Toni Braxton debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 for the week ending July 31, 1993.
Following Braxton's appearance at the American Music Awards of 1994, the album rose from number seven to number one in its 31st week on the chart, on the issue dated February 26, 1994, becoming the first number-one album for LaFace Records.
It spent a second non-consecutive week atop the Billboard 200 for the week ending March 19, 1994, following the 36th Annual Grammy Awards.
The album has sold 5,135,000 copies in the United States and 10 million copies worldwide.
Another Sad Love Song
Toni Braxton Lyrics
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I been hangin' around here lately
With my mind messed up
Jumped in my car tried to clear my mind
Didn't help me
I guess I'm all messed up now baby
Soon as I jumped into my ride
Those memories start to play
A song comes on the radio
And there you are baby once again
It's just another sad love song
Rackin' my brain like crazy
Guess I'm all torn up
Be it fast or slow
It doesn't let go
Or shake me
And it's all because of you
Since you been gone
I keep thinkin' about you baby
Gets me all choked up
This heart of mine keeps
Dreamin' of you and it's crazy
You'd think I'd had enough
As soon as I get you out my head
I'm in your car again
Just one request from the radio
I'm back in love sugar once again
It's just another sad love song
Rackin' my brain like crazy
Guess I'm all torn up
Be it fast or slow
It doesn't let go
Or shake me
And it's all because of you
Here comes the strings
Then somebody sings
Only takes a beat
And then it starts killin' me darlin'
Only takes one note, I tell ya,
From that radio
It's just
Another,
Lonely,
Love song.
The lyrics to Toni Braxton's "Another Sad Love Song" depict the pain and heartbreak that come with a failed relationship. The song focuses on the struggles of the singer as she attempts to move on after a breakup. However, she finds that she cannot escape the memories of her former lover, with everything from the radio to the sound of strings and someone singing triggering thoughts of what was once a happy time. The song is a powerful ballad that portrays an all-too-familiar feeling to many people who have experienced heartbreak.
In the first verse, the singer describes her attempts to clear her mind after her breakup. Despite her best efforts, she cannot shake the thoughts and memories of her former lover. The second verse elaborates on this, with the singer revealing that she keeps dreaming of her former lover, even though she knows it's not healthy. The song then transitions into the chorus, which expresses the struggle that the singer is facing in moving on. She feels torn up and unable to shake the pain of her heartbreak.
The latter half of the song is particularly powerful, as the sound of strings and someone singing cause the singer to break down. She knows that these things are going to trigger her pain, but she can't help but listen to them. The song concludes with the singer lamenting that this is "just another lonely love song."
Overall, "Another Sad Love Song" is a poignant depiction of the emotions that come with heartbreak. The lyrics are relatable, with anyone who has experienced a failed relationship likely to resonate with the song's themes. The song's power lies in its simplicity, with the focus on the singer's struggle to move on making it a timeless classic.
Line by Line Meaning
Since you been gone
Ever since you left me
I been hangin' around here lately
I've been spending more time in this place
With my mind messed up
Feeling confused and upset
Jumped in my car tried to clear my mind
I got in my car hoping to feel better
Didn't help me
But it didn't work
I guess I'm all messed up now baby
I'm feeling even more unhappy now
Soon as I jumped into my ride
As soon as I got in my car
Those memories start to play
I start remembering things
A song comes on the radio
Then a song I know starts playing on the radio
And there you are baby once again
And then I think of you again
It's just another sad love song
It's a song that reminds me of our love and makes me sad
Rackin' my brain like crazy
It keeps making me think and feel upset
Guess I'm all torn up
I'm all upset and confused
Be it fast or slow
No matter how the song goes
It doesn't let go
I can't shake off the sadness
Or shake me
I can't stop feeling affected by it
And it's all because of you
All because of how I feel about you
I keep thinkin' about you baby
I can't stop thinking about you
Gets me all choked up
It makes me feel emotional and upset
This heart of mine keeps
My heart won't stop
Dreamin' of you and it's crazy
Thinking about us together, which is unrealistic
You'd think I'd had enough
You'd expect me to move on
As soon as I get you out my head
As soon as I stop thinking about you
I'm in your car again
I start imagining myself in your car
Just one request from the radio
If I hear just one song I'll start thinking about you again
I'm back in love sugar once again
I start longing for you again
Here comes the strings
The instrumental part of the song is starting
Then somebody sings
Then the vocals start
Only takes a beat
It takes just one note
And then it starts killin' me darlin'
And it starts hurting my feelings
Only takes one note, I tell ya,
It really only takes one note
From that radio
From hearing that song
It's just
It really is just
Another,
Another
Lonely,
Sad
Love song.
Song about love and loss.
Lyrics © Royalty Network, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: KENNETH EDMONDS, DARYL SIMMONS
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