Kirk Franklin

[fox69]

"I Like Me"
(feat. Da' T.R.U.T.H.)

"I Like Me"
(feat. Da' T.R.U.T.H.)



[Chorus:]
I like me,
Yo, you like?
Cause I lke me
Do you like me?
See I like me
cause he likes me
God likes me
You, you don't like me? [x2]

[Verse 1: Kirk Franklin]
Short, big nose, big lips
Kinda stutter but - I never trip
Got my daddy's swagger and I walk with a limp
Got a hot wife - no need to be a pimp
Never been cute - Never been fly since I been changed got that twinkle in mye
Got my grill fixed, now I smile when I speak
Tell me who that is, that's the Jesuse Freak, it's ya boy

[Chorus:]
I like me,
Yo, you like?
Cause I lke me
Do you like me?
See I like me
Cause he like me
God likes me
You, you don't like me? [x2]

[Verse 2: Da' T.R.U.T.H.]
I just smile - I'm so content
And I ain't even got yellow stones on my wrist
I hear the world I'm supposed to be rich
Bud I don't but that - Man, I don't go with the trends
Go the whole mile - lose or win
I hope that's the impression that the CDs give
I'm more concerned about how they see me live
Than trying to get a house on MTV cribs

[Chorus:]
I like me,
Yo, you like?
Cause I lke me
Do you like me?
See I like me
Cause he like me
God likes me
You, you don't like me? [x2]

[Verse 3: Kirk Franklin and Da' T.R.U.T.H.]
When the light fade - I know that you see
More than my swagger - But it's you in me
From the storefront church to the packed out floors
They want an autograph but I'd rather give 'em yours
Ya ink don't fade - the crowd wants more
The King's on stage - the final encore
Can't beleve it's - me now I'm chillin' backstage
Big nose, big lips, gon' get ya hands raised

[Chorus:]
I like me,
Yo, you like?
Cause I lke me
Do you like me?
See I like me
Cause he like me
God likes me

 

[fox69]

"I Love You, Jesus"

"I Love You, Jesus"


[CHORUS]
I love You, Jesus
I love You, Jesus
You are so worthy, worthy
Love You, love You
Jesus

You inhabit the praise of Your people
Who kneel down humble before You
To worship and adore You

You are so worthy, worthy
Love You, love You Jesus

Love You, love You
Jesus

 

[fox69]

"I Smile"

"I Smile"



I dedicate this song to recession,
depression and unemployment.
This song's for you.

Today's a new day, but there is no sunshine.
Nothing but clouds, and it's dark in my heart
and it feels like a cold night.
Today's a new day, where are my blue skies,
where is the love and the joy that you promised me
you tell me it's alright.

(I'll be honest with you)
I almost gave up, but a power that I can't explain,
fell from heaven like a shower now.

(When I think how much better I'm gonna be when this is over)
I smile, even though I hurt see I smile,
I know God is working so I smile,
Even though I've been here for a while (what you do?)
I smile, smile..
it's so hard to look up when you've been down.
Sure would hate to see you give up now
You look so much better when you smile, so smile.

Today's a new day, but there is no sunshine.
Nothing but clouds, and it's dark in my heart,
and it feels like a cold night.
Today's a new day, but tell me where are my blue skies,
where is the love and the joy that you promised me
you tell me it's alright.

(the truth is)
I almost gave up, but a power that I can't explain (the holy ghost power, yo)
fell from heaven like a shower now.

I smile, even though I hurt see I smile,
I know God is working so I smile,
Even though I've been here for a while
I smile, smile..
it's so hard to look up when you've been down.
Sure would hate to see you give up now
You look so much better when you smile.

Smile.. for me
Can you just smile... for me.
Smile.. for me
Can you just smile... for me.

ohohoh you look so much better when you
ohohoh you look so much better when you
ohohoh you look so much better when you
ohohoh you look so much better when you
ohohoh you look so much better when you
(and while your waiting)
ohohoh you look so much better when you
(and while your praying)
ohohoh you look so much better when you
(look in the mirror)
ohohoh you look so much better when you
(always remember)
You look so much better when you smile

I almost gave up, but a power that I can't explain (but the holy ghost power, yo)
fell from heaven like a shower now.

I smile, even though I hurt see I smile,
I know God is working so I smile,
Even though I've been here for a while
I smile, smile..
it's so hard to look up when you've been down.
Sure would hate to see you give up now.
You look so much better when you smile.
so smile.

ohohoh (Dallas) you look so much better when you
ohohoh (New Orleans) you look so much better when you
ohohoh (Clevland) you look so much better when you
ohohoh (Detroit) you look so much better when you
ohohoh (Philay) you look so much better when you
ohohoh (Jersey) you look so much better when you
ohohoh (L.A) you look so much better when you
ohohoh (all my people say) you look so much better when you
smile...

