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.
Hosanna
Kirk Franklin Lyrics
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Holy Ghost crazy noise right now, let me hear.
Come on! Come on Zion clap those hands with me.
Come on, Come on, all God's people.
Come on, come on Mike. Come on come on come on!
Throw 'em up like this!
Throw 'em up like this!
Come on! Here we go)
The angels bow down at the thought of You
The darkness gives way to the light for You
(Come on)
The price that You paid gives us life brand new
(What's His name)
Hosanna forever we worship You
Hosanna forever we worship You
(Say it again, say it again, say it again)
The angels bow down at the thought of You
The darkness gives way to the light for You
(Say it again, Come on)
The price that You paid gives us life brand new
(What's His name)
Hosanna forever we worship You
(Hosanna)
Hosanna forever we worship You
(Verse 2, verse 2 come on)
For You are the joy that my soul longs for
The Lamb that was slain for my sins
And the One I adore
King of kings, Ruler of everything
(What's His name)
Hosanna forever we worship You
Hosanna forever we worship You
(Say one more time, say what listen)
For You are the joy that my soul longs for
The Lamb that was slain (what) for my sins
And the One I adore
King of kings, Ruler of everything
Hosanna forever we worship You
Hosanna forever we worship You
(Listen to this, verse 3)
-Bridge-
For Your patience and kindness
And favor and mercy
And honor and glory
Because You are worthy
We can't live without You
We can't breathe without You
We can't sing without You
Hosanna hosanna
No greater love in this world but You
No one can compare to the things You do (Hey)
Wherever You go I will follow You
Hosanna forever we worship You
(What's his Name)
Hosanna forever we worship You
(Listen! Listen! Listen!)
Someday every tongue shall confess Your name
This house made of clay soon shall pass away
And whatever the test You will bring us through
(What's His Name)
Hosanna forever we worship You
Hosanna forever we worship You
(say it again say it again say it again)
Hosanna forever we worship You
Hosanna forever we worship You
(You say, what's his name?)
Hosanna (forever) forever
(What's his Name?)
Hosanna forever and ever and ever
Hosanna
(We praise you)
We praise You
(What's his Name)
Hosanna forever and ever and ever
(What's it what's it)
Hosanna (Come on) forever
(What's his name?)
Hosanna forever and ever and ever
(Oh)
Hosanna(I can't hear) forever
(What's his name?)
Hosanna forever and ever and ever
And ever and ever
And ever and ever
Hosanna forever
(Hosanna) Hosanna (forever) forever
(We love ya) We love ya
(Hosanna) Hosanna
(We praise ya) We praise ya
(Hosanna) Hosanna
(You're worthy) You're worthy
(Hosanna) Hosanna
(You're worthy) You're worthy
(Hosanna) Hosanna
(We love ya) We love ya
(We love ya) We love ya
(We love ya) We love ya
(We love ya) We love ya
(We need you) We need you
(We need you) We need you
(We need you) We need you
(We need you) We need you
(Gotta have you) Gotta have you
(Gotta have you) Gotta have you
(Gotta have you) Gotta have you
(Gotta have you) Gotta have you
The song 'Hosanna' by Kirk Franklin is a worship song that is sung to glorify the name of God. The song begins with a call to the Zion congregation to make some holy ghost crazy noise. It then goes on to declare the greatness of God, with mentions of angels bowing down to Him and darkness giving way to the light because of His presence. The chorus emphasizes the worship of God, with hosannas that will last forever.
The second verse highlights the joy that God brings, as the Lamb that was slain for sins and the King of kings that rules over everything. The bridge then recognizes God's patience, kindness, favor, mercy, honor, and glory, declaring that we cannot live or breathe without Him. The final verse speaks of a future where every tongue will confess God's name and the promise that God will bring us through any test. The song ends with declarations of love and need for God.
Line by Line Meaning
The angels bow down at the thought of You
Even angels prostrate themselves at the mere thought of you.
The darkness gives way to the light for You
You have the power to replace darkness with light.
The price that You paid gives us life brand new
Your sacrifice on the cross gave us a chance for a new start in life.
Hosanna forever we worship You
An eternal adoration to You, our Lord and Savior.
For You are the joy that my soul longs for
You bring happiness to my soul like nothing else can.
The Lamb that was slain for my sins
You, the sacrificial lamb, died for my sins to save me.
And the One I adore
You are the One I worship and cherish above all else.
King of kings, Ruler of everything
You are the ruler and king of the entire universe, and everything within it.
For Your patience and kindness
You exhibit immense patience and kindness towards us.
And favor and mercy
You display favor and mercy towards your followers.
And honor and glory
You deserve all the honor and glory for your deeds.
Because You are worthy
You have earned every bit of our respect and honor.
We can't live without You
Our lives and existence revolve around You, Lord.
We can't breathe without You
Our very breaths depend on your existence and grace.
We can't sing without You
Our praises and songs of worship are meaningless without You.
No greater love in this world but You
You are the embodiment and epitome of the greatest love the world has ever seen.
