Brief Biography
Karen Clark Sheard was born the youngest of six children born to Pastor Elbert Clark and Dr. Mattie Moss Clark, a pioneering gospel choral director. Clark-Sheard is best known for being a member of iconic gospel group The Clark Sisters.
Karen's involvement in the Island Inspirational All Stars' "Don't Give Up" in 1996 (along with Donald Lawrence, Hezekiah Walker, and Kirk Franklin) led to her signing with Island Records.[1] Her solo career began with the release of her debut album Finally Karen in 1997. The album, consisting of half studio recordings and half live recordings, was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Soul Gospel Album in 1998. The set did however win the Lady Of Soul award for Best Gospel Album the same year.[2]
After Yolanda Adams, Karen Clark-Sheard became the 2nd gospel artist to sign to Elektra Records. She released her Elektra debut album 2nd Chance in 2002 led off by the single "Be Sure". Though Clark-Sheard was in excellent form vocally, the slick, progressive sound of the disc was not received well. The 2003 followup The Heavens Are Telling fared well, but came at an awkward time when Elektra Records was being dissolved into Atlantic Records. In 2005, after a bidding war with several labels, Karen Clark Sheard finally signed with Word Records and issued It's Not Over, the following year.
Singers Mariah Carey, Faith Evans and Beyoncé all count Karen Clark-Sheard as one of their greatest vocal influences.[3]
Personal life
On June 16, 1984, Karen Clark-Sheard wed John Drew Sheard, a minister. Her husband is senior pastor of Greater Emmanuel Institutional Church of God in Christ in Detroit. Together they have 2 children: Kierra, who is also a gospel recording artist, and John Drew Sheard II, a young musician and up-and-coming producer.
In 2001, Clark-Sheard was faced with a life-threatening crisis when a blood vessel burst during a scheduled hernia surgery. Her doctors only gave her a 2% chance of survival due to her complications. After the blood clot was surgically removed, Clark-Sheard fell into a coma. The coma lasted three and a half weeks[4], but Clark-Sheard made a miraculous [5][6]recovery and recorded her sophomore album, 2nd Chance (named so because of the "second chance" given to her by God) [7], in 2002. Clark-Sheard's near-death experience is referenced in her daughter Kierra's song "You Don't Know".
Voice
* 1st Soprano
Highest Note
* Eb6 in "Name it and Claim it" (Gospel, motion picture, 1982) and "Livin'" ("You Showed Me" was a C6 natural)
Lowest Note
* G3 in "So Good" and "Its Not Over" (version from album of same title)
So Good
Karen Clark Sheard Lyrics
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Shout that burden out
Something about that Holy Ghost it'll a make you wanna move
Move for you breakthrough
It leads and guides me
It walks beside me
It holds me too
Ooh, ooh so good
Ooh, ooh so good
Hallelujah, ooh so good
Ooh, ooh so good
Something about that Holy Ghost it'll make you pray and pray all day
Pray my fears away
God, something about that Holy Ghost it makes me wanna talk to you
Talk for a closer walk
It soothes my pain
It dries my rain
Protects me too
If you know what I mean say
Ooh, ooh so good
Ooh, ooh so good
Hallelujah, ooh so good
Ooh, ooh so good
Something about that Holy Ghost it'll make you wanna sing
Lift up your voice and let it ring
Something about that Holy Ghost it'll make you do the right thing
Say hooray to the enemy
It leads and guides me
It walks beside me
It holds me too
If you know what I mean say
Ooh, ooh so good
Ooh, ooh so good
Hallelujah, ooh so good
Ooh
When the mountains are in front of you
Remember that God will take good care of you
When the world said you wouldn't make it make it make it through
Remember the day when He delivered you
He's given me
Security
And a fresh anointing
Nobody but you
Ooh, ooh so good
So good, ooh
Hallelujah, ooh so good
So good
Hallelujah
Ooh, ooh so good
So good, ooh
Hallelujah, ooh so good
So good
Hallelujah
It soothes my pain
It dries my rain
Protects me too
Ooh
Ooh
Ooh, ooh so good
You've been my mother, my father
My sister, my brother
My friend until the end
My doctor and my lawyer
My emotion, my devotion
Dedication, motivation
My strength, my power
My mind, you're so kind
Provider, co-signer
My breakthrough, my faith too
My up, my down
My shield, my crown
This Holy Ghost I have the world
Can't take it
Can't take it
Can't take it
...
