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).
So Many Times
Dorinda Clark-Cole Lyrics
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So many times You came through.
So many times I had to call, You came to my rescue.
So many times I had to pray.
So many times You made a way.
So many times I had to cry and You came to my rescue.
So many times You came through.
So many times I had to call, You came to my rescue.
You were there.
You were there.
You were there.
You were there.
(When confusion all around me),
(didn't desert me, but You found me)
You came to my rescue.
So many times,
so many times,
so many times You came to my rescue.
I never shall forget,
I never shall forget.
I can't forget it.
Never shall forget it.
Never shall forget it.
(repeat as desired)
I never shall
So many times I had to cry,
You came to my rescue.
The lyrics of Dorinda Clark-Cole's song "So Many Times" depict a spiritual journey of relying on God during times of need. The repetition of the phrase "so many times" highlights the multiple occasions on which the singer required divine assistance, and how reliably God came through.
The first few lines of the song speak to the idea that despite having many moments of need, God has always been there to help. The singer recognizes that she has had to call on God multiple times, and similarly, the following verse speaks of how she had to pray and cry, yet God was always there to come to her rescue. The strong religious conviction and dependence on God that the singer expresses is palpable, and draws the listener in.
The bridge of the song provides a more specific insight into the situations where God has come to the singer's aid - it was during times of confusion and when she felt lost that God found her and provided guidance. The whole song is a testament to the power of faith and the comfort that comes with believing in a higher power.
Line by Line Meaning
So many times I needed You.
I have needed your help so many times in my life.
So many times You came through.
You have always come to my aid whenever I needed you.
So many times I had to call, You came to my rescue.
Whenever I needed you, I called upon you, and you always came to my aid.
So many times I had to pray.
I have had to pray to you so many times in difficult situations.
So many times You made a way.
Whenever I had to pray to you, you showed me a path through the difficulty.
So many times I had to cry and You came to my rescue.
There were times when I was so overwhelmed that I cried, and you always came to help me and comfort me.
You were there.
No matter what happened, you were always there for me.
(When confusion all around me),
In times when I was confused and had no idea what to do,
(didn't desert me, but You found me)
you never left me alone, but you came to my aid and helped me out of the confusion.
So many times,
So many instances in my life,
I never shall forget,
I will always remember
I can't forget it.
I am unable to forget your goodness and blessings in my life.
Never shall forget it.
I will never forget the times when you came to my aid.
So many times I had to cry,
There were numerous instances when things went beyond my control and I had to cry.
You came to my rescue.
And every time I cried, you came to help me and comfort me.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: SIMON BYRNE
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@crystalcrystal1440
This woman's scat's are Lit!!!! She cold wit it....♥️👏👏👏👏
@moreedp
I LOVE THIS SO MUCH IT HELPED ME GET THROUGH MY CANCER! HE CAME TO MY RESCUE! PRAISE GOD AND DORINDA!
@aronkelley8634
Me 2!! Thank you Jesus!! ❤
@crystalcrystal1440
Yesss indeed!!! He came to my resssscue!!!❤️👏👏👏👏
@robertdews5534
Amen
@samcollins8424
2020 will just be one of those many times. THIS TOO SHALL PASS!
@rayjond1150
Sam Collins talk about it then
@DorindaClarkColeFan9
The keybooardist was JAMMIN! LOL!
@sadiejones6014
YUP!!!
@59wylacki
Could ya imagine if Twinkie was her backup tho.......