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 My Time
Kelly Price Lyrics
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It's my time to shine
It's my time to live
It's my time to fly
It's my time
It's my time
I can see it
I've been waiting for a long time, gotta do it
I won't let nothing hold me down, gotta do it
'Cause I might not get another chance, I believe it
If I want it, I can have it, I believe it
Got me falling, done with losing, I can do it
I think I'll tell myself again, I can do it
And I'm not gonna stop till I win
It's my time to rise
It's my time to shine
It's my time to live (It's my time to live)
It's my time to fly
It's my time
It's my time
She is a diva, yeah
She is a diva, full of drama, don't believe
Hearing things that people saying, got you twisted
So much fiction, not much fact, got you twisted
And ain't nobody got time for that
See my moment has now arrived
And I won't let it pass me by
It's my time
It's my time to rise (oh yeah)
It's my time to shine (oh)
It's my time to live (it's my time to live)
It's my time to fly
It's my time
It's my time
I decided that I was born to be
Deep in love and happy
And my best days are still in front of me
Everything will be alright
Cause now it's time for me
It's my time to rise
It's my time to shine
It's my time to live (it's my time to live)
It's my time to fly
It's my time
It's my time
It's my time to soar (it's my time to)
It's my time for more (I'm singing it's my time to)
It's my time to be
It's my time for sure
It's my time
It's my time
(It's my time to)
It's my time to rise (It's my time to rise )
It's my time to shine (singing it's my time to shine)
It's my time to live (it's my time to live)
It's my time to fly (oh yeah)
It's my time (it's my time)
It's my time (my time)
(Everybody throw your hands in the a-a-air)
It's my time to soar
(Sing along with me now)
It's my time for more
(Sing along with me now)
It's my time to be
(Hey if you believe it)
It's my time for sure
(Sing it with me)
It's my time (It's my time)
In this song titled "It's My Time" by Kelly Price, the themes of self-belief, determination, and self-esteem are heavily emphasized. The song is a powerful declaration of the singer's readiness for success and her unwavering commitment to achieving it. She emphasizes that she will not allow any negativity or doubters to stop her ascendancy to greatness. The lyrics portray the singer as being realistic and aware of the hurdles that she will face, but crucially, she believes strongly in her ability to overcome all obstacles and soar to greater heights.
The first verse emphasizes the "time" that she has been waiting for, and the need to seize any opportunity that presents itself since chances do not come often. She emphasizes that she believes in herself and her ability to succeed while encouraging herself that she won't give up until her dreams are achieved. The following verse stresses that the singer has seen it all, and despite what anyone may say about her, it won't get her down since it's her moment to shine.
The chorus of the song reiterates the importance of taking advantage of every opportunity that comes one's way. The declaration that it's my time to shine, rise, live, and fly shows that the singer is ready to take off into greater heights of success. The bridge highlights the optimism that the singer has in staying in love and being happy, and the confidence that the best days of her life are not behind her but rather ahead.
Line by Line Meaning
It's my time to rise
I am ready to lift myself up and reach higher levels.
It's my time to shine
This is the moment when I can showcase my strengths and talents.
It's my time to live
I am going to seize the day and experience life to the fullest.
It's my time to fly
It's my chance to spread my wings and take flight towards my dreams.
It's my time
This is my moment to step into the spotlight and claim my victory.
I can see it
I have a clear vision of what I want to achieve and where I want to go.
I can feel it, time has come now to refill it
I have a strong sense of intuition that tells me it's time to fill up my life with new experiences and opportunities.
I've been waiting for a long time, gotta do it
I have been waiting patiently for this moment to arrive and I am ready to seize it with both hands.
I won't let nothing hold me down, gotta do it
I am determined to overcome any obstacles that stand in my way and achieve my goals.
'Cause I might not get another chance, I believe it
I realize that there may not be a second opportunity to pursue my dreams, and therefore, I am committed to giving it my all.
If I want it, I can have it, I believe it
I am confident in my ability to attract success and abundance into my life by pursuing my passions with conviction and perseverance.
Got me falling, done with losing, I can do it
I am done with feeling defeated and ready to rise and conquer my fears to achieve my goals.
I think I'll tell myself again, I can do it
I will remind myself of my strength and resilience so that I can stay motivated and continue to push forward.
