Gratitude
Earth Wind & Fire Lyrics
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Wanna thank you
Wanna thank you yeah
Wanna thank you
Holy sound
Holy sound yeah yeah
We got plenty love we wanna give to you yeah
With feel good music we're tryin' to say, say
Thank the good Lord's gonna make a way
Holy sound
Holy sound
Open up your heart, let your body find
Freedom in your stride, love, peace of mind, yeah
One more time and we got to say, yeah
Thank the good Lord gonna make a way
Gonna make a way
Holy sound
Holy sound (sing it baby, sing it, sing it)
We just wanna sing (holy sound)
Holy sound
Holy sound
Holy sound
The song "Gratitude" by Earth Wind & Fire opens with the repeated phrase “Wanna thank you,” expressing a sense of appreciation and gratefulness. The lyrics then describe the music as being of a “holy sound,” suggesting a spiritual or religious significance. The gospel-like quality of the music is emphasized by the repeated exclamation of “yeah yeah” and “holy sound.”
The chorus of the song emphasizes the band’s intention to show gratitude and spread love and positivity through their music. The lyrics “With feel good music we're tryin' to say, say / Thank the good Lord's gonna make a way” suggest that the music itself is a way of expressing gratitude and that it has the power to bring people together and uplift them. The second verse then urges the listener to “open up your heart” and find “Freedom in your stride, love, peace of mind,” implying that the music can provide a sense of liberation and emotional wellbeing.
Overall, the song "Gratitude" expresses the band’s gratitude for the spiritual significance and healing power of music, and their desire to share this message of love and positivity with their audience. The gospel-like nature of the music and the repetition of key phrases suggest that this song is intended to be uplifting and inspiring to listeners.
Line by Line Meaning
Wanna thank you yeah
Expressing gratitude towards someone or something with a positive emotion
Wanna thank you
Continuing the expression of gratitude towards the same person or thing
Wanna thank you yeah
Repeating the gratitude expression with increased heartfelt emotions
Wanna thank you
Concluding gratitude expression with an appreciative tone
Holy sound
Acknowledging the power of music and its ability to impact the spiritual and emotional aspects of human beings.
Holy sound yeah yeah
Reaffirming the previous statement about the effectiveness of music with a joyful tone.
We just wanna give gratitude yeah
Expressing a desire to give thanks and appreciation in a generous manner
We got plenty love we wanna give to you yeah
Adding details to the previous statement by implying that the gratitude is coming from an abundance of love.
With feel good music we're tryin' to say, say
Implying that the band's music carries a positive message with it to uplift its listeners.
Thank the good Lord's gonna make a way
Acknowledging the presence of a higher power who has the ability to provide and help.
Holy sound
Repeating the power of music assertion.
Holy sound
Stating it again but shorter.
Open up your heart, let your body find
Encouraging listeners to remove emotional and physical barriers to experience music in a deeper way.
Freedom in your stride, love, peace of mind, yeah
Describing the emotional rewards of following the previous suggestion.
One more time and we got to say, yeah
Repeating a previous statement with an added resonance.
Thank the good Lord gonna make a way
Repeating the message of hope and faith towards the higher power whom they credit for their blessings.
Gonna make a way
Affirming once again that the higher power will provide.
Holy sound
Bringing back the focus to the power of music once again.
Holy sound (sing it baby, sing it, sing it)
Exhorting the listeners to join in the song and experience the emotional and spiritual rewards of the track.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: LORENZO DUNN, LORENZO RUSSELL DUNN, MAURICE WHITE, VERDINE WHITE, VERDINE ADAMS WHITE
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