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.
Love Song
Kirk Franklin Lyrics
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The greatest gift for me
Is not under the tree
But it lays deep inside
And with hope it comes alive
Chorus
It's not a holiday
But it comes from above
The greatest gift from
God is love
Love
The greatest gift is
Love
Said the greatest gift oooooo
Verse 2
All my life I've searched to find
Someone to love me by
In my dreams I never knew
That someone it would be you
Chorus
So when the seasons passes away
And there's nothing left to say
Lift my spirits high above
That my friend defines
God's love
Love
The greatest gift is
Love (yeah yeah yeah)
Verse 3
And I want you to know that this love is
Patient (Yes it is)
Kind Love
Unconditional (Unconditional)
Sweet (Thank You Jesus) Love
Chorus
So as my new life shall begin
God has given me a special friend
She and I will look look above (Yes we will)
There I know we'll find
God's love (yes we will)
Love (yes we will)
The greatest gift is
Love
So we want you to now that this love is
Repeat Verse 3
Thank You Jesus
The greatest gift is love
It's the greatest gift is
The greatest gift is not under
I know its the greatest
In "Love Song," Kirk Franklin and the Family sing about the greatest gift of all: love. It's not something that can be wrapped and put under a tree, but rather something deep within us that comes alive with hope. The lyrics suggest that all our lives, we search for someone to love us, but we may not realize that the one we've been looking for is right in front of us. This love is patient, kind, unconditional, and sweet, and it comes from above. The song encourages us to look above and find God's love, which is the greatest gift of all.
The lyrics of "Love Song" are simple yet powerful, reminding listeners that the true meaning of love and the greatest gift of all can't be found in material possessions, but rather in the spiritual connection we have with God. This message is even more important during the holiday season, when the focus is often on giving and receiving gifts rather than on the love and connection we have with others.
Line by Line Meaning
The greatest gift for me
The most valuable thing for me
Is not under the tree
Cannot be found under a Christmas tree
But it lays deep inside
But it exists within me
And with hope it comes alive
And it becomes active with the presence of hope
It's not a holiday
It's not restricted to any holiday or occasion
Nor is it in words I say
It cannot be expressed only through words
But it comes from above
But it is a gift from a higher power
The greatest gift from God is love
The most valuable gift from God is love
Love
Love
The greatest gift is
The most valuable thing is
Said the greatest gift oooooo
Reiterating that the greatest gift is love
All my life I've searched to find
I have been searching my whole life to find
Someone to love me by
Someone who will show me love
In my dreams I never knew
I never imagined
That someone it would be you
That you would be that person
So when the seasons passes away
So when time passes
And there's nothing left to say
And there is nothing else to be said
Lift my spirits high above
Elevate my mood and emotions higher than before
That my friend defines
That my friend characterizes and embodies
God's love
God's love
So as my new life shall begin
As I start a new chapter in my life
God has given me a special friend
God has blessed me with a unique companion
She and I will look look above (Yes we will)
We will both look towards a higher power together
There I know we'll find
I am confident that we will discover
God's love (yes we will)
God's love (we will find)
Thank You Jesus
Expressing gratitude to Jesus
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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....