DeVaughn's musical story began with his mother's vinyl collection. "I always loved music so I would sneak into her record collection when she wasn't around and play her stuff." DeVaughn's father, noted jazz musician Abdul Wadud was also an influence. DeVaughn knew at an early age that he would become an entertainer.
DeVaughn graduated from High Point High School in Beltsville, Maryland; then headed to nearby Coppin State. It was the first day of college that changed the course of his life. "I saw a group of guys standing outside singing, Boyz II Men style," remembers DeVaughn. "I just went up there and started harmonizing with them. Before I knew what was going on, I was in a group, cutting class to write lyrics and record." After winning $2,000.00 in a talent show at Bar None, a Washington D.C. nightclub, DeVaughn decided to go for broke and invested all of his winnings into a CD burner. Several independent releases led to a showcase with Jive Records, and the career was on it's way.
Thank You
Raheem DeVaughn Lyrics
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Mary Mary (Lalalalalala) (thank you)
When I look back over my life (thank you)
And all the times you brought me through (thank you)
I just wanna say father, thank you
Oh umm! When I was lonely, (Hun) and needed some one to hold me
Oh! You were beside me, when my nights got cold and lonely
Oh ho! You never let me down when (no one else could be found I)
(Listen) You are the reason, I'm alive and I'm still breathing
(Halleluiah) (For me you gave your life and now my life it has no meaning)
(Yes) When I think about your grace (grace), and I finally see your face (face)
There's one thing I need to say, wanna say, yeah (Yeah)
(Thank you Lord for loving me (Thank you)
Thank you Lord for keeping me (Yeah)
Thank you Lord for that day you came and broke the chains and set me free (Yes sir)
Thank you for another chance, you gave me joy now I can dance)
All the people open up your mouth and let me here you say thank you (thank you) thank you (thank you) (Come on!)
Thank you lord for one more day, you made the raindrops go away (away)
Thank you? cause my pain is gone, I know it came to make me strong (Yeah, yeah)
Thank you for another chance (Oh!), you gave me joy now I can dance
All the people open up your mouth and let me here you say thank you (thank you) thank you (thank you)
(La) thank you (la la) thank you (la la) is He worth it? (la la la)
When I was lonely (Unh!), and I needed some one to hold me. Mmm!
You were beside me, when my nights got cold and lonely
(Whoa!) You never let me down when (no one else) no one else could be found I
Always count on you to see me through, I'm telling you that,
You are the reason, Jesus, I'm alive and I'm breathing (Halleluiah)
For me you gave your life and now my life it has no meaning (Listen)
(Because of your grace) (grace), I can see your face
And when I do, there's just one thing I wanna say, (Sing it with me) gotta say, yeah
Thank you Lord for loving me (Thank you) (Thank you)
Thank you Lord for keeping me (Thank you Jesus)
Thank you Lord for that day you came and broke the chains and set me free (Set me free)
Thank you for another chance, you gave me joy now I can dance
All the people open up your mouth and let me here you say thank you (thank you) thank you (thank you) (Come on!)
(Thank you lord for one more day, (Unh!) you made the raindrops go away (all away)
Thank you? cause my pain is gone (you did it), I know it came to make me strong
Thank you for another chance (another chance), you gave me joy now I can dance)
All the people open up your mouth and let me here you say thank you (thank you) thank you (thank you)
Let me hear ya say!
(Yeah, yeah, yuh, yuh, yuh yeah yeah (all my children say), yeah, yeah (Yeah!), yuh, yuh, yuh, yeah, yeah, (all my babies say), yeah, yeah, (Yeah!), yuh,
Yuh, yuh, yeah, yeah, (all my kids say) yeah yeah, (that's right), yuh, yuh, yuh, yeah, yeah?) (Listen y'all)
For a brand new day I wanna (thank you)
For makin' a way out of nowhere lord, I (thank you)
For my health and strength Lord I (thank you)
For helping me to pay the rent I wanna (thank you) (Oh thank you Lord!)
For my wife and kids Lord I (thank you)
Yo, for everything you did I wanna (thank you)
What'cha laughing at? Everybody sing... Come on
(Thank you) (Thank you Lord for loving me, (Oh yeah!)
