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 Miss You
KJ-52 Lyrics
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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 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
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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