KJ-52 (Jonah Sorrentino) is a Christian rapper from Tampa, in Florida. He w… Read Full Bio ↴KJ-52 (Jonah Sorrentino) is a Christian rapper from Tampa, in Florida. He was born on June 26, 1975. He's known for two songs addressed to another rapper, Eminem. The name stems from "KJ," which was an abbreviation of his old rap name (King J. Mac) and according to KJ, also stands for "knowledge and justification. "52" (pronounced "five-two") represents the miracle of the five loaves and two fish as told in the Bible. KJ-52 feels he is spreading the word of the Lord in much the same way Jesus shared the food in the story.
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.

I Can Call On You
KJ-52 Lyrics

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Our Father who art in heaven
Hallowed be thy name
Thy kingdom come
Thy will be done
On earth as it is in heaven

I can, I can call on you
I know that you'll hear me

I can , I can call on you
I know that you'll answer

you didn't know what to do
Came home from after school
Mom and dad said they were through
Now pretty soon was gonna have ta move
Shut the door went inside his room
Laid on the floor and he cried to you
Said jesus please help me through
Right now I just feel so confused
Don't know what I'm supposed to do
But I need to be close to you
Help me with what I'm goin through
'cause I know that your here when I'm callin you
Everythings just fallin through
But ain't nuttin too hard for you
So plesae come when I call to you
'cause all that I have is all in you
And that's why

I can, I can call on you
I know that you'll hear me
I can, I can call on you
I know that you'll answer
I can, I can call on you
I know that you'll hear me
I can, I can call on you(i can call on you)
I know that you'll answer

she didn't know what to say
She got the phone call and it was late
It was a hit and run jus on the free way
And her son got hurt and was in bad shape
Tears ran down her face
As her mind began to race
Didn't know what to do what move to make
So she called up to you and began to pray
Jesus she began to say I need you in a major way
My son might die today I'm so confused please provide a way
Please now just give me strength
Please just help me face everything that's about to come my way
In you I trust and put my faith that's why (thats why)

I can, I can call on you
I know that you hear me
I can, I can call on you
I know that you answer(i know that you'll answer)
I can I can call on you (i can call on you)
I know that you hear me
I can I can call on you
I know that you answer (i know that you answer)

so whati wanna say tonight
N e thing you face in life
When yoru mind is filled with strife
You can always find strength in christ
Even times when the money is tight
Even times when nothin is right
Don't worry bout nothin in life call him and that's my advice
And that's why that's why that's why (thats why)

(praying)

(i need you)

(i can call on you)
I can I can call on you
I know that you hear me
I can I can call on you I know that you answer I know that you answer

I can I can call on you I can call on you
I know that you answer

Overall Meaning

The first half of the lyrics are a recitation of the Lord's Prayer, which is a Christian prayer that is taught to children and is considered to be one of the most important prayers in Christianity. KJ-52 puts a modern twist on it by adding a rap beat and a chorus that emphasizes the message that God is always there to listen and answer when we call on him.

The second half of the lyrics tell two different stories of people going through difficult moments in life and turning to God for help. The first story is about a teenager whose parents announce they are getting a divorce and he feels lost and confused. The second story is about a mother who receives a phone call that her son has been in a serious accident and is in the hospital. In both stories, the individuals pray to Jesus for guidance and strength to make it through their tough times.

The chorus repeats the message that no matter what struggles we face in life, we can always turn to God and trust that he will hear us and answer our prayers. The song overall encourages listeners to lean on their faith and trust that God is there to help them through anything they may face.

Line by Line Meaning

Our Father who art in heaven
Addressing God in Heaven

Hallowed be thy name
Praising and sanctifying God's name

Thy kingdom come
Asking for God's kingdom to come on earth

Thy will be done
Asking for God's will to be done on earth

On earth as it is in heaven
Asking for God's will to be done on earth as it is in heaven

I can, I can call on you
Acknowledging that one can call on God for help

I know that you'll hear me
Believing that God listens to prayers

you didn't know what to do
Describing a difficult situation

Came home from after school
Setting the scene for a story

Mom and dad said they were through
Explaining why the situation is difficult

Now pretty soon was gonna have ta move
Implying that there are other challenges related to the situation

Shut the door went inside his room
Describing how the character responded to the situation

Laid on the floor and he cried to you
Revealing that the character prayed to God for help

