Dr. Mattie Moss-Clark (March 26, 1925 - September 22, 1994) was an American… Read Full Bio ↴Dr. Mattie Moss-Clark (March 26, 1925 - September 22, 1994) was an American gospel choir director and the mother of the world-renowned, Grammy award winning gospel group The Clark Sisters. Clark is also the aunt of renowned Grammy nominated contemporary Christian recording artist J. Moss. Mattie Juliet Moss was born the seventh of nine children to ministers Fred and Mattie J. (née Walker) Moss in Selma, Alabama. Moss began playing piano at six. By twelve, she had become the musician for her mother's services at the Church of Christ and Prayer and traveled with her mother to play at mission services, a trend she later would pass on to her daughter Twinkie. After high school, Mattie attended Selma University and studied classical music and choral singing. In the early 1940s, Dr. Clark relocated to Detroit, MI, the home of her sister Sybil Burke. Clark became a member of The Greater Love Tabernacle Church of God in Christ. Under the leadership of Bishop W. Rimson, Clark was baptized with the Holy Ghost and subsequently became the Minister of Music. She would go on to serve historic tenure as Minister of Music for both Southwest Michigan Jurisdiction and Bailey Temple Church of God in Christ, under Bishop John Seth Bailey. Soon she was in demand to train choirs at churches throughout the brotherhood of COGIC throughout the U.S.

In 1958, she recorded "Going to Heaven to Meet the King", with the Southwest Michigan State Choir, becoming the first person to commit the sounds of a choir to record. Clark is credited for creating the three-part harmony (separating vocal parts into soprano, alto and tenor), a technique which is prevalent among gospel choirs today. Clark received three gold albums with the Southwest Michigan State Choir, and went on to write and arrange hundreds of songs and recorded over 50 albums. She directed Cadillac Motor Company's Christmas choir for 11 years and also conducted community-wide mass choirs for the prestigious NAACP Freedom Fund Dinners. The Bishop J.O. Patterson appointed Clark as International President of the Music Department in 1968. Clark worked to instill within musicians and choirs a responsibility to Christ as well as capability for Christ.

Mattie Moss married twice. During her first marriage, she and husband, Mr. Cullum, had two children, Leo and Jacqueline. After their union ended in divorce, Clark met and married Elder Elbert Clark and had four daughters: Denise, Elbernita “Twinkie”, Dorinda and Karen. The Clarks divorced in 1973. Dr. Clark mentored her daughters, having them sing in her and church choir. In 1973, Dr. Clark sparked the forming of her daughter’s group The Clark Sisters. In 1979, Clark founded The Clark Conservatory of Music in Detroit, MI, which established itself as one of the most prestigious schools of its kind in the country.
In 1981, Trinity College in Ambridge, PA conferred upon her one of their highest honors, the degree of Doctor of Humanity. After nearly ten years, Dr. Clark passed all responsibility of the group to daughter Twinkie, who became the leader of the group. Though she became less active in her daughters' career, she remained frequently supportive, even attending and performing with her daughters at the 1983 Grammy Awards.

After the death of Bishop Bailey in 1985, she continued as State Minister of Music of the COGIC Southwest Michigan Jurisdiction #1. Dr. Clark attended The Greater Mitchell Church of God in Christ, under Bishop J.H. Sheard. She was also one of the editors and contributors to the hymnal published by the Church of God in Christ entitled, Yes, Lord. Dr. Clark completely revolutionized the music departments. She gave definition to the role of State Minister of Music. She traveled year-round to every state in the U.S. conducting workshops, rehearsals and musicals to prepare choirs for service on the National Church level. In addition, Clark organized the structure of the National Music Convention of the Church of God in Christ. Throughout her efforts, young people especially received her and many were saved, and uplifted by her music and message. Dr. Clark introduced the workshop and seminar concept to the convocation, and, along with her staff, structured classes for the convocation. Clark also created "A Star Is Born", a program where new talent was introduced before thousands in the faith. Despite failing health, Dr. Clark continued to record music into the last year of her life before succumbing to complications from diabetes on September 25, 1994 in Southfield, MI at the age of 69.

