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 couldnβt 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 industryβs 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 womenβs anthem of the year βFriend of Mineβ, 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.
Soul Of A Woman
Kelly Price Lyrics
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To all the brothers out there
Who've ever loved a woman
Whether it was your mother
Whether it was a lover
Or whether it was your daughter
In every woman lies a soul
Lies the secrets of love
And sometimes
You don't do right by her
But the way back to her heart
Lives in that same soul
You just have to find it....
So pure, Mmmm
There through thick and thin
No shame in showing
She is your best friend
So strong
And though you've let her down
You won't see her frown
But make it right and look inside
You will find
She was everything your heart desired
But nevertheless, she cries
But you never cherished her
And you took for granted love
You sigh
Remembering the times she made you smile
And knowing that down inside
She was the only one
Who'd love you forever more
[Chorus]
In her soul you'll find
The way to bring her back into your world
Grown mind
But she's just a precious little girl
In her soul you'll find
The things that made your life seem so worthwhile
Then you can give it in return
So real, Mmm
The way she'll sacrifice
Only for you
To have the best in life
Been too long
You need to let her know
You want to make it right
You gotta touch her soul to find
You will find
She was everything your heart desired
But nevertheless, she cries
But you never cherished her
And you took for granted love
You sigh
Remembering the times she made you smile
And knowing that down inside
She was the only one
Who'd love you forever more
[Chorus]
(You can't buy)
Can never buy her love
Can never buy her love
'Cause money just won't fill the void
You made oh no
You want to have her love
You've gotta earn her love
Her soul will lead the way
And show you where to go
[Chorus: x2]
Kelly Price's song "Soul of a Woman" is a powerful dedication to all the men who have ever loved a woman regardless of their relationship with them. Whether it was their mother, a lover, or a daughter, the soul of every woman holds the secrets of love. The lyrics speak to the idea that sometimes men don't do right by the women they love, but the pathway back to their hearts is in the soul of that same woman.
The song's chorus emphasizes the importance of looking within a woman's soul to find the way to bring her back into your world. The lyrics suggest that women are strong enough to withstand the hurt and pain caused by the men they love, but they should always be cherished, loved, and respected. The song shows men that they can't buy a woman's love because it won't fill the void, rather the pathway to love is in her soul.
In conclusion, the song speaks to the power of a woman and how much she sacrifices and endures for the man she loves. It emphasizes the importance of truly loving a woman and appreciating her soul. The song shows that love is not about the money or material things one can buy, but more about cherishing, respecting and loving a person for who they are.
Line by Line Meaning
This song is dedicated
The singer is dedicating this song to all men who have ever loved a woman.
To all the brothers out there
The song is specifically dedicated to men.
Who've ever loved a woman
The song is directed at men who have been in romantic relationships with women.
Whether it was your mother
The song is acknowledging the importance of mother-son relationships.
Whether it was a lover
The song acknowledges that romantic love is also a crucial type of love.
Or whether it was your daughter
The song is also acknowledging the importance of father-daughter relationships.
In every woman lies a soul
The song is acknowledging that every woman has a unique inner self.
And in the soul of every woman
The song emphasizes the connection between a woman's soul and her identity.
Lies the secrets of love
The song suggests that the secrets of love reside within a woman's soul.
And sometimes
The song acknowledges that there are times when men make mistakes in relationships.
You don't do right by her
The song acknowledges that some men treat women poorly in relationships.
But the way back to her heart
The song suggests that it is possible for men to repair damaged relationships with women.
Lives in that same soul
The song suggests that the solution to repairing a relationship with a woman is within her soul.
You just have to find it...
The song suggests that men must search within a woman's soul to restore the relationship.
So pure, Mmmm
The song conveys that the love of a woman is pure and valuable.
There through thick and thin
The song acknowledges that women often stand by their men through tough times.
No shame in showing
The song suggests that men should not be ashamed to show affection towards women they love.
She is your best friend
The song suggests that women can be the closest friends and confidants of men.
So strong
The song acknowledges the strength of women.
And though you've let her down
The song acknowledges that men make mistakes in relationships.
You won't see her frown
The song suggests that women are forgiving even when hurt in romantic relationships.
But make it right and look inside
The song suggests that men must make amends and search within the woman's soul to restore the relationship.
You will find
The song suggests that men can heal their relationships by discovering what is important to the women they love.
She was everything your heart desired
The song acknowledges the importance of love in relationships.
But nevertheless, she cries
The song acknowledges that women can be emotional when hurt in romantic relationships.
But you never cherished her
The song suggests that men might take their women for granted in romantic relationships.
And you took for granted love
The song suggests that taking women for granted can lead to problems in romantic relationships.
You sigh
The song acknowledges that men might regret their actions in romantic relationships.
Remembering the times she made you smile
The song suggests that men should focus on the happy memories shared with their women.
And knowing that down inside
The song suggests that women might harbor deep feelings even when they appear forgiving.
She was the only one
The song suggests that the woman is unique and irreplaceable.
Who'd love you forever more
The song suggests that women's love can be unconditional in romantic relationships.
[Chorus]
The song's chorus emphasizes the importance of searching within a woman's soul to restore a romantic relationship.
In her soul you'll find
The song suggests that the key to repairing a relationship with a woman can be found in her soul.
The way to bring her back into your world
The song implies that repairing a relationship will restore intimacy.
Grown mind
The song implies that grown men need to put in effort in romantic relationships.
But she's just a precious little girl
The song suggests that women need to be cherished and protected by men.
The things that made your life seem so worthwhile
The song emphasizes the value of romantic relationships in men's life.
Then you can give it in return
The song implies that repairing a relationship will restore give and take in the relationship.
Can never buy her love
The song suggests that money cannot buy a woman's love.
Cause money just won't fill the void
The song suggests that material things can never replace the importance of love in relationships.
You made oh no
The song acknowledges that men might be responsible for damaging romantic relationships.
You want to have her love
The song suggests that men might want to repair relationships with women.
You've gotta earn her love
The song implies that repairing a relationship requires effort from the man.
Her soul will lead the way
The song suggests that searching within a woman's soul can guide men in repairing relationships.
And show you where to go
The song suggests that searching within a woman's soul can point men towards repairing damaged relationships.
[Chorus: x2]
The song's chorus repeats, emphasizing the importance of finding the way to restore romantic relationships.
Lyrics Β© Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: KELLY PRICE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@ronyellmaple7849
First time i heard this i think i was 19-20 laying in a prison cell, and my first thought was how i let my grandma and mom down. Til this day, after all the years and what ive accomplished this song will always make me feel and appreciate the love i have for those two woman.
@staceymccloud4134
May God continue to bless you and yours King
@nicholee3800
Blessings to you!!
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@dky_1353
Just make sure you don't go back. You are needed on the outside. Bless.
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@sabrinasiggers1602
This entire album is a gem. Every track was π₯.
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@tiffinygladden9900
Classic
@kensongillis9249
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