Still
Kirk Franklin Feat. Doug Williams & Melvin Williams Lyrics


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Lately I've been thinkin'
Thinking 'bout you
And all the things
I've seen you go through
Your mother, the cancer
The problems at home
I'm sorry I wish I could fix what's wrong
I hurt when you hurt
I cry when you cry
Even the deep ones
Sometimes wonder "why am I going through?'
I'm waiting but still no You

He's still in control
He's sovereign and He knows
Just how it feels to be afraid
Have folk you love walk away
Be still and know He's still in control

Lately depression
Your job and your life
It weighs on your mind
All day and all night
You know every scripture
And what prayer to pray
Only a fool would think
It'll all go away
But there is good news
For you there's a plan
A High Priest who knows
And who understands what you cannot say
Just a little longer, can you wait?

He's still in control
He's sovereign and He knows
Just how it feels to be afraid
Have folk you love walk away
Be still and know He's still in control

Don't know what tomorrow will bring
Or if this sickness will ever leave
You can paint a perfect picture
But will it ever look like it used to be
See, one thing I know for sure
This season made you stronger and more mature
Can't you see how far you've come
And when you look back
It's gonna be worth it all

He's still in control
He's sovereign and He knows
Just how it feels to be afraid
Have folk you love walk away
Be still and know He's still in control
Be still and know
Be still and know he's still in control
He's still in control
He's still in control





He's still in control
He's still in control

Overall Meaning

In this song, Kirk Franklin sings about reflecting on the struggles of a loved one and encouraging them to have faith in God during difficult times. The first verse mentions the various challenges the loved one has faced, including their mother's battle with cancer and problems at home. Franklin expresses his empathy towards the loved one, sharing that he hurts when they hurt and cries when they cry. He addresses the feeling of confusion and questioning why one has to go through certain struggles, while still waiting on God for a breakthrough.


In the chorus, Franklin reminds the loved one that God is still in control, even amidst the chaos and challenges of life. He assures the listener that God knows what it feels like to be afraid and to have loved ones walk away, but encourages them to have faith and be still. The second verse mentions the loved one's struggles with depression, job, and life issues, but also shares the good news that God has a plan for their life and understands what they cannot express. The verse ends with a plea to wait just a little longer.


The bridge mentions the uncertainty of the future and the possibility that the sickness may never go away. However, Franklin encourages the listener to recognize the strength and maturity gained through the season of struggles and to trust that it will be worth it all in the end.


Overall, the song is one of hope and faith, acknowledging the difficulties of life but encouraging the listener to trust in God's sovereignty and control over their lives.


Line by Line Meaning

Lately I've been thinkin'
I have been thinking recently


Thinking 'bout you
Specifically, I have been thinking about you


And all the things
All the things that are happening around you


I've seen you go through
That I have watched you experience


Your mother, the cancer
Like, your mother's battle with cancer


The problems at home
Also, the issues you've been dealing with at home


I'm sorry I wish I could fix what's wrong
I am sorry that I am unable to make things better for you


I hurt when you hurt
To empathize, I am also affected when you are in pain


I cry when you cry
I shed tears upon seeing you cry


Even the deep ones
Even times when life is too much to handle


Sometimes wonder "why am I going through?'
I think about why you are experiencing such hardships


I'm waiting but still no You
Despite waiting, I have not received a response from God yet


He's still in control
God is still in charge of everything


He's sovereign and He knows
He has overall power and knowledge


Just how it feels to be afraid
He understands how it feels to be scared


Have folk you love walk away
He knows what it feels like to lose those who you care about


Be still and know He's still in control
Just be calm and understand that God still has everything under control


Lately depression
Recently, you have been feeling depressed


Your job and your life
Your work and life have been bothering you


It weighs on your mind
It is on your mind constantly


All day and all night
Both day and night


You know every scripture
You are aware of all of the verses in the Bible


And what prayer to pray
You know what prayers to recite


Only a fool would think
It would be foolish to believe


It'll all go away
That the problems will simply just vanish


But there is good news
However, there is good news


For you there's a plan
You have a specific purpose in life


A High Priest who knows
Jesus knows and understands your struggles


And who understands what you cannot say
He understands even the things you are unable to express


Just a little longer, can you wait?
You only have to wait a little longer, can you endure?


Don't know what tomorrow will bring
We don't know what the future has in store


Or if this sickness will ever leave
If you will recover from your illness, it is uncertain


You can paint a perfect picture
You may be able to paint an ideal scenario


But will it ever look like it used to be
But will things ever go back to the way they once were?


See, one thing I know for sure
However, one thing I'm certain about


This season made you stronger and more mature
This period of time has made you stronger and more matured


Can't you see how far you've come
Don't you recognize how much progress you have made?


And when you look back
As you look back into the past


It's gonna be worth it all
It will all be worth it in the end


Be still and know
Relax and understand


He's still in control
God is still the one who has authority


He's still in control
God is still the one who has authority




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: Kirk Franklin

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Michael Scurlock

2019....CHRIST is still in control!!

Darlene Hayes

I lost my 15yr old son to Covid but this song gives me so much hope and courage to keep hope alive and keep going on in Jesus Name 🙏 ❤️

Darlene Hayes

I can't get enough of this song I've been crying for 6 months I hate Covid for taking my baby 15yrs old never had a girlfriend or really lived his life but.....God is still in control 💔 😢

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