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.
Strong Man
Kelly Price Lyrics
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You can be anything that you wanna be
Now, that I'm older and I'm much bolder
A time or two love has walked out on me
I don't know why, guess it was the wrong guy
And he didn't fit into my destiny
But that's alright and that's okay
Strong man, got me a strong man
Real man, got me a real man
Good man, got me a good man
He's my man, glad that he's my man
So, listen while I talk about it
I worked too hard to remind me
That God gave His best when He created me
Many lonely nights and many teary eyes
'Cause how would it be me they refuse to be with
I don't know why, guess it was the wrong guy
And he didn't fit in to my destiny
But I'm alright y'all and that's okay y'all
'Cause I got a man who loves me any, any, anyway
Strong man, got me a strong man
Real man, got me a real man
Good man, got me a good man
He's my man, glad that he's my man
I found someone, he builds me up
He gives good love
I found somebody, body
Who knows my body, body
He loves this smile of mine
Strong man, got me a strong man
Real man, got me a real man
Good man, got me a good man
He's my man, glad that he's my man
Strong man, got me a strong man
Real man, got me a real man
Good man, got me a good man
He's my man, glad that he's my man
The song "Strong Man" by Kelly Price is an anthem of self-worth and empowerment. The lyrics speak to the experience of a woman who has faced rejection and disappointment in love, but has found solace in a man who truly appreciates and values her. The opening lines describe how the woman was raised with the belief that she can achieve anything she wants to in life, but has struggled to find a fulfilling romantic relationship. She acknowledges past heartbreak, but realizes that those experiences have led her to a man who loves her for who she is.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "strong man, real man, good man" several times, emphasizing the importance of finding a partner who embodies these qualities. The woman describes her current partner as someone who builds her up and understands her on a deep level. She feels grateful to have found someone who values her mind, body, and spirit.
Overall, "Strong Man" is a message of resilience and self-love. It encourages listeners to hold out for a partner who truly appreciates them and to never settle for less.
Line by Line Meaning
When I was a baby girl, mama put in me
My mother instilled in me the belief that I could achieve anything I set my mind to.
You can be anything that you wanna be
I was raised with the idea that I have the power to choose my own path in life.
Now, that I'm older and I'm much bolder
As I've grown older, I've become more confident and willing to take risks.
A time or two love has walked out on me
I've experienced heartbreak in the past when relationships didn't work out.
I don't know why, guess it was the wrong guy
I'm not sure why those relationships failed, but perhaps they weren't meant to be.
And he didn't fit into my destiny
Maybe those men weren't the right match for me in the grand scheme of things.
But that's alright and that's okay
Despite these challenges, I've learned to be at peace with the way things turned out.
'Cause I got someone who will love me anyway
Because I have found someone who loves me for who I am, regardless of the past.
Strong man, got me a strong man
I am grateful to have a strong, supportive partner in my life.
Real man, got me a real man
The person I have chosen to be with is authentic and genuine.
Good man, got me a good man
My partner is a good person who treats me well.
He's my man, glad that he's my man
I am happy and proud to be in a relationship with him.
I worked too hard to remind me
I have worked hard to achieve my goals and need to remind myself of my own worth.
That God gave His best when He created me
I believe that I was created with a purpose and that I have inherent value.
Many lonely nights and many teary eyes
I have experienced times of sadness and disappointment when relationships didn't work out.
'Cause how would it be me they refuse to be with
It can be difficult to understand why someone wouldn't want to be with me, but ultimately it's their loss.
I'm alright y'all and that's okay y'all
I have come to terms with the past and am content with how things have turned out.
'Cause I got a man who loves me any, any, anyway
I am grateful to have a partner who loves me unconditionally, despite any flaws or past setbacks.
I found someone, he builds me up
The person I am with helps to support and encourage me to be my best self.
He gives good love
My partner is loving and kind, and our relationship is built on a foundation of mutual respect and affection.
I found somebody, body
I have found a partner with whom I am physically and emotionally compatible.
Who knows my body, body
My partner is attuned to my needs and desires when it comes to physical intimacy.
He loves this smile of mine
My partner appreciates and loves me for all that I am, including my unique features and characteristics.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: KELLY CHERELLE PRICE, JAMES WRIGHT, JAMES QUENTON WRIGHT
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
ROC
She sung the hell out of this song! 👏🏾 🙌🏾
Jasmine Watson
You’re a life saver🥰
Demetrius King
This is my jam
Bree Nicole'
Seriously thank you for this!
Willie James Ellebie
No problem. Thanks for listening.
Char'Kita Hood
Just here listening in 2021 manifesting my husband.
Jasmine Watson
Me too sis !!
Missy
I’m happy to have a strong man 🥹🌹🥰🥰♥️ I love my husband
JustMsFoxy
Whyd they take it off Spotify
Damien Jones
@Zen B that what I meant as well. Or it could be that just decided not to stream it anymore. Like Apple music took Kelly Price' s Mirror Mirror off of their streaming network but they still have Soul of A Woman and her Christmas album which Mirror Mirror and One Family A Christmas Album were distributed on the same label.