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.
Don't Worry
Kirk Franklin Lyrics
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That you don't really know what to say
You tried and tried to do what's right right
And it seems more stuff comes your way
So you unplug all the phones, jus want to be left alone
Praying for a better day.
[Chorus]
Will you be there (In a hurry)
You know I've been hurt before (I see you)
Don't want to be hurt no more no no (Never leave you no)
Don't worry, don't worry, don't worry.
See people always talk about bout
The things that they've been going through
But you can't tell how me I feel feel
Until you walk in my shoes
See I'm tired of being tired
Fake people all around
Want someone to love me for me (me)
Then I hear you sweet voice (Don't worry)
Will you be there (In a hurry)
You know I've been hurt before (I see you)
Don't want to be hurt no more no no (Never leave you no)
Don't worry, don't worry, don't worry.
[Bridge]
When the rainbow can not be found
And so called best friend, you're not around
I open my eyes and realize
You were always there
Then I hear you sweet voice (Dont worry)
Will you be there (In a hurry)
You know I've been hurt before (I see you)
Don't want to be hurt no more no no (Never leave you no)
Then I hear you sweet voice (Dont worry)
Will you be there (In a hurry)
You know I've been hurt before (I see you)
Don't want to be hurt no more no no (Never leave you no)
Don't worry, don't worry, don't worry, don't worry.
The lyrics to Kirk Franklin's "Don't Worry" speak to feelings of despair when everything seems to be going wrong. The artist describes a time when he is overwhelmed and just wants to be alone, but hears a sweet voice calling out to him, asking if he will be there in a hurry. He shares that he has been hurt before and doesn't want to be hurt again, expressing a deep-seated worry and fear of the unknown.
One interpretation of this song suggests that it serves as a reminder that no one is alone, as evidenced by the lyrics "you were always there". The lyrics' inclusion of a rainbow references the biblical story of Noah's Ark, which reminds us of the power of faith and hope. In contrast, the song emphasizes the idea that not everything in life will be okay and that you will go through turbulent moments, but with a little bit of trust in a higher power or someone you trust, everything will eventually work out.
Overall, "Don't Worry" serves as a reminder to keep moving forward even when things seem to be at their worst and to trust in the presence of love and support that may be available to you.
Line by Line Meaning
Have you ever been so down down
Have you ever been in a situation where you feel very low and dejected?
That you don't really know what to say
In such a situation, you may feel so helpless that you don't even know what to say.
You tried and tried to do what's right right
Despite your efforts to do the right thing, things just seem to go wrong.
And it seems more stuff comes your way
As you try to overcome your obstacles, more problems seem to arise.
So you unplug all the phones, jus want to be left alone
To escape from all the chaos and negativity, you may want to disconnect from the world and be alone.
Praying for a better day.
In such times, you may pray for a better day when things will get better.
Then I hear you sweet voice (Dont worry)
In such a difficult time, you hear someone's voice comforting you and assuring you that everything will be alright.
Will you be there (In a hurry)
That person also promises to be there for you whenever you need them, without any delay.
You know I've been hurt before (I see you)
You feel understood by this person as they acknowledge that you have been hurt before.
Don't want to be hurt no more no no (Never leave you no)
You also feel reassured that this person will not hurt or abandon you, and will always be there for you.
See people always talk about bout
People tend to talk about their own problems and difficulties.
The things that they've been going through
They tend to focus on their own struggles, without considering others' problems.
But you can't tell how me I feel feel
However, you cannot truly know how someone else is feeling until you have experienced it yourself.
Until you walk in my shoes
You need to 'walk in someone's shoes' to truly understand their struggles and emotions.
See I'm tired of being tired
The continuous struggle and hardships can make one extremely tired and exhausted.
Fake people all around
You may also feel surrounded by fake or insincere people who do not truly care about you.
Want someone to love me for me (me)
In such a situation, you may yearn for someone who will love and accept you for who you are.
When the rainbow can not be found
Sometimes, it may seem like there is no hope or bright side to your problems.
And so called best friend, you're not around
You may also feel let down by those who you thought were your closest and most dependable friends.
I open my eyes and realize
However, in such a situation, you may open your eyes and finally realize something important.
You were always there
You may realize that there is someone who has always been there for you, even when you didn't realize it.
Don't worry, don't worry, don't worry, don't worry.
Finally, this person reassures you that there is no need to worry, because they will be there for you through it all.
Lyrics © CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: LUCY ROSE PARTON
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