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.
Missing You
Brandy Lyrics
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(Although I'm missing you)
I'll find a way to get through
(I'll find a way to get through)
Living without you
Cause you were my sister, my strength, and my pride
Only God may know why, still I will get by
But so suddenly, so fast
How could it be, that a sweet memory worthy would
Be all that we've have plan
Now that you're gone, every day I go on (I go on)
But life's just not the same (life's just not the same)
I'm so empty inside, and my tears I can't hide
But I'll try, I'll try to face the pain
Though I'm missing you
(Although I'm missing you)
I'll find a way to get through
(I'll find a way to get through)
Living without you
Cause you were my sister, my strength, and my pride
Only God may know why, still I will get by
Oh, there was so many things
That we could have shared, uh-huh
And time was on our side (time was on our side)
Oh, yeah
Now that you're gone, I can still feel you near
So I'll smile, with every tear I cry
Though I'm missing you
(Although I'm missing you)
I'll find a way to get through
(I'll find a way to get through)
Living without you
Cause you were my sister, my strength, and my pride
Only God may know why, still I will get by
How sweet, were the losses to spare?
But I'll wait for the day
When I'll see you again, see you again, yeah
Though I'm missing you
(Although I'm missing you)
I'll find a way to get through
(I'll find a way to get through)
Living without you
Cause you were my sister, my strength, and my pride
Only God may know why, still I will get by
I'm missing you
"Missing You" by Brandy, Tamia, Gladys Knight & Chaka Khan is a song about loss and the struggle to move on after losing someone close to you. The lyrics express the pain and emptiness that the singer feels after losing a loved one, but also the determination to find a way to cope and keep going. The song's chorus, "Though I'm missing you, I'll find a way to get through, living without you, cause you were my sister my strength, and my pride, only God may know why, still I will get by," encapsulates this sentiment.
The verses of the song delve into the memories of the departed, and the realization that there were still so many things left to be shared. The singer acknowledges that life will never be the same without this person, but also expresses that they will try to face the pain and find a way to move forward. The bridge of the song brings a message of hope, that one day they will be reunited with their lost loved one.
Overall, "Missing You" is a powerful tribute to those who have passed away, and an expression of the complicated emotions that come with grieving. The song reminds listeners that even though it can be difficult to make sense of death and loss, life goes on, and one can find strength in the memories and the love that was shared.
Line by Line Meaning
Though I'm missing you
Although I am feeling your absence
I'll find a way to get through
I will discover a method to persist
Living without you
Existing in your absence
Cause you were my sister, my strength, and my pride
Because you were my family, my source of empowerment and my glory
Only God may know why, still I will get by
It may be only known by God, but I will endure
Who would've known, that you had to go
It is surprising that you had to depart
But so suddenly, so fast
It happened unexpectedly and quickly
How could it be, that a sweet memory worthy would
How is it possible that a valuable sweet memory is all that remains
Be all that we've have plan
To be the only thing that we have arranged
Now that you're gone, every day I go on (I go on)
In your absence, I continue to live every day
But life's just not the same (life's just not the same)
However, life has changed drastically
I'm so empty inside, and my tears I can't hide
I feel a deep sense of emptiness and can't control my tears
But I'll try, I'll try to face the pain
Nevertheless, I will make an effort to confront the agony
Oh, there were so many things
There were numerous events and moments
That we could have shared, uh-huh
That we could have experienced together
And time was on our side (time was on our side)
We had plenty of time on our hands
Now that you're gone, I can still feel you near
Despite your absence, I sense your presence
So I'll smile, with every tear I cry
Therefore, I'll smile while shedding tears
How sweet, were the losses to spare?
How pleasant would it be to save those losses
But I'll wait for the day
Despite it all, I will anticipate
When I'll see you again, see you again, yeah
The moment when I reunite with you
I'm missing you
You are missed by me
Lyrics © Kanjian Music, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Royalty Network, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: GORDON CHAMBERS, BARRY EASTMOND
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@bigmocha4694
Brandy- Soft & Rich
Tamia- Smooth & Pure
Gladys- Soulful & Comforting
Chaka- Powerful & Loving
This collaboration is so legendary. ♥️
@leouleavevo8433
But chaka khan is hit the hardest parr
@robertoe-marley1977
Vance Obispo ! This is the only music that shakes my soul to the core, beautiful collaboration and well done! ❤️😭😍✌️
@patriciacasey3206
You right and they got the voices to die for
@shontaegray5656
Gladys part always make me break down missing u trin trin
@jonihython3374
Miss u CARRIE carlock miller
@karensmith4347
My sister passed away on December 15th and this song is so touching and it fits how I feel about her. I listen to it everyday. I am missing her so much I can't even explain how it feels. This song is so appropriate for the love I have for my sister.
@user-ij3qr6cw8o
I know this feeling my sister passed December 2nd 2010 and her birthday is tomorrow. I thought it would get better as the days/years went by but it’s like it’s even harder
@karensmith4347
Yes; each day that goes by it seems like it is getting harder.@@user-ij3qr6cw8o
@charissebooker9136
My sister got killed jan 17 2020 and it never gets better u may have some good days but I think about her every day