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.
There's No Christmas Without You
Kirk Franklin Lyrics
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Pain and sorrow miles away
But in my spirit I've got to say
There's no Christmas without You
With caroling and mistletoe
Children playing in the snow
But in their hearts the world must know
There's no Christmas without You
Such a sacrifice for me
Sent from above
So that we shall forever see
So with our voices lifted high
And praises that reaches to the sky
Jesus You're the reason why
There's no Christmas without You
There is no Christmas time
Without you Jesus.
The song "There's No Christmas Without You" by Kirk Franklin & the Family (Holiday) expresses the importance of Jesus Christ in the holiday season. The lyrics convey that even though people might be far away from their loved ones or feeling sad, they can still celebrate Christmas because of Jesus. The lyrics point out the traditional aspects of the holiday season, like caroling, mistletoe, and children playing in the snow, but they also emphasize that the true reason for Christmas is the birth of Jesus and His everlasting love for humanity. The lyrics acknowledge the sacrifice and gift of love that Jesus has given to us, and how it is sent from above so that we may remember it always.
The mention of the voices lifted high and praises that reach to the sky represents the celebration and admiration for Jesus. The song highlights that there can be no true Christmas without Jesus in our lives because the holiday season is incomplete without acknowledging His presence. The song reminds us to focus on the true meaning of Christmas and not just the materialistic aspects of the holiday.
Line by Line Meaning
It's time again for the holidays
The holiday season has arrived once again
Pain and sorrow miles away
The negative emotions of pain and sorrow are not present during this time
But in my spirit I've got to say
I feel compelled in my inner being to express something
There's no Christmas without You
Christmas cannot be complete without the presence of Jesus
With caroling and mistletoe
People are singing Christmas carols and using mistletoe as a decoration
Children playing in the snow
Kids are enjoying the snow by playing outside
But in their hearts the world must know
It's important for the world to understand what's in the hearts of these children
There's no Christmas without You
Once again, Christmas cannot be complete without the presence of Jesus
Your gift of love
Jesus' sacrifice of love for humanity
Such a sacrifice for me
Jesus' gift of his life was a selfless act for me
Sent from above
His gift came from heaven
So that we shall forever see
Jesus' love enables us to have eternal sight
So with our voices lifted high
We raise our voices to praise God
And praises that reach to the sky
Our praises are heard in the heavens
Jesus You're the reason why
Everything that we do is because of Jesus
There's no Christmas without You
One last time, Christmas cannot be complete without the presence of Jesus
Lyrics © CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP, Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: KIRK FRANKLIN
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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....