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.
The Storm Is over Now
Kirk Franklin Lyrics
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It's over now
It's over now
I feel like I can make it
The storm is over now
(verse 1 boy)
It's over now
It's over now
The storm is over now
(girl)
No more cloudly days
There all gone, gone away
I feel like I can make it
The storm is over now
(chorus 2)
No more cloudy days
There are gone away
I feel like I can make it
The storm is over now
(verse2 boy and girl)
If I walk alone
I'm not on my own
I feel like I can make it
The storm is over now
(chorus 3)
If I walk alone
I'm not on my own
I feel like I can make it
The storm is over now
(chorus 1)
(girl)
Ohhhhhhhhhhhhh, ohhhhhhhh
Ooohhhh
(vamp)
No more
(no more)
Cloudy day
(cloudy day)
The storm is
(the strom is)
Over now
(over now)
Repeat 2x
no more
(no more)
Cryin at night
(cryin at night)
The storm is
(the storm is)
Over now
(over now)
no more
(no more)
Sickness in my body
(sickness in my body)
The storm is
(the storm is)
Over now
(over now)
No more
(no more)
Cryin at night
(cryin at night)
The storm is
(the storm is)
Over now
(over now)
Repeat 3x
(boy)
No more
(no more)
Tears and sorrow
(no more)
No more
(no more)
Heartache and pain
(over now)
No more
(no more)
Suffering
(no more)
No more
(no more)
It's over now
(over now)
oh
Oh, oh , oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oooh
Repeat 2x
over noowwwwwwww
Kirk Franklin's "The Storm Is Over Now" is a powerful song about overcoming hardships and finding hope in the midst of struggles. The song's message is a testament to the power of faith and perseverance. The chorus serves as the anchor of the song, repeating the phrases "It's over now" and "I feel like I can make it" as a way of conveying the sense of relief that comes with overcoming obstacles. The verses are sung by a boy and a girl, each facing their own challenges, but both finding solace in the fact that they are not alone.
The lyrics of "The Storm Is Over Now" are filled with imagery and metaphors that evoke the feelings of physical and emotional pain. The storm serves as a symbol of trouble, challenges, and difficult times. The cloudy days represent the times when we feel lost and unsure, while walking alone represents the isolation we sometimes feel in the face of adversity. The repetition of phrases like "No more crying at night" and "No more sick in my body" reinforce the message of overcoming and finding relief from hardship.
Overall, "The Storm Is Over Now" is a deeply moving song that encourages listeners to persevere, find strength in their faith, and stay hopeful in the face of adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
It's over now
The difficult times are behind me, and I can move on
It's over now
The challenges I faced are now in the past and do not define me anymore
I feel like I can make it
I am now confident in my ability to face any other challenges in the future
The storm is over now
The chaotic and turbulent situation I found myself in is now resolved
No more cloudly days
The gloominess and darkness that surrounded me are now gone
There all gone, gone away
The sadness and bad memories of the past are gone forever
If I walk alone
Even if I don't have anyone else's support, I can still persevere
I'm not on my own
I may feel alone but there is still hope and help
Ohhhhhhhhhhhhh, ohhhhhhhh Ooohhhh
Expressing the feeling of relief and joy that the storm is finally over
No more crying at night
I will no longer suffer from sadness or grief and will sleep peacefully
Suffering
Pain and hardship are now behind me as I am moving towards better things
Tears and sorrow
There will be no more tears or painful memories of the past
No more heartache and pain
I will no longer have to suffer emotionally or physically
No more, It's over now
Whatever I faced in the past is finally resolved and put to rest
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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....