Kelly Cherelle Price (born April 4 1973) is the daughter of Joseph and Clau… Read Full Bio ↴Kelly Cherelle Price (born April 4 1973) is the daughter of Joseph and Claudia Price. Price is the second of three children born and raised in Queens, NY. Under the watchful eye of her mother and the pastorate of her grandparents, Jerome and Joni Norman, Price was nurtured and developed spiritually by being taught the word of God and the importance of a sustained prayer life through the special prayer services her grandfather held weekly in addition to Sunday services and bible study. It was there at an early age in Full Gospel Mission COGIC that the many gifts deeply rooted inside of her were watered and began to grow — her inner senses were awakened to the very real existence of God as more than just a higher power or an answer to the question, “how did we all get here?”.
At an early age, Price's musical talents began to dominate her life. While most babies have to be taken from the crib and calmed from crying in the middle of the night, Price's mother has told of the times when the entire house would be awakened by the sound of a young Price singing out in her crib while the rest of the family tried to sleep. As a young child, Price knew that music was more than just something that happened on the radio, in church, or even during the commercials on TV. For her it was a part of life that quickly became a necessity. She became emotionally dependant on the music inside of her and quickly learned how to use music as an outlet to express what she was feeling even when she couldn’t speak about it. One day after experiencing deep sadness from a book she read for a Black history project in school, Kelly wrote a song to express her unexplainable emotions; this was her first song at only 7 years old.

Price sang on her first recording before the age of 10 and by the time she was 18, Price was recording and touring the world with multi-platinum pop diva Mariah Carey. Always a quick study, Kelly watched and learned the intricacies of studio and production work and soon after began to expand into areas other than just background singing. It was during these early years of her professional career that Price refers to as her formal education. While her classmates attended college to prepare for their careers, she went to work everyday and studied with the entertainment industry’s best to prepare for what would soon be her own music career. During these years and beyond, Price has shared her multiple musical gifts with many artists and reached the number one spot on Billboard several times before anyone even knew what the woman behind the voice and the pen looked like. Throughout her career, Price has sung for, recorded with, toured with, wrote songs for, arranged and produced music for George Michael, Mariah Carey, Aretha Franklin, Brian McKnight, LL Cool J, Ben Tankard, Mary J. Blige, Puff Daddy, Brandy, The LOX, Donnie McClurkin, The Williams Brothers, Faith Evans, Karen Clarke-Sheard, Yolanda Adams, MASE, Whitney Houston, Mary Mary, The Notorious B.I.G, Richard Smallwood, R. Kelly, Eric Clapton, Wynona Judd, Gerald Levert, Angela Winbush, The Isley Bros and the legendary Ronald Isley just to name a few. Though many record labels initially pursued Price as a recording artist, it was her connection with Isley and his relentless persistence that convinced her to begin to use her musical talents for herself resulting in a formal alliance between Isley and Price that birthed her solo career with the album Soul of A Woman in 1998 that featured the #1 hit women’s anthem of the year “Friend of Mine”, penned by Price herself.
She would follow with the platinum success of Mirror Mirror in 2000, One Family: A Christmas Album in 2002 and the critically acclaimed Priceless in 2003.
In October 2005, Price recorded her first live gospel project. The This Is Who I Am album was released on October 24, 2006 on her own label, EcclecticSounds Records. It debuted at #1 on the Billboard Gospel Charts and peaked at #9 on the R&B album chart.
Price was inducted as an honorary member of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. in July 2006.
In early 2007, Price kicked off a tour with the "Sisters in the Spirit 2007".
In 2006, she recorded the song "Why?" for the soundtrack Why Did I Get Married?, a film version of the stage play of the same name she once acted in, playing the role of Sheila.
In early 2009, Price was featured on Coko's gospel album entitled The Winner In Me on the track "Oh Mary".
In June 2010, Price promoted her single "Tired" on The Jazz Joy and Roy syndicated radio show as "some of the best work of my career to date."
In September 2009, it was announced she would be joining Deborah Cox and Tamia to form the super group The Queen Project. The women seek to empower women of all ages, races and backgrounds by doing a number of community service projects. In September 2010, Kelly announced via her official Twitter profile that her new solo album Kelly will be released in 2011. Her second single "Not My Daddy" debuted on R&B charts at #87.

