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.

Not My Daddy
Kelly Price Lyrics

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You're not my daddy.
You're my man.
I think it's time you understand.
So just make me happy if you can (Oh)
I'm not your mama, I'm your girl.
And I am the lady in your world.
And loving each others how we work. (Oh)

Trust.
Without it there's no love.
It's true no matter what you try.
Us, there can be no us
Unless we find the strength to fight.

I spy, you seek.
You watch, I peek.
So what are we doin' with our love?
It's not how it's posed' to be.

You're not my daddy.
You're my man.
I think it's time you understand.
So just make me happy if you can (Oh)
I'm not your mama, I'm your girl.
And I am the lady in your world.
And loving each others how we work. (Oh)

Sure, are we really sure?
Maybe we should close the door.
Oh, the storms, we try to stand the storms.
We've been holdin' on too long.

I pray, you weep.
You cry, I speak.
See, what are we doin' with our love?
It's not how posed' to be.

You're not my daddy.
You're my man.
I think it's time you understand.
So just make me happy if you can (Oh)
I'm not your mama, I'm your girl.
And I am the lady in your world.
And loving each others how we work. (Oh)

Ooh, please, come to me
With sweet words like when we met.
Ooh, screams.
Yells and screams.
Change the language that we talkin'.
I'll just get to walkin'.
Baby, baby!

[Repeat: x2]
You're not my daddy, you're my man.
I think it's time you understand.
So just make me happy if you can
I'm not your mama, I'm your girl.
And I am the lady in your world.
And loving each others how we work.

You're not my daddy.
You're my man.
You're not my daddy.
You're my man.
You're not my daddy.
You're my man.
You're not my daddy.
You're my man.
You're not my daddy.

You're my man.
You're not my daddy, you're my

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Kelly Price's song "Not My Daddy" speak to issues of trust, power dynamics, and communication in a romantic relationship. The song addresses the idea that, despite one partner being older or more experienced, it is important to view each other equally as a man and a woman, rather than through the lens of a parent-child relationship. The opening line "You're not my daddy, you're my man" sets the tone for the rest of the song, emphasizing this distinction and the need for the male partner to recognize it.

The song also touches on the importance of trust in a relationship, with the lyrics "Trust, without it there's no love" conveying this idea succinctly. The chorus repeats the theme of the male partner needing to understand and respect the woman's equal status in the relationship, rather than assuming a paternalistic role. The bridge of the song expresses some doubts and concerns about the relationship, suggesting that the couple needs to address their communication and weather some metaphorical "storms" to move forward.

Overall, "Not My Daddy" is a powerful and thought-provoking song that speaks to issues that are still relevant in modern relationships. By emphasizing the need for mutual respect, trust, and understanding, the song encourages listeners to prioritize these values in their own romantic lives.

Line by Line Meaning

You're not my daddy.
The singer is asserting that the person addressed is not her father.

You're my man.
However, the singer still acknowledges that the addressee is her romantic partner.

I think it's time you understand.
The singer desires that the addressee gains a certain level of understanding about their relationship.

So just make me happy if you can (Oh)
The artist expects her partner to contribute to her happiness in any way he can.

I'm not your mama, I'm your girl.
The artist wants to be seen as her partner's lover or girlfriend, not a maternal figure.

And I am the lady in your world.
The singer has a significant presence in her partner's life and is treated with respect as a result.

And loving each other's how we work. (Oh)
The singer suggests that their love is the foundation of their relationship and is what motivates them to make it work.

Trust.
The artist emphasizes that trust is a vital component of any relationship.

Without it there's no love.
Love cannot exist without trust.

It's true no matter what you try.
No amount of effort can replace trust as a fundamental aspect of a successful partnership.

Us, there can be no us
Without trust, there can be no relationship.

Unless we find the strength to fight.
However, the artist acknowledges that repairing trust requires perseverance and effort.

I spy, you seek.
The singer and her partner are playing a game of sorts or perhaps being secretive with each other.

You watch, I peek.
The dynamics of the relationship are such that the singer observes her partner while he is unaware.

So what are we doin' with our love?
The singer questions their relationship and what they are doing to maintain it.

It's not how it's posed' to be.
The artist believes that their relationship should be different than what it currently is.

Sure, are we really sure?
The artist questions whether their relationship is really what they both want.

Maybe we should close the door.
Perhaps it's time to end the relationship and move on.

Oh, the storms, we try to stand the storms.
The singer and her partner are trying to weather the difficulties of their relationship.

We've been holdin' on too long.
However, the artist is suggesting that their efforts have been in vain and they need to let go.

I pray, you weep.
The dynamics of their relationship are such that each partner carries a different burden, one of sorrow and one of hope.

You cry, I speak.
Each partner is processing their emotions differently, with one being more outwardly emotional and the other being more communicative.

See, what are we doin' with our love?
The singer is once again questioning the nature of their relationship.

Ooh, please, come to me with sweet words like when we met.
The artist wants her partner to treat her as he did when they first began dating.

Ooh, screams.
However, their current interactions are more chaotic and angry.

Yells and screams.
Their arguments have become increasingly intense and emotional.

Change the language that we talkin'.
The singer suggests that they need to adjust their communication style in order to improve their relationship.

I'll just get to walkin'.
The artist is ready to end the relationship if things don't improve.

Baby, baby!
Despite her frustration, the artist still has a soft spot for her partner and address him affectionately.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, O/B/O DistroKid, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: KELLY PRICE

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