The Reason
Kirk Franklin/Kirk Franklin & the Family Lyrics


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Angels we have heard on High!!!

Chorus
Jesus is the reason (ladies)
For the season (ladies)
Yes oh yes he is. (ladies)
Oh yes he is yeah (tenors)
Repeat

Verse:
I don't need
Material things
All I need
Is the love you give
This holiday
I came to say
That Jesus Is
The Only Way

Jesus is the reason
For the season
Yes oh yes he is. (ladies)
Oh yes he is yeah (tenors)

I don't need
Material things
All I need
Is the love you give
This holiday
I came to say
That Jesus Is
The Only Way

Jesus is the reason
For the season
Yes oh yes he is. (ladies)
Oh yes he is yeah (tenors)


Bridge-
Gloria! Glo-are-ia

Vamp-
He is
He's the reason
One thing you should know
Where ever you go

He is
He's the reason
One thing I can say
On this special day

[Repeat as desired]

Who go the praise?
We got the praise
And who we give the praise to?
Jesus!

Yeah, Yeah, Yeah, Yeah

I love it when you call him your savior





[Repeat as desired]

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Kirk Franklin's song "Jesus is the reason for the season" is a celebration of the Christmas season and the importance of focusing on the true meaning of the holiday. The opening line, "Angels we have heard on high," alludes to the heavenly choir that announced the birth of Jesus to shepherds in the fields. The chorus emphasizes that Jesus is the true reason for the season and the source of the joy that this time brings to people's hearts.


The verses of the song are a declaration of faith in Christ and the recognition that material possessions cannot compare to the love that He offers. The lyrics suggest that the best way to celebrate the holiday is to remember and appreciate the sacrifice that Jesus made on the cross. The inclusion of "Gloria" in the bridge further reinforces the spiritual nature of the song and its connection to traditional holiday hymns.


Overall, "Jesus is the reason for the season" encourages listeners to reflect on the meaning of Christmas and to recognize the true source of joy and hope during this time.


Line by Line Meaning

Angels we have heard on High!!!
We have received a divine message from heavenly messengers!


Jesus is the reason (ladies)
Jesus Christ is the motive and cause for celebrating this joyous occasion!


For the season (ladies)
The occasion is a special time of year which is to be celebrated.


Yes oh yes he is. (ladies)
Truly, without a doubt, he is! (referring to Jesus)


Oh yes he is yeah (tenors)
Certainly he is! (referring to Jesus)


I don't need
I do not require or desire


Material things
Physical possessions or wealth


All I need
The only thing I require or desire (in contrast to material things)


Is the love you give
What I need is the affection and kindness that you demonstrate.


This holiday
On this special occasion


I came to say
I am here to proclaim


That Jesus Is
Jesus Christ is


The Only Way
The sole means or method.


Bridge-
Instrumental section or transition


Gloria! Glo-are-ia
Hosanna or Praise be to God!


Vamp-
A repeated instrumental or vocal pattern


He is
Jesus Christ is


He's the reason
He is the motive and cause


One thing you should know
One fact that you ought to be aware of


Where ever you go
Wherever you happen to travel or journey


One thing I can say
One point I can affirm


On this special day
During this momentous occasion


[Repeat as desired]
Repeat the previous section as much as is preferred for musical effect.


Who go the praise?
Who deserves or merits acclaim?


We got the praise
We possess or have the commendation.


And who we give the praise to?
To whom do we present or dedicate the approbation?


Jesus!
Jesus Christ!


Yeah, Yeah, Yeah, Yeah
An enthusiastic affirmation of assent.


I love it when you call him your savior
I am pleased when you refer to him as your rescuer or deliverer.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: GARY NICHOLSON, MARSHALL CHAPMAN

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Comments from YouTube:

BoldMultiMedia

I gotta hear my Kirk Family Christmas Album. EVERY YEAR! I LOVE IT!

chrispleasantable

Same with me, best album to listen to anytime. Especially during Christmas

Brenda Wimmer-Ruscigno

Listening to this song and havin a little bit of early Christmas. Thank you Jesus for your peace and joy.

tay gang

Why am I jamming to this in the summer time! Because its a all year jam! im out!

PhillygirlDeeva

Kirk Franklin will make you MOVE even if you TIRED 🙂😴😴🙂

LGKids

The crowd rockers , Kirk and The Family! Thanks for posting! Peace!

Brother

A vós dele era lindíssima. Hoje que vi que ele morreu! Demorou para eu saber seu nome.

David Robbins

This is at my home church The Apostolic Church of God in Chicago, IL. I remember being in the congregation this night like it was yesterday. It was the best

Brother

David quem é esse primeiro solista?

Morgan Greenwood

The drummer 🔥🔥🔥♥️

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