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.
Siréns
Brandy Lyrics
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Ooh I love the way you rock your body, body
I'm hot like a toddy, here at da party
I'm your shorty, can we leave shortly?
Can't wait to see what you got for me
You're my rider, stay beside ya
It's never tired, can't keep quiet
Can't deny it, it's like a riot
B-SECTION:
You're my escape from the rain
Let's embrace
You're my crave, you're my fate
Can't let you get away
Darling, you're my escape from the rain
Let's embrace
You're my crave, you're my fate
Can't let you get away
HOOK:
Hot like California
Or maybe like down in Florida
And I baby I don't plan on boring ya
I promise ya (I promise ya)
I'm hot like down in New Orleans
Or maybe like off in the islands
Me and you set off sirens
Sirens
VERSE 2:
Boy, you got me on a high like Bob Marley
Don't get me started
It's so whole-hearted
Highly regarded
Can't be modest
Under dark, I turn into a love Goddess
So polished, I love a challenge
You keep me balanced, don't you see me smilin'?
There's no silence, we're always wildin'
When I need it, it's your number I be dialin'
B-SECTION:
You're my escape from the rain
Let's embrace
You're my crave, you're my fate
Can't let you get away
Darling, you're my escape from the rain
Let's embrace
You're my crave, you're my fate
Can't let you get away
RAP (TIMBALAND):
I'm over the top of you like an umbrella
Come baby get with this young fella
I'm like the wind just blowin' on your hot propellers
If that's your girl, look at her
I think she's gettin' jealous
Hey baby, we like two mocking birds
Me and you exchanging nasty words
Come here shorty, let's see how nasty works
Body to body
Soul to soul
Let's emerge
B-SECTION:
You're my escape from the rain
Let's embrace
You're my crave, you're my fate
Can't let you get away
Darling, you're my escape from the rain
Let's embrace
You're my crave, you're my fate
Can't let you get away
HOOK:
Hot like California
Or maybe like down in Florida
And I baby I don't plan on boring ya
I promise ya (I promise ya)
I'm hot like down in New Orleans
Or maybe like off in the islands
Me and you set off sirens
Sirens
In Brandy’s song “Sirens,” she expresses her infatuation with a man and the intense attraction she feels towards him. The first verse of the song reveals Brandy’s admiration for the man's physique and the way he moves. The chorus compares their passion to a siren's call, irresistible and powerful, and mentions various cities such as California, New Orleans, and the islands. These references evoke a sense of carefree spontaneity and excitement, as if they are unafraid to chase their desires regardless of location. The second verse continues to highlight the man's impact on her, asserting that he elevates her entire being, and the rap interlude by Timbaland takes on an even more erotic tone, as he describes their intimate connection.
“Sirens” is a passionate love song that emphasizes physical attraction and the desire for an intense connection. Through the references to various cities and the use of vivid imagery, Brandy conveys a sense of adventure and spontaneity in the relationship. Additionally, Timbaland's rap interlude adds a level of intensity and explicitness to the song, further emphasizing the raw passion between the two characters.
Line by Line Meaning
Ooh I love the way you rock your body, body
I am attracted to the way you move and carry yourself.
I'm hot like a toddy, here at da party
I am feeling great and full of energy at this party.
I'm your shorty, can we leave shortly?
I am your girlfriend, can we leave this party soon?
Can't wait to see what you got for me
I am excited to see what surprises you have in store for me.
You're my rider, stay beside ya
You are my partner, and I will always be here for you.
It's never tired, can't keep quiet
Our relationship is always lively and energetic, and I can't contain my feelings.
Can't deny it, it's like a riot
Our love and passion are intense, like a riot that cannot be ignored.
When I'm with you, everything gets fired
My love and passion are amplified when I'm with you.
You're my escape from the rain
You provide me with comfort and happiness during difficult times.
Let's embrace
Let's hold each other close and enjoy the moment.
You're my crave, you're my fate
I desire you, and I believe we are meant to be together.
Can't let you get away
I cannot bear the thought of losing you.
Hot like California
Our love is intense and passionate, like the heat of California.
Or maybe like down in Florida
Our love is hot and humid, like the weather in Florida.
And I baby I don't plan on boring ya
I promise to keep things exciting and interesting for you.
I'm hot like down in New Orleans
Our love is hot and lively, like the city of New Orleans.
Or maybe like off in the islands
Our love is exotic and adventurous, like a tropical island.
Me and you set off sirens
Our love is so intense and passionate that it causes a commotion.
Boy, you got me on a high like Bob Marley
You make me feel happy and free, like the music of Bob Marley.
Don't get me started
I could go on and on about my feelings for you.
It's so whole-hearted
My love for you is genuine and sincere.
Highly regarded
I hold you in high esteem and value you greatly.
Can't be modest
I cannot downplay the intensity of my feelings for you.
Under dark, I turn into a love Goddess
Even in darker moments, my love and passion for you shine bright.
So polished, I love a challenge
I am confident and enjoy a good challenge in our relationship.
You keep me balanced, don't you see me smilin'?
You bring balance and positivity to my life, and it's evident in my smile.
There's no silence, we're always wildin'
Our love and passion are never stagnant or boring, and we are always having fun.
When I need it, it's your number I be dialin'
When I need comfort and support, you are the one I turn to.
I'm over the top of you like an umbrella
I am protecting and watching over you, like an umbrella in the rain.
Come baby get with this young fella
Come be with me, a young and vibrant man.
I'm like the wind just blowin' on your hot propellers
I am supporting and fueling your passions, like wind to your fire.
If that's your girl, look at her
If you think you have someone better than me, take a good look at who you're with.
I think she's gettin' jealous
I think your current partner is feeling threatened by our connection.
Hey baby, we like two mocking birds
We are like two lovebirds, singing and enjoying each other's presence.
Me and you exchanging nasty words
We playfully banter and flirt, enjoying the intensity of our connection.
Come here shorty, let's see how nasty works
Come closer to me, let's see how passionate and wild we can get.
Body to body
We are physically close, enjoying each other's touch.
Soul to soul
Our love and passion are deep and soulful, connecting us on a much deeper level.
Let's emerge
Let's fully embrace this intense and passionate connection we share.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
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Pinkninja0708
Holy cow, this was worth all the wait. Now THIS is a perfect example of quality over quantity. Great job man. And I’m just wondering, what software did you use to do your animations?
katirex
his soundwaves HAVE to hurt considering how good bendy's hearing is
CheezBorgor
@L-dragonix bendy has good hearing in the game
Olimar & pikmin
@Dead channel im sorry bro but sound cant shake ink that is literally solid enough to get him to stand....
Olimar & pikmin
@AmoozeDud wouldnt they try to kill him with that weakness earlier though? Eh who am i to ask?
AmoozeDud
Bendy has insane great hearing, THATS why it hurts him. Did Alice not tell you he hears everytjing
L-dragonix
@Dead channel ........... whatever mate idc
Frost Production
One fact(on future), everyone can brokeonly Siren head's sirens.
Narrativeless Entity
@Frost Production You can't say "everyone"
Enough power can destroy even his body
marco antonio de carvalho carvalho
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