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.
It's Gonna Rain
Kelly Price Lyrics
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There's somethin' that you must know (I've been waitin' on you)
It's somethin' that you must know (Come on in)
It's somethin' that you must know (And stay for a while)
There is somethin' that you must know (Can I talk to you)
There is somethin' that you must know (Say what's on my mind)
Here is somethin' that you must know (Ooh, boy)
There's somethin' in my soul ain't right
I can's sleep at night
Wonderin' when the change gon?come
I'm feelin' that I'm not the only one
Tell me when I turn you off
Doctor say it's not my fault
All the neighbors stop and stare
My pastor says to stay in prayer
It will rain (Oh...ho...)
There'll be pain (Only for a little while)
Trouble will come (Yeah, they will)
Understand (Ooh...)
Count it on joy (You gotta count)
Mornin' will come (After the rain)
The sun will shine (Yeah, yeah)
Keep your head high (Mmm, uh-huh)
I can't believe the way you talk
Seems you wanna call it off
Friends see you treatin' me like dirt
What happened to "Better or for worse"
I need answers (Can you tell me)
Too much pressure (Too, too much, too bad)
I don't understand you (Oh...whoa...whoa...)
Do I really miss you (Said it will)
It will rain (Yeah, yeah)
There'll be pain (But only for a little while)
Trouble will come (Oh, yeah...yeah...)
Understand (Count it on)
Count it on joy (Yeah, yeah, yeah)
Mornin' will come (After the darkness)
The sun will shine (Sun will shine)
Keep your head high (Yeah)
Oh, I've tried (Tried to leave you)
But, I (Boy, I love you)
I can't let go (Seems I can't let go)
Oh...whoa...
Oh...oh...oh...whoa...
I don't ever wanna lose my baby
But this pain just drives me crazy
Feels like I'm goin' insane
But I gotta be strong 'cause it will rain
It will rain (Some times there will be pain)
There'll be pain (Some times troubles will come)
Trouble will come (Oh...well, you gotta)
Understand (Oh, count it on joy)
Count it on joy (Oh...yeah)
Mornin' will come (After the rain)
The sun will shine (So keep your head up)
Keep your head high ('cause God will take care of you)
It will rain (Oh, yes, He will)
There'll be pain (Some times there will be pain)
Trouble will come (Oh...whoa...ho...)
Understand (Count it on joy)
Count it on joy (Oh...ho...)
Mornin' will come (After the rain it will)
The sun will shine (The sun will shine)
Keep your head high (Ooh...ooh...ooh...)
It will rain
The lyrics to Kelly Price's song "It's Gonna Rain" discuss the confusion and pain that comes with a troubled relationship. The singer in the song is struggling with their partner's behavior and unsure if they should stay or leave. They seek advice and guidance from others, including a doctor and pastor, but ultimately come to the conclusion that they must endure the hardship and "count it on joy," as the difficulties will eventually pass. The repeated phrase "it will rain" serves as a metaphor for the inevitable hardships that life brings, but also suggests that rain is necessary for growth, renewal, and eventual sunshine.
The song's message of hope, resilience, and faith resonates with many listeners, particularly those who have experienced heartbreak, betrayal, or other challenges in their relationships. The soulful vocals and gospel-inspired instrumentation also contribute to the inspirational and uplifting tone of the song. Additionally, the song's use of gender-neutral pronouns and universal themes makes it accessible and relatable to a wide audience.
Line by Line Meaning
Somethin' that you must know (Mmm...)
The singer prefaces a crucial message.
There's somethin' that you must know (I've been waitin' on you)
The singer has been impatient to reveal the impending message.
It's somethin' that you must know (Come on in)
The singer invites the listener to receive the message.
It's somethin' that you must know (And stay for a while)
The artist anticipates that the message requires time and attention to fully understand.
There is somethin' that you must know (Can I talk to you)
The artist pleads with the listener for an opportunity to communicate.
There is somethin' that you must know (Say what's on my mind)
The singer is determined to openly express their thoughts and feelings.
Here is somethin' that you must know (Ooh, boy)
The singer imparts particular importance on this message and might have an emotional attachment or implication with it.
I'mma tell ya, I'mma tell ya, I'mma tell ya (Ooh, listen to me)
The artist stresses the necessity of the listener's attention to the imminent message.
There's somethin' in my soul ain't right
The artist acknowledges a spiritual disturbance in their inner self.
I can't sleep at night
The artist is experiencing sleeplessness due to internal struggle.
Wonderin' when the change gon' come
The singer is seeking a resolution to their internal conflict.
I'm feelin' that I'm not the only one
The artist believes that others might empathize or share a similar experience as them.
Tell me when I turn you off
The singer doubts their ability to please the listener and seeks feedback.
Doctor say it's not my fault
The singer seeks professional opinion and reassurance for their current state of being.
All the neighbors stop and stare
The singer is experiencing social discomfort due to their unstable state.
My pastor says to stay in prayer
The artist seeks guidance from a spiritual authority for resolution to their issues.
It will rain (Oh...ho...)
The artist is acknowledging that life's struggles may be inevitable.
There'll be pain (Only for a little while)
The singer believes that emotional discomfort is temporary.
Trouble will come (Yeah, they will)
The singer accepts that challenges will arise throughout one's life.
Understand (Ooh...)
The artist emphasizes the listener to comprehend the expectation of challenges.
Count it on joy (You gotta count)
The artist advises the listener to focus on the positives in life to avoid overthinking the negatives.
Mornin' will come (After the rain)
The artist anticipates that relief from hardship will emerge.
The sun will shine (Yeah, yeah)
The singer believes that hopefulness will return.
Keep your head high (Mmm, uh-huh)
The artist advises to stay optimistic and not to lose hope in difficult times.
Oh, I've tried (Tried to leave you)
The singer attempted to move on from an unhealthy relationship.
But, I (Boy, I love you)
The singer still has strong feelings towards their partner even after the difficulty endured.
I can't let go (Seems I can't let go)
The singer has trouble moving on from the past.
Oh...whoa...
The artist expresses emotional anguish.
I don't ever wanna lose my baby
The artist desires to keep their loved one.
But this pain just drives me crazy
The emotional turmoil that the singer experiences is making their life unbearable.
Feels like I'm goin' insane
The singer is overwhelmed by their emotions and is losing their grip on reality.
But I gotta be strong 'cause it will rain
The artist cannot avoid the challenges of life but must endure them.
Oh, yes, He will
The artist believes God will guide them through these challenges.
Some times there will be pain
The artist acknowledges that life's hardships are inevitable.
Oh...well, you gotta
The singer emphasizes endurance through emotional struggles.
Ooh...yeah
The artist affirms to remain hopeful during challenging times.
After the darkness
The singer anticipates relief after a difficult time.
The sun will shine
The singer assures that hopefulness will return.
Ooh...ooh...ooh...
The singer expresses that there is still hope, even in the depths of despair.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ROBERT S. KELLY
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on Just As I Am
My all time favorite KP song ‼️