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Since Jesus Came
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Jul 19, 2026 updated
Verified editorial review
Kirk Franklin's song celebrates the transformative joy of encountering Jesus. The lyrics describe moving from sadness and brokenness to a life filled with glowing happiness and rivers of joy. The song emphasizes that since Jesus came into the singer's life, darkness has turned to light. It includes an upbeat rap section calling for a 'holy ghost party,' encouraging listeners to lift their hands and stomp their feet in celebration. The overall message is one of personal testimony and exuberant praise for the change Christ brings.
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everybody get up on yo feet one time come on, wo
[Verse 1]
I was so sad, no love around
my heart was truely broken
and then in the open
out from no where
i haven't been the same since that day
[Chorus]
You got my face glowin
and i dont care who knows it
rivers of joy are flowin
[sopranos]
ever since you came
bands on it
so put yo hands on it
we got yo feet a stompin
[sopranos]
since Jesus came into my life
he changed the darkness into light
[Verse 2]
Oh happy day I'm here again
every day with you is -
you took my hand helped me understand
how to trust you all the way
Lord you got my face
[chorus]
You got my face glowin
and i dont care who knows it
rivers of joy are flowin
[sopranos]
ever since you came
bands on it
so put yo hands on it
we got yo feet a stompin
[sopranos]
since Jesus came into my life
he changed the darkness into light
[sopranos]
since Jesus came into my life
he changed the darkness into light
[Rap]
Uh uh SanDiego
i said front back side to side its a holy ghost party in the house tonight
lift your hands up ma itll be alright
say who be, dore dore
say who that be, dore dore
and as we proceed to give yall what yall need say yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
my life