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).
It
Dorinda Clark-Cole Lyrics
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Everything that the devil stole, God's giv'n it back to me
Everything that the devil stole, God's giv'n it back to me
Everything that the devil stole, God's giv'n it back to me
Can't have my joy
Can't have my joy
Can't have my peace
Can't have my faith
Can't have my faith
want everything
I want everything
Everything
Everything that the devil stole, God's giv'n it back
Yeah, God's gonna give it, give it, give it back to me
Everything
Everything that the devil stole, God's giv'n it back to me
Everything that the devil stole, God's giv'n it back to me
Everything that the devil stole
Everything the devil stole, I'm gonna get it back
Everything that the devil stole, God's giv'n it back to me
Can't have my joy
Can't have my joy
Can't have my peace
Can't have my peace
Can't have my faith
Can't have my faith
I want everything
I want everything
My joy
My joy
Can't have my peace
Can't have my peace
Can't have my faith
Can't have my faith
I want everything
I want everything
Everything
Everything that the devil stole, God's giv'n it back to me
Satan knows he's destined for hell
Every little, little lie he's going to tell
Many things he tried to steal fro me
Everything
Everything that the devil stole, God's giv'n it back to me
Everything
Everything that the devil stole (repeat 3x's)
Can't have my joy
Can't have my joy
Can't have my peace
Can't have my peace
Can't have my faith
Can't have my faith
I want everything
I want everything
Everything
My joy
My joy
Can't have my joy
Can't have my joy
Can't have my peace
Can't have my peace
Can't have my faith
Can't have my faith
I want everything
I want everything
I want it all back
I want it all back
I want everything
I want everything
The song "It" by Dorinda Clark-Cole is an anthem of empowerment for those who have faced setbacks or personal losses. The repeated chorus "Everything that the devil stole, God's giv'n it back to me" is a rallying cry that suggests that through faith in God, anything is possible. The devil in this context represents any force in life that has tried to steal one's joy, peace, and faith. The singer asserts that these things cannot be taken away and that she wants everything that rightfully belongs to her.
The verses of the song reinforce this message by emphasizing the singer's determination to reclaim what was lost. She lists her joy, peace, and faith as things that the devil cannot have, but she also wants everything. The repeated use of the phrase "I want everything" conveys a sense of urgency and a refusal to settle for less than the best. The line "Satan knows he's destined for hell" suggests that evil will ultimately be defeated, and the singer's confidence in this outcome is unwavering.
Overall, the song "It" is a powerful declaration of faith and resilience. Its message is one of hope and encouragement for anyone who has experienced hardship or loss. The call and response format of the song, with the repeated assertion that "God's giv'n it back to me," invites listeners to participate in the affirmation of their own worth and potential.
Line by Line Meaning
Everything that the devil stole, God's giv'n it back to me
Despite the devil's best efforts, God will return everything that he has taken from me.
Can't have my joy
The devil can't take away my happiness and contentment.
Can't have my peace
The devil can't take away my calmness and serenity.
Can't have my faith
I will not let the devil shake my beliefs and trust in God.
want everything
I am determined to reclaim everything that I have lost to the devil.
Everything that the devil stole, God's giv'n it back
God will restore any and all of the blessings that the devil has taken away from me.
Satan knows he's destined for hell
The devil is aware that he is going to face eternal damnation.
Every little, little lie he's going to tell
The devil will do whatever he can, no matter how small, to deceive people.
Many things he tried to steal fro me
The devil has attempted to rob me of many things.
My joy
I refuse to let the devil steal my happiness.
I want it all back
I want everything that the devil has taken from me to be returned.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: PETER CONSTANTINE BROWN, JACK BRUCE
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LaToya Guillard
She is so graceful when she sings and her presence is so comforting. I love you DCC. I thank God for you...you are such a beautiful soul🥰
johnny grant
Are we getting ready for a Praise & Worship album with Dr. Cole 2023🤩🤩🤩🙌🏽🙌🏽🫶🏽🌹🌹🌹😘
Tiffany Winters
Dorinda is a Jack of all trades! Musically gifted and boy what a great sense of humor. This was just awesome. God Bless
Deanna Bartos
Dorinda auntie is a jack of all trades musically gifted and boy what a great of humor this was just awesome good bless
Susan Hutchinson
YES! Dr. Cole you ministered so beautifully in song and in your God given anointed presence. Love you so much and pray that you continue to let God use you to bless His people and give God all the glory! Thanks so much for sharing.4
Charity Louise
I love how she owns Her voice which is so unique and she let God use her!💚🙌🏽🥹
lavon reed
Beautiful song! God Bless You Sister Dorinda The Rose of Gospel.🌹😇🙏🏻💚Thank you for her Life Father God!
Kenneth Little
Anointed Woman of God. Dr. Cole always delivers and accomplish each task God gives her.
T Moore
The Rose of gospel!♥️🙏
C. Michelle
Sing AuntieDoe! ❤️❤️❤️Such a beautiful woman of God!