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.
Caught Up
Kirk Franklin Lyrics
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Caught up to meet Him
Can't wait see Him
When He cracks the sky
Can't wait to hold Him
By His touch I will know Him
Together Jesus and I
[Chorus]
The trumpet shall sound
We'll all be changed
We'll walk the streets of gold
One day I'm gonna behold my Savior's face
I'll finally be in that place
I'll finally, I'll find peace for my very soul
In a moment in a twinkling
Oh, He's gonna call my name (yes)
I'll be caught up in the twinkling of an eye (yes I will)
See, these other things they don't compare
To the joy God's got over there
We'll be together we're gonna get together.
Jesus and I (oh yeah)
[Chorus]
Caught up
To see Jesus
Caught up
To see Jesus
I will be caught up
Caught up
Caught up
Together Jesus and I
Together Jesus and I
The song Caught Up by Kirk Franklin is a spiritual anthem that speaks about the coming of Jesus Christ and the hope and excitement that believers have for His return. The lyrics express the longing to see Jesus face-to-face and to experience the joy and peace that will come from being in His presence. The chorus repeats the phrase "Caught up to meet Him" and emphasizes the anticipation of seeing Jesus when He returns to earth. The verses talk about the transformation that will take place when Jesus returns, with the trumpet sounding and all believers being changed to have new bodies. The song is a celebration of faith and hope in the power of God's love and the promise of eternal life.
The song is part of the album "The Rebirth of Kirk Franklin" which was released in 2002. The album included popular gospel hits such as "Hosanna", "Brighter Day" and "Looking for You". The album was recorded with a live audience in Houston, Texas and incorporated a fusion of gospel, rock, and R&B styles. The album was produced by Kirk Franklin and Shaun Martin and went on to receive multiple awards and nominations, including a Grammy for Best Contemporary R&B Gospel Album.
Line by Line Meaning
Caught up to meet Him
Excitedly anticipating meeting Jesus
Can't wait see Him
Eager to finally see Jesus
When He cracks the sky
Referring to the Second Coming of Jesus
Can't wait to hold Him
Longing to physically embrace Jesus
By His touch I will know Him
Believing that touching Jesus will lead to a deeper understanding of Him
Together Jesus and I
The future promise of being with Jesus forever
The trumpet shall sound
The biblical reference to the Last Judgment
We'll all be changed
The idea that we will be transformed into our spiritual and perfect beings
We'll walk the streets of gold
Describing Heaven as a place of beauty and richness
One day I'm gonna behold my Savior's face
The hope of seeing Jesus face to face
I'll finally be in that place
The anticipation of Heaven as a perfect place
I'll finally, I'll find peace for my very soul
Hoping that the stresses of life are replaced with peace in Heaven
In a moment in a twinkling
Referring to the speed of Jesus' arrival
Oh, He's gonna call my name (yes)
The idea that Jesus will personally welcome us into Heaven
I'll be caught up in the twinkling of an eye (yes I will)
The hope of being transported to Heaven immediately upon Jesus' arrival
See, these other things they don't compare
The belief that nothing in life compares to the joy of Heaven
To the joy God's got over there
The belief that Heaven is a place of ultimate joy, as described in the Bible
We'll be together we're gonna get together.