Heaven
Kelly Price Lyrics

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I know tomorrow ain't a promise
That's why I live one day at a time
So when it's my turn, there be no crime
I'm aware that when my number's called I'm punchin' the clock
No need for screamin' at me momma, I'm out
And plus I wasn't really happy here to start with, let that be told
My own homeboy was robbin' me, and that's 3 cold
I said '3', It's all intentional, cause 2 don't count

When your own blood is bitter and your homeboys bounce
Who the fuck is you gonna trust when your road dog is schemin?
And every other corner, you're passin' a different demon
And now the clouds is open, I'm rememberin' this
Your families your backbone, your friends ain't shit
Now I believe it when Rhonda was sayin "Back in the days"
When our homeboys left, she the only ones stayed
For that very reason, I'm a try and give her the world
Found heaven in the form of a girl, everybody's sayin'

My angel
My sunshine
That's the day that I found heaven in the form of a girl
My best friend
My good time
That's the day that I found heaven in the form of a girl

Listen to different scriptures, they teach on God
And if you ain't never met him, don't speak on God
I'm serious about religion, just ain't no song
I'm hearin' niggas makin' up scriptions, and playin' along
Probably sayin' I'm the hypocrit, for judgin' these folks
But you can tell he ain't a Christian, by the way that he spoke
I pray for everbody, hopin' that they hear that voice
The one that paralyzes you from head down, boy
When you're aware of your surroundings, yet you still can't move
Water shootin' outta your eyes you hear this dude
And the voice is much louder, than the voice that you
Thought was the voice of the holy spirit
Who changed your life, when you hear it?
And the next morn', you wake up and the world look lighter
The grass greener, and the sun brighter
I know the feelin' first hand, I witnessed the sights
When I allowed the Lord to come in my life
And it was like (heaven, heaven)
But I'm a man, I ain't perfect
That's a poor excuse, that ain't workin'
I asked him for forgiveness, for every sin I commit
Hopefully he gonna let me stay on his list
And tryin' and get to heaven
America the Beautiful, don't be so cold
How do you expectin' our seeds gonna grow?
When you trap us in the ghetto
And show love, to the other muthafuckers
While we right here starvin' at home
I'd cry, if I thought, that me sheddin' a tear might help
Then again, me sheddin' tears don't help
Wanna call up to the President, and see if he know help
Let him know you up shit creek yourself, we all sinners
Facin' the winter, with no socks, and no shoes
In a position, where we all gon' loose
Tell the penitentiaries, we gonna need more schools
Or what the fuck is we gonna do?
Sit around and let the world pass us by?

Waitin' on a message from the reverend
And he ain't but another man, tryin' to get to heaven

Overall Meaning

The song "Heaven" by Scarface is a touching and reflective commentary on life, death, friendship, and religion. Scarface begins by acknowledging the fleeting nature of life, and the importance of living in the present moment. He speaks on the inevitability of death and the need to be prepared when that time comes. Scarface also reflects on the betrayals he's experienced from those closest to him, such as his homeboys and even his own blood, and how those experiences have left him questioning who he can truly trust in life.

As the song progresses, Scarface transitions into speaking on religion and his own beliefs. He expresses his disdain for individuals who speak on God without truly knowing Him, and how important it is to have a genuine relationship with Him. Scarface touches on his own experiences of feeling paralyzed by the power of God's voice, and how allowing God into his life has brought him peace and enlightenment.

The song closes with Scarface's commentary on the state of society, particularly in regards to the treatment of minority communities. He speaks on the need for more educational resources and the importance of taking action to create change in the world. Ultimately, Scarface emphasizes the importance of living life with intention and embracing those who truly care for us.

