Next to her recording career, Evans is widely known as the widow of New York rapper Christopher "The Notorious B.I.G." Wallace, whom she married in 1994 two months after meeting at a photoshoot. The turbulent marriage led to Evans' involvement in the East Coast-West Coast hip hop feud, dominating the rap scene at the time, and ended with Wallace's murder in a yet-unsolved drive-by shooting in Los Angeles in March 1997. A 1997 tribute single featuring Puff Daddy and 112, entitled "I'll Be Missing You," became Evans' biggest-selling hit to date and won her a Grammy Award in 1998.
After marrying Todd Russaw and having a third child, named Joshua, Evans released her long-awaited follow-up, Keep the Faith in 1998. Unlike the solemn approach to her first album, this album spoke of optimism, good times, and love. Among its biggest hits include the Chic-sampled track "Love Like This" (#7 US), the P. Diddy helmed "All Night Long" (#9 US), and Babyface lent her a number-one R&B hit song with "Never Gonna Let You Go". Outside of her own albums, Evans found another hit that year with Whitney Houston and Kelly Price on the song "Heartbreak Hotel".
Evans released her third album, 2001's Faithfully, which included the hit singles "You Gets No Love" (#8 R&B) and "I Love You" (#2 R&B). For the album's promotion, Evans went through a transformation in her physical appearance. Always a slightly full figured woman, Evans shed over fifty pounds and presented a sexier image that was present for the videos to "I Love You" and "Burnin' Up". Fatman Scoop also sampled her vocals on the song "Be Faithful" in 2003, which reached number one in the UK. Although the album wasn't as largely promoted as her first two, it was a moderate success. The album was certified platinum in January 2002, with over 1 million units sold.
Evans rebounded with a record that many of her fans have proclaimed as her strongest record to date, The First Lady (released on April 5, 2005) her Capitol record debut album. After finding success with her Twista collaboration, "Hope", Evans released her first song of new material in three years with "Again", a biographical account of her life struggles. Faith recorded "Say A Prayer" with gospel music star Donald Lawrence on his "I Speak Life" album in 2004. The First Lady came out commemorating her tenth anniversary in the industry and her first record on Capitol Records after leaving Bad Boy in 2003. With the help of "Again" reaching the top ten of Billboard's Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks chart, and appearances on David Letterman, BET, Later... with Jools Holland and MTV the album entered the Billboard 200 at number two with 160,000 copies sold in its first week, marking the largest first-week total of her career. The First Lady was RIAA certified Gold selling over 600,000 copies to date. The second single, "Mesmerized", saw Faith going with a 70's retro-funk soul vibe. The track failed to crack top fifty R&B despite numerous remixes; however a dance remix by the Freemasons went on to hit number one on the Billboard Hot Dance Club Play chart.
At the end of 2005, Evans released her fifth studio album, A Faithful Christmas, a Christmas collection of new material and covers of seasonal classics. She also made lots of appearances on holiday TV programming. In early 2006, Faith Evans' third single, "Tru Love" (produced by Jermaine Dupri and Bryan Michael Cox), gradually gained ground on urban/urban AC radio without any assistance from her label since they never promoted (sent to radio) or had a video for "Tru Love", becoming her twelfth solo R&B hit (Top 30). Also in 2005, Evans appeared along with Jessi Colter and Cece White as a feature vocalist on the Shooter Jennings song "Southern Comfort" from the album "Put the O Back in Country".
On October 5. 2010, Evans' sixth album, "Something About Faith." The album debuted at #4 on the R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart and #15 on the Billboard 200 with sales of 23,586 copies in its first week. The albums' lead single "Already Gone" peaked at #22 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles chart. The albums' second single and music video "Right Here" was released on February 14, 2011.
In 2012, Evans became a cast member of TV One reality show R&B Divas Atlanta alongside Nicci Gilbert, Syleena Johnson, Keke Wyatt and Monifah. Evans also co-executive produces the show.[25] The album R&B Divas Atlanta, led by Evans was released on October 2, 2012. Proceeds from the album will benefit the Whitney E. Houston Academy of Creative & Performing Arts in East Orange, New Jersey.
