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).
I'm Still Here
Dorinda Clark-Cole Lyrics
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And I see all the things God's done for me;
Been through dangers, heartache, and trouble,
I thank the Lord, He rescued me
I could have been dead and gone,
But the Lord he spared my life
Now I can say, that I'm still here
When I look back over my life
And I see all the things the Lord's brought me through;
Been through trials, sickness, and suffering,
I thank the Lord, He's blessed me still
I could have lost the faith
And I could have fell from His grace
Now I can say, that I'm still here
And it's by the grace of God
Oh, I'm still here,
I'm still here
Oh, I'm still here
(I haven't made it this far)
(unless I went through disappointments)
Through disappointments,
(The Lord has brought me through),
He's brought me through
Now I can say, He's brought me all the way,
(through the midst of it all),
(through the midst of it all),
I am still here,
It's by the grace of God
I am still here,
It's by the grace of God
I am still here,
It's by the grace of God
The song "I'm Still Here" by Dorinda Clark-Cole is a testimony of gratitude and endurance. The lyrics reflect back on the singer's life and all the trials they have faced, including dangers, heartache, trouble, trials, sickness, and suffering. However, instead of dwelling on the negativity, the singer chooses to focus on the blessings and the fact that they are still alive and standing here today. They credit their survival and perseverance to the grace of God, acknowledging that without it, they wouldn't have made it this far.
There is a powerful message of hope and faith throughout the song. The singer acknowledges that they could have lost their faith, fell from grace, and even died, but they didn't. They are still here and still standing, which is a testament to the power of God's grace. The repetition of the phrase "I'm still here" adds emphasis to the singer's resilience, and the use of repetition overall highlights the importance of gratitude and the singer's acknowledgement of God's hand in their life.
Overall, the song is a source of inspiration, reminding listeners that no matter what they face, they can make it through with faith and determination, and by the grace of God.
Line by Line Meaning
When I look back over my life
Reflecting on my past experiences
And I see all the things God's done for me;
Acknowledging the blessings and favors of God in my life
Been through dangers, heartache, and trouble,
Encountered various challenges and difficulties
I thank the Lord, He rescued me
Expressing gratitude for God's saving grace
I could have been dead and gone,
Acknowledging the possibility of death or unfortunate circumstances
But the Lord he spared my life
Recognizing the divine intervention that kept me alive
Now I can say, that I'm still here
Celebrating the fact of being alive and present
And it's by the grace of God
Attributing the reason for my survival and existence to God's grace
And I see all the things the Lord's brought me through;
Acknowledging God's hand in guiding me through life's struggles
Been through trials, sickness, and suffering,
Experienced various forms of adversity and pain
I thank the Lord, He's blessed me still
Expressing gratitude for God's continued blessings despite challenges
I could have lost the faith
Recognizing the possibility of losing faith in difficult circumstances
And I could have fell from His grace
Acknowledging the potential for spiritual downfall or shortcomings
Oh, I'm still here,
Reiterating the gratitude for being alive
I haven't made it this far
Recognizing the journey and progress made so far
unless I went through disappointments
Acknowledging the role of disappointments and setbacks in personal growth
Through disappointments,
Reflecting on the lessons and growth gained from disappointments
He's brought me through
Acknowledging God's guidance and strength through struggles
Now I can say, He's brought me all the way,
Celebrating the journey of personal growth and progress with God's help
through the midst of it all,
Despite all the difficulties and challenges encountered
I am still here,
Reiterating the gratitude for being alive and present
It's by the grace of God
Attributing the reason for my survival and existence to God's grace
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MATT SCANNELL, MATTHEW B. SCANNELL
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