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.
Silent Night
Kirk Franklin Lyrics
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It was a silent night
A holy night
All is calm
And all so bright
Round your virgin
Mother and child
Holy infant so tender and mild
Sleep in heaven
Oh so heaven
Sleep in heaven
Sleeeeeep
Sleeep in heavenly peace
The song "Silent Night" by Kirk Franklin and the Family is a rendition of the classic Christmas carol that tells the story of the birth of Jesus Christ. The lyrics of the song depict the scene where Mary gives birth to Jesus in a manger, surrounded by the tranquil silence of the night. The lyrics paint a picture of Mary holding her newborn baby, bowing down to him in reverence as he sleeps in heavenly peace. The song reflects the awe and wonder that people feel about the birth of Jesus and the miracle of his arrival on earth.
The lyrics of the song also convey the idea of the holy and sacred nature of the night. The night is described as calm and bright, with a sense of stillness and peace that envelopes the entire scene. The lyrics suggest that this special night is one that is worthy of reflection and contemplation, as it marks the birth of a savior who would change the world. Overall, the song is a powerful reminder of the hope and joy that can be found in the birth of Jesus Christ.
Line by Line Meaning
It was
The scene started to unfold onto a quiet night
It was a silent night
It was a peaceful night where everything was quiet
A holy night
It was a sacred night, a night of reverence
All is calm
Everything is still, in a state of serene
And all so bright
The night is bright and pure
Round your virgin
Mary, the virgin is present in the scene
Mother and child
Mary and baby Jesus were there
Holy infant so tender and mild
Baby Jesus was holy and meek, a peaceful baby
Sleep in heaven
Jesus is resting in heaven
Oh so heaven
Jesus is enjoying the fullness of heaven
Sleep in heaven
Jesus is slumbering in the heavenly abode
Sleeeeeep
Jesus is sleeping soundly
Sleeep in heavenly peace
May Jesus sleep peacefully and serenely in heaven
Lyrics © DistroKid, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Traditional (pd), David Foster, Rod Stewart
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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....