Brandy Rayana Norwood, better known by her mononym Brandy, is an American s… Read Full Bio ↴Brandy Rayana Norwood, better known by her mononym Brandy, is an American singer, songwriter, record producer, actress and model. She is known for her distinctive sound, characterized by her peculiar timbre, voice-layering, and intricate riffs, which has earned her the title of "the Vocal Bible". As of August 2020, she has sold over 40 million records worldwide, with approximately 8.62 million albums sold in the United States alone. Her work has earned her numerous awards and accolades, including a Grammy Award and an American Music Award.

Born in McComb, Mississippi, Norwood was raised in Carson, California, beginning her career as a backing vocalist for teen groups. After signing with Atlantic Records in 1993, she released her self-titled debut album, Brandy, the following year, which sold six million copies worldwide. Norwood ventured into acting with the UPN sitcom Moesha (1996–2001), which won her an NAACP Image Award, and resulted in numerous other roles, such as the titular character in the television film Cinderella (1997) and Karla Wilson in the slasher film I Still Know What You Did Last Summer (1998). Her musical breakthrough came with the wildly successful single "The Boy Is Mine" (1998), a duet with fellow R&B contemporary Monica, which went on to become one of the best selling female duets of all time. Her second album, Never Say Never, won Norwood her first Grammy Award. In 2002, Norwood starred in the reality series Brandy: Special Delivery, documenting the birth of her daughter. Her third and fourth albums, Full Moon (2002) and Afrodisiac (2004), were released to critical success.

Norwood served as a judge on the first season of America's Got Talent before being involved in a heavily publicized car accident in 2006. Norwood's fifth album, Human (2008), was released to positive reviews, although it was a commercial failure. In 2010, she returned to television as a contestant on the eleventh season of Dancing with the Stars and starred in the reality series Brandy & Ray J: A Family Business. She was a series regular in the BET series The Game (2012–2015) and released her sixth album Two Eleven (2012) thereafter, both earning her critical praise. In April 2015, Norwood made her Broadway debut as Roxie Hart in the musical Chicago. She starred in and executive produced a sitcom titled Zoe Ever After on BET which premiered in January 2016. In July 2020, Norwood released her seventh studio album, B7, also her first project as an independent artist, to critical acclaim. In 2021, Norwood starred alongside Naturi Naughton, Eve and Nadine Velazquez in American Broadcasting Company's music drama series Queens to critical acclaim.

In June 2022, Norwood announced her major label return after signing with Motown Records under which she is expected to preprare her eighth studio album.

Can We
Brandy Lyrics

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Let me tell you the (truth)
I may not be what you want me (true)
I may not have all the money (true)
But you cannot say that my love ain't (true)
'Cause you know that it's all about you now (true)
Sometimes I trip and be buggin' (true)
Then turn right around and want lovin' (true)
So understand me when I'm wanting (true)

Feelings for me coming from you now

Baby, you know (I love you so)
We can't let go (never, no)
So I want to (stay right here)
Stay here with you
So can we?

Can we figure it out?
Can we talk it out?
Can we work it out? (Can we?)
Can we make it true?
Can we show and prove?
Can we make it through? (Can we?)

Can we figure it out?
Can we talk it out?
Can we work it out? (Can we?)
Can we make it true?
Can we show and prove?
Can we make it through? (Can we?)

Now it's (true)
Sometimes it's hard just to love me (true)
And I say some things that ain't really (true)
But that don't mean what I say ain't (true)
When I say that I do love you (true)
I've said this before but this time it's (true)
'Cause I cannot lose the one thing that's (true)
'Cause I look at you and I see a (true)
Story about me and you

Baby, you know (I love you so)
We can't let go (never, no)
So I want to stay here with you (stay right here)

Can we figure it out?
Can we talk it out? (Can we talk it out? Yeah, yeah)
Can we work it out? (Can we?)
Can we make it true? (Can I make it true for you?)
Can we show and prove?
Can we make it through? (Can we?)

Can we figure it out? (Can we figure it out, baby?)
Can we talk it out? (Can you tell me what you want?)
Can we work it out? (Can we?)
Can we make it true?
Can we show and prove?
Can we make it through? (Can we?)

Can we figure it out?
Can we talk it out?
Can we work it out? (Can we?)
Can we make it true?
Can we show it prove?
Can we make it through? (Can we?)

Can we figure it out?
Can we talk it out?
Can we work it out? (Can we?)
Can we make it true?
Can we show and prove?
Can we make it through? (Can we?)

