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.
No Gift
Tamar Braxton Lyrics
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Dear Santa I have what I need
In his sla, ooh I can't wait
He became put off..
Will it be the one that I know'
Ooh I hope so
They keeps the shine, keeps the '
Once will be baby just can be mine
Under the tree there's a million things
From toys for the children to diamond rigs
Everyone exciting, and smiling in snow
I rather be under the '
With you and me'more anything
But to tell the truth
That one day 'will come back to you
Sunrise, the day it's today
'waiting for me
Wait 'I've good all year
I'll be so feel of joy
Once I hear his voice
Santa please get it right
Or Christmas will see me cry
'the wine
Once you'll be here, you'll just be mine
Every evening Is here, except from one
Under the tree there's a million things
From toys for the children to diamond rigs
Everyone exciting, and smiling in snow
I rather be under the '
With you and me'more anything
But to tell the truth
That one day 'will come back to you
The silent night wouldn't be right
If I ain't have my baby by y side
If there is anything, I will do anything
He's all I need
Anyone..if you not here tonight
Under the tree there's a million things
From toys for the children to diamond rigs
Everyone exciting, and smiling in snow
I rather be kissing under the '
With you and me'more anything
But to tell the truth it won't do cuz'
That one day 'will come back to you
The lyrics of the song "No Gift" by Tamar Braxton express the desire to spend Christmas with a loved one. The song talks about waiting for Santa Claus to bring the perfect gift, which is being with the person she loves. The lyrics express her anxiety as she waits for Santa Claus to bring her the one thing she wants for Christmas. She hopes that she will get what she wants and that it will be worth the wait.
The lyrics also talk about the joy that comes with the holiday season. Tamar Braxton talks about how everyone is excited and smiling in the snow. She wishes to be under the tree, not for the presents, but with the person she loves more than anything. The lyrics emphasize the importance of being with someone special during the holidays and how it makes all the difference in the world.
In summary, “No Gift” is a song about the true meaning of Christmas - being with the people you love. It’s a reminder that the most valuable gift is love and that it's important to cherish the people around us during the holiday season.
Line by Line Meaning
Hurry, it's Christmas Eve
It's Christmas Eve and time is running out
Dear Santa I have what I need
I don't need any material gifts because I have my love
In his sla, ooh I can't wait
Excitement over seeing my love on Christmas day
He became put off..
My love is feeling discouraged and disappointed
Will it be the one that I know'
Hoping my love will give me the one thing I've been wanting
Ooh I hope so
Expressing my strong desire for that one thing
They keeps the shine, keeps the '
Everything else may be shiny, but that one thing is what matters most
Once will be baby just can be mine
That one thing will make everything perfect
Everything so 'just for one thing
All of the other gifts pale in comparison to that one thing
Under the tree there's a million things
There are plenty of gifts, but that one thing is still missing
From toys for the children to diamond rigs
There are gifts for everyone, but that one thing is for me
Everyone exciting, and smiling in snow
Everyone is happy and excited except for me
I rather be under the '
I would rather be with my love than surrounded by gifts
With you and me'more anything
My love is the most important thing to me
But to tell the truth
To be honest
That one day 'will come back to you
Your kindness will be repaid someday
Sunrise, the day it's today
It's Christmas morning
'waiting for me
My love is waiting for me
Wait 'I've good all year
I've been good and deserving of that one thing
I'll be so feel of joy
I'll be filled with joy
Once I hear his voice
My love's voice will make everything better
Santa please get it right
Hoping Santa will give me that one thing
Or Christmas will see me cry
If I don't get that one thing, I'll be very upset
'the wine
Referring to the Christmas song 'White Christmas'
Once you'll be here, you'll just be mine
My love will complete my Christmas
Every evening Is here, except from one
Everything is perfect except for that one thing
The silent night wouldn't be right
Christmas won't be complete without my love
If I ain't have my baby by y side
If I don't have my love with me
If there is anything, I will do anything
I would do anything for my love
He's all I need
My love completes me
Anyone..if you not here tonight
Without my love, anyone else would be inadequate
With you and me'more anything
My love is the most important thing to me
But to tell the truth
To be honest
That one day 'will come back to you
Your kindness will be repaid someday
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: TIYON MACK, LASHAWN DANIELS, TAURIAN SHROPSHIRE, TAMAR BRAXTON
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