Thanks for My Child
Cheryl Pepsii Riley
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You came into my life, You just made everything right. And even though my man has left me behind, I don't regret a thing for having you. Thanks for my child, I'm really thanking you, the man above Thanks for my child You brought me so much joy This bundle of love Thanks for my child And though your father, He ran away free. The love I have for you baby, Is the love I have in me I'll stay and watch you grow, Yes I will! I'll raise you by myself, A one woman show. You make life worth singing a song You make life worth singing a song' With you right here with me, I 'll have the strength to go on. Thanks for my child Here we are to today, the years have gone by Thanks for my child You grew before my eyes, time after time Thanks for my child I'll hold you in my arms, I hold you close to me Rock a bye my baby, I'll rock you to sleep I understand your language, Your baby talk You forgot to crawl, Before you walked There you are just looking so beautiful And all the while, you are wrapped in blankets You are my love child. Thanks for my child I really thanking you, The man above Thanks for my child You brought me so much joy, This bundle of love Thanks for my child And though your daddy, He ran away free The love I have for you baby Is the love I have in me, Inside of me The love I have in me I just know, I'll never let you go, no, no No, no, no, oh yeh Cause you're my sweet baby Papa can't preach, Papa was a rolling stone because He left his beautiful, Cause he left, us alone But that's OK cause I'm you mother baby I carried you for 9 months, And I'm gonna carry you Until you can carry yourself On your own I love you sweetheart, (child) I love you too mommy!
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Written by: BRIAN P. GEORGE, CURTIS T. BEDEAU, GERARD R. CHARLES, HUGH L. CLARKE, LUCIEN J. GEORGE, PAUL ANTHONY GEORGE
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Artist Background"Thanks for My Child" is a song by Cheryl Pepsii Riley. Riley is an American R&B singer and actress, known for her powerful vocals and emotive performances.
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Song ReleaseThe song was released in the late 1980s. More specifically, "Thanks for My Child" was released in September 1988.
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Chart PerformanceThe song performed outstandingly on music charts. "Thanks for My Child" became a major hit and reached number one on the R&B singles chart.
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Lyrics ContentThe song tells a powerful story. "Thanks for My Child" tells the emotional story of a struggling single mother thanking her child for providing her with strength and purpose.
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SongwriterThe song was written by the full force group. Full Force is a group of producers, songwriters, and performers known for creating hits for numerous highly successful artists.
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SuccessorThe original version of "Thanks for My Child" was succeeded by a number of remix versions. The song’s success resulted in several remix versions including an '88 remix and an '89 remix.
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Album Information"Thanks for My Child" is part of Cheryl Pepsii Riley's debut album. The song features on her 1988 album "Me, Myself and I".
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Genre ClassificationThe song falls under the genre of R&B and soul. "Thanks for My Child" is characterized by its soulful lyrics and Riley's powerful R&B vocal style.
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Song LegacyThe song has been recognized as a classic in the genre. "Thanks for My Child" has been recognized as an R&B classic, with it often playing on old-school R&B radio stations.
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Music VideoLike many songs in the 80s, "Thanks for My Child" also released a music video. This video typically showcases Riley performing the song and scenes that portray the story conveyed in the song.
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