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.
don't cry
Kirk Franklin Lyrics
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Why are you weeping? He's not dead.
Why do you cry? he has risen.
Why are you weeping? He's not dead.
He paid it all on that lonely highway(hayyyy).
And his anointing I can feel.
He shed his blood (ohh ohh ohh).
For my transgressions (ohh ohh ohh).
Why do you cry? He has risen.
Why are you weeping? He's not dead.
So as you go through lifes journey(neeeee). Don't you worry lift up your head. Don't you cry (ohh ohh ohh) stop your weeping
(ohh ohh ohh) He has risen He's not dead.
Don't cry
wipe your eyes
He's not dead.
(ohh ohh ohh ohh)
Don't weep
He's not asleep
Je-hovah
He's not dead
(ohh ohh ohh ohh)
Don't cry
wipe your eyes
He's not dead
The song “Don’t Cry” by Kirk Franklin is a powerful reminder of the resurrection of Jesus Christ and the hope that it offers to believers. The song addresses the weeping and tears shed by those who mourned the death of Jesus, saying that there is no need for them to cry any longer since He has risen from the dead. This statement is repeated throughout the song like a mantra, with a call for those who are mourning to lift up their heads and stop weeping since Jesus is alive. The lyrics also mention the sacrifice and bloodshed of Jesus, which led to the forgiveness of sins and healing of all who believe in Him.
Line by Line Meaning
Why do you cry? He has risen.
Jesus rose from the dead, why are you mourning?
Why are you weeping? He's not dead.
Jesus is alive, stop crying.
Why do you cry? he has risen.
I already told you, Jesus is risen.
Why are you weeping? He's not dead.
Jesus is alive, stop weeping.
He paid it all on that lonely highway(hayyyy).
Jesus gave his life for us on the cross. That was a lonely and painful journey.
And his anointing I can feel.
I can feel the presence and blessings of Jesus in my life.
He shed his blood (ohh ohh ohh).
Jesus bled and died for us, to pay for our sins.
For my transgressions (ohh ohh ohh).
He suffered and died for my sins, not just for himself.
And by his stripes we are healed.
Jesus' wounds and suffering brought us spiritual healing and salvation.
So as you go through lifes journey(neeeee).
Life is a journey that we all go through.
Don't you worry lift up your head.
Don't worry, stay strong and keep your head up.
Don't you cry (ohh ohh ohh) stop your weeping (ohh ohh ohh)
Stop crying, Jesus is alive and with you.
Don't cry wipe your eyes He's not dead.
Once again, Jesus is not dead, don't cry.
(ohh ohh ohh ohh)
Don't weep He's not asleep Je-hovah
Jesus is not sleeping, he is God (Jehovah).
He's not dead
I think you got it by now. Jesus is not dead.
(ohh ohh ohh ohh)
Don't cry wipe your eyes He's not dead
Just a reminder, Jesus is alive and well. Don't cry.
Lyrics © Capitol CMG Publishing, Songtrust Ave
Written by: KIRK FRANKLIN
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@doihaley3134
I’m listening to this song in 2020 during a time where the Corona Virus has many of us crying with worry because of pain and loss of loved ones! This song is just a subtle reminder that God is here for us! Particularly through our trying times 🙏🏽❤️
@userfrndly05
Jesus is coming back sooner than we think. Let us get dressed and be ready for He will come like a thief in the night. Every knee will bow and tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord!! Thank you Jesus for your salvation!!
@NunuAru
Amen
@prodbygttbjoey
Respect👍
@dr.braxygilkeycruises1460
Same here. My fiancé and my mom died a week apart in April. And just now, my son told me both he and his girlfriend have it. I came right here to this song. We are in God's Loving Hands! 🙏🏽🙌🏽
@shontraerenfroe988
AMEN😇
@verabeatty2821
I'm a Christian, I may be young but I know who my Lord is and I love Jesus and I am blessed to have this life! I'm 15 and I've been through thick and thin and Lord always guides me in the right direction, no matter what I've done in the past in my life he loves me no matter what and I love him with that same amount of love , even more!
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@thed.i.yreader1841
That touched me honey I pray that God continues to bless you and keep you. Stay encouraged sweetie!😍😍😍👍👍👍
@noramartinez9069
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