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.
Jesus is the reason for the season
Kirk Franklin Lyrics
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Chorus
Jesus is the reason (ladies)
For the season (ladies)
Yes oh yes he is. (ladies)
Oh yes he is yeah (tenors)
Verse:
I don't need
Material things
All I need
Is the love you give
This holiday
I came to say
That Jesus Is
The Only Way
Jesus is the reason
For the season
Yes oh yes he is. (ladies)
Oh yes he is yeah (tenors)
I don't need
Material things
All I need
Is the love you give
This holiday
I came to say
That Jesus Is
The Only Way
Jesus is the reason
For the season
Yes oh yes he is. (ladies)
Oh yes he is yeah (tenors)
Bridge-
Gloria! Glo-are-ia
Vamp-
He is
He's the reason
One thing you should know
Where ever you go
He is
He's the reason
One thing I can say
On this special day
[Repeat as desired]
Who go the praise?
We got the praise
And who we give the praise to?
Jesus!
Yeah, Yeah, Yeah, Yeah
I love it when you call him your savior
[Repeat as desired]
The lyrics to Kirk Franklin's song "Jesus is the reason for the season" is a celebration of the Christmas season and the importance of focusing on the true meaning of the holiday. The opening line, "Angels we have heard on high," alludes to the heavenly choir that announced the birth of Jesus to shepherds in the fields. The chorus emphasizes that Jesus is the true reason for the season and the source of the joy that this time brings to people's hearts.
The verses of the song are a declaration of faith in Christ and the recognition that material possessions cannot compare to the love that He offers. The lyrics suggest that the best way to celebrate the holiday is to remember and appreciate the sacrifice that Jesus made on the cross. The inclusion of "Gloria" in the bridge further reinforces the spiritual nature of the song and its connection to traditional holiday hymns.
Overall, "Jesus is the reason for the season" encourages listeners to reflect on the meaning of Christmas and to recognize the true source of joy and hope during this time.
Line by Line Meaning
Angels we have heard on High!!!
We have received a divine message from heavenly messengers!
Jesus is the reason (ladies)
Jesus Christ is the motive and cause for celebrating this joyous occasion!
For the season (ladies)
The occasion is a special time of year which is to be celebrated.
Yes oh yes he is. (ladies)
Truly, without a doubt, he is! (referring to Jesus)
Oh yes he is yeah (tenors)
Certainly he is! (referring to Jesus)
I don't need
I do not require or desire
Material things
Physical possessions or wealth
All I need
The only thing I require or desire (in contrast to material things)
Is the love you give
What I need is the affection and kindness that you demonstrate.
This holiday
On this special occasion
I came to say
I am here to proclaim
That Jesus Is
Jesus Christ is
The Only Way
The sole means or method.
Bridge-
Instrumental section or transition
Gloria! Glo-are-ia
Hosanna or Praise be to God!
Vamp-
A repeated instrumental or vocal pattern
He is
Jesus Christ is
He's the reason
He is the motive and cause
One thing you should know
One fact that you ought to be aware of
Where ever you go
Wherever you happen to travel or journey
One thing I can say
One point I can affirm
On this special day
During this momentous occasion
[Repeat as desired]
Repeat the previous section as much as is preferred for musical effect.
Who go the praise?
Who deserves or merits acclaim?
We got the praise
We possess or have the commendation.
And who we give the praise to?
To whom do we present or dedicate the approbation?
Jesus!
Jesus Christ!
Yeah, Yeah, Yeah, Yeah
An enthusiastic affirmation of assent.
I love it when you call him your savior
I am pleased when you refer to him as your rescuer or deliverer.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: GARY NICHOLSON, MARSHALL CHAPMAN
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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....