And I'm not gonna stop till I win
I am committed to persevering, no matter how challenging it may be, until I achieve my desired outcome.
She is a diva, yeah
Despite what anyone says or thinks about me, I know I am a strong, empowered woman who is destined for greatness.
She is a diva, full of drama, don't believe
People may spread rumors and label me with negative stereotypes, but I am not going to let their opinions bring me down.
Hearing things that people saying, got you twisted
I have heard negative comments and false assumptions about myself which have caused me to lose my sense of perspective and self-worth.
So much fiction, not much fact, got you twisted
These comments are based on lies and gossip, and therefore, there is no truth to them.
And ain't nobody got time for that
I don't have time to dwell on negative talk when I have so many positive things to focus on.
See my moment has now arrived
The moment I have been waiting for has finally come, and I am ready to embrace it.
And I won't let it pass me by
I am determined not to let this opportunity slip through my hands, and will take full advantage of it.
I decided that I was born to be
I have made a decision that I am destined for greatness and will live up to my full potential.
Deep in love and happy
I will find joy and fulfillment in my personal relationships and focus on cultivating positive connections with others.
And my best days are still in front of me
I believe that my biggest successes and happiest moments are still yet to come.
Everything will be alright
I have faith that everything will work out in my favor if I remain positive and committed to my goals.
It's my time to soar
I am taking a leap of faith and embarking on a journey of growth and transformation.
It's my time for more
I am ready to expand my horizons and explore new possibilities in all areas of my life.
It's my time to be
This is my chance to step into my power and live my life on my own terms.
It's my time for sure
I am unwavering in my belief that this is the right time and place for me to take charge of my life.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ANTHONY S. CRAWFORD, KELLY CHERELLE PRICE, PHILLIP III SCOTT
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It’s my time to rise, it’s my time to shine
It’s my time to live , it’s my time to fly
It’s my time, it’s my time, it’s my time
I can see it, I can feel it time has come now
To refill it, I’ve been waiting for a long time
Gotta do it, and won’t let nothing hold me down
Gotta do it because I may not get another chance
I believe it, if I want it I can have it
I believe it , done with all and done with losing
I can do it
I think I'll tell myself again
I can do it and I’m not gonna stop ‚til I win
It’s my time to rise, it’s my time to shine
It’s my time to live , it’s my time to fly
It’s my time, it’s my time, it’s my time
She’s a diva, yeah
She’s a diva full of drama don’t believe her
Hearing things that people say and got you twisting
So much fiction, not much bad
Got you twisted
And ain’t nobody got time for that
See my moment has now arrived
And I won’t let it pass me by
It’s my time to rise, it’s my time to shine
It’s my time to live , it’s my time to fly
It’s my time, it’s my time, it’s my time
I decided that I gonna live
And my best days are still in fron of me
Everything will be alright cuz now it’s my time
It’s my time to rise, it’s my time to shine
It’s my time to live , it’s my time to fly
It’s my time, it’s my time, it’s my time
It’s my time to rise, it’s my time to shine
It’s my time to live , it’s my time to fly
It’s my time, it’s my time, it’s my time
It’s my time to rise, it’s my time to shine
It’s my time to live , it’s my time to fly
It’s my time, it’s my time, it’s my time
Athena Valentine
This song is so uplifting daily in my journey🙏🏾❤🙏🏾
Carbon Twelve
You got this empress Its your time 💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖
Doriann Dawkins
Mines as well and such a uplifting song!
lester williams
@Doriann Dawkins😊😊
Tracy Mckinnon
Yesssss it's MY TIME!!!!🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
Patricia M. Goins
I absolutely love the song. I don't watch R&B Diva's but I love Kelly Price's talent and voice. This song is so inspirational. It's a personal anthem for anyone who has been striving to reach a dream for a long time, and believe in their heart that finally...."It's Their Time" You got yourself a hit song Kelly....Congratulations.
Terrell Robertson
2013
Lisa Jones
Wow! I’ve been under a rock because this is my very first time hearing this song and it’s 🔥!💃🏾💃🏾💃🏾 My mood and vibe right now!!! 💚
Michelle Giron
Girl yes! Me too and I know a lot of gospel/Christian music.
Marie Walcott
Today is my first time and I'm in love.