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 Love You
Tamar Braxton Lyrics
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I just wanna follow everything you do
Things you do inside of my mind
I'm a sucker for you every time
I just wanna be around you everyday
Listen to every single word you say
There's a way I feel when you're in my face
I just love when you're in my space
I can't go a day without you
Without you nothing else matters
Boy, you seem to make me better
Baby, baby I'm just saying
I love you
I'm so lucky, I can't believe
I'm with the man I saw in my dreams
Your kiss feels like a summer day
Got me so open in every way
The glow they all see is because of you
All the men in the world, you I choose
I just can't erase this smile
Living with you in the now
I can't go a day without you
Without you nothing else matters
Boy, you seem to make me better
Baby, baby I'm just saying
I love you
I love you till you're old and gray
Even then you'll be my fantasy
We gon' stand the test of time
I'll be yours and you'll be mine
Promise nothing 'bout you will ever change
'Cause everything about me will stay the same
You give me everything I need
I'm in love and still I'm free
I can't go a day without you
When I'm with you nothing matters
Boy, you seem to make me better
Baby, baby I'm just saying
I love you
I love you
I do, love you
The lyrics to Tamar Braxton's song "I Love You" express a deep and unwavering love for someone that the singer is incredibly fortunate to be with. The opening lines set the stage for this deep love, with Tamar expressing that when her love touches her, she feels like following them wherever they go. She is drawn to everything they do and thinks about them constantly. The chorus of the song drives this idea home, with Tamar expressing that she cannot go a day without her love and that nothing else matters without them. Her partner makes her a better person, and she is openly expressing her love for them.
The verse of the song delves deeper into Tamar's thoughts on her partner, with her expressing that she is so lucky to be with them and that they are the man she saw in her dreams. Her love feels like a summer day and has opened her up in every way. Tamar chooses her partner over all other men in the world and cannot erase the smile they bring to her face. The bridge of the song promises a love that will last forever and transcends time, with Tamar declaring that she will love her partner even when they are old and gray. She is committed to them, and they bring her everything she needs without them stifling her freedom.
In summary, "I Love You" is a song about the power of deep, unwavering love that fills every aspect of someone's life. Tamar Braxton uses lyrics that express her love for her partner and how they make her feel every day. She is committed to them and promises a love that will last forever.
Line by Line Meaning
Baby, when you touch me, I feel like, oh
Your touch makes me feel euphoric.
I just wanna follow everything you do
I am in awe of everything you do and I want to emulate you.
Things you do inside of my mind
You occupy my thoughts and influence my actions.
I'm a sucker for you every time
I am vulnerable to your charm and cannot resist you.
I just wanna be around you everyday
I love your company and want to spend every moment with you.
Listen to every single word you say
I value your opinion and listen to everything you say.
There's a way I feel when you're in my face
My emotions are heightened when I am in your presence.
I just love when you're in my space
I enjoy sharing personal space with you.
I can't go a day without you
You are an essential part of my daily routine.
Without you nothing else matters
Your absence would leave a void in my life where nothing else would matter.
Boy, you seem to make me better
You bring out the best in me and help me improve as a person.
Baby, baby I'm just saying
I just want to express how I feel.
I'm so lucky, I can't believe
I feel fortunate and blessed to have you.
I'm with the man I saw in my dreams
You are everything I ever wanted in a partner.
Your kiss feels like a summer day
Your kiss makes me feel warm and blissful, like a perfect summer day.
Got me so open in every way
I am completely vulnerable and transparent with you.
The glow they all see is because of you
You are the reason for my happiness and radiance.
All the men in the world, you I choose
Out of all the men in the world, I choose you without hesitation.
I just can't erase this smile
You make me so happy that I cannot contain my joy.
Living with you in the now
I cherish every moment we spend together.
I love you till you're old and gray
My love for you will never fade, even as we grow old together.
Even then you'll be my fantasy
I will always see you as the love of my life and the man of my dreams.
We gon' stand the test of time
Our love is strong enough to endure any challenge.
I'll be yours and you'll be mine
We belong to each other and will always be together.
Promise nothing 'bout you will ever change
I love everything about you and will accept you exactly the way you are.
'Cause everything about me will stay the same
I promise to always be true to myself, just as I love you for being true to yourself.
You give me everything I need
You provide me with all the love and support I need to be happy.
I'm in love and still I'm free
My love for you does not restrict or limit me, it makes me feel free and fulfilled.
I do, love you
I truly do love you with all my heart.
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