Thank You

Estelle

About Thank You

"Thank You" is a song from English R&B singer and rapper Estelle, released as the second single of her third studio album All of Me. The R&B ballad was co-written by the American hip-hop singer Akon and was produced by Jerry Wonda. It was released in the United States on 4 October 2011. On the track, she finds herself expressing gratitude to the man who's helped her, because the experience has helped make her both smarter and stronger. It has charted on the Billboard's Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs and it is already her most successful single on the R&B chart. It also debuted at number 100 on the Billboard Hot 100. Thank you samples the Creative Source version of Wildflower by Doug Edwards and Dave Richardson. Other versions of Wildflower have been sampled by Tupac Shakur, Jamie Foxx, Kanye West, Paul Wall and Drake. The song received a nomination for Best R&B Performance at the 55th Grammy Awards held in February 2013. 


Year:
2012
4:12
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Sometimes I wonder, do you
Even recognize the woman that's standing in front of you

Listen, sometimes I wonder, do you
Even care or realize why I took care of you
'Cause you're my heart
You are my soul
You're my other half without you I cannot be whole baby

So far apart, I just don't know
What drove us apart in the first place now I know baby, why

These tears I cry sure won't be the last
They will not be the last, no
'Cause this pain inside never seems to pass
It never seems to pass me by

So I thank you
Said I thank you
Yes I thank you
For making me a woman

Sometimes I wonder could she be
More of a woman to you than you are a man to me
Listen, sometimes I wonder, why me
I'm here miserable while you're out living your fantasies and didn't care

'Cause you're my heart
You are my soul
You're my other half without you I cannot be whole baby
So far apart
I just don't know
What drove us apart in the first place now I know baby, why

These tears I cry sure won't be the last
They will not be the last, no
'Cause' this pain inside which never seems to pass
It never seems to pass me by
So I thank you
Said I thank you
Yes I thank you
For making me a woman

One thing I learned in life
We all gotta be ready to sacrifice to survive
I hope she's happy
'Cause you're the chapter that I'll be closing hope you're happy
'Cause once my door close it won't be open

These tears I cry sure won't be the last
It will not be the last, no
This pain inside which never seems to pass
It never seems to pass me by

So I thank you
Said I thank you
Yes I thank you
For making me a woman

So I thank you
Said I thank you
Yes I thank you
For making me a woman

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Estelle

Estelle Fanta Swaray (born 18 January 1980) is a British singer, songwriter, rapper, record producer, and actress from West London, England. Estelle is known for her eclectic mix of various musical genres including R&B, soul, reggae, grime, hip hop and dance.[citation needed] She has experienced mainstream success with the single "American Boy" featuring Kanye West, reaching number 1 in the United Kingdom, and her collaboration with David Guetta in "One Love". Estelle has released several critically acclaimed records and received a Grammy Award. She has collaborated with artists including John Legend, Robin Thicke, Rick Ross, Chris Brown, will.i.am, Kanye West and De La Soul. Since 2013, she voices the fictional character Garnet in th… more »

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Written by: ALIAUNE THIAM, JERRY DUPLESSIS, ARDEN ALTINO, AKENE DUNKLEY, DOUGLAS FRASER EDWARDS, THOMAS DAVID RICHARDSON

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12 facts about this song

Genre Classification
"Thank You" by Estelle is classified as an R&B (Rhythm and Blues) and soul song.
Album Inclusion
The song is the second single from Estelle's third studio album titled "All of Me," which was released in 2012.
Chart Performance
Upon its release, the song peaked at number 31 on the US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, and it was also a minor hit on the UK Singles Chart.
Production Team
The song was produced by Jerry 'Wonda' Duplessis and Arden 'Keyz' Altino. Jerry 'Wonda' Duplessis is also a founding member of the Fugees.
Personal Connection
Estelle has shared that "Thank You" was written in response to a tough period in her personal life when she was dealing with a breakup.
Song Writing
Akon, a well-known singer and songwriter, is credited along with Estelle as one of the writers of the song. This indicates a significant collaboration.
Music Video
The music video for "Thank You" was directed by Iren Sheffield. It was shot in a studio and follows a storyline of Estelle reminiscing about her past relationship which aligns with the song’s lyrics.
Critical Reviews
The song has been praised for Estelle's soulful and heartfelt vocal performance and for its lyrical depth.
Award Nomination
"Thank You" was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best R&B Performance in 2013, a testament to the song's quality and popularity.
Influences
Estelle has acknowledged that she was influenced by soul legends like Aretha Franklin and Gladys Knight when recording the song. This highlights the deep-rooted and classic soul influence in "Thank You".
Live Performances
Estelle has performed the song live on several television shows, including "The Late Show with David Letterman" and "The View." These performances helped to increase the song's profile.
Public Response
Fans and listeners have often praised the song for its relatable lyrics about heartbreak and resilience, making it a popular anthem for those going through breakups.

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