The hope of reuniting with loved ones who have gone before us
Jesus and I (oh yeah)
The promise of being with Jesus forever
Caught up
The idea of being transported to Heaven immediately upon Jesus' arrival
To see Jesus
The longing to finally see Jesus face to face
I will be caught up
The anticipation of being transported to Heaven
Together Jesus and I
The promise of eternal life with Jesus
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Written by: KIRK FRANKLIN
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Filipe Moreira Rodrigues
Caught up to meet Him
Can't wait to see Him
When He cracks the sky
Can't wait to hold Him
By His touch I will know Him
Together, Jesus and I
Caught up to meet Him
Can't wait to see Him
When He cracks the sky
Can't wait to hold Him
By His touch I will know Him
Together, Jesus and I
The trumpet shall sound
We'll all be changed
We'll walk the streets of gold
One day I'm gonna behold my Savior's face
I'll finally be in that place
I'll finally, I'll find peace for my very soul
In a moment, in a twinkling
Oh, He's gonna call my name
(Yes)
I'll be caught up in the twinkling of an eye
(Yes, I will)
See, these other things they don't compare
To the joy God's got over there
We'll be together, we're gonna get together
Jesus and I
(Oh yeah)
Caught up to meet Him
Can't wait to see Him
When He cracks the sky
Can't wait to hold Him
By His touch I will know Him
Together, Jesus and I
Caught up to see Jesus
Caught up to see Jesus
I will be caught up
Caught up, caught up
Caught up to see Jesus
Caught up to see Jesus
I will be caught up
Caught up, caught up
Together Jesus and I
Together Jesus and I
RINA
Caught up to meet Him
Can't wait see Him
When He cracks the sky
Can't wait to hold Him
By His touch I will know Him
Together Jesus and I
[Chorus]
The trumpet shall sound
We'll all be changed
We'll walk the streets of gold
One day I'm gonna behold my Savior's face
I'll finally be in that place
I'll finally, I'll find peace for my very soul
In a moment in a twinkling
Oh, He's gonna call my name (yes)
I'll be caught up in the twinkling of an eye (yes I will)
See, these other things they don't compare
To the joy God's got over there
We'll be together we're gonna get together.
Jesus and I (oh yeah)
[Chorus]
[Vamp]
Caught up
To see Jesus
Caught up
To see Jesus
I will be caught up
Caught up
Caught up (repeat)
Together Jesus and I
Together Jesus and I
Ven Arielle
"Caught Up" and "Always" have FOREVERRRRRRR been my favourite song off of this album. My High School choir director put us all on back in 2004. I miss all these types of songs!
DA TRUTH
This song touches me in a way that no other song ever has. 🙌🏽🙏🏽
Filipe Moreira Rodrigues
Caught up to meet Him
Can't wait to see Him
When He cracks the sky
Can't wait to hold Him
By His touch I will know Him
Together, Jesus and I
Caught up to meet Him
Can't wait to see Him
When He cracks the sky
Can't wait to hold Him
By His touch I will know Him
Together, Jesus and I
The trumpet shall sound
We'll all be changed
We'll walk the streets of gold
One day I'm gonna behold my Savior's face
I'll finally be in that place
I'll finally, I'll find peace for my very soul
In a moment, in a twinkling
Oh, He's gonna call my name
(Yes)
I'll be caught up in the twinkling of an eye
(Yes, I will)
See, these other things they don't compare
To the joy God's got over there
We'll be together, we're gonna get together
Jesus and I
(Oh yeah)
Caught up to meet Him
Can't wait to see Him
When He cracks the sky
Can't wait to hold Him
By His touch I will know Him
Together, Jesus and I
Caught up to see Jesus
Caught up to see Jesus
I will be caught up
Caught up, caught up
Caught up to see Jesus
Caught up to see Jesus
I will be caught up
Caught up, caught up
Together Jesus and I
Together Jesus and I
earl jewel
I love Shirly Ceaser! She is oozing with power when she sings..... beautiful.
RINA
Caught up to meet Him
Can't wait see Him
When He cracks the sky
Can't wait to hold Him
By His touch I will know Him
Together Jesus and I
[Chorus]
The trumpet shall sound
We'll all be changed
We'll walk the streets of gold
One day I'm gonna behold my Savior's face
I'll finally be in that place
I'll finally, I'll find peace for my very soul
In a moment in a twinkling
Oh, He's gonna call my name (yes)
I'll be caught up in the twinkling of an eye (yes I will)
See, these other things they don't compare
To the joy God's got over there
We'll be together we're gonna get together.
Jesus and I (oh yeah)
[Chorus]
[Vamp]
Caught up
To see Jesus
Caught up
To see Jesus
I will be caught up
Caught up
Caught up (repeat)
Together Jesus and I
Together Jesus and I
Elizabeth Mokoteli
Glory to Jesus!
Created_For Greatness*
This melody is beautiful, it sounds like a love song to Jesus 💜💜💜
Anderson Oliveira
Espero também este dia glorioso! Maravilhosa esta voz!!
Sara Araujo
Esse CD sem dúvida é um dos melhores do Kirk Franklin, senão o melhor.
Elorm Bensah
I love this song with all my Heart...Thanks Kirk Franklin and your group and Shirley Caesar...Blessing!!!