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.
Imagine Me
Kirk Franklin Lyrics
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For allowing me to see myself the way You see me
Thank you
Imagine me
Loving what I see when the mirror looks at me 'cause I
I imagine me
In a place of no insecurities and
I imagine me
Letting go of all of the ones who hurt me
'Cause they never did deserve me
Can You imagine me?
Saying no to thoughts that try to control me
Remembering all You told me
Lord, Can You imagine me?
Over what my mama said and
Healed from what my daddy did and
I wanna live and not read that page again
Imagine me, being free
Trusting You totally, finally I can
Imagine me
I admit it was hard to see
You being in love with someone like me
Finally I can
Imagine me (imagine me)
Being strong
And not letting people break me down
You won't get that joy this time around (no, no)
Can You imagine me?
In a world (in a world)
Where nobody has to live afraid? (No)
Because of Your love, fear's gone away
Can You imagine me?
Letting go of my past and
Glad I have another chance and
My heart will dance
'Cause I don't have to read that page again (imagine me)
Imagine me (uh), being free
Trusting You totally, finally I can
Imagine me (I admit, Jesus)
I admit it was hard to see
You being in love with someone like me (like me)
But finally I can
Imagine me (I imagine me)
Imagine me, (being free) being free
Trusting You totally (totally), finally I can
Imagine me (I'll be honest with ya)
I admit it was hard to see (it was hard)
You being in love with someone like me (yes)
But finally I can (imagine me)
Imagine me
This song is dedicated to people like me
Those that struggle with insecurities
Acceptance and even self-esteem
You didn't never felt good enough
You never felt pretty enough
But imagine God whispering in your ear
Letting you know that everything that has happened is now
(Gone, gone, it's gone)
It's all gone (all gone)
Every sin (gone)
Every mistake (gone)
Every failure (it's gone)
It's all gone (all gone)
Depression (gone)
Gone (gone)
By faith (it's gone)
(It's gone, it's gone, it's gone)
It's gone (all gone)
Low self-esteem (gone)
Hallelujah (gone)
It's gone (it's gone)
All gone (all gone)
(Gone)
It's gone (gone)
All my scars (it's gone)
All my pain (all gone)
It's in the past (gone)
It's yesterday (gone)
It's all gone, ah (it's gone)
I can't believe it's gone (all gone)
Gone (gone)
What your mother did (gone)
What your father did (it's gone)
Hallelujah (all gone)
It's gone (gone)
All gone (gone)
Oh, gone (it's gone, all gone)
It's gone
Oh, na, na, na, na
Oh, na, na, na, na, na, na
Oh, na, na, na, na
Oh, na, na, na, na, na, na
Oh, na, na, na, na
Oh, na, na, na, na, na, na
Oh, na, na, na, na
Oh, na, na, na, na, na, na
Oh, na, na, na, na, na, na
The song "Imagine Me" by Kirk Franklin is a powerful and uplifting gospel tune that speaks to self-acceptance and the love and acceptance of God. The lyrics express gratitude to God for allowing the singer to see themselves in a positive light, free from insecurities and past pain. The chorus repeats the idea of "imagining" oneself in a better place, free from negativity and criticism, and able to trust in God completely.
The verses describe the specific struggles that might hold someone back from achieving this level of self-acceptance, such as past hurt and mistreatment by others, negative self-talk, and even the words of their own family. The song encourages listeners to let go of these negative voices and embrace a new way of seeing themselves. The repetition of the phrase "it's gone" towards the end of the song reinforces the idea of letting go of past hurts and moving forward with a clean slate.
Overall, "Imagine Me" is a song of hope and affirmation, reminding listeners that God loves and accepts them just as they are, and that they can overcome their past struggles to find peace and happiness in the present.
Line by Line Meaning
Thank you
Expressing gratitude to God for allowing the singer to see themselves in a positive light
Imagine me
Visualizing oneself in a better state of mind and emotions
Loving what I see when the mirror looks at me 'cause I
Feeling confident when looking at oneself in the mirror
I imagine me
Continuing to visualize oneself in a better and happier place
In a place of no insecurities and
Being free from any self-doubts or fears
I'm finally happy 'cause
Experiencing true happiness after overcoming past struggles
Letting go of all of the ones who hurt me
Forgiving those who have caused emotional pain and releasing negative emotions associated with those individuals
'Cause they never did deserve me
Realizing self-worth and that people who mistreated the artist did not deserve their love or attention
Can You imagine me?
Asking God to see the artist in a positive light after overcoming past struggles
Saying no to thoughts that try to control me
Rejecting negative thoughts or habits that have held the artist back in the past
Remembering all You told me
Reflecting on the positive affirmations or teachings that God has given to the singer
Over what my mama said and
Letting go of any hurtful or negative comments made by the artist's mother
Healed from what my daddy did and
Moving on from negative experiences caused by the singer's father
I wanna live and not read that page again
Desiring to move forward in life without dwelling on past experiences that hold the singer back
Being strong
Developing inner strength and fortitude in times of difficulty
And not letting people break me down
Resisting any attempts by others to make the artist feel inferior or powerless
You won't get that joy this time around (no, no)
Not allowing negative experiences or people to have a negative impact on the artist's emotions or joy in life
In a world (in a world)
Imagining a better world or future
Where nobody has to live afraid? (No)
A world without fear or insecurity
Because of Your love, fear's gone away
Overcoming fear with the help of God's love and grace
Letting go of my past and
Learning to move on from past traumas or difficulties
Glad I have another chance and
Feeling grateful for a new opportunity to improve oneself and live a happier life
My heart will dance
Experiencing joy and happiness in the present moment
Oh, na, na, na, na
Repetitive sounds in the song meant to evoke feelings of joy and celebration
Lyrics © TuneCore Inc., Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Capitol CMG Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Kirk Franklin
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@magdeeletstalk2758
Imagine me
Loving what I see when the mirror looks at me 'cause I
I imagine me
In a place of no insecurities
And I'm finally happy 'cause
I imagine me
Letting go of all of the ones who hurt me
'Cause they never did deserve me
Can you imagine me?