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Dr. Mattie Moss Clark Lyrics

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Take it easy boi, take it easy
All ma whips exotics
All ma bitch exotics
They think we just hit the lotto Joshii so melodic
The industry be hyping us and we just tryna party
Where ma Puerto Rican’s at sippin that Bacardi ahhh
This beat we just bodied
Please don’t tell no body

Sike nigga, I’ma bought a go fucking retarded ahhh
Let’em in let’em in tell her bring a friend
We driving foreigns now
Everybody tryna be ma friend
I don’t understand
I don’t comprehend
Why these lame bitches acting like they never seen a Benz
Khalid said it, I’ma say it they don’t wanna see you win
Now I’m ridin in ma beamer so they see me with no tint ahhh
Ooooooh, I think we got one
I’m feelin so good like I got some
Ooooooh, I think we got one
I’m feelin so good like I’m on one
See I hop out tha Lex
Hop out tha Benz
We fuck in the car
We fuck in the bed
I do ma thing I grab her by the legs
I beat it up till the pussy so wet
Marvelouz got these bitches so upset
Cuz her friend is ma friend
And she wanna be next
All she wanted tha sex
Woo, woo home girl freaky too
Got her playing
peekaboo peekaboo peekaboo
Woo, woo home girl freaky too
Got her playing
peekaboo peekaboo peekaboo
Ooooooh, I think we got one
I’m feeling so good like I got some
Ooooooh, I think we got one
I’m feeling so good like I’m on one
Ooooooh, I think we got one
I’m feeling so good like I got some
Ooooooh, I think we got one
I’m feeling so good like I’m on one
Yo that’s it that’s it
Alba Alba cut it, cut it cut it

Yo cut it cut it
Alba cut it cut it cut it

Overall Meaning

The lyrics in "We in 2-3" by Dr. Mattie Moss Clark tell the story of someone who is living lavishly, spending time with exotic cars and women. They are enjoying the fruits of their labor, but also acknowledge that the industry is hyping them up and they just want to party. The artist references drinking and driving in a foreign car and seems to be living a carefree and somewhat reckless lifestyle. The lyrics also touch on sexual relationships, casually mentioning hooking up in cars and beds with multiple partners. The chorus repeats the phrase "I think we got one" multiple times, implying that the artist believes they have a hit song.

Overall, the lyrics in this song paint a picture of someone who is living a fast-paced, exciting life, but they are also aware of the scrutiny that comes with success. They are enjoying their time in the spotlight but also recognize that not everyone is happy for their success. The song is catchy and upbeat, with a focus on celebrating life and living in the moment.

Line by Line Meaning

Take it easy boi, take it easy
Don't worry too much

All ma whips exotics
All of my cars are fancy

All ma bitch exotics
All of my female companions are also fancy

They think we just hit the lotto Joshii so melodic
People mistakenly believe that we have just become rich because we have good musical skills

The industry be hyping us and we just tryna party
The music industry is promoting us, but we are just focused on enjoying ourselves

Where ma Puerto Rican’s at sippin that Bacardi ahhh
I am looking for Puerto Ricans who are drinking Bacardi rum

This beat we just bodied
We just made a great song with this beat

Please don’t tell no body
Please keep it a secret

Sike nigga, I’ma bought a go fucking retarded ahhh
Just kidding, I am going to go crazy with excitement

Let’em in let’em in tell her bring a friend
Let them come in, and ask them to bring a friend

We driving foreigns now
We are now driving foreign cars

Everybody tryna be ma friend
Everyone wants to be friends with me

I don’t understand
I don't get it

I don’t comprehend
I don't understand

Why these lame bitches acting like they never seen a Benz
Why are these uncool women pretending to have never seen a Mercedes-Benz car before?

Khalid said it, I’ma say it they don’t wanna see you win
Khalid has said that people don't want to see you succeed, and I agree

Now I’m ridin in ma beamer so they see me with no tint ahhh
Now I am driving a BMW and people can see me through the windows because they are not tinted

Ooooooh, I think we got one
I believe we have created a successful song

I’m feelin so good like I got some
I feel great

See I hop out tha Lex
I get out of my Lexus

Hop out tha Benz
I also get out of my Mercedes-Benz

We fuck in the car
We have sex in the car

We fuck in the bed
We also have sex in the bed

I do ma thing I grab her by the legs
I perform my sexual acts and hold her legs

I beat it up till the pussy so wet
I have sex with her until she reaches climax and becomes wet

Marvelouz got these bitches so upset
Marvelouz has upset these women

Cuz her friend is ma friend
Because her friend is my friend

And she wanna be next
And she wants to be the next one to have sex with me

All she wanted tha sex
All she wants is sex