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
Tamar
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.
You Don't Know
Tamar Lyrics
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Can't seem to give me what i need
In my life, yeah
Can't you see?
That the only thing I want is longevity, oh yeah, oh yeah-yeah
I'm not in the mood to waste my time
So I'll tell you what's on my mind
[Chorus]
You can buy me things
You can send me on trips
But you can't give me love
You don't know what it is
You can send me roses
Send me out on the town
But you can't show me love
You don't know what it is
Sorry but material things
Don't mean to me what you think, no, no, no, no
But what a woman needs, yeah
Someone that'll take the time to get to know me, yes I do yeah
Oh yeah
I'm not in the mood to waste my time
So I'll tell you what's on my mind
Cause you can buy me things...
[Chorus: x2]
Ooh...
[Chorus: x2]
In the song "You Don't Know," Tamar expresses her dissatisfaction with a partner who prioritizes material possessions over emotional connection. She communicates her desire for longevity and genuine love, and emphasizes that buying things and sending her on trips do not make up for the lack of emotional fulfillment in the relationship. Tamar acknowledges that while money and material possessions can be nice, they cannot replace the human connection that comes with truly knowing and loving someone.
The song highlights the importance of emotional intimacy and the limitations of material possessions. Tamar's lyrics suggest that true love cannot be bought, and that the emotional work of getting to know someone is necessary for a relationship to thrive. By refusing to settle for material gain, Tamar asserts her worth and values connection over superficial, fleeting pleasures.
Line by Line Meaning
Sorry but you just
I regret to inform you but you are incapable of providing me with what I require
Can't seem to give me what I need
You are struggling to meet my needs
In my life, yeah
In my existence or throughout the course of my life
Can't you see?
Are you not able to perceive?
That the only thing I want is longevity, oh yeah, oh yeah-yeah
My sole objective is longevity and I desire it ardently
I'm not in the mood to waste my time
I am not interested in squandering my time
So I'll tell you what's on my mind
I shall inform you of what is on my mind
Cause you can buy me things...
Due to the fact that you possess the means to procure material goods
You can buy me things
It is possible for you to acquire material possessions for me
You can send me on trips
You can finance and arrange trips for me
But you can't give me love
However, you are incapable of sharing affection towards me
You don't know what it is
You do not possess the knowledge or ability to grasp what love truly entails
You can send me roses
It is feasible for you to send floral arrangements to me
Send me out on the town
You can take me to events or outings in the city
But you can't show me love
However, you are incapable of demonstrating or expressing love towards me
You don't know what it is
You are bereft of the knowledge or understanding of what love encompasses
Sorry but material things
Unfortunately, material objects
Don't mean to me what you think, no, no, no, no
Hold a lesser significance to me than what you presume
But what a woman needs, yeah
However, what a woman truly desires
Someone that'll take the time to get to know me, yes I do yeah
Is a person who is willing to invest the effort and time to understand who I am
Ooh...
An indication of pleasure, excitement, or allure
[Chorus: x2]
Repetition of the refrain
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: DP, BOB BROCKMANN, DANIEL DAVID WAHLGREN, E. J. RODRIGUEZ, ETIENNE STADWIJK, HANIFAH WALIDAH ROBINSON, JOSHUA AARON ROSEMAN, LARS ERIK CHARLES KRONLUND, PAUL ZERANG, PAUL R. SHAPIRO, STEPHANIE MCKAY, YANCY DREW LAMBERT
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