Franklin, Kirk - Father Knows Best Lyrics






See, it's important to understand
That just because God allows things that may not be good to us
Does not mean that's it's not good for us, yeah
See, a parent fails if a child never learns how to fly
I hope I'm talking to somebody today

I can feel that it won't be long
I see how my life could have gone wrong
Every time you delay my dreams, you were protecting me
All these are to make me strong (Hit me)
I can see that you have a plan
That I won't always understand
Even when I go my own way, you allow my mistakes
But still, hold on to my hand (Thank you)

Oh, that's what real fathers do
I wouldn't expect nothing less from you (Hey)
See, it's alright to not always understand why
Let Him in, bring tears from your eyes (Feels good)
But God, your ways are better than mine (Take a look at my heart)
So whatever you see, keep working on me
(I just have one request)
Promise me you'll hold me close, don't ever let me go
Hold me close, don't let me go (Please)
Ooh, hold me close, don't let me go (Hey, one more time)

I can feel that it won't be long (Uh, yeah)
I see how my life could have gone wrong
(When I look over my shoulder, I remember)
Every time you delay my dreams (Ha)
You were protecting me (Yeah)
All these are to make me strong
(You even had a plan before time began, come on)
I can see that you have a plan (Woo)
That I won't always understand
(Ha, when I go too far, you pull me back)
Even when I go my own way, you allow my mistakes
But still, hold on to my hand (I like this part right here)

Oh, that's what real fathers do (That's what real fathers do)
I wouldn't expect nothing less from you
(Somebody needs to know)
See, it's alright (It's alright) to not always understand why
(Life don't always feel good, come on)
Let Him in, bring tears from your eyes (You see what I can't see)
But God, your ways are better than mine (Take a look at my heart)
(So whatever) So whatever you see
(Please) Keep working on me
(I have one request, come on)
Promise me you'll hold me close (And don't ever)
Don't ever let me go
Hold me close, don't let me go (Hold me)
Ooh, hold me close, don't let me go (Please)
Don't ever let me go
Hold me close, don't let me go
(Keep me close to your heart, Jesus)
Ooh, hold me close, don't let me go (Please)

(Father, King, yeah)
Take these things away from me
Make me the one that you died for (Yes)
Still, my heart believes in the brighter day
Help the world see we need you more (In another lifetime)

That's what real fathers do (They always come through)
I wouldn't expect nothing less from you, from you (Hey)
See, it's alright (Come on) to not always understand why
(Your ways are not my ways)
Let Him in, bring tears from your eyes (Haha, sing)
But God, your ways are better than mine
(So whatever you see) So whatever you see
(Keep working on me) Keep working on me
(Promise me)
Promise me you'll hold me close (I say it again, promise me)
Promise me you'll hold me close (Jesus, promise me)
Promise me you'll hold me close
Don't ever let me go
Hold me close, don't let me go (Don't take your joy away)
Ooh, hold me close, don't let me go
Don't ever let me go
Hold me close, don't let me go (Please)
Oh, hold me close and don't let me go

Look at your neighbor, say "Neighbor" (Neighbor)
If God is our father (If God is our father)
That makes us family (That makes us family)
How can you love God (How can you love God)
And not love me? (And not love me?)
Get yourself together, come on





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  1. L.... L....

    God knows best 🙌🏾❤️

  2. H.... O....

    Kirk Franklin's music is such a blessing. God speaks so much through it. Thank you, Mr. Franklin for sharing Jesus through joyous music. God bless you an amen.

  3. C.... L....

    💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💞💖

  4. C.... L....

    💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖

  5. C.... L....

    💕💕💞❤️❤️💖💖💖❤️💞💕💞💞❤️💖💖💖❤️💞💞💞❤️❤️💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖

  6. C.... L....

    ❤️❤️💖💖💖💖💖💖💖

  7. P.... B....

    #1980GRADYBABY
    I AM STILL LISTENING
    JANUARY 16, 2020
    BE BLESSED

  8. C.... L....

    💞💖❤️💖💖❤️❤️💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖

  9. C.... L....

    💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖

  10. C.... P....

    Another nice song, but them MJ dance move, I don't dig!!!!!

