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.
O Come All Ye Faithful
Kirk Franklin Lyrics
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Joyful and triumphant
O come ye o come ye
To Bethlehem
Come and behold him
Born the King of angels
Come let us adore him
Come let us a praise him forever
Come let us adore him
Kneel down before him
Come let us a praise him forever
O come let us adore him Christ the Lord
O come all ye faithful
Joyful and triumphant
O come ye, O come ye, to Bethlehem
Come and behold him
Born the King of Angels
O come let us adore
O Kneel down before him
Come let us adore him
Kneel down before him
Come let us adore him
Kneel down before him
Come let us a praise him forever
Come let us adore him
Kneel down before him
Come let us a praise him forever
Come let us adore him
Kneel down before him
Come let us a praise him forever
Come let us adore him
Kneel down before him
Come let us a praise him forever
Come Let us adore him Christ the Lord
Ye that are weary come, and heavy laden come
Ye that are weary come, and heavy laden come
Ye that are weary come, and heavy laden come
If you need a touch, come
Just one touch, come
If you need a touch,
If you need a touch,
Just one touch
Just one touch
Oh one touch
The song "O Come All Ye Faithful" by Kirk Franklin is a powerful and uplifting invitation to come and adore Jesus Christ, the King of angels. The lyrics encourage believers to come to Bethlehem and behold the newborn Savior, and to kneel down and praise him forever. The repetition of the words "come let us adore him" and "kneel down before him" emphasizes the importance of worshipping Christ and recognizing him as the Lord.
The second part of the song shifts in focus to those who are weary and burdened, inviting them to come and receive a touch from Jesus. The repetition of the phrase "if you need a touch" encourages listeners to approach Jesus for healing and restoration, emphasizing his compassionate and healing nature.
Overall, the lyrics of "O Come All Ye Faithful" by Kirk Franklin are a beautiful reminder of the importance of adoring Christ and seeking his healing touch.
Line by Line Meaning
O come all ye faithful
Let all of us who believe in God come together
Joyful and triumphant
Let's come together in happiness and with a victorious spirit
O come ye o come ye
Come quickly, come with urgency
To Bethlehem
Let's go to the birthplace of Jesus Christ
Come and behold him
Let's witness Jesus Christ with our own eyes
Born the King of angels
Jesus Christ is the King who is loved and worshiped by all the angels in heaven
Come let us adore him
Let us show reverence and worship to Jesus Christ
Kneel down before him
Let's kneel before Jesus Christ as a sign of humility and respect
Come let us a praise him forever
Let's sing praises to Jesus Christ forevermore
Come let us adore him Christ the Lord
Let's worship and revere Jesus Christ, who is the Lord of all
Ye that are weary come, and heavy laden come
If you are tired or burdened, come to Jesus Christ
If you need a touch, come
If you need a personal connection with Jesus Christ, come to him
Just one touch, come
Even just one touch from Jesus Christ can change your life
Oh one touch
One touch from Jesus Christ is all you need
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Traditional
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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....