See I just don't want you to be happy
'cause you gotta have something happening.
I want you to have joy
'cause can't nobody take that away from you.
I see you.. SMILE!!

 

[fox69]

"I Told The Storm"

"I Told The Storm"


Even though your winds blow I want you to know
You cause me no alarm cause I'm safe in His arms
Even though your rain falls I can still make this call
Let there be peace now I can say go away
I command you to move today
Because of faith I have a brand new day
The sun will shine and I will be okay
Thats what I told the storm
(the storm, the storm)

[Chorus:]
I told the storm (oh yes i did)
to pass (ohhhhh..)
storm you cant last (go away)
go away (I command..)
I command you to move today
(oh storm)Storm (when God speaks) when God speaks
Storm (you don't have a choice in the matter, you have to cease)
You have to cease (yes thats....)
thats what I told the storm (what I told the storm)
[repeat once more]

[Hook:]
I told the storm
(No weapons formed against me shall prosper I dont have to worry about a thing)
I told the storm
(Im more than a conqueror through Jesus Christ, and he's gonna bring me out alright)
I told the storm
(It's amazing grace thats brought me safe thus far, and grace is gonna lead me home)
I told the storm
(I stood on solid ground and told my storm and you need to tell your storm today)

[Vamp 1:]
(Oh wind) Wind stop blowing
(Flood stop flowing) Flood stop flowing
(Lightening stop flashing) Lightening stop flashing
(Breakers stop dashing) Breakers stop dashing
(Darkness go away) Darkness go away
(Clouds move away) Clouds move away
(That's what I told...) That's what I told the storm

[Vamp 2:]
(Oh death) Death can't take me
(Job can't make me) Job can't make me
(No matter how the fares of this world...) Bills can't break me ( may seem to way me down)
Disease can't shake me
You won't drown me
My God surrounds me
That's what I told the storm
[repeat vamp 2 one more time]

That's what I told the storm [repeat until end and fade]

 

[fox69]

"If You've Been Delivered"

"If You've Been Delivered"


If ya been delivered stand up on your feet and praise the Lord,
yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah [repeat]

Here's the Knowledge, get your pen and paper
A spiritual caper, You'll be calling me later
seeking Godly wisdom that's 2000 years in the making
I'm taking the lesson that holds your deliverance
asking me how God can save a man, raise a man
the enemy he pays your man
so why you judging me and your buggin me
just remember me ain't no fearing me
you'll hearing me

If ya been delivered stand up on your feet and praise the Lord,
yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah [repeat]

You can shout to this, bounce to this
clap to this, as long as you don't question this
radical, acrobatical, Jesus Christ fanatical
sabbatical taker, innovator, in love with the Creator
since I was a baby I know folk hate me
but lately don't really matter what you say
them silly games you try and play
I represent the One who healed me
Gods people can you feel me

If ya been delivered stand up on your feet and praise the Lord,
yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah [repeat]

All the people on the left
all the people on the right
clap your hand

make my praise the high praise
I want to lift Him up [repeat]

 

[fox69]

"Imagine Me"

"Imagine Me"


Imagine me
Loving what I see when the mirror looks at me 'cause I
I imagine me
In a place of no insecurities
And I'm finally happy 'cause
I imagine me

Letting go of all of the ones who hurt me
'Cause they never did deserve me
Can you imagine me?
Saying "No" to thoughts that try to control me
Remembering all you told me
Lord, can you imagine me?

Over what my mama said
And healed from what my daddy did and
I wanna live and not read that page again

[Chorus:]
Imagine me being free, trusting you totally
Finally I can...
Imagine me
I admit it was hard to see
You being in love with someone like me
Finally I can...
Imagine me

(Imagine me) being strong
And not letting people break me down
You won't get that joy this time around (No no)
Can you imagine me?
In a world (in a world) where nobody has to live afraid
Because of your love fear's gone away
Can you imagine me?

[Bridge:]
Letting go of my past
And glad I have another chance
And my heart will dance
'Cause I don't have to read that page again

[Chorus 2x]
(Imagine me)
Imagine me, me being free, trusting you totally
Finally I can...
Imagine me
(I admit Jesus) I admit it was hard to see
You being in love with someone like me (like me)
Finally I can...
Imagine me

(I imagine me)
Imagine me (being free) being free, trusting you totally (totally)
Finally I can...
Imagine me
(I'll be honest with you)
I admit it was hard to see (it was hard)
You being in love with someone like me (yeah)
But finally I can...
Imagine me

[Spoken:]
This song is dedicated to people like me.
Those that struggle with insecurities, acceptance and even self-esteem.
You've never felt good enough, you've never felt pretty enough
But imagine God whispering in your ear letting you know that everything that has happened is now...

