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.
Only You
KJ-52 Lyrics
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I think about your loving kindness and all your grace
I think about just all the times that you made a way
As I lay here with my tears on my face
I want to tell you how I feel and to just explain that I love you
And I just want to tell you thanks, as I bow my head and now as I begin to pray
It's only you and this is all I can say
You (only you)
It is only you (it's only you)
I'm loving only you (loving only you, Lord)
Only you
With everything that I am I want to give you praise
With everything that I am I want to lift your name
With all the strength that I have I want to seek your face
Just all my days now and with all my ways
But every day I see how you're good to me
With every day I see how you're loving me
In every way this is just what I want to be
More like you Lord is what I pray to be
Chorus
Only you are the one that could save my soul
And only you are the one that could make me whole
And only you are the one that I want to know
It's only you
It's only you now
And only you are the one that bled and died
And only you are the one that was crucified
But only you are the one that came back alive
It's only you
It's only you now
Chorus
The song "Only You" by KJ-52 is a heartfelt expression of the singer's love and gratitude towards God. The opening verses describe the singer closing his eyes at the end of the day and reflecting on God's kindness, grace, and constant presence in his life. The lyrics convey a sense of intimacy and vulnerability as the singer acknowledges his emotions and tears. He wants to express his love and appreciation to God and begins to pray, focusing all his attention on God as the only one worthy of his worship.
In the chorus, the singer repeats the phrase "only you" several times, emphasizing the exclusivity of his love and devotion to God. He declares that God is the only one who can save his soul, make him whole, and satisfy his deepest desires. The bridge describes the singer's desire to be more like God, seeking his face and praising him with all his strength.
Overall, the song is a powerful reminder of the importance of faith and the transformative power of God's love. It encourages listeners to focus on God and seek his presence as the source of ultimate hope and meaning in life.
Line by Line Meaning
I close my eyes at the end of another day
At the end of the day, I reflect on Your love and grace.
I think about your loving kindness and all your grace
I remember how You have shown me love and grace.
I think about just all the times that you made a way
I remember all the times You made a way for me.
As I lay here with my tears on my face
I am overwhelmed with emotion.
I want to tell you how I feel and to just explain that I love you
I want to express my love to You and how I feel.
And I just want to tell you thanks, as I bow my head and now as I begin to pray
I want to thank You as I pray and bow my head.
It's only you and this is all I can say
I recognize that You are the only one I need in my life.
With everything that I am I want to give you praise
I want to give You praise with my whole being.
With everything that I am I want to lift your name
I want to lift Your name with my whole being.
With all the strength that I have I want to seek your face
I want to seek Your presence with all my strength.
But every day I see how you're good to me
I see Your goodness in my life every day.
With every day I see how you're loving me
I see Your love for me every day.
In every way this is just what I want to be
I want to be more like You in every way.
More like you Lord is what I pray to be
I pray to be more like You.
Only you are the one that could save my soul
Only You can save my soul.
And only you are the one that could make me whole
Only You can make me whole.
And only you are the one that I want to know
You are the only one I want to know.
But only you are the one that bled and died
You are the only one who paid for my sins through Your sacrifice.
And only you are the one that was crucified
You are the only one who was crucified for me.
But only you are the one that came back alive
You are the only one who rose from the dead.
It's only you
It's only you now
You are the only one who matters in my life.
You (only you)
It is only you (it's only you)
I'm loving only you (loving only you, Lord)
Only you
You are the only one I love and serve.
Contributed by Elliot N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.