  11. L.... C....

    THAT'S WHAT REAL FATHER'S DO!!! THANK YOU LORD!!!!!!!

  12. T.... M....

    Love Kirk Franklin!!!

  13. O.... T....

    All I want to say is this entire album is a reflection of my life..thank you for putting into words of praise,hope, and most of all Love.

  14. D.... S....

    Man, i am a Brazilian guy and I must to say.. SOUL MUSIC IT'S SOMETHING OUT OF THIS WORLD

  15. K.... D....

    Thank you Lord God for always holding my hand. His Grace is amazing. I just recently devoted my life to Jesus and he is moving through me. I can feel it all day and everyday. Thank you Lord

  16. S.... S....

    Can only imagine how much fun the band had making this instrumental🙌🏻

  17. B.... G....

    This song is a good prayer, I love it

  18. K.... S....

    Kirk is literally THE GOAT. HE CAN NEVER BE REPLACED. HES THE BEST!!!!!

  19. C.... A....

    I listen daily to Mr.Franklin.His music keeps me rooted and grounded. His songs and messages are clear.

  20. B.... Y....

    Not this brothers fault, that all he has are HITS

  21. N.... N....

    LONG * LIVE * LOVE TOUR WAS SO DOPE!!

  22. S.... H....

    I love this song, the whole album is awesome!!

  23. I.... l....

    I am in love with this song! linda! from Brazil.

  24. A.... M....

    🔥🔥🔥

  25. J.... B....

    Peabo Bryson reach the sky!!!! Plus troop spread my wings!!!

  26. a.... ....

    Live Performance Please 😉😉😉😉

  27. S.... S....

    This song is on point on soooo many levels!!!

  28. A.... W....

    AMEN!!!!!!! PLEASE FATHER, HOLD ME CLOSE AND NEVER LET ME GO!!!!!!!! ILL DO THE SAME FOR ETERNITY! 🙏🏾❤️🙌🏾🥰 ALL GLORY AND PRAISE GOES TO GOD AND JESUS! FOREVER AND ALWAYS! AMEN AND GOD BLESS YOU, MY BEAUTIFUL BROTHERS AND SISTERS!!!!!!! 💪🏾

  29. P.... o....

    This song Wowwww👏👏👏👏

  30. I.... S....

    Love this 1 here...this the 9th tine back to back got bout 100 mo times🔂 #RunItBack

  31. L.... G....

    Ok this woke me up the best. I wake up out my sleep and another hit the

  32. T.... C....

    🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾 GLORY!!! Praise God!!!! Beautiful!!!

  33. L.... R....

    Yeah God, Promise You Won't Let Me Go Hold Me Close HOLY GHOST Don't Let Me Go... That's What Real Father's Do🙏🙏🙏🙏

  34. R.... R....

    Brazil loveeee

  35. r.... t....

    This Album is truly a blessing!!! To all that's listen to it from start to finish. Tell the Kingdom Family don't give up, or give in and especially don't out....... JESUS POWERFUL I LISTEN EVERY DAY!!!! THANK YOU JESUS FOR KIRK FRANKLIN AND FAMILY THAT APARTS of making this happen 🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌

  36. C.... F....

    This song is incredible!!!! I just love the heart behind it!!!!! 💕💕💕💯💯💖💖💖💖👍😍😍😍😍😍🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌

  37. E.... W....

    I can't wait to get this album next week!!!

  38. L.... B....

    Your ways are not my way, your ways ate better than my ways. Hold me close and don't EVER let me know.🙌

  39. E.... C....

    Lindo! Tudo o que eu desejo falar para Deus. Obrigada Senhor Deus, pela vida do Kirk !

  40. V.... Y....

    AMO! 😜

  41. M.... B....

    Much needed tunes for right now in my own life.  Thank you Heavenly Father!