The lyrics of Karen Clark Sheard's song "So Good" speak about the Holy Spirit and its significance in the lives of Christians. It celebrates the power of the Holy Spirit to move, guide, soothe, protect, and lead believers. It calls to mind the Holy Spirit's ability to help people overcome challenges and obstacles, and express their gratitude through praise, singing, and shouting. The song lyrics suggest a deep relationship between the Holy Spirit and the believer, where a person can turn to the Holy Spirit for comfort, guidance, strength, and healing.
Line by Line Meaning
Something about that Holy Ghost it'll make you wanna shout
The Holy Ghost gives you an irresistible impulse to shout your troubles out.
Shout that burden out
Singing out our burdens, revealing them to be seen and healed by a loving God.
Something about that Holy Ghost it'll make you wanna move
The Holy Ghost pushes you to action that results in a breakthrough.
Move for you breakthrough
Keep going, the breakthrough is coming.
It leads and guides me
The Holy Ghost leads us and shows us the way.
It walks beside me
The Holy Ghost is always there supporting and accompanying us.
It holds me too
The Holy Ghost shields us and protects us.
If you know what I mean say
If you understand the message being sent, agree with me.
Ooh, ooh so good
Expressing the immense goodness and benefits of the Holy Ghost.
Something about that Holy Ghost it'll make you pray and pray all day
The Holy Ghost gives you the determination and the strength to keep praying and praying all day.
Pray my fears away
Little by little, the fear reduces and dissipates with prayer.
God, something about that Holy Ghost it makes me wanna talk to you
The Holy Ghost gives you the desire to have an intimate conversation with God.
Talk for a closer walk
Talking to God helps you establish a closer relationship.
It soothes my pain
The Holy Ghost is the comfort of the comfortless.
It dries my rain
The Holy Ghost helps us weather the worst of times and eventually see the sunlight.
Protects me too
The Holy Ghost defends us from harm, whether physical or emotional.
Something about that Holy Ghost it'll make you wanna sing
The Holy Ghost inspires in us the need to rejoice and to lift up our voices in joy.
Lift up your voice and let it ring
Don't be afraid to express joy and gratitude.
Something about that Holy Ghost it'll make you do the right thing
The Holy Ghost gives us the courage to choose to do what is right.
Say hooray to the enemy
We can overcome evil by praising God.
When the mountains are in front of you
When obstacles seem insurmountable.
Remember that God will take good care of you
This is a reminder to take comfort in the assurance that God's care and love surround us.
When the world said you wouldn't make it make it make it through
Even when there are people who think we'll fail or we'll fall, we keep moving forward.
Remember the day when He delivered you
Celebrate and remember how God has helped you in the past.
He's given me
Here, the singer enumerates some of the blessings of the Holy Ghost.
Security
The Holy Ghost provides security, stability, and trust.
And a fresh anointing
The Spirit rejuvenates us and empowers us again and again.
Nobody but you
Only God can provide these blessings.
You've been my mother, my father
The Holy Ghost is ever-loving, caring, and always by our side.
My sister, my brother
The Holy Ghost is our confidante and a faithful sibling.
My friend until the end
The Holy Ghost is a trusted companion through all life's struggles.
My doctor and my lawyer
The Holy Ghost is the ultimate healer and provider.
My emotion, my devotion
The Holy Ghost is the essence and compass of our deepest feelings and aspirations.
Dedication, motivation
The Holy Ghost inspires us to be proactive and committed in our endeavors.
My strength, my power
The Holy Ghost gives us the strength and fortitude to overcome difficulties.
My mind, you're so kind
The Holy Ghost fills us with clarity, understanding, and tenderness.
Provider, co-signer
The Holy Ghost provides for us and supports us in all our engagements.
My breakthrough, my faith too
The Holy Ghost gives us progress and increases our faith.
My up, my down
The Holy Ghost is with us through good times and bad alike.
My shield, my crown
The Holy Ghost protects us and honors us.
This Holy Ghost I have the world
The Holy Ghost that we possess is superior to what the world offers or knows.
Can't take it
The Holy Ghost cannot be taken away or diminished by the power of the world.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DENIS INGOLDSBY, LAURENCE ALLEN
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