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.
She Can Have You
Tamar Braxton Lyrics
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Everybody’s got a man but me
Again missin' you
Well it would be nice for once in my life
To get this love right this time of year right
But I’m still alone
I’ll be alone but you won’t find a better woman
She can have you
(She can have you, She can have you)
‘Cause I put up with enough
(She can have you)
I saw you at the mall with your new girlfriend
With a bag of gifts that should be mine
‘Cause she ain’t put in the time,
Caught you in a bunch of lies
Tried and I tried and I sacrificed
Now here you are
Actin' like you so in love
But we broke up two weeks ago
‘Cause you wanna find yourself
But you’re here with her
So now I’m all alone
I’ll be alone but you won’t find a better woman
She can have you
(She can have you, She can have you)
‘Cause I put up with enough
(She can have you)
Now we’ve been back and forth for a whole year now
And you say that by Christmas we can work it out
‘Cause who wants to be alone?
Who wants to play alone?
For someone who do you wrong
‘Cause I am worth it!
I’ll be alone but you won’t find a better woman
She can have you
(She can have you, She can have you)
‘Cause I put up with enough
She can have you
I don’t care if it’s Christmas
Halloween, New Year’s Eve
It’s still palm Sunday,
President’s day, any ol' holiday
I don’t care if I’m here alone
She can have you
The lyrics of the song "She Can Have You" by Tamar Braxton tell the story of a woman who is alone during the holiday season while everyone around her seems to have found love. She laments missing her ex and wanting to find love once again. However, she ultimately decides that she won't settle for less than she deserves and that her ex's new girlfriend can have him. Tamar expresses her worth and value, declaring that she won't tolerate being treated badly.
The repeated line "She can have you" serves as a powerful refrain that reinforces the central theme of the song: the singer's strength and independence. Tamar uses the holiday season as a backdrop to drive home the idea that even during a time when love is celebrated and expected, she can still stand on her own and refuse to settle for an unsatisfactory relationship.
The lyrics of "She Can Have You" touch on several common themes in R&B music. Heartbreak and longing are central to the song's narrative, as is the idea of self-worth and empowerment. Tamar's voice is both tender and powerful, emphasizing the song's message of strength and resilience.
Line by Line Meaning
Ain’t nothing like being alone at Christmas
Christmas alone sucks
Everybody’s got a man but me
Everyone has someone but me
Again missin' you
I miss you again
Well it would be nice for once in my life
It would be great if I got this love thing right for once
To get this love right this time of year right
I want to have a successful relationship this holiday season
But I’m still alone
But I'm still alone
I’ll be alone but you won’t find a better woman
I'll be alone, but you won't find someone better than me
And to tell the truth
To be honest
She can have you
I don't want you
‘Cause I put up with enough
I've dealt with too much already
I saw you at the mall with your new girlfriend
I saw you with your new girl at the mall
With a bag of gifts that should be mine
You have gifts that should be for me
‘Cause she ain’t put in the time
She hasn't put in the effort
Caught you in a bunch of lies
I caught you lying multiple times
Tried and I tried and I sacrificed
I put in effort and made sacrifices in this relationship
Now here you are
Now, you're here
Actin' like you so in love
You're acting like you're in love
But we broke up two weeks ago
We broke up two weeks back
‘Cause you wanna find yourself
You broke up with me to find yourself
But you’re here with her
But you're here with her
So now I’m all alone
So, now, I'm alone
Now we’ve been back and forth for a whole year now
We've been on and off for a year now
And you say that by Christmas we can work it out
You say that we can work it out by Christmas
‘Cause who wants to be alone?
Who wants to be alone?
Who wants to play alone?
Who wants to be single?
For someone who do you wrong
For someone who treated you badly
‘Cause I am worth it!
I deserve better
I don’t care if it’s Christmas
I don't care if it's Christmas
Halloween, New Year’s Eve
Or any holiday
It’s still palm Sunday, President’s day, any ol' holiday
Or any other day
She can have you
I don't want you
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, REACH MUSIC PUBLISHING, THE ADMINISTRATION MP INC
Written by: TRAMAINE MICHEAL WINFREY, TAMAR BRAXTON, LASHAWN DANIELS, TYRON MACK, ANDREW STEVENS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
NaturalDivineGoddess
I don't care if it's Christmas
Halloween, New Year's Eve
Easter, Palm Sunday,
President's Day, any old holiday
I don't care if I'm here alone
She Can Have You
aretha boddy
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NaturalDivineGoddess
Huntae: If a woman utters the words "She Can Have You!!" TRUST: She is STRONG enough to be by herself .. 👌 Best line: And I GUARANTEE YOU'LL NEVER FIND A BETTER WOMAN 👈
Gamergirl 100
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Adoredbyothers
I love all of Tamar's "extras". Her movements, her expressions. She is not trying to be like nobody but Tamar. She is staying true to herself and just being herself confidently without a care of anyone else. She is feeling her music and loving it and I love it! I hope she never changes. ♥
Spirit Juice no additives
Love... love.. love.. Tamar's voice and emotion!! She can deliver a song!! Technique is just killin it!!!!!! Artist in her own right.... on her own steam!!! Dont hate!!!Congratulate!!!!!LMBO!!! Now that is a sista that didnt fly in under her sista wings!!!lol...
Trevell Collins
Edward Foster-Graham yassssssss
T Jack
Tamar voice is fire, off the chain, beat, etc.. in this song!!!
Camille Claudell
People need to stop talking trash in the comments and appreciate this amazing music, the charts are in hella mess right now, just be happy someone who can SING is finally coming out with songs that mean something!! Tamar keep doing your thing!
What Now
I Know right everyone keeps hatin but think about the music songs these days are horrible finally some GOOD MUSIC:)