  42. A.... J....

    Parts of this song sound like "samples" from other songs I have heard. Can anyone name that song? FOUND IT!!!!! Peabo Bryson's "Reaching for the Sky". And Troop's Spread my Wings and Fly away'.

    A.... J....

    I hope Kirk gave them credit on the album

  43. B.... L....

    Makes me a better FATHER... in the name Jesus ..most grateful for the experience

  44. C.... L....

    Amen the father knows best I believe he will hold me close and never let me go and I can feel that it won’t be long I believe all my struggles will pay off Soon in Jesus Christ Name Amen 🙏❤️❤️

  45. M.... D....

    I love this song....best in a long time......

  46. L.... S....

    💕💕💕💕💕

  47. X.... C....

    My song for you and God 🙏

  48. R.... F....

    @familiafreitasoliva ama vcs !

  49. F.... M....

    Guys, I've listened to this song 10 times today. Consecutively. :)

  50. F.... M....

    Yes Kirk!!

  51. L.... L....

    I love this album!

  52. A.... O....

    Too many liberals black women in here !

  53. a.... ....

    Live Performance of this music Please @kirkfranklin

  54. N.... M....

    Wow I didn't know Kurt had swag like James Brown I would love to see him in concert

    N.... M....

    If you ever have a chance please see him in concert. You won't be disappointed.

  55. M.... C....

    This album is searching and the lyrics come from the heart the music flows and intertwines with the lyrics love live love something that's simple but it means such a great meaning I have followed Kirk Franklin's Musical career from the beginning with the reason why I sing all the way to Father Knows Best. I've Loved all his albums but this one is little different but it brings back that Franklin flavor then we all know and love and miss thank you sir for blessing with another band of love songs.
    M Callaway

  56. O.... W....

    The Smash

  57. b.... f....

    I love this whole album, but this song is absolutely my favourite, it's brilliant in every way! Thanks Kirk for your amazing music. God bless

  58. J.... O....

    These lyrics touch the deepest part of my soul

  59. D.... S....

    On REPEAT!!!!

  60. Y.... ....

    Love this prayer/conversation with God. It's about God's sovereignty; how we experience it this side of heaven and can't understand his ways or thoughts due to our broken souls and un-glorified bodies. To remember that God loves us and is good is the solution. To tell God how we feel about it and reflect on why we get so upset when we don't get our way or something awful or seemingly random happens to us is good. All this can be proof to us that we know He has a plan and is the one in control and that ultimately we want to do his will and trust him no matter what.

  61. D.... E....

    I needed to Here this. Thanks Father for keeping me and restoring what I lost☝🏾

  62. R.... R....

    Alguém do Brasil?💗

  63. S.... K....

    I love the whole album, but today this song kept me going. Been listening to it the whole day. I woke up and told God that I will not be talking today. I am all ears and I want Him to speak to me. As the day went, hoping to hear Him speak, I kept listening to this song and it clicked. All He said to me through this song is... Trust me. I Am the I Am. I know what's best for you. I am your Father, I Am Your daddy, Trust me.

    Then the prayer... Hold me close and don't let me go. 🙌
    I'm moved by this song. Because Lord, I tend to let go, rather You Hold me close and don't let me go.

    May the Lord bless you Kirk and the crew. Some songs are just divine.

  64. K.... J....

    Now this is my fav so see you at the concert

  65. P.... ....

    Ok who's going to track this song or do a tutorial!!!!?????

  66. C.... D....

    Kirk Franklin has always been one of my favorite gospel artists. Definitely in my top #3 and I say that with sincerity. From a child, I've always listen to his music on repeat. His music is definitely God ordained! Thank you for sharing your gift, Mr. Franklin! The world appreciates you!! ♥️

  67. B.... P....

    I play this song over and over and over...love love the melody...the words are powerful...Holy Ghost dont let me go....we better never give up the Holy Gost

  68. D.... J....

    even though i’m not religious i love this whole album even more❤️

  69. N.... ....

    This whole album made me cry lol God is so good to me!!!!🙌🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿

    N.... ....