Said jesus please help me through
Asking Jesus for help

Right now I just feel so confused
Expressing how the character feels

Don't know what I'm supposed to do
Admitting uncertainty and seeking guidance

But I need to be close to you
Desiring to feel connected to God

Help me with what I'm goin through
Asking for help with the situation

'cause I know that your here when I'm callin you
Believing that God is present and listening

Everythings just fallin through
Describing how things are not going well

But ain't nuttin too hard for you
Acknowledging that God is capable of helping

So plesae come when I call to you
Asking God to help

'cause all that I have is all in you
Recognizing reliance on God

she didn't know what to say
Describing a difficult situation

She got the phone call and it was late
Setting the scene for a story

It was a hit and run jus on the free way
Describing a tragic event

And her son got hurt and was in bad shape
Revealing the severity of the situation

Tears ran down her face
Describing the woman's emotions

As her mind began to race
Describing the woman's reaction to the situation

Please now just give me strength
Asking for strength to face the situation

Please just help me face everything that's about to come my way
Asking for help to face upcoming challenges

In you I trust and put my faith
Expressing trust in God

so whati wanna say tonight
Introducing the conclusion of the song

N e thing you face in life
Implying that this song applies to any situation

When yoru mind is filled with strife
Referencing difficult situations

You can always find strength in christ
Encouraging reliance on God

Even times when the money is tight
Implying that this advice applies to various challenges

Even times when nothin is right
Reinforcing that this advice applies to various challenges

Don't worry bout nothin in life call him and that's my advice
Encouraging reliance on God for help with any challenge

(praying)
Closing the song with a prayer

(i need you)
Expressing the need for God's help

(i can call on you)
Repeating the idea that one can call on God

I know that you hear me
Believing that God listens to prayers

I know that you answer
Believing that God will respond to prayers

Lyrics © CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP, Capitol CMG Publishing

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Comments from YouTube:

@Gildragil70

12y↑1

that's what us brothers and sisters in Christ are here for. to help each other in our walk with God.

@beaagent29p

8y↑10

I'm a Retired U.S. Marine and former Federal Law Enforcement Officer of 10 years. I've seen death, destruction and the worst in the world that humans can offer BUT on March 19th 2012 I became a Christian and I'm so amazed at the number of young people out there and on here that are Christians. Keep on keeping on!

@garygifford9231

8y↑2

AMEN Brother I am 13 and have bean christian all my life I cant stand the music that is just about trying to get people to do bad things Kj-52 and Lecrae are the main singers I like they inspired me to get more kids to become Christian's and to bring my bible to school

@CharityCabe

13y

Jesus is everywhere...just call on him he will pick you up in your darkest of hours and lift you higher than any drug could ever take you! I am proud to know Jesus as my personal savior!!! Without him I would be nothing. Thank you Jesus for loving me!

@metalmulisha27

12y↑3

I know that whenever people don't let up on me in high school, i can call on KJ to lift me up. Thank you KJ. Keep doing what you do.

@sportybri101

13y↑1

We listened to this song in religion class to replace the prayer, and I loved it. I spent all week looking for him, I thought it was KJ12 instead of 52.... so glad I found it!

@aquadan63

10y↑1

Why isn't mainstream media playing Hits like this? Keep up the good work brother. Pray that the spirit inspire you with more messages through your music for our young people Jesus is the Way, The Truth and The Life...Amen

@queensofthemind7698

12y

Hey. It's going to be okay. God is always there. Don't forget that. Jesus will take you right where you are. Come as you are and Jesus will make it alright.

@christopherfinny

13y

The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit: a broken and a contrite heart, O God, thou wilt not despise. PSALM 51:17

@LeverBEAST

13y

We can call on God for anything!He is always there!

@jamieloyd5307

11y↑1

This song saveD my life it took me listening to this song to really take into consideration that god had a master plan for wat was going on in my life. If it wasn't for god reaching out to me in this song i would have never met my daughter.

@TheBlackspy007

13y↑1

its so sad knowing that all those statistics are true, especially when you know people or you can relate yourself to them, but the message of this song speaks loud and clear to all of us no matter who we are, we can call on Him, and He will answer...

@brokengirl8619

I've been seeking god for about 20 years, I'm a Saved Christian, and I'm more confused than ever about what the bible says. I pray for wisdom but can see so many different interpretations when I read it for myself.

