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.
Unconditional Oceans
Brandy Lyrics
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Though I lost but earned
What I deserved is 'cause of you (yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)
Why I'd rather suffer 'fore I'd ever let you down?
I ain't ever scared to let the truth out
Oh, they won't ever lay me down
Where are we going?
The tidal winds blowing
The storm inside is growing
There's just something about you that keeps me floating
You see what's inside, broken, restored it
It's unconditional, these days you know
You are unconditional in every way, you lost
Love, you gave it to me
I'm blown away to a
A place where I don't wanna be found
And nobody knows I'm there
Distraction curves my wrists and nerves, suicide, ooh
Though I contemplate for heaven's sake to help us through (yeah, yeah)
I know it's you
It be all about the timing
Ain't just about my silver lining
I, I think it's way beyond the clouds
Where are we going?
We diving in the ocean
The tidal winds blowing
The storm inside is growing
There's just something about you that keeps me floating
You see what's inside, broken, restored it
It's unconditional, these days you know
You are unconditional in every way, you lost
Love, you gave it to me
I'm blown away to a
A place where I don't wanna be found
And nobody knows I'm there
Used to be a mess
Had no heart to heal
Was self-sabotaging, problem
Fear is my religion, never down
Wonder why you sent it to me
If you were just gonna ruin it
Jump, I'm falling upward, upward, upward
Where are we going?
We diving in the ocean
The tidal winds blowing
The storm inside is growing
There's just something about you that keeps me floating
You see what's inside, broken, restored it
It's unconditional, these days you know
You are unconditional in every way, you lost
Love, you gave it to me
I'm blown away to a
A place where I don't wanna be found
And nobody knows I'm there
So you can say my name, say my name
La, la, la-la-la, la-la-la-la
La, la, la, la-la
Da, da-da-da
La, la
The song Unconditional Oceans by Brandy speaks of a deep and unconditional love that has the power to heal and restore the brokenness of the soul. The first verse talks about a change in perspective and a realization that the suffering endured is a result of the love received. It also speaks of never being afraid to speak the truth and never succumbing to defeat. The chorus speaks of diving into the unknown, in this case, the deep and vast ocean, and being blown away by the storm within, yet kept afloat by the power of love that sees beyond the brokenness and restores the beauty within. The second verse speaks of suicidal thoughts and the need for heavenly intervention to help them through. The timing of the love received is seen as perfect and beyond chance. The bridge speaks of a transformation from a self-destructive and heartless individual to one who recognizes the value of unconditional love and seeks to hold on to it.
The song is a beautiful testament to the power of unconditional love and its ability to transform and heal even the most broken of hearts. It is also about taking risks, diving into the unknown, and being blown away by the power of love. The song is a reminder that despite the storms of life, there is always hope and that love can truly transform lives.
Line by Line Meaning
Distraction curves, I took a turn and changed my view
I was struggling, but you helped me see things in a new way and turned my life around.
Though I lost but earned
I went through some tough times, but I learned from them and it made me stronger.
What I deserved is 'cause of you (yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)
You helped me see my worth and I deserve good things because of you.
Why I'd rather suffer 'fore I'd ever let you down?
I would rather go through difficult times than disappoint you.
I ain't ever scared to let the truth out
I don't hide my feelings or emotions, I am honest about everything.
Oh, they won't ever lay me down
No matter what, I am strong and will never be defeated.
Where are we going?
I am curious about where our relationship is heading.
We diving in the ocean
Our love is deep and we are exploring uncharted territory.
The tidal winds blowing
The ups and downs of our relationship are intense.
The storm inside is growing
My emotions are becoming more intense as we navigate our relationship.
There's just something about you that keeps me floating
You are my anchor and keep me grounded when things get tough.
You see what's inside, broken, restored it
You helped me heal from my past and become a better person.
It's unconditional, these days you know
Our love is unconditional and we accept each other for who we are.
You are unconditional in every way, you lost
You sacrificed a lot for our relationship, and I appreciate everything you do.
Love, you gave it to me
You showed me what true love is and I am grateful for it.
I'm blown away to a
I am overwhelmed by my emotions.
A place where I don't wanna be found
I am lost in my emotions and don't want anyone to find me.
And nobody knows I'm there
I am dealing with my emotions on my own.
Distraction curves my wrists and nerves, suicide, ooh
I was struggling with suicidal thoughts and self-harm before you came into my life.
Though I contemplate for heaven's sake to help us through (yeah, yeah)
I thought about ending my life, but you gave me a reason to live and helped me through my struggles.
It be all about the timing
Things happened at the perfect time and falling in love with you was no exception.
Ain't just about my silver lining
My life isn't perfect, but you make everything better.
I, I think it's way beyond the clouds
Our love is beyond what I could have ever imagined.
Used to be a mess
I was a mess before I met you.
Had no heart to heal
I was broken and didn't know how to fix myself.
Was self-sabotaging, problem
I was causing problems in my own life without realizing it.
Fear is my religion, never down
I used to be fearful all the time, but now I am stronger and never give up.
Wonder why you sent it to me
I am grateful for your love and wonder why you chose me to be with.
If you were just gonna ruin it
I worry sometimes that our relationship won't last and that you will leave me.
Jump, I'm falling upward, upward, upward
I am falling in love with you more and more every day.
So you can say my name, say my name
I want to hear you say my name and acknowledge our love for each other.
La, la, la-la-la, la-la-la-la
I am happy and carefree when I am with you.
La, la, la, la-la
Our love is adventurous and exciting.
Da, da-da-da
I am in love with you and can't imagine my life without you.
La, la
What we have is special and I cherish our love.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Akil King, Brandy Norwood, Kim Krysiuk
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