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.
LOVE AGAIN
Brandy Lyrics
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I wish I could call you up
Miss how you'd put your love on me
Boy, you've got my number
Wish I could feel your touch
Wish you could follow up on me
You never know when to chill
Only til you've had your fill
Then you wanna cry ill will
Really thought you knew the deal, oh
Oh well, I guess that's what happens
When two fools be falling in love
Mixing some pain and some passion
Nothing is ever enough
If you can take my hand
I promise we'll find love again, love again, yeah, yeah
If you can take my hand
I promise we'll find love again, yeah, oh (I promise)
Ooh, yeah, ooh, yeah
You don't even say what's up
'Round your boys you act so tough
Like you've never been in love
If you don't quit acting up
Alone is where you're gon' end up, I promise
You may think that I'm crazy
You should ask around 'bout me
Put your trust in me, baby
Ay, yeah
I wake from my slumber
I wish I could call you up
Miss how you'd put your love on me (hey)
Boy you've got my number
Wish I could feel your touch
Wish you could follow up on me
Hold on until the end
Hold on until you can't extend
I'll be clinging on to you
I'll be clinging on to you
And then begin again
Orbiting around and then
Circle back around to you
Coming back around to you
I'm coming back around and
Even on your worst day
Love you in the worst way (worst way)
Circling around for eternity
Going through the motions you're turning me, internally
Drifting on my own again
Reaching out to hold your hand
I want to be alone with you
Can I be alone with you? (Can I be alone with you?)
Can I be alone with you?
If you can take my hand
I promise we'll find love again, love again, oh
If you can take my hand
I promise we'll find love again
Ever
The lyrics of Brandy & Daniel Caesar's "Love Again" express the longing and desire of two people who are no longer together but still have deep feelings for each other. The opening lines "I wake from my slumber, I wish I could call you up" depict the feeling of waking up from a dream only to realize that the reality is not what they want it to be. The singer misses the way her former lover used to love her and wishes that she could feel his touch again.
As the song continues, the lyrics suggest that their relationship was complicated and had its fair share of problems. The lines "Mixing some pain and some passion, nothing is ever enough" show that their love was not straightforward, and that they struggled to find a balance between their intense feelings for each other and the difficulties they faced. The line "Hold on until you can't extend, I'll be clinging on to you" suggests that despite the challenges they faced, they both held on to their love for each other.
At the heart of the song lies the promise of finding love again. The repeated chorus "If you can take my hand, I promise we'll find love again" represents the hope that their love can be rekindled, and they can start anew. The song's lyrics express the idea that love can be messy, hard, and complicated, but it's worth fighting for.
Line by Line Meaning
I wake from my slumber
I am coming out of a period of inactivity or sleep and realizing that I miss someone.
I wish I could call you up
I want to reach out to you and communicate, but I am not able to.
Miss how you'd put your love on me
I miss the way you used to care for me and show affection.
Boy, you've got my number
I am attracted to you and you have the ability to make me feel so strongly.
Wish I could feel your touch
I crave physical intimacy and the sensation of being touched by you.
Wish you could follow up on me
I want you to take action and pursue me in return.
You never know when to chill
You struggle to relax and take things easy.
Always talk 'bout keep it real
You emphasize the importance of authenticity and honesty.
Only til you've had your fill
Your commitment to being real only lasts until you get what you want.
Then you wanna cry ill will
Afterwards, you express hostility or resentment.
Really thought you knew the deal, oh
I had believed you understood the circumstances, but I was mistaken.
Oh well, I guess that's what happens
I acknowledge that this is a common issue in relationships.
When two fools be falling in love
The irrationality of love can make even intelligent people look foolish.
Mixing some pain and some passion
The combination of intense feelings, both good and bad, is inevitable.
Nothing is ever enough
No matter how much love or effort is given, it always feels like it falls short.
If you can take my hand
If you are willing to accept my proposal and join me in this journey.
I promise we'll find love again, love again, yeah, yeah
I am confident that we can rediscover the affection we once had.
You don't even say what's up
You are not even courteous enough to acknowledge my presence.
'Round your boys you act so tough
In front of your male friends, you try to appear strong and unemotional.
Like you've never been in love
You behave as if you are unfamiliar with the concept of love.
If you don't quit acting up
If you do not stop behaving in a provocative or antagonistic manner.
Alone is where you're gon' end up, I promise
If you continue down this path, you will eventually find yourself alone.
You may think that I'm crazy
You might believe that my feelings for you are irrational.
You should ask around 'bout me
You should gather information and opinions from others about my character and reputation.
Put your trust in me, baby
I am asking for your faith and trust in our relationship.
Hold on until the end
Endure through the challenges and difficulties until the very end.
Hold on until you can't extend
Persist until you reach the point of no longer being able to do so.
I'll be clinging on to you
I will hold on tightly to you for support and comfort.
And then begin again
After we get through this hardship, we will start anew.
Orbiting around and then
We will circle around each other, moving closer and further away.
Circle back around to you
We will eventually come back to each other.
Coming back around to you
Returning to you and our love for each other.
Even on your worst day
Even when you are at your lowest point emotionally or physically.
Love you in the worst way (worst way)
I will continue to love you despite your imperfections and struggles.
Circling around for eternity
Our love will continue to exist and thrive for all time.
Going through the motions you're turning me, internally
Our actions toward each other are affecting me on a deep, emotional level.
Drifting on my own again
I am feeling unanchored and alone in my own thoughts and emotions.
Reaching out to hold your hand
I am seeking a connection with you and your support.
I want to be alone with you
I desire intimacy and companionship with you above all else.
Can I be alone with you? (Can I be alone with you?)
I am seeking permission to have that intimacy and connection with you.
Ever
This will be a lasting devotion and commitment to each other.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Ashton Simmonds, Brandy Norwood, Darhyl Camper, Edward Blackmon, Jordan Dc Evans, Matthew Leon, Matthew Raymond Burnett, Charles Mccallister, Kimberly Krysiuk
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@little_bigadventure3575
So proud of Brandy & Daniel hitting the #1 spot on Billboard Adult R&B chart this week! 👏👏👏
@theshadestartsnow9818
and a grammy nomination!!!!!!!!!!!!
@coolkidd8222
#B7 is here >>>>> https://www.amazon.com/B7-Brandy/dp/B087SN753T
@AlexA-nn7kw
Y'all better buy her album🗣
@brittanyb8490
@@Dheal88 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
@afroatheist-isnowafroantit6154
🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳
@Fateofficial_
2 voices that blend perfectly together 🙌🏼🥰
@yojuzu9361
That run from Brandy at about 1:55 is why she is one of the best female vocalists of this generation. So underrated!
@nickolaslee2426
She works with Jasmine Sullivan on her runs also, that's why it kinda sounded like her
@javondavis3197
@@nickolaslee2426 no she doesn't.