Baby, I know that we're going through
But if you put your trust in me, I will please you
And baby, I'm trying to show you I do
I need you right here next to me
So baby, don't ever leave
Oh, baby, I love you
Oh, please let me show you
I can be the one that you need
Baby, if you stay here with me
Oh, baby, I love you
Oh, please let me show you
I can be the one that you need
Baby, if you stay here with me (so can we)

Can we figure it out?
Can we talk it out?
Can we work it out? (Can we?)
Can we make it true?
Can we show and prove?
Can we make it through? (Can we?)
Can we figure it out? (we can work it out, yeah)
Can we talk it out?
Can we work it out? (Can we?) (We can talk it out, yeah)
Can we make it true? (Make it all true)
Can we show and prove? (Show and prove)
Can we make it through? (Can we?)
Can we figure it out?
Can we talk it out? (Can we talk about it now)
Can we work it out? (Can we?)
Can we make it true? (I need you, woo-woo-woo)
Can we show and prove?
Can we make it through? (Can we?)
Can we figure it out?
Can we talk it out? (yeah, yeah, yeah)
Can we work it out? (Can we?)
Can we make it true? (Can we make it true? Oh-oh-oh)
Can we show and prove?
Can we make it through? (Can we?)
Can we figure it out?
Can we talk it out?
Can we work it out? (Can we?)
I can be the one that you need
Baby, if you stay here with me (can we?)
Can we figure it out?
Can we talk it out?
Can we work it out? (Can we?)

I can be the one that you need
Baby, if you stay here with me

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Brandy's song "Can We" describe the difficulties and challenges of a relationship but also express a strong desire to make it work. The singer admits that they may not have everything that their partner desires, but their love is true and they are willing to work through the problems. The chorus repeatedly asks if they can figure it out, talk it out, and work it out together. The verses provide examples of the issues they face, including the singer's occasional mood swings and unfiltered speech, but they promise to always love their partner.

The lyrics are a plea to stay committed to each other despite the challenges. The singer uses the repeated question "Can we?" as a way to ask their partner if they are willing to work through the difficulties and stay together. They also express a willingness to change and improve themselves for their partner. The chorus, in particular, emphasizes the importance of communication and honest conversation as crucial tools to work through the problems in the relationship.

Overall, Brandy's "Can We" is a song about the ups and downs of a relationship, but also a testament to the power of love and commitment to overcome those difficulties. The lyrics show vulnerability, honesty, and willingness to change, all things that are important for a successful relationship.

Line by Line Meaning

Let me tell you the (truth)
I want to be honest with you

I may not be what you want me (true)
I may not fit your ideal partner

I may not have all the money (true)
I may not be wealthy

But you cannot say that my love ain't (true)
But my love for you is pure and real

'Cause you know that it's all about you now (true)
Because you are the most important person in my life now

Sometimes I trip and be buggin' (true)
Sometimes I make mistakes and act crazy

Then turn right around and want lovin' (true)
But at the end of the day, all I want is your love

So understand me when I'm wanting (true)
So please try to understand me when I express my wants and desires

Feelings for me coming from you now
I want to know if you feel the same way about me

Baby, you know (I love you so)
Sweetheart, you know that I love you deeply

We can't let go (never, no)
We cannot give up on each other

So I want to (stay right here)
So I want to stay by your side

Can we?
Can we make this work?

Can we figure it out?
Can we come up with a solution?

Can we talk it out?
Can we communicate openly and honestly?

Can we work it out? (Can we?)
Can we fix our problems?

Can we make it true?
Can we make our relationship real and genuine?

Can we show and prove?
Can we demonstrate our love for each other?

Can we make it through? (Can we?)
Can we survive this together?

Now it's (true)
Now I am being completely honest with you

Sometimes it's hard just to love me (true)
I know I can be difficult to love

And I say some things that ain't really (true)
And sometimes I say things that aren't true or accurate

But that don't mean what I say ain't (true)
But that doesn't mean my love for you isn't real

When I say that I do love you (true)
When I say that I love you, I mean it with all my heart

I've said this before but this time it's (true)
I may have said this before, but now it is really true

'Cause I cannot lose the one thing that's (true)
Because losing you is my biggest fear

'Cause I look at you and I see a (true)
Because when I look at you, I see our future together

Story about me and you
I see a love story between us

Baby, I know that we're going through
I know we're facing challenges

But if you put your trust in me, I will please you
But if you trust in me, I will make you happy

And baby, I'm trying to show you I do
And I am trying to prove to you that I love you

I need you right here next to me
I can't live without you by my side

So baby, don't ever leave
So please don't ever leave me

Oh, baby, I love you
Oh, my beloved, I love you so much

Oh, please let me show you
Please let me prove my love to you

I can be the one that you need
I can be the partner you need and deserve

Can we figure it out?
Can we find a solution?

Can we talk it out?
Can we communicate openly?

Can we work it out? (Can we?)
Can we fix our relationship?

I can be the one that you need
I can be the partner you need and deserve

Baby, if you stay here with me (can we?)
Please stay with me and make this work?

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Lashawn Ameen Daniels, Alexander John Greggs, Rodney Jerkins

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