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.
Hold Me Now
Kirk Franklin Lyrics
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The leaves have all turned brown.
The children are all grown up and there's no one around.
I'm looking over my life
and all the mistakes, I've made.
And I'm afraid afraid.
See, somebody told me that - You would wash all my sins.
So I'm calling to You. If You can hear me - I don't how.
I was wonderin'
Can You hold me now?
You are the only one that patient when I fall.
Your angels come to save me, everytime I call.
You don't laugh at me, when I make mistakes and cry.
You're not like man. You understand me.
See, people change one day, they don't like you, the next they do.
I wish that everyone could love me just like You.
So here I am, this sinful man, peace won't allow.
I was wonderin'
Can You hold me now?
I was wonderin'
Can You hold me now?
Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
Oh-oh-oh-oh
To every broken person that may hear this song.
To every boy or girl that feel their smile is gone.
I know exactly how it feels to lay in the bed at night.
And cry. And cry.
Don't you worry, God is faithful and He cares.
About the tears you drop and the pain you feel - He's there.
When you are weak, that's when He's strong even though you don't know how.
Yeah-yeah-yeah
Yeah-yeah-yeah
Yeah-yeah!
God can, and He will - hold you now.
God can, and He will - hold you now.
God can, and He will - hold you now.
Don't you worry - He can hold you now.
Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
Oh-oh-oh-oh
The lyrics to Kirk Franklin's song, Hold Me Now, express the vulnerability and desire for comfort that comes with realizing past mistakes and feeling alone. The opening lines set the tone for the rest of the song, as the singer looks back on their life, seeing the changes and feeling fear about what the future holds. However, the song offers hope in the idea that God can forgive those past issues and provide comfort and support through difficult times.
The second verse is a prayer to God, asking for forgiveness and guidance. It also acknowledges that despite the fickleness of people, God is consistent and offers unwavering support. The chorus is a plea for God to hold the singer, providing the safety and assurance they need in a daunting world. The song continues with encouragement to those feeling broken and alone, reminding them that God cares and offers support.
Overall, the lyrics of "Hold Me Now" speak to the universal human need for comfort, forgiveness, and support, and the hope that can be found in faith.
Line by Line Meaning
The spring of April's gone
Winter has come and the warmth of spring has faded away.
The leaves have all turned brown.
The fall season has turned the green leaves of trees to brown.
The children are all grown up and there's no one around.
The singer is alone now because the children have grown up and left.
I'm looking over my life
and all the mistakes, I've made.
And I'm afraid afraid.
The artist is reflecting on their life and all the mistakes they made and they are scared of the future.
See, somebody told me that - You would wash all my sins.
And cleanse me from the scars - that are so deep within.
So I'm calling to You. If You can hear me - I don't how.
Someone told the artist that God can wash away their sins and heal their deep scars. The artist is reaching out to God even though they don't know how to communicate.
I was wonderin'
Can You hold me now?
The singer is asking God if He can hold them now, in their time of need.
You are the only one that patient when I fall.
Your angels come to save me, everytime I call.
You don't laugh at me, when I make mistakes and cry.
You're not like man. You understand me.
God is patient with the singer when they make mistakes and reach out for help. God sends his angels to assist the singer every time they call for help. Unlike human beings, God does not judge or laugh at the singer when they cry or fail, but instead He understands them.
See, people change one day, they don't like you, the next they do.
I wish that everyone could love me just like You.
People change constantly and often don't care for the artist. The artist wishes that everyone could love them as much as God does.
So here I am, this sinful man, peace won't allow.
I was wonderin'
Can You hold me now?
I was wonderin'
Can You hold me now?
The artist is a flawed individual who struggles to find peace. They are once again asking God to hold them in their time of need.
To every broken person that may hear this song.
To every boy or girl that feel their smile is gone.
I know exactly how it feels to lay in the bed at night.
And cry. And cry.
The artist is addressing anyone who feels broken and without joy. They empathize with their feelings of sadness and helplessness.
Don't you worry, God is faithful and He cares.
About the tears you drop and the pain you feel - He's there.
When you are weak, that's when He's strong even though you don't know how.
Despite the singer's own struggles, they assure their audience that God cares for them and is present in their pain. They assure their audience that when they feel weak, God is strong for them, even if they can't see it.
God can, and He will - hold you now.
God can, and He will - hold you now.
God can, and He will - hold you now.
Don't you worry - He can hold you now.
The artist assures their audience that God is capable of and willing to hold them in their time of need. They encourage their audience not to worry and to put their trust in God.
Lyrics © 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....