@johndavidantosiak2605

10y↑1

what a beautiful song. I love using the gift of music to reach people who might not normally accept Jesus in a more traditional fashion. So great. Just put out the message, however it happens to be delivered. Thats good stuff

@abbyrod7

9y↑11

I know I can call on Him. My Lord and savior.

@michellecollins539

9y↑1

Amen.

@Godzchildnh3

11y↑1

KJ52 your one of the best in the christian rap game. You tell the truth and bring it deep! Godbless you dawg!!!!

@devinjames3648

10y↑6

I love the way kj can lift anyone. up i used to listen to a lot of gangster rap until my sister had me listen to kj and now i have my son listing to him

@Regzus

13y

This guy knows real thing. Great rapper.

@Clankinist

13y

WE NEED TO GO TO GOD IN PRAYER AND ASK FOR HIS FORGIVENESS

@kristen20celtics9

13y

Thanks KJ52 for this song! Because I have needed it! I can always call on Jesus Christ! <3

@ggomezs

3y↑1

2021 diretamente do Brasil🔥🙏🏻

@babygirlmd15

11y

yep this song got me THROUGH high school hope things get better for you

@garygifford9231

8y↑2

Everyone should get inspired to bring their bibles anywhere they go and to help bring people to the arms of our only savior that will always protect us we need to save as many lives as possible I would have bean a cutter if it wasn't for my friends being there and all of them christian singers here to help me know that i am not the only one who is out there that needs help I seen up close what cutting does to people. I am happy that I am not one of them I can't believe what would have happened to me if it wasn't for my friends and Jesus Christ.

@susantherestorer

10y↑1

Wow. Excellent! I'm so glad I found and clicked on this.

@estherjudithmiriamsarahrah1547

10y↑4

One of my fave songs by KJ

@Jmoney2167

12y

it took me till this year to hear of KJ-52 gotta get his cds

@dominionsilas2227

Love both versions but this one just a bit more. 👌🏾♥️

@sexihippi5166

8y↑1

😊🙏💕this song gets me

@yourRevelationsTv

13y

Bought this of iTunes and within 2 days I must have listened to it at-lest 40 times ... Powerful song ! :)

@JeevesINC

12y

kj should be one of the 1500

@Th3Gh0st22

13y

AMAZING!

@allenlamar7202

...Still listening in 2021. L5LOVE THIS

@lylivilleda2206

12y

love this song

@LightGesture

12y

I can call on Yahuwah any day of the year.. thanks be to Yahushua Who stepped in for us to be reconciled to our Creator! Omein.

@myasand1340

founnd today again after not found passed days,felt last dd ays strong god in and with this,had often with some lyyricparts of several songs,melodies etc buut in genereal needed to be too long lasting not only rare tastes of goodness of god cause stil lwas stolen for own good LIFE no exist,survive orr worse ever...-still prayed c ried all alone and missed what most wanted and needed!no forces at aall only heartwishconfrom too long/since ever more then time...

@Jmoney2167

12y

excellent lyrics

@dasiasesmas5555

11y

I almost killed my self and GOD saved me and KJs music saves me to.

@pablocahuaya4689

one of my favorite songs

@CemeteryPrince

15y

Great song...

@misskeepit4real

13y

i LOVE this, can we say wake up call?(=

@normajean3538

12y

I saw him in creation and loved his songs since :D

@EBenflow1

11y

kj definatly helps

@olegselivanov7636

2020 год и Украина слушает это парня.

@DkunPete

12y

the enemy exploits all that is good and twists it,but God works all things for the good of those who love him and are called to his purpose. Keep praying for eminem, it worked for montell Jordan and countless others including me. so i know it works. Keep praying........and listen to lecrae as well :D

@VetteAholicZ06

14y↑1

@LIVEforGOD96 I was a big rap ran a few years ago, I realized it was making me angry, the person I wasn't. I pretty much gave it up for the most part. Only some like this I will listen to.

@mikepennino3193

12y

If you want this pray to God and be real with Him.when you pray its having a conversation with God (like Father to child) tell Him you want to be saved.Tell Jesus you want and accept Him as ya Lord,Savior,and friend.Ask for His help to be able to obey His way, be able to live for Him.honestly its not easy otherwise everyone would be doing it.Focus on Jesus,be repentant and you'll learn who you are and find a better life this world tries to hide from us.Get Christian friends who can help you out.