Saying no to thoughts that try to control me
Remembering all you told me
Lord, can you imagine me?
Over what my mama said
And healed from what my daddy did
And I wanna live and not read that page again
Imagine me, being free, trusting you totally, finally I can
Imagine me
I admit it was hard to see
You being in love with someone like me
But finally I can
Imagine me
Being strong
And not letting people break me down
You won't get that joy this time around
Can you imagine me
In a world (in a world) where nobody has to live afraid?
Because of your love, fear's gone away
Can you imagine me?
Letting go of my past
And glad I have another chance
And my heart will dance
'Cause I don't have to read that page again
Imagine me, being free, trusting you totally, finally I can
Imagine me
I admit it was hard to see
You being in love with someone like me
But finally I can
Imagine me
Imagine me, being free, trusting you totally, finally I can
Imagine me
I admit it was hard to see
You being in love with someone like me
But finally I can
Imagine me
@tianatiatia
Imagine me
Loving what I see when the mirror looks at me 'cause I
I imagine me
In a place of no insecurities
And I'm finally happy 'cause
I imagine me
Letting go of all of the ones who hurt me
'Cause they never did deserve me
Can you imagine me?
Saying "No" to thoughts that try to control me
Remembering all you told me
Lord, can you imagine me?
Over what my mama said
And healed from what my daddy did and
I wanna live and not read that page again
[Chorus:]
Imagine me being free, trusting you totally
Finally I can...
Imagine me
I admit it was hard to see
You being in love with someone like me
Finally I can...
Imagine me
(Imagine me) being strong
And not letting people break me down
You won't get that joy this time around (No no)
Can you imagine me?
In a world (in a world) where nobody has to live afraid
Because of your love fear's gone away
Can you imagine me?
[Bridge:]
Letting go of my past
And glad I have another chance
And my heart will dance
'Cause I don't have to read that page again
[Chorus 2x]
(Imagine me)
Imagine me, me being free, trusting you totally
Finally I can...
Imagine me
(I admit Jesus) I admit it was hard to see
You being in love with someone like me (like me)
Finally I can...
Imagine me
(I imagine me)
Imagine me (being free) being free, trusting you totally (totally)
Finally I can...
Imagine me
(I'll be honest with you)
I admit it was hard to see (it was hard)
You being in love with someone like me (yeah)
But finally I can...
Imagine me
[Spoken:]
This song is dedicated to people like me.
Those that struggle with insecurities, acceptance and even self-esteem.
You've never felt good enough, you've never felt pretty enough
But imagine God whispering in your ear letting you know that everything that has happened is now...
...gone, gone, it's gone, all gone
(It's all gone, every sin)
Gone, gone, it's gone, all gone
(Every mistake, every failure, it's all gone)
Gone, gone, it's gone, all gone
(Depression, gone, by faith, it's gone)
Gone, gone, it's gone, all gone
(Low self-esteem, Hallelujah, it's gone, it's all gone)
Gone, gone, it's gone, all gone
(It's gone, all my scars, all my pain)
Gone, gone, it's gone, all gone
(It's in the past, it's yesterday, it's all gone, ah)
Gone, gone, it's gone, all gone
(I can't believe it's gone)
(Gone, what your mother did, what your father did, Hallelujah)
Gone, gone, it's gone, all gone
(It's gone)
@90slover57
Can somebody anybody just pray for me I suffer everyday from from depression. I was shot 6 times and had my lung removed. I live with a Trach and everyday is struggle. It's a struggle to see how something so terrible could happen to someone so spirital. I honestly feeling like just giving up and not being here. But seeing how suicide effected my family once before I hold on and get through it. I have lost friends I've lost what little life I had and I feel so empty I just hope that when I wake up the next day will be better than the next but it never is. But all I need is a prayer and when I want to give up I listen to this song for comfort
@obiuwevbiochuko1431
90's Love God's comfort, strength and healing come upon you by the stripes of Jesus in Jesus name. Amen.
@okikiolaolajide5615
May the grace, love, peace and joy of the Lord rest on you and your family during this trying time and beyond. Hold on, you matter❤
@JohnLBhu85
prayer & love
@kimberlygarza1245
90's Lover I'm so sorry for what your going through. Despite everything that has happened you are stronger than u may know. U are here for a purpose. Maybe its even to help someone thru tough times.. while u help one another. We are all connected in some ways. Know you are not your illness. Your stronger and better than that. Your tough. A survivor. I will keep u in my prayers and i hope things get better for you
@wegeejallah2446
Just be strong
@ntsetselelosekhetane9537
I can relate to this song because when I was 14 I was bullied and called ugly, as much as I was strong back then it affected me now that I’m 18. A video of me was posted on YouTube people were laughing at me. Even the people I called “friends” depression kicked in now that I was completing high school disturbed me from studying. But I fought it and now I’m stronger than ever. I thank God he stopped me from taking my own life and everything , depression, bullying,fake friends and low self esteem is now gone! To God be the Glory🤝
@cjaybas5838
you blessed my dear
@michelemarie8346
🙏🕊️🤍
@michaelamitchell1603
How’s everything going now?