
All I really wanna do yeah (Give it back to You)
Give it all back to You.

(Hey, Hey, Hey) On the money it says in God we trust.
(Hey, Hey, Hey) But I tried it before and it wasn't enough.
(Hey, Hey, Hey) Houses and cars may look real good.
(Hey, Hey, Hey) But all the money in the world can't buy Your touch.

(All I wanna do)
All I wanna do (Give it back to You)
Give it all back to you (All I wanna do)
All I really wanna do yeah (Give it back to You)
Give it all back to You.

And I wanna give it,
And I wanna give it,
And I wanna give it back to You.
To You.
To You.
To You.
My soul
To You.
My heart
To You.
My money
To You.
You get it all
To You.

(All I wanna do)
All I wanna do (Give it back to You)
Give it all back to you (All I wanna do)

All I really wanna do yeah (Give it back to You)
Give it all back to You.

Overall Meaning

The song "Back to You" by Dorinda Clark-Cole is an expression of gratitude and devotion to God. The chorus repeats the phrase "all I wanna do, give it back to you" four times, asserting that everything the singer has belongs to God and should be returned to Him. The verses elaborate on this sentiment, emphasizing that no amount of money or possessions can substitute for God's love and grace. The lyrics recognize that God sacrificed His own life for the sake of humanity, and it is only natural to want to give something back in return. The song suggests that the best way to express this gratitude is by devoting one's soul, heart, and finances to God.

The song's message is a powerful reminder of the importance of faith and gratitude. It is a call to action for Christians to examine their own lives and consider what they can give back to God. The song's simple yet powerful message has resonated with many listeners, making it a popular choice for worship services and events.

Line by Line Meaning

All I wanna do
My only desire is

Give it back to You
Returning everything to You

All because You came and set me free.
You sacrificed Your life for me, and I am free because of You

But can I give a thank You for all You've done.
I want to express my gratitude for everything You have done for me

Money won't do it because You don't need none.
Money cannot replace my thankfulness, for You do not need any monetary gifts

On the money it says in God we trust.
The money we use has an engraving that reads 'In God we trust'

But I tried it before and it wasn't enough.
I have attempted to pay with money before, but it was inadequate

Houses and cars may look real good.
A house or an automobile may appear to be of high value

But all the money in the world can't buy Your touch.
However, no amount of money can purchase Your presence and love

And I wanna give it,
I have the desire to present

To You.
To You, my Lord

My soul
All that I am, my inner being

My heart
My love, my emotional connection

My money
My wealth, all of my financial resources

You get it all
You receive everything

All I really wanna do yeah (Give it back to You)
What I genuinely intend to do is to give everything back to You

Give it all back to you (All I wanna do)
That is my only purpose, to give it all back to You

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: DORINDA CLARK, ELBERNITA CLARK, WARRYN CAMPBELL

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All I wanna do
Give it back to You
All I wanna do
Give it back to You
I know that You gave Your life for me.
(Hey, Hey, Hey) All because You came and set me free.
(Hey, Hey, Hey) But can I give a thank You for all You've done.
(Hey, Hey, Hey) Money won't do it because You don't need none.
All I wanna do (Give it back to You)
Give it all back to you (All I wanna do)
All I really wanna do yeah (Give it back to You)
Give it all back to You.
On the money it says in God we trust.
(Hey, Hey, Hey) But I tried it before and it wasn't enough.
(Hey, Hey, Hey) Houses and cars may look real good.
(Hey, Hey, Hey) But all the money in the world can't buy Your touch.
All I wanna do (Give it back to You)
Give it all back to you (All I wanna do)
All I really wanna do yeah (Give it back to You)
Give it all back to You.
And I wanna give it,
And I wanna give it,
And I wanna give it back to You.
To You.
To You.
To You.
My soul
To You.
My heart
To You.
My money
To You.
You get it all
To You.
All I wanna do (Give it back to You)
Give it all back to you (All I wanna do)
All I really wanna do yeah (Give it back to You)
Give it all back to You.