    NcHarrison agreed

  70. M.... T....

    Kirk is Amazing, God speaks directly through his talent. Long Live Love is sure to bless many souls!

  71. T.... D....

    This Song Is Really Good

  72. L.... P....

    Grateful Daughter-Beautiful song to remind the fatherless, that God, the Father loves each and everyone of us. When earth daddy left, HE KNEW AND FILLED THE VOID, right away. Many didn’t realize or recognize bc we were dealing with the hurt and pain of abandonment, and unforgiveness blocked the blessings!!! Please don’t wait too long to forgive, and recognize and realize you have a HEAVENLY FATHER WHO LOVES YOU UNCONDITIONALLY💝💝Get adopted and engrafted into HIS FAMILY and feel and experience the LOVE 💗 ❣️🥰WELCOME BACK🤗🤗🤗🦋

  73. T.... w....

    See its alright...to not always understand why !!!!!

  74. S.... ....

    Singing my journey... One track after another 😱😍💝
    Bless u

  75. r.... t....

    This Album speaks to All levels of AREAS OF LIFE !!!! I'M SO GRATEFUL JESUS!!!! THANK YOU FOR USING KIRK FRANKLIN AND HIS ENTIRE FAMILY. LIZ GEORGIA THAT'S A JESUS BABY

  76. N.... ....

    Humble song 🎵🙏

  77. K.... G....

    luv it has a 80s sitcome intro vibe! 😊

  78. c.... h....

    Kirk this song speaks to the fatherless- ICONIC..Lord keep workng on me, don't let me go...Thank you father

  79. J.... R....

    😍😭🙏

  80. C.... W....

    Said I would not buy another other cd..(Period)..But I need this CD if but for this song..This will be my 50th birthday gift to ME..

  81. L.... P....

    Lord hold me close please don’t let me go. It’s alright ❤️👍🏾👌🏾🙏🏾☺️😊

  82. D.... H....

    Wow.. this reminds me of Peabo Bryson - Reaching for the Sky. Smooth

  83. L.... F....

    Obrigado Kirk!😍

  84. P.... M....

    The words!! 👏👏👏👏 yessss

  85. C.... J....

    The words and melody of this song is AMAZING 🎶💞💋😘😍

  86. o.... v....

    Father God you always come through I just want to thank you for your unconditional love 🙏🏿💙👌🏿

  87. N.... O....

    For me this is the best song of the album and i think it deserves to become a videoclip. I just can't stop listening it.

    N.... O....

    Natan Oliveira Facts! It stays on repeat in my car!

    N.... O....

    @Natan Oliveira ...me2 😍😍😍 it's every time in my ear.🎉🎉🎉

    N.... O....

    Been listening to this song with tears in my eyes.

    N.... O....

    Natan Oliveira I concur

    N.... O....

    Right it’s my favorite also🙌🏾🙌🏾

  88. B.... J....

    This song feels like warm sunshine!

  89. J.... A....

    Who else hype for Sunday Best?

  90. N.... T....

    I really like gospel music. Gob bless u so much everyone read this comment. Great song Kirk Franklin

    N.... T....

    Noticias Todo Público GOD BLESS YOU TOO 🌞🌞😊😊

  91. D.... V....

    Muito lindo!!!

  92. m.... Z....

    Awesome. Speaks what’s in my heart. “Promise me you’ll hold me close , don’t ever let me go”

  93. B.... C....

    I love the whole album but I think that this one is my favorite! Hold me close, don't let me go! Whatever you see, keep working on me! Promise me you'll hold me close!

    B.... C....

    I agree this is ICONIC song

    B.... C....

    BRENDA COLLINS me too!

  94. A.... H....

    All I can say is Church Boy!!!! Did it again....amazing

  95. t.... ....

    wouw!!Amen!!!!

  96. I.... R....

    ❤️❤️❤️