She has won 7 Grammy Awards. The RIAA named Braxton as one of the top selling R&B artists of all time.
She first burst onto the scene in 1992 on the Boomerang soundtrack, after Anita Baker turned down the opportunity. In 1993 Toni released her self-titled debut album, which stayed at the top of the charts for a year and was a critically acclaimed album.
Toni released her sophomore effort, Secrets in 1996 which also did very well on both R&B and Pop charts. From that album Toni got two #1 hits; "You're Making Me High "and "Unbreak My Heart", which spent 14 consecutive weeks at #1 on the Billboard top 100, and was a worldwide hit. After 5 Grammy awards and a little break, Toni Braxton came back strong with her 2000 album The Heat. Though not as successful as her first two albums, The Heat went on to sell 4 million copies and spawned the huge hits "He Wasn't Man Enough"and "Just Be A Man About It".
Toni has released two further albums, 2002's More Than a Woman and 2005's Libra. Toni's sixth studio album Pulse was released in May 2010 via Atlantic Records. The singles "Yesterday" and "Hands Tied" were the biggest hits. Subsequent singles to be released from "Pulse" include "Make My Heart" and "Woman."
In January 2011, the WE Television Network confirmed that it had signed Toni and the rest of the Braxton family for a reality series, Braxton Family Values, which will be marketed as one of the network's flagship shows. The series debuted April 12, 2011, and looks at the relationship between Toni, her mother, and her four sisters; Trina, Tamar, Traci and Towanda — all aspiring singers themselves — along with the interpersonal relationships of each family member. The show also looked at Braxton's heavily publicized separation from estranged husband, singer Keri Lewis. Toni parted ways with her long time manager Vincent Herbert (who was also the husband of sister Tamar Braxton at the time), and signed a new management deal with Los Angeles-based entertainment/production company 'The Collective'.
In 2014, Toni released a collaborative album with Babyface entitled Love, Marriage & Divorce; primarily inspired by their individual divorces (Toni with Keri, and Babyface with Tracey Edmonds). The album was supported by the singles "Hurt You", "Where Did We Go Wrong" and "Roller Coaster"; and won Best R&B Album in the 57th Annual Grammy Awards (2015).
Toni's long-awaited eighth album Sex & Cigarettes was released on Def Jam in March 2018, which was supported by the singles "Deadwood", "Long as I Live" and "FOH". The album also featured a sole guest appearance from singer Colbie Caillat, and was nominated for three Grammy Awards, including Best R&B Album in the 61st awards ceremony (2019).
Signing to Island Records in 2020, Toni released her ninth album Spell My Name in August 2020, featuring collaborations with H.E.R. & Missy Elliott. The album was released to positive reception, but was her lowest-charting album yet, peaking at #163 on the Billboard 200.
Better Man
Toni Braxton Lyrics
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You're still not home
'cause if you were, it's after 4 am
I wouldn't be here alone, see
God, give me the strength and the courage I need
What my heart lives for, have to let it be
But it's okay, I understand
I don't cry no more baby, what for?
(You don't shed a tear for me)
See, I was blind but now I see
There's gotta be a better man for me
There's gotta be a better man for me
Hello, oh no not this again, I'll be counting down
Your bags are packed and they're at the door
I gotta get used to not having you around
God, give me the strength and the courage I need
To move forward with my life, have to let him be
But it's okay, I understand
(You've got to leave)
I don't cry no more baby, what for?
(You don't shed a tear for me)
See, I was blind but now I see
There's gotta be a better man for me
There's gotta be a better man for me
There's gotta be a better man
Ooh, God, hear me now
'cause God, give me the strength and the courage I need
'cause I know now, baby
There's gotta be a better man for me
You've got to leave
You don't shed a tear for me
See I was blind, but now I see
There's gotta be a better man for me
There's gotta be a better man for me
See I'm tired of your lying, and I'm tired of tryin'
(You've got to leave)
I don't cry no more baby, what for?
(You don't shed a tear for me)
See, I was blind, but now I see
There's gotta be a better man for me
Somewhere out there, baby
There's gotta be a better man for me
Gotta be a better man, oh yeah
The lyrics to Toni Braxton's song "A Better Man" are a passionate plea for a better life. The song is about a woman who has been hurt by a man who did not value her, cheated on her and left her alone. The woman is struggling to let go of the relationship but knows that she must find the strength to move on. In the song, the woman prays to God for the strength and courage she needs to move forward and find a better man. The lyrics are a powerful expression of the desire to find love and happiness.
The song starts with the woman addressing her partner who is not home at 4 am. She expresses her loneliness and then prays to God for the courage to let go of him. The chorus expresses her resolve to find a better man, and she repeats this message several times throughout the song. The second verse repeats the same themes as the first, with the woman addressing her partner, who is packing his bags to leave. She again prays to God for the strength to move forward and not look back. The bridge expresses the woman's determination to find a better man and to leave behind the hurt and pain of her past relationship.
The lyrics to "A Better Man" are a reflection of the hope and pain that comes with relationships. Toni Braxton's powerful voice gives voice to the pain of the past and the hope for a better future. The song is a reminder that even when we experience hurt and pain, we can find the strength to move on.
Line by Line Meaning
Hello, hello it's me again
The persona is repeating the same cycle once more with her lover.
You're still not home
The lover is still not home, which suggests infidelity.
'cause if you were, it's after 4 am
The persona expected the lover to be home and is checking their commitment by suggesting it's late.
I wouldn't be here alone, see
The persona would not have been alone with her thoughts if the lover was home.
God, give me the strength and the courage I need
The persona requests help from a higher power to get through the challenging situation.
What my heart lives for, have to let it be
The persona is accepting the situation and deciding to move on despite the heartache.
But it's okay, I understand
The persona is accepting the current state of the relationship.
(You've got to leave)
The persona is expressing that the lover must leave as the relationship is over.
I don't cry no more baby, what for?
The persona has come to terms with the break-up and doesn't see the need to cry anymore.
You don't shed a tear for me
The lover does not appear to have any emotional attachment to the persona.
See, I was blind but now I see
The persona is admitting to being naive and is now enlightened.
There's gotta be a better man for me
The persona is confident that there is someone better suited for her.
Hello, oh no not this again, I'll be counting down
The persona is upset that they are experiencing the same situation again.
Your bags are packed and they're at the door
The lover is ready to leave, signifying the end of the relationship.
I gotta get used to not having you around
The persona is preparing herself for the changes that come with being single.
Ooh, God, hear me now
The persona is making an urgent plea to a higher power.
'cause God, give me the strength and the courage I need
The persona is asking God for help to cope with the situation.
'cause I know now, baby
The persona is aware that there is a better future out there.
See I'm tired of your lying, and I'm tired of tryin'
The persona is exhausted from trying to make the relationship work despite her lover's lies.
Somewhere out there, baby, there's gotta be a better man for me
The persona has hope for the future and believes there is a better match for her somewhere out there.
Gotta be a better man, oh yeah
The persona believes that she deserves someone who will treat her better.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Spirit Music Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BAKER, MARTIN, MATIAS
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J C
So underrated. Should’ve been a single
Keezie27
Great song. Very underrated.
MINIMOTOMADNESS
what a jam...............damn.................too smooth
Tank Holmes
Lovely song
Zaza Bongz
I just love the beat more than anything
Mich Mich
still have this album!!
William Hodge
DECEMBER 2022 baby! 20years!
Jerry McKnight
First time hearing this song ❤🔥🔥🔥
Nadège Antibe
This was my best song
👑QueenOnyx👑
man! frfr! still fire! jammin it rt now washing dishes 🔥🔥