Looking for You
FRANKLIN Kirk Lyrics


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To all my people in the struggle
You think God's forgotten about you
Here's some pain medicine
Let's go!
You're in your car
You at the house, on you job
Be encouraged, boo
I've been down so long
I've been hurt for so long
There were times I thought I would never see the break of day
It was hard for me to see your plan for me
And I tried to believe trouble won't last always
See, night after night (night after night, night after night)
I pray Lord don't take your joy from me
And then late one night (then late one night)
I read in your love letter that it's gonna get better

Don't cha know that
I've been looking for you?
I realized that nothing else will satisfy me
I'm so glad I found you
Now that I'm changed, no one can keep me away from you
Oh
You've been so good to us
You brought us a mighty long way
That's why we love ya

When my enemies tried to come for me
And they thought that my world was coming to an end
All the while you knew
That I would make it through
I feel closer to you now than when I first began
Jesus you are (Jesus you are, Jesus you are)
You are my sun right after the rain
Wherever you are (wherever you are)
I just wanna be near you
I'm so glad I can hear you

Don't cha know that
I've been looking for you?
I realized that nothing else will satisfy me
I'm so glad I found you
Now that I'm changed, no one can keep me away from you
Don't cha know that
I've been looking for you?
I realized that nothing else will satisfy me
I'm so glad I found you
Now that I'm changed, no one can keep me away from you
(Here we go now, here we go now
Don't stop now, let's go now, in the front now
In the back now, let's go now, ladies!)

Uh oh, uh uh oh (That's for the struggle)
Uh oh, uh uh oh (That's for the pain)
Uh oh, uh uh oh (That's for those dark nights)
Uh oh, uh uh oh (Come on and sing it wit' us, ya'll)

Jesus you are (Jesus you are, Jesus you are)
You are my sunlight after the rain
Wherever you are (wherever you are)
I just wanna be near you
I so glad I found you

Don't cha know that
I've been looking for you?
I realized that nothing else will satisfy me
I'm so glad I found you
Now that I'm changed, no one can keep me away from you
Don't cha know that
I've been looking for you?
I realized that nothing else will satisfy me
I'm so glad I found you
Now that I'm changed, no one can keep me away from you

Uh oh, uh uh oh (oh oh)
Uh oh, uh uh oh (oh oh)




Uh oh, uh uh oh (oh oh)
Uh oh, uh uh oh (oh oh)

Overall Meaning

The song "Looking For You" by Kirk Franklin is a powerful gospel song with lyrics that describe the struggles that believers go through to find faith in God in difficult times. The song opens with a message of encouragement to those who are struggling and feel like God has forgotten them. The lyrics describe the darkness and pain that the singer has gone through, but how through prayer and faith, he has found hope and a new sense of purpose in his life. The chorus repeats the line "I've been looking for you" which serves as a reminder that even in the darkest times, there is hope and light at the end of the tunnel. The song is a testament to the power of faith and how it can help people through difficult times.


The second verse of the song describes a time when the singer's enemies tried to come for him, but through his faith and the love of God, he was able to overcome their attacks. The bridge of the song features a call and response, inviting listeners to sing along with the lyrics "Uh oh, uh uh oh" and affirm their faith in God. The song ends with a repetition of the chorus, reminding listeners that nothing else can satisfy them quite like their faith.


Overall, "Looking For You" is a powerful gospel song that speaks to the struggles that many believers face on their spiritual journey. The lyrics are a reminder that, even in the darkest times, there is hope to be found, and that faith can guide us through even the most difficult of trials.


Line by Line Meaning

To all my people in the struggle
Addressing people who are going through a hard time


You think God's forgotten about you
Expressing empathy for those who feel abandoned by God


Here's some pain medicine
Offering words of encouragement to help alleviate the pain


Let's go!
Encouraging listeners to take action


You're in your car
Acknowledging that the listener could be anywhere


You at the house, on you job
Reiterating that the listener could be anywhere, encouraging them to keep going


Be encouraged, boo
Using an endearment to motivate and inspire listeners


I've been down so long
Expressing personal experience with hardship


I've been hurt for so long
Further emphasizing the difficulty of the personal struggle


There were times I thought I would never see the break of day
Reflecting on moments of hopelessness


It was hard for me to see your plan for me
Expressing difficulty in seeing God's plan


And I tried to believe trouble won't last always
Reflecting on a previously held belief that hard times won't last forever


See, night after night (night after night, night after night)
Repeating the phrase to emphasize the struggle as a persistent experience


I pray Lord don't take your joy from me
Asking God to continue providing a sense of joy in the midst of the struggle


And then late one night (then late one night)
Highlighting a specific moment of change


I read in your love letter that it's gonna get better
Finding hope in a message of love from God


Don't cha know that
Exclaiming a realization or epiphany


I've been looking for you?
Realizing that God is the only one who can truly satisfy and provide peace


I realized that nothing else will satisfy me
Further emphasizing the realization that only God can provide true satisfaction


I'm so glad I found you
Expressing gratitude for finding God and accepting Him into one's life


Now that I'm changed, no one can keep me away from you
Understanding how a transformation in one's life can solidify their relationship with God


You've been so good to us
Expressing gratitude for God's blessings and favor


You brought us a mighty long way
Reflecting on a journey of growth and change, acknowledging God's role in it


When my enemies tried to come for me
Referencing moments of adversity and opposition


And they thought that my world was coming to an end
Describing a time of overwhelming worry and fear


All the while you knew
Acknowledging that God was present and aware throughout the struggle


That I would make it through
Expressing faith in God's ability to see one through difficult times


I feel closer to you now than when I first began
Reflecting on a strengthened relationship with God as a result of persevering through hardship


Jesus you are (Jesus you are, Jesus you are)
Reiterating the importance of God's presence in one's life


You are my sun right after the rain
Describing God's role in bringing light and goodness after a difficult season


Wherever you are (wherever you are)
Affirming that God is with us always, no matter where we are


I just wanna be near you
Expressing a desire for greater closeness with God


Uh oh, uh uh oh (That's for the struggle)
Adding emphasis to the idea of struggle and hardship


Uh oh, uh uh oh (That's for the pain)
Describing the pain that can come with difficult experiences


Uh oh, uh uh oh (That's for those dark nights)
Referencing the times when it feels impossible to find hope or light


Come on and sing it wit' us, ya'll
Inviting the audience to join in expressing these feelings and experiences




Lyrics © CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Capitol CMG Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MATTHEW SAMUELS, ANTWAN PATTON, ANDRE BENJAMIN, PATRICK BROWN, KARL A. WAILOO

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@jairgomes4836

I´m not Christian, but this song makes me jump of joy!

@jasminexoxo6362

Jair Gomes I'm atheist and I LOVE this song!!

@nickytikkitavi5678

Jair Gomes I'm Muslim but this is a bop. 💜💜

@CTheOnlyJ

Are you Christians now??

@mari8490

Jair Gomes same here I was raised in a Catholic home and his music always puts me in a good mood

@Maryam_aam

Nicky Tikkitavi same

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@londafine8287

I bought this CD right after my mom died, helped me get through. Thank you Jesus & K.F. ♥

@tmac8505

I got the cd as well. Imma big fan of Kirk!!

@londafine8287

😊

@londafine8287

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