Line by Line Meaning

I know tomorrow ain't a promise
I am aware that there is no guarantee for tomorrow

That's why I live one day at a time
I choose to live in the present moment

So when it's my turn, there be no crime
I want to live my life with no regrets

I'm aware that when my number's called I'm punchin' the clock
I understand that death is an inevitable event

No need for screamin' at me momma, I'm out
I do not need anyone to tell me how to live my life

And plus I wasn't really happy here to start with, let that be told
I was not content with my life before

My own homeboy was robbin' me, and that's 3 cold
I was deceived by my own friend

I said '3', It's all intentional, cause 2 don't count
There were three people involved in my betrayal

When your own blood is bitter and your homeboys bounce
You can't trust your family or friends

Who the fuck is you gonna trust when your road dog is schemin?
You have no one to rely on when your closest ally is planning against you

And every other corner, you're passin' a different demon
Everywhere I go, I encounter a different kind of evil

And now the clouds are open, I'm remembering this
I am starting to understand the truth

Your families your backbone, your friends ain't shit
Your family is your support system

Now I believe it when Rhonda was sayin 'Back in the days'
I understand what Rhonda was trying to say

When our homeboys left, she the only ones stayed
Rhonda was the only one who truly cared

For that very reason, I'm a try and give her the world
I want to repay Rhonda for staying with me

Found heaven in the form of a girl, everybody's sayin'
Rhonda is my heaven

My angel
Rhonda is my guardian angel

My sunshine
Rhonda brings light into my life

That's the day that I found heaven in the form of a girl
Rhonda is the one who brings me happiness

My best friend
Rhonda is my closest friend

My good time
Rhonda is the one who brings joy into my life

Listen to different scriptures, they teach on God
Many religious texts talk about God

And if you ain't never met him, don't speak on God
Unless you have personally experienced God, do not talk about Him

I'm serious about religion, just ain't no song
I am deeply committed to my faith

I'm hearin' niggas makin' up scriptions, and playin' along
People are making up their own interpretations of religion

Probably sayin' I'm the hypocrit, for judgin' these folks
People might accuse me of being a hypocrite for judging them

But you can tell he ain't a Christian, by the way that he spoke
It is easy to recognize someone who is not practicing their faith

I pray for everbody, hopin' that they hear that voice
I pray that everyone hears the voice of God

The one that paralyzes you from head down, boy
The voice of God is powerful and life-changing

When you're aware of your surroundings, yet you still can't move
You cannot ignore the voice of God

Water shootin' outta your eyes you hear this dude
The experience is overwhelming

And the voice is much louder, than the voice that you
God's voice is much more significant

Thought was the voice of the holy spirit
The voice you thought was the Holy Spirit was nothing compared to God's voice

Who changed your life, when you hear it?
God has the power to change your life

And the next morn', you wake up and the world look lighter
Your perspective changes after hearing God's voice

The grass greener, and the sun brighter
You have a newfound appreciation for your surroundings

And it was like (heaven, heaven)
Experiencing God's voice was like being in heaven

But I'm a man, I ain't perfect
I am not perfect

That's a poor excuse, that ain't workin'
Acknowledging my imperfections is not enough

I asked him for forgiveness, for every sin I commit
I ask God for forgiveness for all of my sins

Hopefully he gonna let me stay on his list
I hope God will forgive me and accept me into his kingdom

And tryin' and get to heaven
I am working towards getting into heaven

America the Beautiful, don't be so cold
America needs to be more compassionate

How do you expectin' our seeds gonna grow?
How can we expect our children to thrive?

When you trap us in the ghetto
When we are confined to impoverished areas

And show love, to the other muthafuckers
And favor others who had a different upbringing

While we right here starvin' at home
While we are left starving in our own homes

I'd cry, if I thought, that me sheddin' a tear might help
I would cry if I thought it would make a difference

Then again, me sheddin' tears don't help
Crying does not solve anything

Wanna call up to the President, and see if he know help
I wish I could ask the President for help

Let him know you up shit creek yourself, we all sinners
Let him know that we are all struggling and fallible

Facin' the winter, with no socks, and no shoes
We are facing a difficult struggle without the proper resources

In a position, where we all gon' loose
We are in a situation where we will all suffer losses

Tell the penitentiaries, we gonna need more schools
We should focus on education instead of incarceration

Or what the fuck is we gonna do?
What else can we do?

Sit around and let the world pass us by?
Should we just sit here and watch the world go by?

Waitin' on a message from the reverend
Are we waiting for someone else to fix things?

And he ain't but another man, tryin' to get to heaven
He is just another person trying to make his way to heaven

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ALEXANDRA LOUISE BROWN, MONK HIGGINS, JOHN LEGEND, STEPHENS VAUGHN, KANYE WEST, KANYE OMARI WEST, JESSYCA WILSON

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