...gone, gone, it's gone, all gone
(It's all gone, every sin)
Gone, gone, it's gone, all gone
(Every mistake, every failure, it's all gone)
Gone, gone, it's gone, all gone
(Depression, gone, by faith, it's gone)
Gone, gone, it's gone, all gone
(Low self-esteem, Hallelujah, it's gone, it's all gone)
Gone, gone, it's gone, all gone
(It's gone, all my scars, all my pain)
Gone, gone, it's gone, all gone
(It's in the past, it's yesterday, it's all gone, ah)
Gone, gone, it's gone, all gone
(I can't believe it's gone)
(Gone, what your mother did, what your father did, Hallelujah)
Gone, gone, it's gone, all gone
(It's gone)

 

[fox69]

"In Your Grace"

"In Your Grace"


How could someone like you, love someone like me
Full of mistakes and insecurity,
When you look in my heart, tell me what do you see, that makes you love me so?
Is it the nails that pierced in your side?
Or the moment you dropped your head and you died,
For a sinner like me, you gave up your life;
It's time to let you know

[Bridge]

Lord I, surrender
And I give you, all i have
It's not much but I hear you, calling
So hear I am
Standing in Your Grace

[Small talk By Kirk]

[All:] Lord I, surrender, I give you
[Solo:] All I have
[All:] It's not much but I hear you
[Solo:] Calling
[All:] Calling
[Solo:] So here I am
[All:] Standing in your Grace...Grace...
[Solo:] So here I am, Standing in your Grace.

 

[fox69]

"Intercession"

"Intercession"



Jesus please mention my name
When you talk to your father today
Life down here feels so strained
My brokenness is in the way
I'm not that good
Don't pray like I should
Yet I'm amazed you get me through
He see's me but he hears you

He hears you
That's why I need you

Jesus please mention my name
See I got some bad news today
Be nice if you can carry this weight
See its got me questioning my faith
What else to do
The safest place to hide is you
You are the door I now walk through
He see's me cos he hears you

He hears you
That's why I need you
Can't help but love you
Jesus I appreciate you

He intercedes for me
Protects me from things unseen
Right between God and me
He intercedes for me

He intercedes for me
Protects me from things unseen
Right between God and me
He intercedes for me

He's standing up for me
Forward I shall yet be
Soon our whole world will see
He intercedes for me

He's standing up for me
Forward I shall yet be
Soon our whole world will see
He intercedes for me

Jesus that's why I need you
That's why I need you
Appreciate you
Can't help but love you

 

[fox69]

"Interlude"

"Interlude"


[Kirk:]
Yo Fred tell them how we feel

[Fred Hammond:]
There's a hole in my soul
That won't heal
And there's a rage and a pain
Even now I still feel
And even though I'm a man
Still I don't understand

But that's what happens
When you don't have a father
That's what happens
When you don't have a father

 

[fox69]

"Interlude: The Car (Stomp)"

"Interlude: The Car (Stomp)"


[Kirk:] For those of you that think gospel music has gone to far.
You think we got to radical for Christ.
Well I got news for you, you ain't heard nothin yet,
and if you don't know now you know. Glory, Glory!!

[Part 1:] Lately I've been going through some things that really got me down.
I need someone somebody to help me come and turn my life around.
I can't explain, I can't obtain it. Jesus your love is so, it's so amazing.
It gets me high up to the sky, and when I think about your goodness it makes me wanna stomp.
Makes me clap my hands. Makes me wanna dance and stomp.
My brother can't you see I got the victory. STOMP!!!

[repeat part 1]

[Salt - rap:] When I think about the goodness and fullness of God,
makes me thankful pity the hateful I'm grateful.
The Lord brought me through this far,
trying to be cute when I praise him raise him high.
I keep the live beat bumping. Keep it jumping make the Lord feel something.
Ain't no shame in my game God's Property. Kickin' it wit Kirk ain't no stoppin' me.
UH stomp

[Kirk:] GP are you wit me?
[GP:] oh yeah we having church we ain't going nowhere.

[repeat 3 times]

[Part 2:] stomp, stomp, stomp, stomp, stomp, stomp, stomp, stomp
I promise the stomp, the whole stomp, nothin but the stomp

[Kirk:] It ain't over. It ain't over

[repeat part 2 until fades]