Kim Burrell - 3-Way Phone Call Lyrics
Lyrics
R. Kelly:
Hello
Kelly Price:
Hey little brother
R. Kelly:
Hey sis how you doing?
Kelly Price:
Fine, what's going on with you?
R. Kelly:
Oh nothing much
Kelly Price:
Got your message from earlier this afternoon
And something just didn't sound right
And so I'm calling you back to check on you
How you holding up?
R. Kelly:
Oh everything is fine
Kelly Price:
You know I don't believe you
R. Kelly:
Whatcha saying? You think I'm lying?
Kelly Price:
I'm not saying it, but I know you
R. Kelly:
How you know me?
Kelly Price:
Cause you're my brother
And therefore I can tell
When something is troubling you
R. Kelly:
Ok Ok, I give you that
Nothing's wrong, I take that back
There is something on my mind
But sis, I don't want to waste your time
Kelly Price:
But I done told you time and time again
Whatever you're going through
You can come and talk to me
And I will say a prayer with you
R. Kelly:
But I done prayed and prayed night and day
I still can't seem to find my way
Kelly Price:
Rob that ain't nothing but the devil telling you
That you're washed up and you're through
But sister's here to let you know
Boy you're gonna make it through
R. Kelly:
Sister, do you really believe that I can rise again
Kelly Price:
Yes, and not only that, Rob, God will forgive you for your sins
R. Kelly:
Can you tell me what to do?
Kelly Price:
Well first you gotta believe the truth
R. Kelly:
Sometimes it's hard to believe in Him
Kelly Price:
That's okay because he believes in you
The winds, the rain
The storm
The weapons that are formed against us (I will survive)
The trying times
The sleepless nights
Just know that faith is with us (and I believe yeah)
Through all of the hills
And valleys roamed
That we must come to (woah)
Walk side by side
Follow the light
And we'll make it through (We'll make it through yeah)
R. Kelly:
So, so what you're saying is believe a little more?
Kelly Price:
Yes, cause faith is the key that will opens up the door
R. Kelly:
What you're saying to me, it's hard to receive
Especially when trouble follows me
Kelly Price:
When we're keeping it real
Robert sometimes
Trouble can follow where you lead
R. Kelly:
Yes sister, I know sometimes, but I...
Kelly Price:
Just wait, let me make a phone call
R. Kelly:
To who?
Kelly Price:
A prayer buddy of mine
She can help you tear down your walls
R. Kelly:
I don't want nobody in my business
Kelly Price:
She's a friend
And besides you need this
R. Kelly:
You know how church folk can be
Kelly Price:
Boy I'm your sister, trust in me
R. Kelly:
Mmm
Kelly Price:
Now hold on
R. Kelly:
Maybe she's gone...
Kelly Price:
No
R. Kelly:
Maybe we ought to just try...
Maurice Mahon:
Hello
Kelly Price:
Shh shh, hello, is Kim there?
Maurice Mahon:
Yes, I think she's around here somewhere
Hold on
Kelly Price:
Now you just let me do the talking
R. Kelly:
Mmm hmm
Kim Burrell:
Hello?
Kelly Price:
Hey girl, how you doing?
Kim Burrell:
Hey Kelly
Kelly Price:
My little brother's on the line and needed advice from you
Kim Burrell:
Ooh what can I do for you?
Hello?
Kelly Price:
Go ahead Rob, she's talking to you
R. Kelly:
Oh, well, I know you must be very busy
So I'm not going to mess around, nah
Just telling my sister how my life is upside down
And I don't know whether I'm going left or right half the time
Sometimes think I'm gonna lose my mind, you feel me?
Kim Burrell:
Mmm hmm... similar to what I used to go through
R. Kelly:
Really?
Kim Burrell:
Yes, and sometimes I still do
R. Kelly:
Yeah?
Kim Burrell:
See it doesn't matter who you are
Or where you're from
If you struggle, God will use you
Kelly Price:
Amen sister, what you're saying is so true
Rob are you there?
R. Kelly:
Yes, I'm just listening to the both of you
It's so easy to say, but not so easy to do
Kim Burrell:
Yes but if you stand the truth
It will free you
R. Kelly:
Oh
Kim Burrell:
Just stand strong
Kelly Price:
Stand strong
Kim Burrell:
With your head held high
Kelly Price:
With your head held high
Kim Burrell:
Said it wont be long
In time he will provide
R. Kelly:
Will he?
