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.
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Tamar Braxton Lyrics
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I don't wanna hear it
You say you miss me
I don't wanna feel it, I don't wanna feel it
If you really wanted to be
Oh, if you really wanted to be here
You would make a woman out of me
Oh, I'll be the one you believe in
You don't want my love I swear you don't want it
You don't want my trust I swear you don't want it
Gave you my all for what? I swear you don't want it
You don't want it bad enough, I'ma take it back
I don't want your pieces
Oh no no no no
I don't want your pieces
Oh no no no no
If you can't give me up your love
I don't want your love
It's like you threw a curve at me
Can't you see I'm hurting
It's gonna be hard for me
I know this where your heart been
I'm where your heart went tryna let go of you
But I don't really know if I can do it
Close the door on you
You don't really wanna see me do it, no
I tried a thousand times
Told my heart a thousand lies
You won't let me say goodbye
You don't wanna see me do it, no
I don't want your pieces
Oh no no no no
I don't want your pieces
Oh no no no no
If you can't give me up your love
I don't want your love no no
If you can't give me up your love
I don't want your love no, no, no
No baby, it's so clear
You leave me here
Wondering, dreaming, still believing
What you say, boy, I'm not for it baby
I don't know who you think you're playing
Boy you know I'm the only one you're needing
Truth of the matter is you don't think I really have the strength to leave
But I don't want no
Pieces
Oh no no no no
I don't want your pieces
I'm tired of giving all of my love
I don't want your pieces
Oh no no no no
I don't want your pieces
Oh no
I deserve more than just a little part
I don't want nothing, if I can't have it all
I ain't even gonna play with something I can't keep
I want the whole thing, or forget about me
In the song "Pieces" by Tamar Braxton, the singer is expressing her frustration with a partner who only wants certain parts of her without committing to a full and genuine relationship. The chorus repeats the phrase "I don't want your pieces," which serves as a direct rebuttal to her partner's half-hearted attempts at love. Tamar admits that she has tried to leave this relationship several times but remained trapped because the person doesn't believe she has the strength to fully walk away.
The verses of the song speak to Tamar's desire for a committed and loving relationship where she feels valued and respected. She asks her partner to step up and "make a woman out of her," suggesting that he needs to show her that he is reliable and committed to their relationship. The lyrics suggest a sense of empowerment and self-respect, with Tamar declaring that she "deserves more than just a little part" and won't settle for anything less.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't you say a word to me
I don't want to hear anything you have to say
I don't wanna hear it
I don't want to listen to you
You say you miss me
You claim to miss me
I don't wanna feel it, I don't wanna feel it
I don't want to experience that emotion
If you really wanted to be
If you truly desired to be with me
Oh, if you really wanted to be here
If you genuinely wanted to be present in this relationship
You would make a woman out of me
You would treat me like a grown woman
Oh, I'll be the one you believe in
I will be the one you have faith in
You don't want my love I swear you don't want it
You don't desire my affection, I'm sure of it
You don't want my trust I swear you don't want it
You don't want me to have faith in you, I'm sure of it
Gave you my all for what? I swear you don't want it
I've given you everything, what for? You don't appreciate it
You don't want it bad enough, I'ma take it back
You don't have a strong enough desire for what I give, so I'm going to retrieve it
I don't want your pieces
I don't want just a portion of what you have to offer
If you can't give me up your love
If you can't fully give me your love
It's like you threw a curve at me
It's like you've intentionally made things difficult for me
Can't you see I'm hurting
Don't you realize that I'm in pain?
It's gonna be hard for me
This is going to be difficult for me
I know this where your heart been
I know this is where your heart currently resides
I'm where your heart went tryna let go of you
I'm trying to move on from you even though your heart has already left
But I don't really know if I can do it
But I'm not sure if I'm strong enough to accomplish that
Close the door on you
Cut you out of my life
You don't really wanna see me do it, no
You don't want me to end things, I think you feel remorseful
I tried a thousand times
I've put in a countless amount of effort
Told my heart a thousand lies
I've deceived myself numerous times
You won't let me say goodbye
Something about you makes it difficult for me to end things
No baby, it's so clear
It's apparent to me, baby
You leave me here
You've abandoned me
Wondering, dreaming, still believing
I'm still guessing, fantasizing, and holding on to hope
What you say, boy, I'm not for it baby
I don't agree with the things you say, boy
I don't know who you think you're playing
I'm not sure who you think you're fooling
Boy you know I'm the only one you're needing
You are aware that I'm the only one you truly require
Truth of the matter is you don't think I really have the strength to leave
The truth is, you doubt my ability to leave you
But I don't want no
But I don't want just a portion of your love
I'm tired of giving all of my love
I'm exhausted from providing you with all of my love
I deserve more than just a little part
I'm worthy of more than just a small fraction
I don't want nothing, if I can't have it all
I don't want anything if I can't have everything
I ain't even gonna play with something I can't keep
I won't even entertain something I can't hold on to
I want the whole thing, or forget about me
I desire the entirety of it, or forget about me altogether
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: AMBER DENISE STREETER, BRANDON SEWELL, JASPER JR MURRAY, DELANTE MURPHY, ASHLEY JEVON KENDRICK, MICHAEL ELEMBA IKECHUKWU, QUENTIN DEBERRY, BRYAN MICHAEL PAUL COX, ASHLEY ROSE COLLIER, ANTHONY DAVID FRANKS
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@Viscount86
She should've gotten a Grammy for this album for real.
@dav0n
Idk how I missed this vid and this my fav song off the album. I typed the same thing then saw your comment! She was DEFINITELY robbed!
@inonge6920
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@not_miku_3828
@@dav0nSAME!
@lb1798
@@dav0nI AGREE!!!!!
@lb1798
Even if you don't like her personality...you can NOT say she can't sing❤
@Creolethunda
Shout out to sevyn streeter for writing this hit and Tamar Braxton for the amazing vocals that brought it to life
@markmenez4097
she wasn't the only writer on this song. it wasn't a hit because it wasn't released official as a single . still a great song but we have to speak truth .
@mslenemymomismyangel1643
@@markmenez4097 HUSH HAS YOUR WHOLE LIFE BEEN FACTS LOL PERFECT PATY 😂🤫
@markmenez4097
@@mslenemymomismyangel1643 I said what I said I’m not changing it l yes dear I’m always perfect and I will not hush 🤣🤣😘📢📢📢