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.
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Kirk Franklin Lyrics
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There are angels there to catch you
When you fall
There's a Savior who can hear you
When you call, when you fall
When you cry and you cannot
Figure out the reasons why
For a night when you cry
When you fall
Know that God will never take His love away
He is faithful to His people come what may
Here me say, when you fall
When your heart has been shattered
By the storm and torn apart
And you wonder when will the healing ever start
For your heart
Don't you know
That He loves you too much to ever let you go
And the storm is there to only help you grow
He loves you so, when you fall
When you fall
There are angels there to catch you
When you fall
There's a Savior who can hear you
When you call, when you fall
When you cry and you cannot
Figure out the reasons why
Know that weeping only endures
For a night when you cry
(When you cry)
When you fall
(Know that God will never take His love away)
Love away
He is faithful to His people, yeah
(Come what may, here me say)
When you fall, fall
Don't you know
(That He loves you too much to ever let you go)
Let you go
And the storm is there to only help you grow
(Help you grow)
He loves you so
(Loves you so)
Oh, when you fall
When you fall
When you fall
The lyrics of Kirk Franklin's "When You Fall" speak about the presence of a divine force that promises to be with us in our time of need. It encourages the listener, assuring them that when they fall or fail, God's love is always present. When we are faced with moments of confusion, heartbreak or despair, there are angels to catch us and a savior to hear us. The lyrics suggest that the moment of despair is fleeting, and weeping only endures for a night. When our hearts are shattered and torn apart, God's love is too strong to let us go.
The song has a powerful message of hope reminding listeners that there is always someone to help us carry our burdens. The lyrics encourage us to trust in God's love, which is the ultimate source of strength and support when we fall. The song's message is relevant to any situation in life, where one finds themselves overwhelmed, powerless, or defeated.
Line by Line Meaning
When you fall
In times of trouble and need
There are angels there to catch you
You are never alone; divine help is always available
There's a Savior who can hear you
Christ is always listening to your prayers and cries for help
When you call, when you fall
He is always there to answer, to guide, and to comfort
When you cry and you cannot
In times of sadness and uncertainty
Figure out the reasons why
When life seems unfair, or when something bad happens for no reason
Know that weeping only endures
But sadness and pain are temporary, and they will pass eventually
For a night when you cry
They are followed by hope, and by the joy that comes in the morning
Know that God will never take His love away
God's love is unconditional, and He will never abandon you
He is faithful to His people come what may
God is always true to His word, and He will never break His promises
Here me say, when you fall
Listen to this message of hope and comfort
When your heart has been shattered
When you feel broken, lost, or alone
By the storm and torn apart
By a difficult situation, a tragedy, or a crisis that is overwhelming
And you wonder when will the healing ever start
When you long for relief, for peace, and for restoration
For your heart
For the deep wounds and scars that need to be healed
Don't you know
Do not forget, do not despair, do not give up hope
That He loves you too much to ever let you go
God's love is constant and unchanging, even when you feel unlovable
And the storm is there to only help you grow
Difficulties can be opportunities for growth and for building resilience
Help you grow
To become stronger, wiser, and more compassionate
He loves you so
God's love is deep, wide, and infinite
Oh, when you fall
Remember this promise of hope, of help, and of love
When you fall
No matter how hard or how far you fall
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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....