@bornagain2day

11y

Amen!

@mrDRprIVOrobotnik

15y

Thank you...

@fmscott3022

12y

finally someone else who gets that he kj doesnt sound like eminem

@Gospal4life

13y

God HateS sin but Loves a sinner. Repent and turn to Jesus. BE FREE!!!! Join the foreverlasting race of salvation. before its too late. time is running out. You are forgiven. If you ask!!! I speak life. IN Jesus name AMEN!

@christanmetal89

13y

@LIVEforGOD96 cool dude awsome

@JNXDJSTR

11y↑2

i cant find this version of this song anywhere could anyone be so nice as to help me?

@b22chris

12y

the one dislike was satin

@relevantrevelations

11y

God first though... that is the message he is trying to get across

@CoachJohnPliskin

13y

@aaronk214 for the most part i will agree with you about some of the music. for the most part, a person has to find the good messages in some of the music that is out there. for instance, i would recommend you to check out last chance by abk. that song has really hit me hard as it talked about missing your loved ones and wishing to have had one more chance to have them in their life. that hits me hard seeing how my father died when i was young.

@maverick7192

13y

this guy sounds like the christian version of eminem

@fmscott3022

12y

ha never heard of him ill check out his music

@yessir23jlo

13y

@LIVEforGOD96 amen same here it was hard cuz those songs were addictin but if Jesus sacrifice his life on the cross i can sacrifice alil sumething like this im now a way beta persun and continuin to help others thats ma biggest goal 2011 help people in ma sko see the love god gives em

@jessynba4

13y

@LIVEforGOD96 Keep it up. I know you can change.

@barrelracingbrick

13y

By chance does anybody know the preacher on the Television at 2:30 ? Sounds like Ron Luce (Heard him preach live before, and I really like how he puts things together) but I'm horrible with names, so I don't know! :) anyway, Thanks!

@fmscott3022

11y

good point

@CoachJohnPliskin

13y

@LIVEforGOD96 i dont know if music really has any effect on people. i listen to a lot of metallica, insane clown posse, abk, boondox, pantera, avenged sevenfold, and things of that nature; i am still a good person. helping the lbgt community with right, help pass an anti-bullying bill in my state, and learning more about the psychology and how the mind works and why people do what they do.

@marklawrence2053

I CAN CALL ON HIM TO KJ! Whenever I'm ALONE I CAN CALL ON HIM NO ONE ELSE

@FreshPrinceSthlm

13y

Who is the preacher and where can I listen to him?? around 02.30 ?? thanks . Kj u rocks

@impervious99

12y

Can someone tell me that the "preacher" was that Paul Washer??

@MrEastcoastkid

14y

so do you

@hugochamorro9012

Hello! I can't find the lyrics of this version. Can someone please help me to find it?

@ChillC24

12y

@maverick7192 He is!

@FreecrazyAwsumness

12y

@187theprohet369 god has someone better waiting for u.

@javi3rl0pe5

12y

@Raddicalz "It's Toby Mac. Irene" - Camohawk1229 Camohawk1229 originally posted this put he didn't reply correctly, I guess he doesn't know how to, but anyway, all credits to Camohawk1229.

@seminoles111

12y

bro, not tryin to start an argument or anything, just wanted to simply state that if you believe in God just for what you're gettin out of it (so you can go to heaven) then you don't truly understand this... God is our Father and wants a true relationship with us. He's family. Treat Hime that way. Not just seein what u ca get outta it. He loves us and that's why He created us, so hat we can have a relationship.

@MrJarhead87

12y

Who is the guy in the background that is singing?

@LeverBEAST

12y

@maverick7192 Look up dear slim part 1 and 2 they are from him to eminem

@cubybull

15y

you haven't heard of hime because he raps for the Lord.

@yourRevelationsTv

13y

@NoEmoBangsHere It's a remix :)

@Wants_2_B_Better

13y

@buttaflyylova his name is kj 52 and is real name is Jonah Kirsten Sorrentino

@buttaflyylova

13y

does anyone know the guy that sings in this video???

@isaactillman313

8y↑2

This is the remix I think. not the original song.