On August 6, 2013, Evans confirmed she had begun work on her 6th album, tentatively titled Incomparable. Evans also revealed guest appearances for the album are slated to include Missy Elliott, KeKe Wyatt, B.Slade and Karen Clark Sheard of The Clark Sisters. "I Deserve It", a record featuring recurring collaborator Missy Elliott and her protégée Sharaya J, was released via iTunes on August 25, 2014 as the album's lead single. Incomparable was released on November 24, 2014. On TMZ, Evans had announced that she is working on a posthumous Notorious B.I.G. album titled The King & I, which will feature duets with the two. She plans to release it sometime in 2015.
Fragile
Faith Evans Lyrics
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Wanna know, can I trust you with my heart
(My heart is so fragile baby)
All I need is your time
Won't you make up your mind and just try
(Trust me with your heart now baby)
If I told you that I loved you
And if I gave you all of me
Boy, would you give me you
(Love can be so good)
Love can be so good
At the same time, complicated
That's why I need to know if you
Love me like you say you do
Are you real or are you playing
Is it love, is it lust
Wanna know, can I trust you with my heart
(My heart is so fragile baby)
All I need is your time
Won't you make up your mind and just try
(Trust me with your heart now baby)
Now baby
Boy I'm trying to show you
Just what you mean to me
(Oh-oh yeah!)
And I just wanna prove to you
That I can love you faithfully
(Love can be so sweet)
Love can be so sweet
At the same time, overrated,
So I want you to know that I
Mean it from the bottom of my heart
I'm for real, I ain't playing
Is it love, is it lust
Wanna know, can I trust you with my heart
(My heart is so fragile baby)
All I need is your time
Won't you make up your mind and just try
(Trust me with your heart now baby)
Please handle with care
This fragile heart of mine
'Cause I refuse to let it break this time
But before I trust and put it on the line
You need to make up your mind
Is it love, is it lust
Wanna know, can I trust you with my heart
(My heart is so fragile baby)
All I need is your time
Won't you make up your mind and just try
(Trust me with your heart now baby)
My heart is so-o-o
You know it's so fragile baby
My heart, ooh-ooh
Tell me, can I trust you baby
Can I put it on the lin
In the song "Fragile", Faith Evans speaks about the fragility of love and the importance of trust in a relationship. Throughout the song, she is questioning her partner's true intentions and whether he can be trusted with her heart. She questions if his feelings towards her are genuine or if he is just playing with her emotions. She emphasizes the need for honesty and open communication in order to build a strong, lasting relationship.
The lyrics of "Fragile" showcase Evans' vulnerability and her desire to find true love. She addresses the complexity of love and how it can be both sweet and complicated. There is a push and pull between the joy of falling in love and the fear of being hurt that comes with opening up to someone. The repetition of the phrase "my heart is so fragile" highlights the importance of treating someone's heart with care and not taking their love for granted.
Overall, "Fragile" is a powerful song that speaks to the universal experience of falling in love and the need for trust and honesty in relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
Is it love, is it lust
Uncertainty about the nature of our relationship; questioning if our feelings are true love or just physical attraction.
Wanna know, can I trust you with my heart
Asking if you are worthy of my trust and if you will handle my heart with care and respect it deserves.
(My heart is so fragile baby)
My heart has been broken before; it is vulnerable and easily hurt again.
All I need is your time
I need your attention, affection, and commitment to make our relationship work.
Won't you make up your mind and just try
Please decide if you really want to be with me and put effort into making this relationship succeed.
(Trust me with your heart now baby)
My heart is in your hands; please take good care of it and treat it with tenderness and honesty.
If I told you that I loved you
Expressing my feelings of love and affection towards you.
What would it mean to you
Asking if my love is reciprocated and if it holds any value to you.
