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).

In The Dark
Dorinda Clark-Cole Lyrics

Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴

Oh that kiss in the dark was, to him, just a lark
But to me was a thrill supreme
Just a kiss in the dark, but it kindled the spark
The awaking of love's young dream

Oh that kiss in the dark was, to him, just a lark
But to me was a thrill supreme
Just a kiss in the dark, but it kindled the spark

The awaking of love's young dream

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Dorinda Clark-Cole's song "In The Dark" portray a bittersweet experience of a kiss that holds different meanings for the two individuals involved. The singer describes a moment where a kiss in the dark might have been insignificant to the person who initiated it, treating it as a casual game or flippant act. However, for the singer, this kiss holds immense significance and becomes a source of exhilaration and ecstasy. It represents the ignition of a dormant love, awakening the dreams and desires of a young heart.

The repetition of the line "Oh that kiss in the dark was, to him, just a lark" emphasizes the contrast between the singer's profound emotional response and the other person's nonchalance. The singer, while acknowledging the discrepancy in their perceptions, still recognizes the power and impact of that fleeting kiss. It becomes a catalyst for the singer to experience an overwhelming sense of love and passion.

Line by Line Meaning

Oh that kiss in the dark was, to him, just a lark
To him, the kiss in the dark was merely a playful and casual act

But to me was a thrill supreme
But to me, it was an exhilarating and extraordinary experience

Just a kiss in the dark, but it kindled the spark
Despite being just a kiss in a hidden moment, it ignited a strong attraction

The awaking of love's young dream
It brought forth the emergence of a fresh and hopeful romantic affection

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Buddy G. De Sylva, Victor Herbert

Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind

To comment on or correct specific content, highlight it

TRACKS