@Raddicalz

12y

i didn't really wanted to post this here but, i love this christian rap song, i don't know the name of it or the artist, but the clip has the woman with a baby and this hispanic guy looking at her which i think is the baby daddy and thinks about his descions, can anyone help me?

@buttaflyylova

13y

@youblowme well his stage name would be fine i guess im going to look him up

@buttaflyylova

13y

@youblowme no um like the dude on the tv singing with the cap on

@UnluckyJones13

14y

@LIVEforGOD96 Not dissing ya man, but I listen to rap such as Eminem and 50 constantly, and I still believe I am a good person. Yeah, music can make people do crazy things, but we decide who we are, not the music. You can't blame them for putting their music out there- they need to get paid too, and it's how they deal with their own lives.

@cubybull

15y

i like lecrae

@CoachJohnPliskin

13y

@aaronk214 correct me if i am wrong, but didn't the church also believe that being black was a sin. again, i might be wrong there but i am not sure. as i said, i do know it is a sin but a person cant be treated any differently than any other person just cause of how we were born. i am guessing that u believe that people choose 2 be gay. i believe the opposite. why would a person want to choose more adversity by being gay over being straight? also, arent we all born with original sin anyways?

@Wants_2_B_Better

13y

@buttaflyylova his real name ur what?

@NimaTproductions

14y

nice one, is he a christian rapper?

@Stillhaveamustache

14y

@gotmini yea right ? im christian and i listen to rap... its just music

@TheCyphen

12y

@maverick7192 no...Eminem sounds like a worldly version of kj :)

@ramprider7

13y

@UnluckyJones13 the music that you listen to can also effect your way of thinking and man i got myself into all differint kind of music and it basicaliy messed up my whole life but the music you listen to can open a gate way into your life. i dont know you man and i have no right to say anything about you . but i was just stateing a fact about what happened to me and to some other people i know

@mutendistort

14y

@MusicRodent i didnt mean that its pure or acceptable because im christian, i just meant that music is music. i wasnt looking for a lecture and i dont want to give one, i apreciate it though

@Writterssoul

12y

Actually it was Ron Luce

@MrEastcoastkid

14y

cuz he like the best rapper on the earth. and hes white so hes like one of the only big white rappers

@coperniki

12y

good music, lyricist, religious or not

@mutendistort

13y

@cdbwc Ok ill answer your question as soon as you explain what you just asked me. Im not stupid its just you said "if its a, or if its b" wtf is choice a and choice b? and "is it just this or that or is it making jesus your lord and savior if its a" What exactly are you asking, I cant make any sense of this far from intellectual question.. or is it a statement? i really cant tell..

@mutendistort

14y

i listen to slipknot and metal but im not athiest or have satanic beliefs ive been christian my whole life

@CoachJohnPliskin

13y

@aaronk214 as far as your comment about homosexuality goes, i am not going to go quote to quote with a man that has obviously read the bible more than i have. what i do know is that god is a loving god that loves all of his children and that would include the people of the lgbt community. you may believe that it is a choice; i believe that people are born this way. as a pasture at my church has said "hate the sin, love the person."

@cdbwc

13y

@mutendistort i could ask you what you think being a christian is. is it just this or that or is it making jesus your lord and savior if its a. then well theres a book with 66 reasons you need to find out more about. if b. then i wonder if you have jesus in you how do you think him and the holy spirit like hear slipknots crappy music (my taste in music shows bias it was for satire) but think about it just sayin' my thoughts since its the internet. and you cant stop me.

@CJFRANKS7

13y

3:31 They need Christ. Let's reach them before it's too late

@MrScrewallhaters

12y

@rgj24z Bro, his answers to your prayers are either yes, no, or not yet. And he isn't your genie. You can't totally rely on science either. It was made to find answers to questions we could not solve, we just basically put things we know, put it together, and try to guess something that would make sense according to those facts. Even though it seems like there is no God, or people just say it is just imaginary, just know that the bible can answer some of your questions.

@jesusisreal1998

12y

If u cant figure out if Jesus is real or not it is better to believe and get to heaven than if there is none but if there is and u didn't belive u go under so it is better to belive than be sry when u die

@danross2507

11y

yeah, waaaaaaaayyyyyy better than eminem. all worldly rap these days is just sex, who got loot, bling, sex, and who is tougher than the next guy. its all show! but this right here is real!