Deadwood
Toni Braxton Lyrics


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Can't believe that I'm home all alone
Doesn't stop me from wanting to see you
Why the hell won't you pick up the phone? (Hello?)
Don't which way is up anymore
No excuses and nothing to cling to
Oh, you're shaking me right to the core

Just want to let you know
I won't let this one go
You got me down, but I ain't out
Think you got me good
Left me like some deadwood
I may be down, but I'll turn around

All my friends say that "I told you so"
They ain't making me feel any better
Bottoms up and it's on with the show
Got me aching inside of my skin
No excuses and nothing to cling to
You gon' pay for the state that I'm in

Just want to let you know
I won't let this one go
You got me down, but I ain't out
Think you got me good
Left me like some deadwood
I may be down, but I'll turn around

But you gon' see, wiser me
And I won't break down easily

Just want to let you know
I won't let this one go
You got me down, but I ain't out
Think you got me good
Heavy like some deadwood
I may be down, but I'll turn around

Just want to let you know
I won't let this one go
You got me down, but I ain't out
Think you got me good
Left me like some deadwood
I may be down, but I'll turn around

Don't you go




Don't you go
Stay here, oh oh

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Toni Braxton's song "Deadwood" convey the frustration and pain of a person who is left alone by someone they care about. The opening line "Can't believe that I'm home all alone" sets the tone for the rest of the song. The singer is alone, but she wants to see the person she cares about. The lines "Why the hell won't you pick up the phone? (Hello?) Don't know which way is up anymore" reveal her desperation to contact the person. She has nothing to cling to and feels shaken to the core.


The chorus reveals that the singer is not going to let the situation defeat her: "You got me down, but I ain't out. Think you got me good, left me like some deadwood. I may be down, but I'll turn around." Despite feeling down, she will not give up or be defeated. The lyrics also suggest that the singer is underestimated by those around her. Her friends say "I told you so," but that makes her feel worse. She will not break down easily, as she prides herself on being wiser and stronger.


Overall, the lyrics of "Deadwood" convey the message that even in the face of difficulty, it is essential to keep moving forward and not give up hope. The singer's determination to turn things around demonstrates the importance of resilience and inner strength in trying times.


Line by Line Meaning

Can't believe that I'm home all alone
I can't believe you're not here with me.


Doesn't stop me from wanting to see you
Just because you're not here, it doesn't mean I don't want to see you.


Why the hell won't you pick up the phone? (Hello?)
Why won't you answer the phone when I call?


Don't which way is up anymore
I'm so lost and confused.


No excuses and nothing to cling to
I have no excuses and nothing to hold onto anymore.


Oh, you're shaking me right to the core
You're affecting me on a very deep level.


Just want to let you know I won't let this one go You got me down, but I ain't out Think you got me good Left me like some deadwood I may be down, but I'll turn around
I want you to know that even though you've hurt me badly, I won't give up on us. I may be down, but I'll come back stronger than ever.


All my friends say that "I told you so" They ain't making me feel any better
My friends keep reminding me that they warned me about you, but it's not making me feel any better.


Bottoms up and it's on with the show
I'm going to drink and ignore my problems.


Got me aching inside of my skin
I'm hurting so deeply that it feels physical.


You gon' pay for the state that I'm in
You're going to pay for how you've made me feel.


But you gon' see, wiser me And I won't break down easily
I'll be smarter next time and won't let someone hurt me like this again. I won't be easily broken.


Just want to let you know I won't let this one go You got me down, but I ain't out Think you got me good Heavy like some deadwood I may be down, but I'll turn around
I want you to know that even though you've hurt me badly, I won't give up on us. I may be down, but I'll come back stronger than ever.


Don't you go Don't you go Stay here, oh oh
Please don't leave me, stay with me.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: FREDERIK BALL, TONI BRAXTON, ROYCE DOHERTY, EMIL OGOO

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Cant believe that I'm home all alone
Doesn't stop me from wanting to see you
Why the hell won't you pick up the phone?
Hello?
Don't know which way is up anymore
No excuses and nothing to cling to
Oh you're shaking me right to the core

Just wanna let you know
I won't let this one go
You got me down, but I ain't out
Think you got me good
Left me like some deadwood
I may be down, but I'll turn it round

All my friends say that "I told you so"
They ain't making me feel any better
Buttons up and it's on with the show
Got me aching inside of my skin
No excuses and nothing to cling to
You will pay for the state that I'm in

Just wanna let you know
I won't let this one go
You got me down, but I ain't out
Think you got me good
Left me like some deadwood
I may be down, but I'll turn it round

But you gon' see wiser me
And I won't break down easily

Just wanna let you know
I won't let this one go
You got me down, but I ain't out
Think you got me good
Left me like some deadwood
I may be down, but I'll turn it round

Just wanna let you know
I won't let this one go
You got me down, but I ain't out
Think you got me good
Left me like some deadwood
I may be down, but I'll turn it round

Don't you go
Don't you go



All comments from YouTube:

ABC

She is one of those artists that age like a fine wine and makes relevant music throughout time SEAMLESSLY. From the early 90s through till now... That's not easy.

My Channel

So true. Toni is a rare diamond

Patrick Gatson

I love it 🥰🥰🥰⚘⚘

Deb Schell

Love this song

Allison Roberts

Toni's voice is a GIFT from God. She has one of the best voices I've ever heard, and she has the ability to make me feel something when I hear her sing. I am so glad she decided not to quit music. When her new album comes out on March 23 please make sure to go out and support it. I want her to get that number 1. I want her to be making music for many many more years.

Zen Wu

Such a unique voice Toni has! I am so glad I have her music in this lifetime! Forever Toni!

Jacek Piotrowicz

Now that's music. Everyhing's beautiful and perfect!

GarageStudio

I hope this song achieves some success; unfortunately our generation seems to be allergic to quality, timeless music...

The Real Ant Boogie

We have to share this video everywhere!! This song is beautiful!!!

Jaye B

You are so right. But, remember, music is for everyone, all ages. Your generation may not get on board but hopefully everyone else will. Whoever loves good, quality music, beautiful music.

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