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An Explanation Of Kirk Franklin's Song Smile

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The reason I choose the song “Smile” by Kirk Franklin is because it’s an inspirational song. It’s a song that’s made to keep everyone motivated; this song is something to make people work harder or want to try harder to accomplish something. At the beginning of the song Kirk says ¨I dedicate this song to recession, depression and unemployment.” In that line he is talking to the people who are at a point in their lives when they just need a break from all of the stuff they’re going through at that time. No matter what it is, or how rough it may get, it’s going to be okay. He encourages them to keep pushing through. The next line in the song that stands out to me is when he says “ I almost gave up, but a power that I can’t explain.” I feel

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