Braxton was born 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, A Toni was pumping gas at a local gas station while singing along, when she caught the attention of a producer. He heard her sing and was amazed, 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 fledgling 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 and loved Toni's voice. 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.
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,it is also worth noting that tamar proved that she could do the whistle register on money can't buy you love on tamar's deut album.
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 2005 album Libra and resides in Atlanta. She also negotiated a new contract with Tommy Mottola's Casablanca Records, and is working to record a new album. She also sang backup in her sister Toni's famous headlining show in Las Vegas entitled, "Toni Braxton: Revealed" but has been replaced by singer Sparkle. She is currently working on a new album and her own record company with fiance, producer Vincent Herbert.
I'm Over You
Tamar Braxton Lyrics
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You told me you would alway's do me right, oh
When you said that you had to leave I thought I would die
When I didn't have you right by my side
Now I'm Over You
Now I'm over You, I knew I would get over you
No matter how long it takes
I want to thank you for walkin' out my life
Remember when we made love at night, hmm, hmm, hmm
Remember when you kised and held me tight, oh ye-yea-yeah
Remember when you promised that I'll never cry
You know I cried myself to sleep every night
That's why I'm over you, oh
Now I'm over You, I knew I would get over you
No matter how long it takes
Now I'm over you, I knew I would get over you
I want to thank you for walkin' out my life
What about my feelings?
What about my pride?
What about my heart I gave to you?
What about the years I was blind.
What what about the times I picked you up when you were down
But I guess it don't mean the same to you
That's why I can't get over you, whoa
Now I'm over You, I knew I would get over you
No matter how long it takes
Now I'm over you, I knew I would get over you
I want to thank you for walkin' out my life
Now I'm over You, I knew I would get over you
No matter how long it takes
Now I'm over you, I knew I would get over you
I want to thank you for walkin' out my life
For getting me over you, oh
The lyrics of Tamar Braxton's "I'm Over You" are about a woman who has finally moved on from a past relationship. The song begins with the memory of the promises her ex-partner made of never leaving her side and always loving her. However, when he decided to walk out on her, it left her heartbroken and feeling like she would never recover. But eventually, after struggling to move on, she comes to the realization that she has finally gotten over him.
The chorus of the song emphasizes her journey of moving on from her ex-partner. She knew that she would get over him eventually and thanks him for leaving her life. Throughout the song, she questions what about her feelings, pride, heart, and all the times she was there for him when he was down. Ultimately, she realizes that it doesn't matter to him and that's why she can't get over him.
The song highlights the experience of heartbreak and the journey of moving on from a toxic relationship. It serves as an anthem for people who have experienced similar situations and shows them that they can get over it eventually.
Line by Line Meaning
You told me you would love me forever
You promised me eternal love and commitment.
You told me you would alway's do me right, oh
You assured me that you would always treat me well.
When you said that you had to leave I thought I would die
When you told me you were leaving, I felt like I couldn't go on.
When I didn't have you right by my side
When you were gone and I was alone.
Now I'm Over You
I have moved on from you emotionally.
Now I'm over You, I knew I would get over you
I knew eventually I would move on from you.
No matter how long it takes
No matter how long the process of getting over you would take.
I want to thank you for walkin' out my life
I'm grateful that you left me because it allowed me to move on and find happiness.
Remember when we made love at night, hmm, hmm, hmm
Remember the times we were intimate at night.
Remember when you kised and held me tight, oh ye-yea-yeah
Remember when you held me close and kissed me.
Remember when you promised that I'll never cry
Remember when you promised me that you wouldn't make me cry.
You know I cried myself to sleep every night
Despite your promises, I cried every night because of you.
That's why I'm over you, oh
The pain and hurt caused by our relationship is the reason I have moved on.
What about my feelings?
What about how I feel?
What about my pride?
What about my self-respect and dignity?
What about my heart I gave to you?
What about the love and trust I gave you?
What about the years I was blind.
What about the time I spent with you, not realizing you weren't good for me?
What what about the times I picked you up when you were down
What about the moments I supported you when you needed me?
But I guess it don't mean the same to you
But it seems that my efforts and love weren't valued by you.
That's why I can't get over you, whoa
Your betrayal and lack of appreciation make it hard for me to move on.
For getting me over you, oh
Thank you for the experience of learning how to move on from heartbreak.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CHRISTOPHER A STEWART, TAMAR BRAXTON
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