He was awarded the Rap/Hip Hop Recorded Song of the Year for "Never Look Away" and Rap/Hip Hop Album of the Year at the GMA Dove Awards of 2007. KJ-52 also has four Dove awards to add to his 'collection.'
KJ-52's song "You're Gonna Make it" was played at the end of Cold Case Season 5 Episode 8 "It Takes a village." He rapped in the Newsboys version of Jesus Freak alongside, and had a part in TobyMac's remix of One World.
He has been rapping since 1993 (age 18), and his current label is BEC.
End Of My Rope
KJ-52 Lyrics
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And I'm burning, I'm yearning
I'm hurting for hope
I'm needing this burden to go
But I'm searching for
Purpose, I'm searching to know
Till I'm pounding the ground
And I'm down in my hole
It's got me down till I go
Till I cry out to you I
Can't take it no more
You are the one that I hold
You are the one in my soul
You are the one that I know
That will come when I call
And I fall and I fold let's go
C'mon
I'm at the end of my rope and
I can't take it no more
I think I'm losing control
I am about to let go
I am...
So you said to let go
Let everything I had hold
Let go till its all in control
Let go till its gone up in smoke
Crush me mold me make me
Stretch me fold me change me
Until I ain't just the same me
You the only one my safety
You are the one gonna saved me
And I don't wanna ever live safely
Destroy my world and take me
Past the end of my rope break me
In KJ-52's song End Of My Rope, the lyrics depict a person who is lost, hurting, and searching for hope. The individual is burdened and desperate for purpose in life but cannot seem to find it. The weight of these emotions is too much to bear, and the person feels like they are at the edge of their rope, about to lose control. The song portrays a sense of defeat and vulnerability, but there is a glimmer of hope in the belief that calling out to a higher power could save them.
The lyrics suggest that the person has been knocked down by life so many times that they feel like they are pounding the ground in defeat. They are crying out for help, acknowledging that they cannot do it alone. The reference to being at the end of one's rope is a metaphor for someone who has reached the limits of their patience, strength, or endurance. However, there is a sense of surrender to a greater source of strength, the one who the person believes will answer their call for help.
The song End Of My Rope is a testament to the struggles that people endure in life, and how they can turn to their faith to find purpose and meaning. It also speaks to the idea that people can grow from their adversity when they relinquish control and trust in a higher power. The lyrics encourage listeners to let go of their burdens and surrender to the unknown, knowing that they will be caught and guided towards their destiny.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm lost at the end of my rope
I am completely lost and without a clear direction in my life
And I'm burning, I'm yearning
I am filled with intense emotion and desire for something more
I'm hurting for hope
I am in pain and desperately in need of something to hold onto
I'm needing this burden to go
I am overwhelmed by the weight of my problems and I need them to be lifted from me
But I'm searching for Purpose, I'm searching to know
I am actively seeking a deeper meaning and understanding of my existence
It knocks me down to the floor
It completely overwhelms me and brings me to my lowest point
Till I'm pounding the ground
I am physically and emotionally beaten down by my struggles
And I'm down in my hole
I am trapped in a dark place with seemingly no escape
It's got me down till I go
It has completely defeated me to the point where I am ready to give up
Till I cry out to you I Can't take it no more
I am reaching out to a higher power for help because I cannot bear the weight of my problems alone
You are the one that I hold
You are the one that I put my faith and trust in
You are the one in my soul
You are deeply ingrained in my being and my beliefs
You are the one that I know
I am certain of your existence and your ability to help me
That will come when I call
I believe you will be there for me when I need you most
And I fall and I fold let's go
I am completely surrendering myself to you and your guidance
I'm at the end of my rope and
I am at the brink of my limits and feel as though I can no longer hold on
I can't take it no more
I have reached my breaking point and cannot endure any longer
I think I'm losing control
I feel as though I am losing my grasp on reality and my ability to cope
I am about to let go
I am considering giving up entirely and letting my struggles consume me
So you said to let go
My faith tells me that I need to release my struggles and trust in a higher power
Let everything I had hold
I need to let go of my possessions and attachments that are holding me back
Let go till its all in control
I need to relinquish control and trust that everything will work out as it should
Let go till its gone up in smoke
I need to completely release my burdens and trust that they will disappear
Crush me mold me make me
I am willing to be completely transformed by a higher power
Stretch me fold me change me
I am willing to endure any amount of change necessary to improve my situation
Until I ain't just the same me
I understand that transformation is necessary to become a better version of myself
You the only one my safety
I trust that a higher power will keep me safe and guide me in the right direction
You are the one gonna saved me
I believe that a higher power has the ability to deliver me from my struggles
And I don't wanna ever live safely
I am willing to take risks and embrace life to the fullest, even if it means facing challenges
Destroy my world and take me
I am willing to let go of everything I know and trust a higher power to guide me towards something better
Past the end of my rope break me
I am willing to be broken down to the most basic level in order to be built back up into a better person
Contributed by Sebastian G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Marquis Phillips
Nice guitar riffs!! love this song! its awesome to see and hear a Christian reppin Christ with such talent and skill....keep it up...the world needs it...
Evan Akers
i've been listening to kj for as long as i can remeber. this is the only guy how can talk about jesus and still sound fly!!!
Vi Rox
Love his songs like this one !
SloMoFoShow
i just found out bout his music like 2 days ago and i love all his songs:) ..... fav song right here
James Berriault
i love how this song has no dislikes
MrKrillz0r
I'm not the person you were asking, but as someone who has been struggling with mental diseases, suicidal thoughts, depression and self hate and been completely freed from it all, I can tell you that it's SO worth to stay in this world. God loves us and wants to save us from all of the pain and suffering. And through Jesus he gave us a chance to be forgiven and set free! And being set free from all these things that holds us down is amazing!
La playlist de mi alma
no se porque pero esta cancion me da energia
Josephine Goodrich
They have different rhyming styles, rhyme techniques, rhythms, and content. Other than that, I agree.
Josh Pastor
go kj man you are now my new favorite rapper or should I say MC, yeah that's what he is an MC
Mexchelle
He used to come to the church I went to, he was such a nice guy :D