A native of Fort Worth, Texas, he was raised by his aunt, Gertrude Franklin. He developed a talent for music early, playing the piano at age four and becoming music director of his church at age eleven. After getting kicked out of school in his teenaged years, having a girlfriend become pregnant, and after a friend was shot to death he returned to the church. After leading the DFW Mass Choir at the 1990 Gospel Music Workshop of America Convention, he organized "The Family", a seventeen-voice choir, in 1992 and began his recording career.
He has integrated hip hop styles with gospel themes in albums such as The Nu Nation Project and God's Property, which achieved success on the Billboard Pop Album, R&B and gospel charts.
Franklin has collaborated with the biggest names in gospel music, including Tonex, Donnie McClurkin, Richard Smallwood, Crystal Lewis, Pastor Shirley Caesar, Jaci Valesquez, and Willie Neal Johnson. He also has displayed a willingness to collaborate with artists in the secular realm, including Bono, Mary J. Blige, Crystal Lewis, and R Kelly in the hit single, "Lean on Me."
On October 4, 2005, his new long-awaited album Hero was released, with latest single Looking for You.
Franklin's songs are published by Zomba Music Publishing, a division of BMG Music Publishing.
Blessing In The Storm
Kirk Franklin Lyrics
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[Verse 1:]
When I cannot hear the sparrow sing
And I cannot feel the melody
There's a blessing in the storm,
Help me sing it
There's a blessing in the storm.
[Verse 2:]
When the sickness won't leave my body
And the pain just won't leave my soul
I get on my knees and say "Jesus please"
There's a blessing in the storm,
Help me sing it
There's a blessing in the storm.
[Verse 3:]
When I cannot seem to love again
And the raindrops won't ever end
If you just hold on
Those clouds will soon be gone
There's a blessing in the storm
Help me sing it
There's a blessing in the storm.
Sweet sweet, the storm, sweet
(repeat verse 3)
In the song "Blessing In The Storm," Kirk Franklin and the Family describe the struggles of life and how they choose to overcome them. The lyrics talk about how at times we may not be able to hear the songs of the birds or feel the melody of life, but we have a secret place that is full of grace which provides us with a blessing in the midst of our troubles. Franklin goes on to sing about physical sickness, emotional pain, and a heart filled with raindrops. Again, the solution is to turn to God and seek His help, as there is a blessing waiting for us in the storm if only we have faith and hold on.
The verses talk about the different struggles that one may face in life, and how turning to God can provide hope and a blessing in the midst of those struggles. It reminds us that God is there with us, even in the midst of our hardest days, and that we should trust Him to bring us through the storm. Overall, this song provides comfort and encouragement through its message of perseverance and hope in times of difficulty.
Line by Line Meaning
When I cannot hear the sparrow sing
When I am unable to hear the joy that is present in the midst of the chaos around me.
And I cannot feel the melody
And I am unable to feel the peace that usually accompanies a harmonious melody.
There's a secret place that's full of grace
There is a hidden refuge that is bountiful with God's love and forgiveness.
There's a blessing in the storm, Help me sing it
There is a silver lining in the midst of the struggles that we face in life, let us together praise and worship the goodness of God within these difficulties.
When the sickness won't leave my body
When illness persists and my body will not heal.
And the pain just won't leave my soul
And the agonizing pain that is present within my soul refuses to leave.
I get on my knees and say "Jesus please"
I pray to God for guidance and support in this stormy season.
When I cannot seem to love again
When I am lacking the ability to show love and grace towards myself and others.
And the raindrops won't ever end
When the suffering and hardship just do not seem to cease.
If you just hold on, Those clouds will soon be gone
If you trust in God and persevere, the trials and tribulations will come to an end.
Sweet sweet, the storm, sweet
Despite the difficulty, the goodness and mercy of God will bring sweetness and beauty in the midst of any storm.
There's a blessing in the storm, Help me sing it
There is always a reason to praise God, even in the most difficult times. Let us continue to worship Him and find the blessings amidst the storm.
Lyrics © CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP, Universal Music Publishing Group, Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: KIRK FRANKLIN
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Conika Yates
on Something About the Name Jesus
When i heard this song something just comes over me, i just cant explain it, but i has a wonderful feeling to it. i just love it. It's just something about the name Jesus....