Thank you Lord for keeping me (thank you)
Thank you Lord for that day you came (I never been) and broke the chains and set me free
Thank you for another chance, (another) you gave me joy now I can dance) (Unh!)
All the people open up your mouth and let me here you say thank you (thank you) thank you (thank you)
(Thank you lord for one more day, you made the raindrops go away
Thank you? cause my pain is gone (my pain is gone), I know it came to make me strong (it came to make my strong)
Thank you for another chance, you gave me joy now I can dance)
All the people open up your mouth and let me here you say thank you (thank you) thank you (thank you)
(Thank you Lord for loving me)
Thank you Lord for keeping me (this song is dedicated to everybody?)
The song "Thank You" by Raheem DeVaughn is a powerful expression of gratitude to God for His love and faithfulness. The lyrics reflect on the different seasons of life, and how God was always present, providing comfort, strength and joy. The song begins with the artist thanking God for bringing him through difficult times and sustaining him. He acknowledges that God is the reason for his existence, and his love towards him is unconditional. The chorus is an exclamation of thanksgiving, as the artist declares his gratitude for another chance at life and the deliverance that comes with it.
As the song progresses, Raheem focuses on specific aspects of his life that he is thankful for. He thanks God for the way He has made for him, his health and strength, providing for him when he couldn't pay rent, his wife and kids, and everything He has done in his life. The bridge emphasizes the artist's need to show gratitude and appreciate God for all His blessings. The song highlights the importance of gratitude as a vital component of a fulfilling spiritual life.
Line by Line Meaning
Mary Mary (Lalalalalala) (thank you)
Opening line of the song
When I look back over my life (thank you)
Reflecting on the experiences and events in life
And all the times you brought me through (thank you)
Grateful for overcoming challenges and obstacles with help
I just wanna say father, thank you
Expressing gratitude to God
Oh umm! When I was lonely, (Hun) and needed some one to hold me
Recalling past experiences of loneliness and longing for companionship
Oh! You were beside me, when my nights got cold and lonely
Acknowledging divine presence during tough times
Oh ho! You never let me down when (no one else could be found I)
Being assured of help from God when no one else can
Always count on you to see me through, I'm telling you that,
Expressing reliance on God to overcome difficulties
(Listen) You are the reason, I'm alive and I'm still breathing
Attributing life and breath to God
(Halleluiah) (For me you gave your life and now my life it has no meaning)
Thanking God for the sacrifice of Jesus and its impact
(Yes) When I think about your grace (grace), and I finally see your face (face)
Reflecting on God's grace and desire to see His face
There's one thing I need to say, wanna say, yeah (Yeah)
Expressing a desire to give thanks to God
(Thank you Lord for loving me (Thank you)
Thanking God for His love
Thank you Lord for keeping me (Yeah)
Thanking God for protection and guidance
Thank you Lord for that day you came and broke the chains and set me free (Yes sir)
Thanking God for breaking free from bondage and captivity
Thank you for another chance, you gave me joy now I can dance)
Thanking God for new opportunities and happiness
All the people open up your mouth and let me here you say thank you (thank you) thank you (thank you) (Come on!)
Encouraging others to join in expressing gratitude to God
Thank you lord for one more day, you made the raindrops go away (away)
Thanking God for His mercies and preventing harm
Thank you? cause my pain is gone, I know it came to make me strong (Yeah, yeah)
Recognizing the purpose behind pain and being thankful for its strength-building effect
Let me hear ya say!
Encouraging others to join in the expression of gratitude to God
For a brand new day I wanna (thank you)
Expressing gratitude for each new day
For makin' a way out of nowhere lord, I (thank you)
Thanking God for creating opportunities where there seemed to be none
For my health and strength Lord I (thank you)
Thanking God for good health and physical strength
For helping me to pay the rent I wanna (thank you) (Oh thank you Lord!)
Thanking God for financial provision and resources
For my wife and kids Lord I (thank you)
Thanking God for family and loved ones
Yo, for everything you did I wanna (thank you)
Expressing gratitude to God for all blessings and provisions
Thank you Lord for loving me, (Oh yeah!)
Thanking God for His immense and unconditional love
This song is dedicated to everybody?
Song's dedication to everyone and their varied experiences
Contributed by Micah W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.