Kelly Price:
Yes he will
Kim Burrell:
You just stay in the race
Kelly Price:
Just stay in the race
Kim Burrell:
And keep on running
Kelly Price:
And down to the end
Kim and Kelly:
Cause your day is coming
The winds, the rain
The storm
The weapons that are formed against us
The trying times
The sleepless nights
Just know that faith is with us
Through all of the hills
And valleys roamed
That we must come to
Walk side by side
Follow the light
And we'll make it through
Kelly Price:
He'll give you peace
In the midst of your storm
R. Kelly:
Sometimes I feel like it's too late for me
Kelly Price:
But he'll never leave you
Kim Burrell:
No way
Kelly Price:
You just gotta hang on
Kim Burrell:
Hang on
Kelly Price:
Robert say a prayer, keep your head
God will do just what he said
R. Kelly:
Finally I think I get it
Kelly Price:
Yes, that's it
That's the spirit
The winds, the rain
The storm
The weapons that are formed against us
The trying times
The sleepless nights
Just know that faith is with us
Through all of the hills
And valleys roamed
That we must come to
Walk side by side
Follow the light
And we'll make it through
The winds, the rain
The storm
The weapons that are formed against us
The trying times
The sleepless nights
Just know that faith is with us
Through all of the hills
And valleys roamed
That we must come to
Walk side by side
Follow the light
And we'll make it through
The winds, the rain
The storm
The weapons that are formed against us
The trying times
The sleepless nights
Just know that faith is with us
Video
3-Way Phone Call
Meaning & Inspiration
Released on November 8, 2014, "3-Way Phone Call" is a powerful testament to the enduring strength found in faith and community, as articulated through the voices of Kim Burrell and Kelly Price, with an appearance by R. Kelly. The song masterfully crafts a narrative of spiritual struggle and eventual hope, centered on a conversation where an individual, represented by R. Kelly’s vocal performance, reaches out in deep distress. The central theme revolves around grappling with overwhelming difficulties and the search for a guiding light. Kelly Price steps in as the concerned sibling, offering unwavering support and spiritual counsel. Her initial diagnosis of R. Kelly's distress, stemming from an intuitive understanding born of their familial bond, echoes the deep connection described in Proverbs 17:17, which states, "A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity." Kelly Price’s persistent inquiry and refusal to accept the superficial declaration of being "fine" highlight the importance of discerning truth beyond outward appearances, a skill honed through genuine care and an understanding of shared history.
As the conversation deepens, R. Kelly confesses to having prayed extensively without feeling a resolution. This resonates with the human experience of feeling lost despite earnest spiritual effort, a sentiment often expressed in moments of trial. Kelly Price’s response is pivotal, framing his feelings of being "washed up and through" as the whisperings of the adversary, a stark reminder of the spiritual warfare described in Ephesians 6:12: "For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places." She then reassures him of God's unfailing forgiveness and the potential for renewed strength, drawing parallels to the assurance found in Jeremiah 29:11, "For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” The song then introduces Kim Burrell, a trusted "prayer buddy," initiating a crucial second layer of support. Her presence signifies the profound impact of shared faith and the strength found when believers link arms.
Kim Burrell’s seasoned wisdom, born from her own journey through similar struggles, validates R. Kelly’s feelings while offering a profound perspective on God’s ability to use even those who are struggling. Her words, "it doesn't matter who you are... If you struggle, God will use you," echo the biblical truth that God’s power is made perfect in weakness, as Paul writes in 2 Corinthians 12:9: "But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me." The song’s core message, reinforced by the recurring refrain about weathering "the winds, the rain, the storm," is the unwavering presence of faith as the anchor. This imagery speaks to the trials that will inevitably come, as foretold in John 16:33: "I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” The collective encouragement from both Kelly Price and Kim Burrell is to "stand strong," "keep your head held high," and "stay in the race." This mirrors the exhortation in Hebrews 12:1, "Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us." The song concludes on a note of dawning understanding and renewed hope, as R. Kelly finally internalizes the message, understanding that belief is not passive but an active commitment to trusting God’s promises even when circumstances are dire. It is a profound reminder that through community, prayer, and an unwavering reliance on God, even the most tempestuous seasons can be navigated, leading to a place of peace and eventual triumph.