Tonex (pronounced toe-nay) is a musical prodigy that has mesmerized audienc… Read Full Bio ↴Tonex (pronounced toe-nay) is a musical prodigy that has mesmerized audiences everywhere. Tonex bridges the gap between R&B and Gospel by taking elements from both forces and not slighting either of them in their own respectable rights. His music relates to those who feel that no one understands them, heals the broken heart of those who need mending, and brings deliverance to those who are in bondage. All of this is accomplished through the divine ordinance of God and the overwhelming amount of purity, truth, and freedom in his music ministry.

Tonex's parents, Anthony and Betty Williams, are the Pastor and Assistant Pastor of Truth Apostolic Community Church in Spring Valley, California where they have been in existence for six years. "Our church is filled with young people from every walk of life, but they love the Lord and have a desire for the word of God," says Tonex.

"T.Boy (the album's producer) and I tried to create a sound that was extinct to the Christian Market; something fresh, alive, and completely the opposite of everything going on musically in the CCM market today. We created an album with the intent of a Christian music revolution being the outcome of its release," says the Stellar-nominated artist. Sales of the project skyrocketed and remain sold out in most stores. A re-release of the now unavailable classic album has been scheduled for release in late 1999. The recent performance by Tonex on the 14th Annual Stellar Awards has compared to the same impact Michael Jackson made on the Motown 25th Anniversary special back in 1983.

"I believe the reason for [the success of Pronounced Toe-Nay] is the fact that God's timing is the best timing. Had the album come out any sooner in the CCM market, it probably would not have worked out right with heavy-hitters Kirk Franklin and DC Talk still promoting their latest efforts. It came out at a time when people were 'Stomp-ed out' so to speak. Creativity is one of the main drawing cards about this album. It's really unique just as I am. I have many styles and diversities about myself and they reflect throughout the album's six music genre sections. As you listen to the entire album, it is evident that God ordained his entire project."

Pronounced Toe-Nay is Tonex's third solo album that also marks his national debut. He has performed with Andraè & Sandra Crouch, Daryl Coley, Kirk Franklin, T-Bone, Yolanda Adams, Donnie McClurkin, Sheila E., Nancey Jackson, Dawkins & Dawkins, John P. Kee, Boyz II Men, Karen Clark-Sheard, and Grammy-nominee Deleon Richards.

He has had national television and print media coverage (JET, Sister 2 Sister, Billboard, Gospel Industry Today). "The ministry that God has given me is geared towards an audience previously left stranded in Christian music. With anointed lyrics and the most state-of-the-art R&B production, I intend to sabotage demonic forces causing a backfire on Satan's hold in R&B music," says Tonex. This generation is blessed to have such talent that believes in giving 110% of his gift to his music, to his fans, and most of all, to God.

See You Again
Tonex Lyrics

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Time passes by and the thoughts cross my mind
Will I ever see the light of day?
The hurt and the pain all the sorrow that I feel
Will it cease, is there peace, will it ever go away?

I need to know is this so don't leave me out in the cold
A place of rest for your soul, tell me I need to know
I thought that I would completely lose my mind

When I heard from a friend, you passed away

I was shocked, I was scared, I was truly unaware
That a wound made at noon ran so deep inside me

Just like my face to a fist, why did it have to end like this?
Maybe just one last kiss
Could you have made your last wish
Just like the winter snow nobody seems to know
When will it come or go, why does it hurt me so?

Then I heard a voice whisper softly in my ear
Telling me not to fear as the tears rolled down my face
This is what it said
"I'm gonna see you again, I'm gonna see you again"

I'm gonna see you again
I'm gonna see you again
I'm gonna see you again, yeah
I'm gonna see you again, yeah

I'm gonna see you again
I'm gonna see you again
I'm gonna see you again, yeah
I'm gonna see you again, yeah

I'm gonna see you again
I'm gonna see you again
I'm gonna see you again

I'm gonna see you again
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Overall Meaning

In Tonex's song "See You Again," the lyrics portray the artist's struggle to cope with his grief after learning of a friend's passing. He expresses his feelings of confusion, pain, and sadness, wondering if he will ever find peace from the hurt and sorrow he feels. The artist questions the inevitability of death, and seeks to understand more about what might happen after someone dies.

The lyrics express the artist's desire to be comforted and to find a place of rest for his soul. He needs to know that there is hope and light at the end of the tunnel, and asks for reassurance that his friend's passing isn't the final goodbye. The artist reflects on the shock and pain he felt upon hearing the news of his friend's death, recognizing how deeply the loss affected him. He wishes for a chance to say goodbye, to have closure and understanding.

As the song continues, the artist meditates on the pain of loss and how time seems to heal very slowly, if at all. He questions why it hurts so much and why it seems like nobody knows when the pain will go away. Then, amidst the uncertainty and despair, he hears a voice whisper to him, comforting him and telling him not to fear. The voice promises that he will see his friend again, providing hope and peace to the artist's sorrowful heart.

Overall, "See You Again" is a poignant and emotional song that captures the complexity of grieving and the desire for hope and comfort during times of loss.

Line by Line Meaning

Time passes by and the thoughts cross my mind
As time goes on, I can't help but think about you

Will I ever see the light of day?
Will I ever feel happy again?

The hurt and the pain all the sorrow that I feel
I'm consumed by sadness and heartache

Will it cease, is there peace, will it ever go away?
Will my pain ever subside and will I find peace?

I need to know is this so don't leave me out in the cold
I need to know the truth so I don't feel abandoned

A place of rest for your soul, tell me I need to know
Is there a peaceful place for your soul to rest?

I thought that I would completely lose my mind
Your passing made me feel like I was going crazy

When I heard from a friend, you passed away
The news of your passing was delivered to me by a friend

I was shocked, I was scared, I was truly unaware
I was in disbelief and didn't know how to react

That a wound made at noon ran so deep inside me
The emotional pain I felt was profound

Just like my face to a fist, why did it have to end like this?
Why did your life have to end violently and abruptly?

Maybe just one last kiss
I wish I could have said goodbye one more time

Could you have made your last wish
Did you have any final wishes or messages for us?

Just like the winter snow nobody seems to know
I don't understand why I feel so much pain and sadness

When will it come or go, why does it hurt me so?
I don't know when my grief will end and why it hurts so much

Then I heard a voice whisper softly in my ear
I had a moment of clarity when I heard a comforting voice

Telling me not to fear as the tears rolled down my face
The voice reassured me that I didn't need to be afraid

This is what it said
The voice spoke these words to me

"I'm gonna see you again, I'm gonna see you again"
I will see you again someday

I'm gonna see you again
I believe that I will be reunited with you

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, O/B/O DistroKid, Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: ANTHONY C. II WILLIAMS

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