And if I gave you all of me
Offering my entire self, heart, and soul to you.
Boy, would you give me you
Asking if you are willing to reciprocate my love, trust and commitment towards you.
(Love can be so good)
Love can bring immense joy, happiness, and fulfillment in our lives.
At the same time, complicated
Love is not always easy and straightforward; it can be complex and challenging at times.
That's why I need to know if you
I need to be sure that you truly love and respect me.
Love me like you say you do
Asking if your actions and words match, and if your love is sincere and genuine.
Are you real or are you playing
Questioning if your intentions and feelings towards me are honest and authentic.
(Now baby)
Addressing you with affection and intimacy
Boy, I'm trying to show you
I'm making efforts to demonstrate my love and dedication towards you.
Just what you mean to me
Expressing the significance and value you hold in my life.
(Oh-oh yeah!)
Adding emotional emphasis to the affectionate feelings and intentions.
And I just wanna prove to you
I'm willing to go the extra mile to earn your trust and love.
That I can love you faithfully
Demonstrating my commitment to you by loving you loyally and consistently.
(Love can be so sweet)
Love can bring forth pleasant emotions, sensations, and experiences.
At the same time, overrated,
Though love is desirable, it can be exaggerated or overhyped in its importance and significance.
So I want you to know that I
Ensuring that you understand the sincerity and depth of my emotions and intentions towards you.
Mean it from the bottom of my heart
Confirming that my feelings of affection and love towards you are genuine and heartfelt.
I'm for real, I ain't playing
Affirming that my intentions and feelings towards you are honest and sincere.
(Please handle with care)
Requesting you to be cautious and gentle with my heart, as it is vulnerable and needs to be cared for.
This fragile heart of mine
Reiterating that my heart is delicate and easily susceptible to being hurt or broken.
'Cause I refuse to let it break this time
Making it clear that I don't want to experience the pain of heartbreak again, and that's why I'm cautious.
But before I trust and put it on the line
Before I can commit and trust you completely, I need assurance that you are sincere and trustworthy.
You need to make up your mind
Empathizing the importance of a definite and clear decision on your part for the relationship to progress positively.
My heart is so-o-o
Reiterating that my heart is fragile, vulnerable, and needs to be treated with utmost care.
You know it's so fragile baby
Addressing you with affection and appealing for you to consider the delicate nature of my heart.
My heart, ooh-ooh
Referencing to my emotional vulnerabilities and sensitive feelings.
Tell me, can I trust you baby
Asking you to reassure me of your sincerity, trustworthiness, and love for me.
Can I put it on the line
Asking if it's safe and appropriate to place my trust, heart, and emotions on the line for you.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CARL THOMPSON, JOHN PHILLIPS, TONI COLEMAN, ACHIA DIXON, BEN BRIGGS, FAITH EVANS, MICHELLE PHILLIPS, JAILA SIMMS
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Lydia Washington
A living icon. Not many can touch the level of talent. Love her voice.
Daniel Lyonga
Damn, Faith Evans still got it! The soul in her voice 👏🏽. I honestly think Jazmine Sullivan inspired herself from this lady. God bless you and keep blessing us with that voice 🙏🏽🙏🏽
Pretty handsome gang
Yes I get them vibes
Patina Edochié
Yesss she does! 😍💯👑💓
Hurts Publishing
I said that when i heard Jazmine new song. I said it sound so much like faith. And her vocal style reminds me of faith so much
Repentance Movement
That voice is undeniable.... Authentic in every way....
C Law
Timeless voice and true beauty/ Diva still on fire 🔥 still reppin for us missing and reminiscing on that 90’s R&B!! ..Sang Ms. Faith!!💯❤️🎤💯🙌🏽
Jasmine Brown
This needs more views. One of the best vocalist like wow
K M
FACTS THIS NEEDS TO BE 100,00 or more
AaliyahxMichael
That voice is TIMELESS! 🔥🔥