No one can compare to the things You do
There is no entity that can equal or even come close to comparing to the deeds and works attributed to You, Lord.
Wherever You go I will follow You
You are our guiding light, and we will always follow you wherever you lead us.
Someday every tongue shall confess Your name
One day every human being will acknowledge and confess your name.
This house made of clay soon shall pass away
Our mortal and fragile bodies are temporary and will eventually pass away.
And whatever the test You will bring us through
Regardless of the challenges and difficulties we may face, we trust in You to lead us through.
Hosanna (forever) forever
Always and forever, we sing your praises and worship your name, Hosanna.
We love ya
We love you, Lord.
We praise ya
We honor and praise your name, Lord.
You're worthy
You, Lord, are undoubtedly worthy of all our praise and reverence.
We need you
Our existence and survival depend on your grace and favor, Lord.
Gotta have you
Our souls yearn and crave for your presence and guidance, Lord.
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Written by: KIRK FRANKLIN
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Hosanna - Kirk Franklin
The angels bow down at the thought of You
The darkness gives way to the light for You
The price that You paid gives us life brand new
Hosanna forever we worship You
Hosanna forever we worship You
The angels bow down at the thought of You
The darkness gives way to the light for You
The price that You paid gives us life brand new
Hosanna forever we worship You
Hosanna forever we worship You
(Verse 2, verse 2 come on)
For You are the joy that my soul longs for
The Lamb that was slain for my sins
And the One I adore
King of kings, Ruler of everything
Hosanna forever we worship You
Hosanna forever we worship You
(Say one more time, say what listen)
For You are the joy that my soul longs for
The Lamb that was slain for my sins
And the One I adore
King of kings, Ruler of everything
Hosanna forever we worship You
Hosanna forever we worship You
(Listen to this, verse 3)
BridgeFor Your patience and kindness
And favor and mercy
And honor and glory
Because You are worthy
We can't live without You
We can't breathe without You
We can't sing without You
Hosanna hosanna
No greater love in this world but You
No one can compare to the things You do
Wherever You go I will follow You
Hosanna forever we worship You
Hosanna forever we worship You
Someday every tongue shall confess Your name
This house made of clay soon shall pass away
whatever the test You will bring us through
Hosanna forever we worship You
Hosanna forever we worship You
Hosanna forever we worship You
Hosanna forever we worship You
Hosanna forever
Hosanna forever and ever and ever
Hosanna
We praise You
Hosanna forever and ever and ever
Hosanna forever
Hosanna forever and ever and ever
Hosanna forever
Hosanna forever and ever and ever
And ever and ever
And ever and ever
Hosanna forever
Hosanna forever
We love you
Hosanna
We praise you
Hosanna
You're worthy
Hosanna
You're worthy
Hosanna
We love you
We love you
We love you
We love you
We need you
We need you
We need you
Gotta have you
Gotta have you
Gotta have you
Gotta have you
Toshelle Griffith
The angels bow down at the thought of You
The darkness gives way to the light for You
The price that you paid gives us life brand New
Hosanna forever we worship You
Hosanna forever we worship Youย [2x]
For you are the joy that my soul longs for
The lamb that was slain for my sins and the One I adore
King of kings, Ruler of everything
Hosanna forever we worship You
Hosanna forever we worship Youย [2x]
For your patience and kindness
And favor and mercy
And honor and glory
Because you are worthy
We can't live without You
We can't breathe without You
We can't sing without You
Hosanna Hosanna
No greater love in this world but You
No one can compare to the things You do
Wherever You go I will follow You
Hosanna forever we worship You
Hosanna forever we worship You
Someday every tongue shall confess Your nameย
This house made of clay soon shall pass away
Whatever the test You will bring us through
Hosanna forever we worship Youย [4x]
[Vamp]
Hosanna forever
Hosanna forever and ever and ever
Hosannaย
We praise You
Hosanna forever and ever and ever
Hosanna forever
Hosanna forever and ever and ever
Hosanna forever
Hosanna forever and ever and ever and ever and ever and ever and ever
Hosanna forever
[ADLIB (leader) and repeat (choir)]
Country Gospel
Greatest man in history, named Jesus, had no servants, they called him Master. Had no degree, yet called him Teacher. Had no medicines, yet called him Healer. He had no army, yet kings feared Him. He won no military battles, yet he conquered the world. He committed no crime, yet they crucified Him... He was buried in a tomb, yet He LIVES!
Tara Spear
Hallelujah
Noriko Veal
Whew!!๐๐ฝ
Dee Nee
Amen.
Betties Wanda
Absolutely โคโคโค
sherry Mayberry
๐ฃ๏ธ๐ฃ๏ธ๐ฃ๏ธ๐ฃ๏ธAMEN AMEN AMEN
Lincoln Bio
I'm not even christian but this song is a certified banger.
Darion McGowan
Ex Christian here, this song still gives me life hahah
KingMarc TheGreat
Outside of this amazing choir, can we just take a second for the musicians? When I tell yโall this base player is KILLLINNNNGGGGGG!!!!!
yotari03
Yessir!