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.

When You Touch Me
Brandy Lyrics

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All I can do
Is sit and think about the way you used to love me
The way you used to hold me
And the way you used to touch me
And all I want is another moment
I'm waiting and I'm ready
Touch me

Wish I could hold you
Just for a little while, let me
I wish I could see you right now
But you're so far away
It's driving me crazy
I'm missing you, baby
And the way you touch me
It's unlike anything I've ever felt before
That's how I know I am yours

Now is the time
To relax your mind
Let go and unwind
I've waited for too long, I'm ready
Tonight's the night
For loving you right
You know what I want to do
I want to give in to you

Really miss you, baby
And ways you've touched me
And I can't hardly wait
'Til you touch me
How I want you so
Thoughts of you make me lose control
Soon as I see you, baby
I'm gonna ask you, for sure
Could you please touch me?

I'm coming to see you
I'm wearing the dress that you like
I'll be on the first plane
I'll call when I get there, I promise
I haven't been sleeping, no
I've been thinking 'bout the way you touch me
I'm losing all self-control
Feels like I'm letting go
And I'm loving every minute

Now is the time
To relax your mind
Let go and unwind
I've waited for too long, I'm ready
Tonight's the night
For loving you right
You know what I want to do
I want to give in to you, baby

Really miss you, baby
And ways you've touched me (and the way that you touched me)
And I can't hardly wait (and kissed me)
'Til you touch me
How I want you so
Thoughts of you make me lose control
Soon as I see you, baby (baby)
I'm gonna ask you, for sure (ask you for sure)
Could you please touch me?

I'm still here
I'm still waiting
What time are you coming?

Day and night, I'm yearning for you (for you to touch me)
I'm thinking of you only (you are my everything)
Said, I gotta be your lady (there is nothing that I wouldn't do)
Nothing, wouldn't do (for you)

You know I really miss you, baby
And ways you've touched me (and the ways that you touched me)
I can't hardly wait
'Til you touch me
How I want you so
Thoughts of you make me lose control (I'm out of my mind when I think of you)
Soon as I see you, baby
I'm gonna ask you, for sure (ask you for sure)
Could you please touch me? Love

Really miss you, baby
And ways you've touched me (and I love it when you're lovin' me)
I can't hardly wait (and you're kissin' me and you're huggin' me)
'Til you touch me (and you're touchin' me)
How I want you so (drivin' me out of my mind)
Thoughts of you make me lose control
Soon as I see you, baby

I'm gonna ask you, for sure
Will you please touch me?

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Brandy's song "When You Touch Me" express the longing and desire of the singer for physical affection from a past lover. She reminisces about the way he used to love, hold and touch her and is eager for those sensations once again. She imagines him coming to visit her and eagerly awaits his touch, feeling like she is losing control and is ready to give herself up to him completely. The lyrics take on an almost desperate tone, with the singer repeating her desire for him to touch her and declaring that she is his.

The theme of physical desire and yearning for intimacy is central to this song. The lyrics suggest a deep emotional connection between the singer and her lover, beyond just physical attraction. The use of repetition, particularly in the chorus where the singer constantly asks to be touched, adds to the urgency and intensity of the song. The lyrics are simple yet evocative, conveying a sense of raw emotion and vulnerability.

Line by Line Meaning

All I can do Is sit and think about the way you used to love me The way you used to hold me And the way you used to touch me And all I want is another moment I'm waiting and I'm ready Touch me
I am reminiscing about your love and touch, and I eagerly anticipate having that feeling again

Wish I could hold you Just for a little while, let me I wish I could see you right now But you're so far away It's driving me crazy I'm missing you, baby And the way you touch me It's unlike anything I've ever felt before That's how I know I am yours
I am struggling with the distance between us as I long to be held by you again. I miss your touch so much, and it reassures me of our love.

Now is the time To relax your mind Let go and unwind I've waited for too long, I'm ready Tonight's the night For loving you right You know what I want to do I want to give in to you
I am ready to let loose and celebrate our love tonight. It's been too long since we got intimate, and I am looking forward to giving in to our passion.

Really miss you, baby And ways you've touched me And I can't hardly wait 'Til you touch me How I want you so Thoughts of you make me lose control Soon as I see you, baby I'm gonna ask you, for sure Could you please touch me?
I think of you and your touch 24/7, and I am dying for that feeling again. As soon as I see and meet you, I want you to touch me in any way possible.

I'm coming to see you I'm wearing the dress that you like I'll be on the first plane I'll call when I get there, I promise I haven't been sleeping, no I've been thinking 'bout the way you touch me I'm losing all self-control Feels like I'm letting go And I'm loving every minute
I've travelled a long distance to see you, dressed up in the attire you prefer. I couldn't wait any longer, and the mere thought of your touch has me losing my mind. I feel like I am letting go of all hesitations, and I am enjoying every single moment.

I'm still here I'm still waiting What time are you coming? Day and night, I'm yearning for you (for you to touch me) I'm thinking of you only (you are my everything) Said, I gotta be your lady (there is nothing that I wouldn't do) Nothing, wouldn't do (for you)
I am eagerly waiting for you to arrive, as my yearning for your touch never ends. You are my everything, and I am willing to do anything to be your partner.

Really miss you, baby And ways you've touched me (and the ways that you touched me) I can't hardly wait 'Til you touch me How I want you so Thoughts of you make me lose control (I'm out of my mind when I think of you) Soon as I see you, baby I'm gonna ask you, for sure (ask you for sure) Could you please touch me? Love
I am desperately longing for your touch and can not wait for it any longer. The thought of you makes me lose my mind, and I need you to touch me as soon as I see you- I want it unequivocally.

Really miss you, baby And ways you've touched me (and I love it when you're lovin' me) I can't hardly wait (and you're kissin' me and you're huggin' me) 'Til you touch me (and you're touchin' me) How I want you so (drivin' me out of my mind) Thoughts of you make me lose control Soon as I see you, baby I'm gonna ask you, for sure Will you please touch me?
I am addicted to the feeling of your touch and miss it dearly. I am excited about the possibility of you kissing, hugging, and touching me, and I cannot wait any longer for that moment. I will ask you, sure that you will say yes, to touch me as soon as we meet.

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Nora Shena Payne, Kenisha Pratt, Robert Anthony Smith, Rodney Jerkins

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