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.

Put That on Everything
Brandy Lyrics

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I will pull a star out of the sky for you
Yes, I would
To the edge of the earth
I'll go to see you
Yes, it's true
If you're anywhere
And I'm not there
Just think one thought of love
And I'll appear, oh, baby

If you're looking to find
A love that will stand 'til the end of time ('til the end of time)
Baby, relax your mind (relax your mind)
My love is here (my love is here) yeah yeah (yeah)
I'll do everything, I swear
I'd take the pain and the hurt (and the hurt too)
You won't know it's there (you won't know it's there)
Your wants will be nothing
I put that on everything, put that on everything

Before I dream
I lay and think of you every night
Honest to God
I'm telling you the truth, oh yeah
I wish you can see
How much your presence means to me
You would love me so much more each day, oh-ooh

I'll walk for you through the desert heat
I'll climb the mountains highest peak
I'll swim forever in the deepest sea
Just for you, this song I sing
For all the love and joy you bring
For you I'll try
To do the impossible things (the impossible things)
Put that on everything (oh-ooh)

If you're looking to find
A love that will stand 'til the end of time (that will stand 'til the end)
Baby, relax your mind
My love is here (love is here) yeah yeah (oh yeah)
I'll do everything, I swear
I'd take the pain and the hurt
You won't know it's there
Your wants will be nothing
I put that on everything, put that on everything, baby

I'll walk for you through the desert heat
I'll climb the mountains highest peak
I'll swim forever in the deepest sea
Just for you, this song I sing
For all the love and joy you bring
For you I'll try
To do the impossible things
Put that on everything (put that on everything)

If you're looking to find (yeah, yeah)
A love that will stand 'til the end of time (end of time)
Baby, relax your mind (relax)
My love is here (relax) yeah, yeah (yeah, yeah)
I'll do everything, I swear (do everything)
I'd take the pain and the hurt
You won't know it's there (ooh)
Your wants will be nothing
I put that on everything (put that on everything)
Put that on everything

If you're looking to find
A love that will stand 'til the end of time (end of time)
Baby, relax your mind
My love is here (relax your mind, my love is here) yeah, yeah
I'll do everything, I swear (yeah)
I'd take the pain and the hurt
You won't know it's there (ooh)

Your wants will be nothing (nothing)
I put that on everything, put that on everything

Overall Meaning

In Brandy's song "Put That on Everything," the singer makes a vow to her lover that she will love and care for them till the end of time. The lyrics speak to the depth of the singer's love and devotion, telling her beau that she will do whatever it takes to make them happy, even if it means sacrificing her own happiness. The verse "I will pull a star out of the sky for you" amplifies the level of commitment the singer is willing to make in the name of love.

The chorus repeats the promise to the listener that the singer will do anything to keep them happy stating that "Your wants will be nothing, I put that on everything." The lyrics suggest that the singer places their beloved's wants and needs above her own and is willing to go to great lengths to make them happy.

Overall, "Put That on Everything" is a song about a deep, unbreakable love that will withstand anything. The lyrics speak to the singer's commitment to her lover, a devotion that will stand the test of time.

Line by Line Meaning

If you're looking to find A love that will stand 'til the end of time Baby, relax your mind, my love is here, yeah yeah I'll do everything, I swear I'd take the pain and the hurt You won't know it's there Your wants will be nothing I put that on everything, put that on everything
Brandy is telling her lover that she is committed to their relationship and will endure anything to be with them. Even though they are looking for a strong love, they don't need to worry because Brandy's love is here to stay. She promises to take care of them by taking on their pain and hurt, and making sure their needs are met without them even realizing it.

I will pull a star out of the sky for you Yes, I would To the edge of the earth I'll go to see you Yes, it's true If you're anywhere And I'm not there Just think one thought of love And I'll appear, oh, baby
Brandy is saying that she would do anything to be with her lover, no matter how far she would have to travel or how impossible the task may seem. Even if she's not physically with them, she promises to always be there in spirit, ready to be conjured up with a simple thought of love.

Before I dream I lay and think of you every night Honest to God I'm telling you the truth, oh yeah I wish you can see How much your presence means to me You would love me so much more each day, oh-ooh
Brandy admits to dreaming of her lover every night, and how important they are to her. She wants them to understand just how much they mean to her, and believes that if they knew, their love would grow even deeper.

I'll walk for you through the desert heat I'll climb the mountains highest peak I'll swim forever in the deepest sea Just for you, this song I sing For all the love and joy you bring For you I'll try To do the impossible things (the impossible things) Put that on everything (oh-ooh)
Brandy is willing to go to extreme lengths to show her lover just how much they mean to her. She will walk through the scorching desert, climb the highest mountains, and swim endlessly in the deep seas just to prove her love. The song itself is a tribute to her lover, thanking them for all the happiness and love they bring into her life. Brandy promises to do the impossible to make them happy, and she puts her word on everything she holds dear.

If you're looking to find (yeah, yeah) A love that will stand 'til the end of time (end of time) Baby, relax your mind (relax) My love is here (relax) yeah, yeah (yeah, yeah) I'll do everything, I swear (do everything) I'd take the pain and the hurt You won't know it's there (ooh) Your wants will be nothing I put that on everything, put that on everything
The chorus is repeated again to emphasize Brandy's commitment to her lover's happiness and well-being. She reassures them that they don't have to worry about finding a love that will last forever because hers is already here to stay. Even in the face of pain and hurt, she will make sure that they are taken care of and that their needs are met. She puts everything she has on the line to ensure their happiness.

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Brandy Norwood, Freddie Jerkins, Japhe Tejeda, Lashawn Ameen Daniels, Rodney Jerkins

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