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).

Thank You
Dorinda Clark-Cole Lyrics

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You are my strength, you are my life
The only reason I'm here today, giving you all the praise
Father I glorify your name, you heal all my pain
I just wanna give you all the praise, I want you to hear me say
I love you and I'm thankful for all the things you've done for me
When no one was by my side, I thank you

I thank you (oh yes I do),

Thank you lord (singing mama I thank you)
I thank you (come on),
Thank you lord

And only you and I know, how much I've grown
Everyday I thank you father, more and more
For never turning your back on me, when things got cold
And that's why I wrote this song for you, just to let you know

That you are my strength, you are my life
The only reason I'm here today, I'm giving you all the praise
Father I glorify your name, you heal all my pain
I just wanna give you all the praise, I want you to hear me say

I love you, and I thank you (Thank you, thank you lord)
For standing by my side, thank you
You, you changed my life, you changed my life
Thank you,
You've heard my cry, thank you

Thank you,
Thank you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Dorinda Clark-Cole's song "Thank You," express gratitude and appreciation for the divine presence in the singer's life. The lyrics show a deep, intimate relationship between the singer and God. The singer views God as their strength and the reason they're alive, giving praise to Him for healing their pain and guiding them through difficult experiences where no one seemed to be around. The words "I love you, and I'm thankful for all the things you've done for me, thank you" encapsulate the essence of the entire song. Every line in this song is a testament to Clark-Cole's gratitude towards God, for never turning His back when things got cold and always being there for healing and growth.

The lyrics also highlight the idea that the relationship between God and the singer has grown over time. The phrase "And only you and I know how much I've grown, every day I thank you father, more and more" suggests a personal journey where the singer has experienced personal growth and maturity with the help of God. The song is an acknowledgment of the present, and a recognition of God's unwavering presence in the singer's life.

Line by Line Meaning

You are my strength, you are my life
I rely on you for my strength and my existence

The only reason I'm here today, giving you all the praise
I'm here and able to give you praise because of you

Father I glorify your name, you heal all my pain
I honor you and acknowledge your ability to heal my hurts

I just wanna give you all the praise, I want you to hear me say
I desire to express my gratitude to you and for you to know

I love you and I'm thankful for all the things you've done for me
My affection and appreciation for you are boundless and extend to all you've done for me

When no one was by my side, I thank you
During times of loneliness or adversity, I'm grateful for your presence

I thank you (oh yes I do), Thank you lord (singing mama I thank you)
I'm earnestly thanking and praising you

I thank you (come on), Thank you lord
My thankfulness and reverence towards you are ongoing

And only you and I know, how much I've grown
The growth I've experienced is between you and me

Everyday I thank you father, more and more
I express my gratitude to you every day and it continues to increase

For never turning your back on me, when things got cold
I'm grateful for your steadfastness and faithfulness to me even in tough times

And that's why I wrote this song for you, just to let you know
I composed this music to communicate my thankfulness towards you

You, you changed my life, you changed my life
You've transformed my life in significant ways

Thank you, You've heard my cry, thank you
Thank you for hearing and responding to my prayers and pleas

Thank you, Thank you
My thankfulness towards you is constant and unwavering

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MARIO CLEMENT, MAXIMILIAN MECKES, PETER GERHARDINGER, TIMO KUROSCHINSKI

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