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.
Where You Wanna Be
Brandy Lyrics
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Uh ya know what?
On the real
Uh
Me and you
We've been through
So much that we need to start off new
Don't be confused
I think it's time, time that you
Tell me the way that you want to be with me, or be with her
This whole ordeal is such a blur
See I was prepared to take a loss
But my heart won't pay the cost
You don't know where you want to be
[Chorus]
You don't have to take my advice
You don't have to compromise
Cause I know that you don't realize
You don't even see
Where you need to be
Be with them, all ya friends
Claim that the closeness is playin a lost end
I want a peace locket in seconds again
Do you want to play with me?
Or play with them?
Tell me where you want to be in love
Is that enough?
When all the problems start adding up
Ladies raise your hands if you've had enough
Scream as loud as you can if you've had enough
Cause he don't know where he wants to be
[Chorus]
[T.I.]
Why you say that baby?
It's all good show
Are you for real?
Common now
Don't talk like that
A, a
Hey I promise in all honesty
I honor you, you honor me
For better, worse, rich, or poor
Whatever it's gonna be
I'm talkin' bout forever more, for the rest of eternity
No need to be insecure
I know what I want to be
I know I made a lot of mistakes
But I can make em all (make em all)
Unless you got your heart set on breakin' hearts
If I can't see your face then my day ain't even worth wakin' up
Especially with these haters no put cases, this time enough
Maybe showin' you attention is something I haven't done enough
But you got all my love on all our love
Girl, I need you to believe in me
You need to know that I know where I need to be, a
[Chorus: x2]
The song "Where You Wanna Be" by Brandy featuring T.I. is a story between two people who have been through a lot together and are trying to navigate their relationship. T.I. starts off by saying that they need to start fresh and that Brandy needs to choose who she wants to be with. He is confused and wants to know if she wants to be with him or with someone else. Brandy responds in the chorus by saying that she doesn't know where she needs to be and that T.I. doesn't understand.
In the second verse, T.I. tries to convince Brandy that he knows where he needs to be and that he wants to be with her forever. He apologizes for his past mistakes and promises to be better. The song ends with the chorus again, emphasizing the confusion and uncertainty in their relationship.
Overall, the song is about the struggles and challenges in a relationship and the need for communication and honesty. The lyrics reflect the pain and confusion that many people feel when trying to navigate a complicated relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Me and you
We have a shared history and relationship
We've been through
We have faced and experienced many things together
So much that we need to start off new
Our relationship needs a fresh start due to past issues
You need to choose
You need to make a decision about who you want to be with
Don't be confused
Don't let your indecision cloud your judgment
I think it's time, time that you
I believe it is time for you to
Tell me the way that you want to be with me, or be with her
Communicate your desires about our relationship so we can clarify where we stand
This whole ordeal is such a blur
This situation is confusing and unclear
See I was prepared to take a loss
I was willing to sacrifice for the sake of our relationship
But my heart won't pay the cost
I cannot endure emotional pain for an uncertain future
You don't know where you want to be
Your indecisiveness is causing confusion and problems
You don't have to take my advice
I understand that you may choose not to follow my suggestions
You don't have to compromise
Your needs and desires are important and should not be sacrificed
Cause I know that you don't realize
I'm aware that you may not fully understand the implications of your actions
You don't even see
You are unaware of the impact of your choices on our relationship
Where you need to be
You are unsure of where you belong or what you want
Be with them, all ya friends
You are prioritizing your friendships over your relationship with me
Claim that the closeness is playin a lost end
You say that being close to your friends is important, but it's hurting our relationship
I want a peace locket in seconds again
I want our relationship to be peaceful and harmonious like it used to be
Do you want to play with me?
Do you want to be in a serious relationship with me?
Or play with them?
Or prioritize your friendships over our relationship?
Tell me where you want to be in love
Express your feelings about where you see our relationship going
Is that enough?
Is what I'm offering and what we have together sufficient?
When all the problems start adding up
As issues arise and accumulate, we need to address them directly
Ladies raise your hands if you've had enough
Addressing the women who can relate to feeling fed up and emotionally drained
Scream as loud as you can if you've had enough
Encouraging women to vocalize their dissatisfaction and frustration
Cause he don't know where he wants to be
Your indecisiveness is causing emotional turmoil and confusion
Why you say that baby?
Why are you saying those things, my love?
It's all good show
It may seem like everything is fine, but it's not
Are you for real?
Are you being sincere and genuine?
Common now
Let's be honest with each other
Don't talk like that
Let's not speak harshly or defensively
Hey I promise in all honesty
I promise to be truthful and sincere
I honor you, you honor me
We need to respect and value each other in our relationship
For better, worse, rich, or poor
No matter what happens, we need to support each other
Whatever it's gonna be
Whatever our future holds, let's face it together
I'm talkin' bout forever more, for the rest of eternity
I'm referring to a lifetime commitment and dedication to each other
No need to be insecure
There is no reason to feel doubtful or uncertain
I know what I want to be
I am aware of what I want in our relationship
I know I made a lot of mistakes
I acknowledge and take responsibility for my past errors
But I can make em all (make em all)
I can correct and make up for them all
Unless you got your heart set on breakin' hearts
Unless you intentionally want to hurt me or sabotage our relationship
If I can't see your face then my day ain't even worth wakin' up
If I can't be with you and have your love, then life becomes meaningless to me
Especially with these haters no put cases, this time enough
Given the negativity and obstacles we face, we need to work together and be committed
Maybe showin' you attention is something I haven't done enough
Perhaps I need to prioritize paying attention and being present for you more
But you got all my love on all our love
You have all of my affection and dedication in our relationship
Girl, I need you to believe in me
I need you to trust and have faith in me and our relationship
You need to know that I know where I need to be
You need to understand that I am committed and focused on our relationship
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: HAROLD SPENCER JR. LILLY, JANIS IAN, KANYE WEST
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