1. Tamar Braxton was born on September 25, 1977 in Severn, Maryland to Michael and Evelyn Braxton. The youngest of the Braxton's six children, Tamar started singing as a toddler. Evelyn, herself an opera singer, recognized her children's talents when one day, Tamar, sang "Can you please get me some toilet paper!" Evelyn quickly started training her girls, and eventually enrolled them in singing lessons. The Braxton children also would eventually enter in their church choir, where Michael Braxton was pastor.
Brought up in a strict Christian household, secular music was initially frowned upon, causing the children to sneak and sing along to Soul Train when the parents were out of the house. They would soon start harmonizing, forming a girl group. Tamar says of this period "I was always the highest note." Her voice was in sharp contrast to her older sister's husky contralto.
One day, Toni (who had no real aspirations of show business at that point) was pumping gas at a local gas station while singing along, when she caught the attention of a producer. He heard her sing, and decided to pull the five sisters into a group; he envisioned a female version of the Jackson 5. They released a single on Atlantic Records in 1990 as "The Braxtons," and caught the attention of producers Antonio "L.A" Reid and Kenny "Babyface" Edmonds. The two had just started a then flegling record label, LaFace, with Arista Records. The guys passed on the group, as they had just signed a new trio named TLC, but they were looking for a solo female artist. So the girls talked it over, and Toni decided to embark on her now famous solo career.
The sisters worked as backup singers for Toni (you can see them in Toni's video Seven Whole Days). Eventually, the girls (minus Toni) would release an album for Atlantic, to which the group was still signed, in 1996 entitled So Many Ways.
Tamar
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In 1999, Tamar first explored her gospel side on T.D Jakes Love Songs album. Later, Tamar would meet up with Christopher "Tricky" Stewart, a rapper/producer (also famous for bringing Blu Cantrell to national attention) based in Atlanta, Georgia. She recorded her solo debut album, Ridiculous, so named because of the many different musical styles on the album. The album would be retooled and released by Dreamworks as Tamar on January 18, 2000. It was lead in by the first single for the album, "Get None" with guest appearances by Jermaine Dupri and rapper Amil and featured the second single, If You Don't Wanna Love Me. The singles failed to gain significant radio & video airplay and ultimately the album didn't sell well, and Tamar was dropped from her contract.
Tamar sang for the Kingdom Come soundtrack, with Toni Braxton appearing in the movie as Juanita Slocumb. Currently she sang background for Toni's album More Than A Woman (released 2002), and resides in Atlanta. She also negotiated a new contract with Tommy Mottola's Casablanca Records, and is in works to record a new album.
2. Tamar Kaprelian (http://www.last.fm/music/Tamar+Kaprelian) is a 21-year-old singer-songwriter strongly influenced by the likes of Billy Joel and Carole King, creating a piano pop/rock sound similar to that of Coldplay or the Fray. She is currently working on her first album.
3. Tamar Davis (http://www.last.fm/music/Tamar+Davis) is a soul singer whose has been nurtured by Prince.
4. Multi-Instrumental Folk and Roots duo emerging from Devon, UK.
New Day
Tamar Lyrics
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Before tonight I feel apart
Frozen up I've realized that something's gotta change
It took a crash to understand
Time kept slipping through my hands
I never used to know
The sun will shine after the rain
Say goodbye, say goodbye to the way
I was before
Say hello, say hello to a new way
I was lost, but I found what
I was looking for
Waking up, waking up to a new day
A new day
I was sleeping in a twisted dream
Dying just to make believe
A pretty situation was far from where I was
But I'm not up for giving up
Lying down and out of luck
My mistakes are in the open and know I'm finally coming clean
Say goodbye, say goodbye to the way
I was before
Say hello, say hello to a new way
I was lost, but I found what
I was looking for
Waking up, waking up to a new day
A new day
Cause everything, everything
Ends at the start
I'm healing and feeling all of my scars
Say goodbye, say goodbye to the way
I was before
Say hello, say hello to a new way
I was lost, but I found what
I was looking for
Waking up, waking up to a new day
A new day
The lyrics of Tamar's song New Day are about personal growth and transformation. The first verse talks about how the singer had to go through a period of darkness to understand that she needed to make changes in her life. She describes feeling frozen and disconnected, but it took a crash of some sort for her to realize that she needed to make changes. The second verse talks about how the singer used to be caught up in a "twisted dream" that kept her from seeing the reality of her situation. However, she's not giving up and is now coming clean about her mistakes. The chorus of the song is about saying goodbye to the past and looking forward to a new day. The singer acknowledges that everything ends at the start and that she's healing and feeling all of her scars so that she can move on.
Overall, the message of the song is one of hope and determination. Even though the singer has gone through a difficult time, she's now waking up to a new day and moving towards a better future.
Line by Line Meaning
Before the light I found the dark
I faced hardships and struggles before discovering positivity and hope
Before tonight I feel apart
My life was falling apart before I made the decision to change
Frozen up I've realized that something's gotta change
My fears and doubts have led me to recognize the need for transformation
It took a crash to understand
Only after experiencing failure did I gain the perspective I needed to move forward
Time kept slipping through my hands
I used to waste time and not value its preciousness
I never used to know
The sun will shine after the rain
I lacked the understanding that hard times are often followed by good times
Say goodbye, say goodbye to the way
I was before
I am bidding farewell to my old self and ways
Say hello, say hello to a new way
I was lost, but I found what
I was looking for
I am embracing a new path that has brought me the fulfillment I was searching for
Waking up, waking up to a new day
A new day
I am awakening to a new era of my life full of potential and opportunity
I was sleeping in a twisted dream
Dying just to make believe
I was living a delusional life, denying reality and not addressing my issues
A pretty situation was far from where I was
But I'm not up for giving up
My life was not good, but I am determined to keep fighting and not give up
Lying down and out of luck
My mistakes are in the open and know I'm finally coming clean
I have accepted responsibility for my mistakes and failures, and now realize that honesty is the key to change
Cause everything, everything
Ends at the start
I'm healing and feeling all of my scars
New beginnings are possible and I am healing from past wounds
Waking up, waking up to a new day
A new day
I am filled with hope and anticipation for the new day that lies ahead
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: RENAUD LETANG, SAUL WILLIAMS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@jadeybaronx
LC's last scene brought me here
@alexiswritingvideos
Yessssss
@mf732
Me2
@tamikam.murray8844
This song has been my anthem off and on since I initially heard it on the Hills! 🥰
@darkolukac9413
That iconic The Hills scene brought me here ahhh how time flies ...
@whataBOSSkid001
The hills. Season 5 episode 10. "something old, something new"
@yourstruely100
This is a beautiful song makes me wanna finally forget my past and start brand new!!
@Miss_Maggie
Did it work? It’s been 10 years…. Were you able to start brand new and actually FORGET the negative or hurtful things of your past?
@risendragongames
My daughter loved this song when she was younger. She’s 11 now and it’s one of her favorite songs to sing along to when her and I jam. Thank you, Tamar for your wonderful gift!
@StephanyMoraMusic
2019 I still love this song...