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).

For My Good
Dorinda Clark-Cole Lyrics

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Everything it's gonna be alright
Everything it's gonna work out fine
Everything, everything

It will be alright
It will be alright

I know it gets dark sometimes

You can't see your way
That is the time
You must hold on to your faith

Never doubt his word
It will come to pass
God made me a promise
And his promise will last

He made it alright for me
He'll make it alright for you
If you hold to his hand
He will bring you through

Everything it's gonna be alright
Everything it's gonna work out fine
Everything, everything
It will be alright

Alright, It's gonna be alright
Alright, It's gonna be alright
It's working for my good
It's working for my good

It's gonna be alright
It's gonna be alright

Overall Meaning

The lyrics in Dorinda Clark-Cole's song For My Good suggest that everything will be alright through faith and holding onto God's promises. The singer acknowledges that there are times when it's difficult to see the way forward, but encourages listeners to never doubt God's word because it will come to pass. The singer draws from personal experience, noting that God made her a promise and it was kept, so it will be the same for others. The repetition of "it's gonna be alright" serves as a constant reminder that there is hope and all will work out in the end.

The lyrics also emphasize the importance of holding onto faith during difficult times. The singer urges listeners to hold onto God's hand and trust that He will bring them through the tough times. It's a message of perseverance and resilience through faith.

Line by Line Meaning

Everything it's gonna be alright
Assurance that everything will ultimately be okay

Everything it's gonna work out fine
Belief that all circumstances will result in a positive outcome

Everything, everything
All-encompassing assurance of things being okay

It will be alright
Encouragement that things will work out for the best

I know it gets dark sometimes
Admission that life can be tough

You can't see your way
The path forward may be difficult to discern

That is the time
In those moments

You must hold on to your faith
Faith is the anchor that will get you through the hard times

Never doubt his word
Trust in God's promises

It will come to pass
What God promises will happen

God made me a promise
Personal testimony of a promise made by God